Recorded at Surrey Sound Studios in Leatherhead, the track features session bassist Alan Spenner, well known for his work with Joe Cocker and Roxy Music.

Former bassist of the Cure and the Associates Michael Dempsey joined soon after and is featured on the rest of the band's debut album.

Coyle wrote the song during a cold winter during which he had no heating system.

"The First Picture of You" was a top 20 hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 15 in August 1983.

[3] The song was sampled by the Streets, forming the basis of the track "It's Too Late" on their 2002 album Original Pirate Material.