Originally released in 1982, ‘They Could Have Been Bigger Than The Beatles’ 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.

“Its scope is incredible, its ambition outstanding and its heart damn near broken.” Melody Maker.

They Could Have Been Bigger Than the Beatles
Artist Television Personalities
Format:Vinyl / 12" Album
Label:Fire Records
Catalogue No:FIRELP230R
Barcode:0809236002112
Genre:Post - Punk
No of Discs:1
Release Date:6 Sep 2024
Track Listings
Disc 1
1Three Wishes
2David Hockney's Diary
3In a Perfumed Garden
4Flowers for Abigail
5King and Country
6The Boy in the Paisley Shirt
7Games for Boys
8Painter Man
9Psychedelic Holiday
1014th Floor
11Sooty's Disco Party
12Makin' Time
13When Emily Cries
14The Glittering Prizes
15Anxiety Block
16Mysterious Ways