Bass: Paul Brindley, Drums: Patch Hannan, Engineer: Alan Moulder, Engineer: Gail Lambourne, Guitar: David Gavurin, Layout: Designland, Lyrics By, Music By: David Gavurin, Lyrics By, Music By: Harriet Wheeler, Producer: Ray Shulman, Producer, Cover: The Sundays, Tambourine: Lindsay Jamieson, Voice: Harriet Wheeler, Labelcode(s) 9 24277-2, 9 24277-2, Manufactured By Warner Bros. Records Inc., Phonographic Copyright (p) The David Geffen Company, Copyright (c) The David Geffen Company, Glass Mastered At Technicolor Universal Media Services
"Reading, Writing & Arithmetic" is the debut album by British alternative rock band The Sundays, released in 1990 on CD format by Geffen Records. This critically acclaimed record features a delicate blend of jangly guitars and ethereal vocals, highlighted in tracks like "Here's Where the Story Ends" and "Can't Be Sure." The Sundays quickly became known for their introspective lyrics and melodic soundscapes that defined an era of indie pop. Their unique style set them apart from contemporaries, earning them international recognition and chart success. Geffen Records, renowned for supporting innovative artists across genres such as Nirvana and Guns N' Roses, played a pivotal role in bringing this influential album to a global audience.