The Kinks’ Debut Album and the Song That Changed Everything

In this video, we go right back to the beginning. The Kinks’ debut album, released in 1964, is often reduced to a single moment — You Really Got Me. But the album itself tells a more interesting story: a band under pressure, moving fast, and only just beginning to discover who they might become. Using newly expanded research from Doug Hinman and Andrew Sandoval’s definitive day-by-day Kinks reference book, this video explores how Kinks came together — from the band’s early singles and recording sessions, through the making of You Really Got Me, to the album’s unusual mono and stereo history and its differing UK and US releases. Listen to the full album here:    • Kinks (Full Album)   Find out more/order Doug Hinman & Andrew Sandoval's Kinks book here: https://beatlandbooks.com/ Use the code 'PARLOGRAM15' to receive a $15 discount on your order If you enjoyed this video, why not take a look at our others:    / @parlogram   Ways you can support us and keep videos like this coming: Become a channel member:    / @parlogram   Join us on Patreon for updates, exclusive content and behind-the-scenes stories:   / parlogram   Shop with us: If you collect vinyl, check out some great-sounding Beatles and '60s vinyl on our website: https://www.parlogramauctions.com We also invite you to check out our merch at our Spring store: https://parlogram-auctions.creator-sp... Get in touch with us: Email: [email protected] Facebook:   / parlogram   X:   / parlogram   Instagram:   / parlogram67   or via our website: https://www.parlogramauctions.com/Con... Thank you!