This Japan-only single by Col Joye and the Joy Boys was recorded in Japan and written by Japanese songwriters, including Masaaki Hirao. While the tracks contain no lyrics, 'Gin No Namida' incorporates distinctly Japanese musical elements within the group’s surf-inspired sound. The release includes Japanese-language liner notes outlining Col Joye and Judy Stone’s 1966 tour of Japan, which contemporary newspaper articles document in detail. As with Little Pattie, the group’s Japanese releases drew interest for their surf-music style and cultural ties to the surf scene.