#1 · 1981
Debut album establishing the band's definitive post-punk and indie pop sound, originally released on Rough Trade.
12 tracksRough Trade labelBlack vinyl pressing
Artist page · 05/07/2026
Television Personalities
Television Personalities formed in London in 1977, pioneering a post-punk sound infused with indie pop and psychedelic influences. Their work gained a cult following mainly in the UK and Germany across decades.
10Albums on Vinyles.com
277Discogs releases
249kLast.fm listeners
About
Television Personalities, Post-punk British band blending indie pop and neo-psychedelia.
10 vinyl titles tracked including 1981 debut LP; prices vary from €15 to €90+ on select pressings.
Originating in London in 1977, Television Personalities emerged during the post-punk wave, combining art punk, indie pop, and neo-psychedelia. Spearheaded by Dan Treacy, the band explored DIY aesthetics and lo-fi production standards. Their discography spans over 10 vinyl releases to date, covering styles from Brit pop to experimental indie rock. Original pressings and recent limited editions are tracked in real-time for vinyl enthusiasts seeking formats like LPs, test pressings, and special colored editions. The group remains influential within niche British underground music circles.
The catalog includes landmark albums such as And Don't The Kids Just Love It (1981), They Could Have Been Bigger Than The Beatles (1982), and Privilege (1989), with several reissues and special edi…
Discography
Television Personalities — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Fire Records · 2021Another Kind of Trip Live 1985-1993
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Fire Records · 2017Beautiful Despair
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Rocket Girl · 2010A Memory Is Better Than Nothing
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Domino · 2006My Dark Places
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Damaged Goods · 1998Don't Cry Baby....It's Only A Movie
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Overground Records · 1995Paisley Shirts & Mini Skirts
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Overground Records · 1995I Was A Mod Before You Was A Mod
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Fire Records · 1992Closer To God
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Overground Records · 1991Camping In France
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Fire Records · 1989Privilege
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Illuminated Records · 1984The Painted Word
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Whaam! Records · 1982They Could Have Been Bigger Than The Beatles
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Rough Trade · 1981...And Don't The Kids Just Love It
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Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Television Personalities's career.
01
Diary of a Young Man
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02
Part Time Punks
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03
A Picture Of Dorian Gray
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04
Silly Girl
Another Kind of Trip Live 1985-1993 · 2021
05
This Angry Silence
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06
I Know Where Syd Barrett Lives
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07
Stop & Smell The Roses
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08
The Glittering Prizes
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The essentials
The 3 Television Personalities albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1989
A 1989 release blending indie rock and mod styles, featuring 12 tracks including 'Paradise Is For The Blessed'. Multiple US pressings exist, including collectible test pressings.
12 tracksFire Records labelOriginal US test pressing available
#3 · 2017
A 2017 limited edition LP showing the band's indie rock and pop evolution with 14 tracks, available in standard and limited colored printings.
14 tracksFire Records labelLimited Edition
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Privilege
Market position
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Min price 15 €Max price 100 €
Average price
54,50 €
Only 13 copies for sale on Discogs
261 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Another Kind of Trip Live 1985-1993
Market position
i
Min price 17 €Max price 17 €
Average price
17,40 €
Only 15 copies for sale on Discogs
98 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Beautiful Despair
Market position
i
Min price 15 €Max price 18 €
Average price
16,49 €
Only 58 copies for sale on Discogs
106 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
A Memory Is Better Than Nothing
Market position
i
Min price 90 €Max price 90 €
Average price
89,90 €
Only 1 copies for sale on Discogs
36 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
My Dark Places
Market position
i
Min price 26 €Max price 35 €
Average price
30,45 €
Only 5 copies for sale on Discogs
127 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Don't Cry Baby....It's Only A Movie
Market position
i
Min price 60 €Max price 60 €
Average price
60,03 €
Only 2 copies for sale on Discogs
175 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Television Personalities
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Dan Treacy’s songwriting has always carried a distinctive blend of angst and whimsy.— Longtime observer
01Pressing
Original US test pressing for Privilege
Released in 1989 on Fire Records, the US test pressing of Privilege is identified by catalog number FIREUS2 and commands prices upwards of €87 on the secondary market.
02Live Recordings
Another Kind of Trip Live 1985-1993 LP
This 2021 Record Store Day limited edition LP compiles live recordings from 1985 to 1993, including performances in Berlin and New York, showcasing Television Personalities’ live range.
03Genre
Blend of Post-Punk, Brit Pop, and Neo-Psychedelia
Television Personalities merge post-punk energy with British pop sensibilities and neo-psychedelic touches, spanning art punk and twee pop subgenres noted in their 10 vinyl releases.
04Catalog
And Don't The Kids Just Love It LP
The 1981 debut album on Rough Trade established Television Personalities’ signature indie pop and post-punk sound, still sought after on vinyl today.
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FAQ
FAQ: Television Personalities on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who are Television Personalities?
Television Personalities are a British post-punk band formed in London in 1977, known for indie pop and neo-psychedelic influences.
Which Television Personalities albums are essential on vinyl?
Key albums include And Don't The Kids Just Love It (1981), Privilege (1989), and Beautiful Despair (2017), all available in various LP editions.
What genres do Television Personalities cover?
Are original Television Personalities vinyl pressings rare & priced higher?
Original vinyl pressings, such as the 1989 US test pressing of Privilege, command premium prices above €80 due to limited availability.
Where in the UK did Television Personalities originate?
The band originated in London, starting their post-punk journey in 1977.
Can I find Television Personalities vinyl in France?
While Television Personalities have a cult following mostly in the UK and Germany, their vinyl is less common but accessible through specialized shops and importers in France.
What are the best formats to collect for Television Personalities vinyl?
Collectors focus on LPs, limited editions, colored vinyl, and test pressings, as these formats often hold more value.
How has Television Personalities’ music evolved over the years?
Their evolution reflects a move from early post-punk and indie sounds to more polished indie rock and experimental lo-fi styles in later years.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026