The Charlatans - Some Friendly (35th Anniversary Edition) (Beggars Banquet)

One of the best-loved bands of the last four decades, The Charlatans’ career spans 14 albums, three Number One UK albums and era-defining anthems like 'The Only One I Know', North Country Boy', and 'One to Another'.

Now comes the expanded edition of Some Friendly, celebrating their landmark 1990 debut album. The 20 songs on this release include the original album plus a selection of bonus tracks curated especially for this release by Tim Burgess. The album has been newly remastered by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road and is pressed on double white vinyl with a printed inner gatefold sleeve.

The Charlatans formed in 1988 and released their debut single “Indian Rope” in early 1990. They began recording Some Friendly shortly after with producer Chris Nagle. The blistering lead single, 'The Only One I Know' was their first top-10 hit, and is still their most popular song. The song has recently been getting even more attention for its use in the popular Netflix series Run Away. Two additional singles followed with 'Then' and 'Sproston Green'.

The band’s success comes not just from their ability to ride the groove but also from their talent for writing standout songs. These were the gifts that made them among the greatest British survivors of our time, rolling through tragedy and stylistic changes to amass a terrific body of work - one that was modern enough to play in clubs but classicist enough to stand the test of time, and one that continues to grow to this day. In 2025, they released their 14th studio album, ‘We Are Love’.

Tracklist

You're Not Very Well

White Shirt

Opportunity

Then

109 pt.2

Polar Bear

Believe You Me

Flower

Sonic

Sproston Green

The Only One I Know

Imperial 109

Everything Changed

Then

Taurus Moaner

Polar Bear

Over Rising

Way Up There

Happen to Die

Opportunity Three

Version: White Vinyl LP

Released:  27^th March 2026

Catalogue Number:  BBQ2700LP

Condition: New Sealed