25th Anniversary Edition of the classic Associates debut album from 1980. The Affectionate Punch was released on Chris Parry's Fiction Records in October 1980. Originally produced by the Associates and Mike Hedges, The Affectionate Punch features backing vocals by Robert Smith of The Cure. Digitally remastered with 4 bonus tracks: 'You Were Young', 'Janice', 'Boys Keep Swinging' and 'Mona Property Girl'. First Time Ever On CD! New artwork and sleeve notes included. Polydor. 2005.