THE KINKS - Sleepwalker (2024 Remastered) LTD Edition Vinyl Record

Sleepwalker is the 16th studio album by The Kinks, marking a pivotal transition for the band as their first release under a new deal with Arista Records following their departure from RCA. Recording began during the sweltering summer of 1976 at the band's KONK studio in London. Released in February 1977, Sleepwalker represents a significant shift away from the theatrical and conceptual albums that defined The Kinks' early 1970s output, embracing a more conventional, mainstream rock and roll sound.

This album heralded a return to accessible melodic rock, featuring contemporary, polished production that was well-received by critics and fans alike. The new approach sparked a commercial resurgence for The Kinks, particularly in the United States, where Sleepwalker climbed to number 21 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Critics praised the album's straightforward rock sound, alongside Ray Davies’s signature songwriting, wit, and observational style. Key tracks like "Sleepwalker," "Juke Box Music," and "Life on the Road" explore themes of escapism, identity, the music industry, and life on tour.

Sleepwalker has been newly remastered from the original ¼” tapes and is now available on heavyweight vinyl, offering a fresh experience of this classic album.