Kinks Beginnings: Ramrods, Boll-weevils & Ravens

2013 release, a collection of the songs that were most influential on the sound of the early Kinks and is representative of the live repertoire of the band from the time immediately prior to their signing a recording contract with Pye Records in January 1964. The illustrated 24-page booklet includes essays by Doug Hinman and Nick Duckett and explains the relevance of each track to The Kinks. Includes cuts from Bill Doggett, Chet Atkins, The Ventures, Jimmy Giuffre, Duane Eddy and others.