July 3rd, 1964 - As 'The High Numbers', the first recorded single by the band is released on the Fontana Records label.
The singles 'A' side is '
Zoot Suit', and it is backed with '
I'm The Face'
Derek Johnson, writing in the New Musical Express says: "
The High Numbers are highly topical with their novelty lyric about male attire, 'Zoot Suit.' Medium twister, but with an inconsequential tune. Harmonica leads into broken-beat unison vocal on 'I'm The Face.' Compelling styling, but weakish material." Record Mirror, however, gives the single a rave review, describing 'Zoot Suit' as "
an ultra-commercial blues-flavoured dance tune that grows and grows on you."
Only 1,000 discs are pressed and although members of the bands fan club write to pirate radio stations, using assumed names on multiple letters, asking for the songs to be played, the single fails to get airplay or generate sales