NEW DOUBLE LP
New sealed copy. 2025 reissue on clear vinyl. Gatefold jacket.
The 1975's self-titled debut album was released on September 2, 2013, through Dirty Hit and Polydor Records. Produced primarily by frontman Matty Healy and drummer George Daniel alongside Mike Crossey, the album showcases the Manchester band's eclectic blend of indie rock, pop, and electronic influences. The lineup features Healy on vocals and guitar, Adam Hann on guitar, Ross MacDonald on bass, and Daniel on drums.
The album spawned several successful singles including "Sex," "Chocolate," "The City," and "Girls," all of which received significant airplay on BBC Radio 1 and helped build the band's profile in the UK. "Chocolate" became their breakthrough hit, reaching number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The album's sound draws from 1980s pop and rock while incorporating contemporary production techniques, creating a nostalgic yet modern aesthetic that became the band's trademark.
The 1975 debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and received widespread critical acclaim for its songwriting and production. The album was certified Platinum in the UK and established The 1975 as one of Britain's most promising new acts. Its success laid the groundwork for the band's subsequent evolution into one of the 2010s' most ambitious and experimental pop-rock groups.
TRACKLIST:
A1 The 1975
A2 The City
A3 M.O.N.E.Y.
A4 Chocolate
B1 Sex
B2 Talk!
B3 An Encounter
B4 Heart Out
C1 Settle Down
C2 Robbers
C3 Girls
C4 12
D1 She Way Out
D2 Menswear
D3 Pressure
D4 Is There Somebody Who Can Watch You
