About this item

Celebrating 40 Years of one of Britain’s most iconic and era-defining bands, 'The Factory Singles' is the definitive tribute to a group that reshaped the sound of UK music. This fully remastered collection brings together their landmark singles from 1985–1992, capturing the raw energy, innovation, and fearless creativity that made them a cornerstone of the Factory Records and Madchester legacy.

From underground club anthems to crossover hits, every track showcases their unique fusion of attitude, electronic experimentation, and dancefloor-ready grooves. These singles not only defined an era but also laid the foundations for the alternative dance and indie scenes that followed.

STAFF COMMENTS

Andy says: Happy Mondays were always funky, Manchester's answer to New York's ESG, if you like. But with their cartoonish lyrics and wild, often hilarious but also edgy personas, they created a unique space for themselves in the mid 80s music scene. This would explode into multicolour in '88, with their breakout single “Wrote For Luck”. Then everything went wild with the standalone Madchester “Rave On” EP the following year, where a druggier and heavier groove became apparent and (for once!) superior club mixes put the band right at the centre of the burgeoning baggy scene. This singles collection absolutely nails it!

TRACK LISTING

LP Tracklisting:
1. Delightful
2. Freaky Dancin' (7" Edit)
3. Tart Tart
4. 24 Hour Party People (Radio Edit)
5. Wrote For Luck (7" Edit)
6. Lazyitis - One Armed Boxer
7. Hallelujah (Oakenfold 7” Edit)
8. Step On (7" Edit)
9. Kinky Afro (Radio Edit)
10. Loose Fit (Radio Edit)
11.Judge Fudge (7" Edit)
12. Stinkin' Thinkin' (Hague 7" Edit)
13. Sunshine & Love (7" Edit)
14. Angel (Edit)
15. Hallelujah (Club Mix)
16. Step On (Twistin' My Melon Mix)
17. W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix)

CD Tracklisting:
1. Delightful
2. Freaky Dancin'
3. Tart Tart
4. 24 Hour Party People (Radio Edit)
5. Wrote For Luck (7" Edit)
6. Lazyitis - One Armed Boxer
7. Hallelujah (Oakenfold 7" Edit)
8. Step On (7" Edit)
9. Kinky Afro (Radio Edit)
10. Loose Fit (Radio Edit)
11. Judge Fudge (7" Edit)
12. Stinkin' Thinkin' (Hague 7" Edit)
13. Sunshine & Love (7" Edit)
14. Angel
15. Tart Tart (The Reflex Revision)
16. 24 Hour Party People (Jon Carter's Main Vocal)
17. W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix)
18. Hallelujah (Club Mix)
19. Rave On (Club Mix)
20. Step On (Twistin' My Melon Mix)
21. Kinky Groovy Afro (Euromix)
22. Loose Fit (Greg Wilson And Ché Wilson Remix)
23. Bob's Yer Uncle (Perfecto Remix)
24. Stinkin' Thinkin' (Junior Style)
25. Sunshine & Love (Far Island Mix)