In 1983 The The released their official album debut, the synth-noir classic Soul Mining. It featured the minor UK #71 hit “This Is the Day”, as well as a new recording of “Uncertain Smile”. Produced by Johnson and Paul Hardiman it featured guest appearances from Orange Juice’s drummer Zeke Manyika, Jools Holland, Thomas Leer and J. G. Thirlwell (aka Foetus).