They Could Have Been Bigger Television Personalities

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.

Track List

Side A

A1. Three Wishes
A2. David Hockney's Diary
A3. In a Perfumed Garden
A4. Flowers for Abigail
A5. King And Country
A6. The Boy in the Paisley Shirt
A7. Games for Boys
Side B
B1. Painter Men
B2. Psychedelic Holiday
B3. 14th Floor
B4. Sooty's Disco Party
B5. Makin' Time
B6. When Emily Cries
B7. The Glittering Prizes
B8. Anxiety Block
B9. Mysterious Ways