Released in 1990, Some Friendly announced The Charlatans as a band with an instinctive feel for rhythm, melody and momentum. Built around swirling organ lines, elastic bass and Tim Burgess’ unmistakable vocal presence, the album produced era-defining singles including The Only One I Know, Then and Sproston Green, setting the template for a career that would span decades. Recorded with producer Chris Nagle following the breakthrough single Indian Rope, the album balanced club-ready energy with sharp, immediate songwriting. The Only One I Know became the group’s first major hit and remains a defining moment of British alternative pop, its enduring appeal still finding new audiences years on. This expanded edition brings together the original album alongside carefully chosen additional material, curated by Tim Burgess, offering a broader picture of the band’s early creative surge. Newly remastered at Abbey Road, it presents Some Friendly with renewed focus while preserving the loose, driving feel that made it such a pivotal debut. As The Quietus notes, revisiting Some Friendly makes clear that The Charlatans were built for longevity from the very start. Available on whire vinyl 2LP.