I came across this post on thefactusproject Instagram back in March. They wrote:

“Amelia Fletcher of Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, Marine Research, Tender Trap and The Catenary Wires. Working at music retailer, Our Price in 80s. Here’s the list of the indie chart from 1985 they put up in the shop.”

I should add they also wrote “Photo courtesy by Amelia Fletcher” so I hope neither Amelia nor thefactusproject mind me posting this*. I was tempted to add some of my own favourites from that year (The Mighty Lemon Drops, Wedding Present etc.) but decided against it, especially as the original list encapsulates the year so well.

* it’s well busy in the charity sector this time of year, and I forgot to ask for permission! Soz….

Spotify (Robert Wyatt track missing)

Track Listing:

Primal Scream – All Fall Down
The Pastels – I’m Alright With You
The Loft – Up the Hill & Down the Slope
Meat Whiplash – Don’t Slip Up
The Cramps – Can Your Pussy Do the Dog?
Shop Assistants – All Day Long
The Bodines – Paradise
Cocteau Twins – Sultitan Itan
Microdisney – Birthday Girl
Slaughter Joe – I’ll Follow You Down
The Smiths – Shakespeares Sister
1000 violins – Halcyon Days (12′ version)
James – Hymn From a Village
Woodentops – Move Me (Single Version)
The Jazz Butcher – The Human Jungle
New Order – The Perfect Kiss
The June Brides – No Place Called Home
Felt – Primitive Painters
The Blue Orchids – Sleepy Town
Robert Wyatt – The Wind of Change
New Order – Sunrise

Photo By Amelia Fletcher