Name: They Could Have Been Bigger Than the Beatles (Restored Art Edition)
Brand: Television Personalities

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FIRELP230R

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r31746971]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-09-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

809236002112

Total Cap

9999

Black LP

Artist

Television Personalities

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Fire Records

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Fire Records is an independent record label headquartered in London, England, UK. Founded in the mid 80s, Fire Records has been a prominent force in the music industry for decades. They have released early records from Pulp, Teenage Fanclub, Spacemen 3, Blue Aeroplanes, and many other influential artists. In the early 90s, the label was home to notable acts such as Neutral Milk Hotel, The Lemonheads, Built to Spill, and Urge Overkill.With a rich history of discovering talent and nurturing their careers, Fire Records remains dedicated to supporting groundbreaking musicians across various genres. Their diverse roster showcases both established names and emerging talents who push boundaries and challenge conventions.

<p>Television Personalities is an English post-punk band formed in 1977 by London singer-songwriter Dan Treacy. With a varied and volatile career, they have explored genres such as post punk, neo-psychedelia, and indie pop. Throughout their journey, the only constant has been Treacy's exceptional songwriting. Despite numerous line-up changes along the way, Television Personalities continue to captivate audiences with their unique sound.</p>

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Originally released in 1982, <i>They Could Have Been Bigger Than The Beatles</i> was the influential band’s third album. A collection of singles, demos, outtakes and rarities that was intended to mark the band's breakup in 1982, had they not got back together again so soon. This 2024 reissue comes with faithfully restored artwork, from one the album’s original hand painted sleeves.

The record features ‘David Hockney's Diaries’, ‘The Boy In The Paisley Shirt’ and ‘Psychedelic Holiday’. With the formidable Daniel Treacy at its core, Television Personalities remain one of new wave’s longest serving and seminal artists, with a career spanning over three decades. The indie pop visionaries have influenced many people across the industry including Pavement, The Lemonheads, Fat White Family, MGMT and Creation Records’ Alan McGee.

They Could Have Been Bigger Than the Beatles (Restored Art Edition)

Music GB

Discover They Could Have Been Bigger Than the Beatles (Restored Art Edition) by Television Personalities on Fire Records. A collection of singles, demos, and rarities from the influential band's third album.