1979 - Browse By Year

1979 was a year of seismic shifts. The initial blast of punk rock had shattered, and in its place, a thousand new sounds bloomed. It was a time of thrilling experimentation, where post-punk, new wave, and disco all collided to create one of music’s most creative and influential years. Our 1979 collection charts this moment of explosive transition.

This was the year The Clash delivered their masterpiece, London Calling, while Joy Division defined the post-punk era with Unknown Pleasures. It was also the year of epic rock ambition, with Pink Floyd’s The Wall, and Chic’s disco perfection on Risqué. From the art-rock of Talking Heads' Fear of Music to the pop genius of The Police's Reggatta de Blanc, 1979 was bursting with landmark albums.

On vinyl, the stark, atmospheric production of the era is captured perfectly. The analogue format preserves the taut basslines, jagged guitar riffs, and pioneering electronic textures with a raw authenticity that connects you directly to the source. It’s the way these records were meant to be heard.

Explore our 1979 collection below and own the sounds that closed out a decade and kicked off a revolution.