Originally released in 1990 by Happy Mondays, Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches captured the chaotic, euphoric spirit of the Madchester movement, blending indie rock, acid house rhythms and funk grooves into a sound that helped reshape British alternative music. Featuring era-defining tracks such as “Step On” and “Kinky Afro,” the record became both a commercial breakthrough and a cultural snapshot of a generation fuelled by dance culture and Northern nightlife.

More than three decades later, its grooves, attitude and genre-blurring production still resonate strongly with contemporary audiences, influencing modern indie and electronic artists alike.

TRACK LISTING

LP Tracklisting:
Side One
A1. Kinky Afro
A2. God's Cop
A3. Donovan
A4. Grandbag's Funeral
A5. Loose Fit
Side Two
B1. Dennis And Lois
B2. Bob's Yer Uncle
B3. Step On
B4. Holiday
B5. Harmony

2CD Tracklisting:
Disc One - Album Remastered
1. Kinky Afro
2. God's Cop
3. Donovan
4. Grandbag's Funeral
5. Loose Fit
6. Dennis And Lois
7. Bob's Yer Uncle
8. Step On
9. Holiday
10. Harmony
Disc Two - Remixes Remastered
1. Hallelujah (Club Mix)
2. Rave On (Club Mix)
3. W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix)
4. Step On (Stuff It In Mix)
5. Kinky Groovy Afro Remix (12")
6. Loose Fit (Perfecto 12" Mix)
7. Tokoloshe Man
8. Hallelujah (Daniel Avery Edit)
9. Loose Fit (Shadow Child Edit)
10. Gods Cop (Anna Prior Edit)
11. Step On (Paul Oakenfold Edit)
12. Hallelujah (Ewan Pearson Remix)

5LP Box Set Tracklisting:
Side One - Album Remastered
A1. Kinky Afro
A2. God's Cop
A3. Donovan
A4. Grandbag's Funeral
A5. Loose Fit
Side Two - Album Remastered
B1. Dennis And Lois
B2. Bob's Yer Uncle
B3. Step On
B4. Holiday
B5. Harmony
Side Three - Madchester - Rave On Remastered
C1. Hallelujah
C2. Holy Ghost
C3. Clap Your Hands
C4. Rave On
Side Four - Hallelujah Remastered
D1. Hallelujah (MacColl Mix)
D2. Hallelujah (Club Mix)
D3. Rave On (Club Mix)
D4. W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix)
Side Five - Baby Bighead Bootleg Remastered
E1. Hallelujah (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
E2. Donovan (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
E3. Kinky Afro (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
Side Six - Baby Bighead Bootleg Remastered
F1. Clap Your Hands (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
F2. Loose Fit (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
F3. Holiday (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
F5. Rave On (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
Side Seven - Baby Bighead Bootleg Remastered
G1. E (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
G2. Tokoloshe Man (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
G3. Dennis And Lois (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
Side Eight - Baby Bighead Bootleg Remastered
H1. God's Cop (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
H2. Step On (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
H3. Bobs Yer Uncle (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
Side Nine - Remixes Remastered
I1. Step On (Stuff It In Mix)
I2. Kinky Groovy Afro Remix (12")
I3. Loose Fit (Perfecto 12" Mix)
I4. Tokoloshe Man
Side Ten - Remixes Remastered
J1. Hallelujah (Daniel Avery Edit)
J2. Loose Fit (Shadow Child Edit)
J3. Gods Cop (Anna Prior Edit)
J4. Step On (Paul Oakenfold Edit)
J5. Hallelujah (Ewan Pearson Remix)

4CD Bookset Tracklisting:
Disc One - Album Remastered
1. Kinky Afro
2. God's Cop
3. Donovan
4. Grandbag's Funeral
5. Loose Fit
6. Dennis And Lois
7. Bob's Yer Uncle
8. Step On
9. Holiday
10. Harmony
Disc Two - Madchester - Rave On - Hallelujah Remastered
1. Hallelujah
2. Holy Ghost
3. Clap Your Hands
4. Rave On
5. Hallelujah (MacColl Mix)
6. Hallelujah (Club Mix)
7. Rave On (Club Mix)
8. W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix)
Disc Three - Baby Bighead Bootleg Remastered
1. Hallelujah (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
2. Donovan (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
3. Kinky Afro (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
4. Clap Your Hands (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
5. Loose Fit (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
6. Holiday (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
7. Rave On (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
8. E (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
9. Tokoloshe Man (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
10. Dennis And Lois (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
11. God's Cop (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
12. Step On (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
13. Bobs Yer Uncle (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
Disc Four - Remixes Remastered
1. Step On (Stuff It In Mix)
2. Kinky Groovy Afro Remix (12")
3. Loose Fit (Perfecto 12" Mix)
4. Tokoloshe Man
5. Hallelujah (Daniel Avery Edit)
6. Loose Fit (Shadow Child Edit)
7. Gods Cop (Anna Prior Edit)
8. Step On (Paul Oakenfold Edit)
9. Hallelujah (Ewan Pearson Remix)

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)

‘Loose Fit’ was the third single to be released from Happy Mondays cornerstone LP ‘Pills n’ Thrills and Bellyaches’, originally via the legendary Manchester-based record label - Factory Records.

Featured in the new London Records house-bag, this 12” features a newly commissioned remix by Greg and Ché Wilson, classic mixes by The Grid, Paul Oakenfold & Steve Osborne, and the Ears on Earth edit of ‘Loose Fix’. 

TRACK LISTING

1. Loose Fit (Greg Wilson And Ché Wilson Remix)
2. Loose Fix (The Grid Remix EOE Edit)
3. Loose Fix (The Grid Remix)
4. Loose Fit (Perfecto 12" Mix)

Happy Mondays release this special 7" in memory of their legendary bassist Paul Ryder, who tragically passed away earlier this year. The 'Tart Tart’ limited edition 7” contains the original of the track, which originally appeared on Happy Mondays 1987 debut album Squirrel and G-Man Twenty Four Hour Party People Plastic Face Carnt Smile (White Out) and was produced by John Cale. On the B-Side is a live version of the track from a BBC John Peel session.

Paul’s brother, Happy Monday’s vocalist Shaun Ryder comments: "This special release of Tart Tart showcases the unique musical talent of our brother Paul Ryder who passed from this world ... we will all miss you Horse...he brought the funk and the rock n roll to Happy Mondays … love you long time R kid”

All profits from the release will be donated to Music Cares, a charity chosen by Paul’s daughter Amelia, who comments: "Music Cares is a charity that helps people in the music industry who are struggling with addiction issues. 14 years ago, Paul was given help and support from the organization who helped fund extended outpatient care and therapy that enabled him to have 14 subsequent happy and productive years. Just two weeks ago he mentioned them in an interview and often expressed his gratitude and desire to pay their support forward so others could be helped too.”

STAFF COMMENTS

Laura says: In the late 80s The 'Monday's released a handful of 12" singles on Factory Records, combining indie guitars with a loose, funky swagger, topped with Shaun's mad, stream of consciousness lyrics delivered with his distinctly Salfordian bark. Paul Ryder's guitar grooves were the backbone of songs like "Delightful", "Freaky Dancing" and this track, "Tart, Tart" which went on to influence the whole Madchester thing, and well, you know the rest....

TRACK LISTING

A. Tart Tart
B. Tart Tart (2019 Remaster) 

This collection of EPs features very early, rare Happy Mondays tracks originally released on limited vinyl in the late 1980s by Factory Records. Included is the original version of ‘24 Hour Party People’ and feature track ‘The Egg’ - with atmospheric eerie slide guitar and driving bass this is a stand out gem from the band’s back catalogue and transports you in time to late 1980s Manchester.

All tracks remastered from original master tapes.

‘Forty Five’ pressed on translucent green vinyl in sleeve with 3mm spine.

‘Freaky Dancin’ / The Egg’ appears on translucent orange vinyl in sleeve with 3mm spine.

’Tart Tart’ is on translucent blue vinyl in 3mm spine sleeve.

‘24 Hour Party People’ on translucent yellow vinyl in sleeve with 3mm spine.

All 4 EPs are gathered in a 300gsm carton slipcase.

STAFF COMMENTS

Andy says: Happy Mondays lit up the late 80s with their barely contained, shambolic but groovey take on punk-funk and god knows what else! They were, in short, totally original. In frontman Shaun Ryder they had a complete one-off who label boss Tony Wilson famously compared to W.B.Yeats! These early twelves (85-88) are presented here as four different coloured vinyl, remastered from the original analogue tapes and housed in a 300 gram carton slipcase.

TRACK LISTING

Forty Five :
A. Delightful
B1. This Feeling
B2. Oasis
 
Freaky Dancin’ / The Egg :
A. Freaky Dancin’ (Live)
B1. The Egg (Mix)
B2. Freaky Dancin’
 
Tart Tart :
A. Tart Tart
B. Little Matchstick Owen’s Rap
 
24 Hour Party People :
A. 24 Hour Party People
B1. Yahoo
B2. Wah Wah (Think Tank)