In late 1988, Peter Kember was already working on new material for post "Playing with Fire". His productivity meant he had a surfeit of songs, and he advised his bandmates of his intention to produce a solo album. New indie label Silvertone Records offered Kember a generous one-off album deal which he accepted. Kember finished recordings for his debut solo album and single in March 1989, prior to the commencement of Spacemen 3's European tour. Other members of Spacemen 3, including Pierce, as well as other musicians, had contributed sessions. Release of Kember's solo album ("Spectrum") and single – under the moniker of Kember's alias, Sonic Boom – were put on hold in order to avoid a marketing clash with "Playing with Fire".