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b"Nineties Michael Jackson baiter Jarvis Cocker once asked in song \\u201cDo you remember the first time?\\u201d The song\\u2019s narrator is quick to add that he \\u201ccan\\u2019t remember a worse time\\u201d \\u2013 this is particularly ironic as Cocker\\u2019s debut outing with Pulp, 1983\\u2019s \\u201cIt\\u201d, is perhaps their worst record. Likewise, only real die-hard fans will attempt to compare the debut albums of David Bowie, Elton John or Prince with the rest of their celebrated oeuvre. However, not everyone makes a hash of things the first time around \\u2013 I potted a ball from the break with my first ever stroke of a pool cue in 1989. I never saw any reason to persevere with the sport after that, leaving those who witnessed it to mourn my wasted potential ever since. A bit like what happened with the Stone Roses, albeit without the prolonged legal action.\\nThis week on No Stairway we\\u2019re focusing on the very best tracks which have featured on debut albums \\u2013 along the way Bill goes big on Britpop nostalgia, Carl thinks better of trying to defend Tim Wheeler\\u2019s singing voice and Tim treats us all to a rampant mix of, you guessed it, atmospheric electronica. Just don\\u2019t hold your breath for any Bowie or Pulp.\\nThis week\\u2019s playlists:\\nBill's playlist\\nCarl's playlist\\nTim's playlist\\nGolden Shuffle"