Released in early July 1986 by CBS Records International, the album, produced by Bruce Lynch, had numerous successes in New Zealand.

[1][3] It remains the band's only studio album as vocalist Margaret Urlich left the group to begin a solo career mere months after its release.

At the time, the band consisted of drummer John Fearon, saxophonist Neville Hall, bassist Tim Calder, vocalist Pat Urlich, and guitarist Perry Marshall.

After the success of the new line-up's 1985 single "Lift Your Head Up High," work on Peking Man began.

With the exception of "Good Luck To You," "Lift Your Head Up High," and "Breathe A Sigh Of Relief," which were written by all members of the group, most Peking Man tracks were written either by a single band member or a pair; however, the vast majority of lyrics were penned by the Urlich siblings and Hall.

[1][4] The following two singles, "Room That Echoes" and "Good Luck To You," both managed to reach the top 10, peaking at No.