1989 - Browse By Year

1989 was a year of grand finales and exciting new beginnings. As the decade drew to a close, the musical landscape was shifting dramatically, with the polished synth-pop of the eighties giving way to the raw energy of alternative rock and the golden age of hip-hop. Our 1989 collection captures this pivotal moment in music history.

This was the year The Stone Roses released their seminal self-titled debut, kickstarting the Madchester movement, while De La Soul changed hip-hop forever with the playful sampling of 3 Feet High and Rising. It was a year of pop perfection, with Madonna’s Like a Prayer, and darker undertones, as The Cure delivered their gothic masterpiece Disintegration. From the Beastie Boys' genre-bending Paul's Boutique to the industrial grit of Nine Inch Nails' debut, 1989 was bursting with creativity.

Listening to these albums on vinyl brings the era's rich production to life. The warmth of the analogue format captures every synth layer and guitar hook, offering a genuine connection to the sounds that closed out a vibrant decade.

Explore our 1989 collection below and rediscover the albums that defined the end of an era.