Collection: 1997 - Browse By Year

1997 was a year of musical ambition and pivotal change. It was the moment Britpop reached its stadium-sized peak, just as a new wave of electronic artists began to chart a course for the future of sound. Our 1997 collection captures this fascinating turning point, showcasing a year defined by both grand anthems and groundbreaking electronica.

This was the year Radiohead redefined modern rock with their masterpiece, OK Computer, and The Verve delivered the era-defining epic, Urban Hymns. It was also a year where electronic music went global, with Daft Punk's revolutionary debut Homework and The Chemical Brothers’ blockbuster Dig Your Own Hole. From the raw energy of Blur's self-titled album to the soulful introspection of Erykah Badu's Baduizm, it was a year of incredible depth and creativity.

Listening to these albums on vinyl captures the rich, layered production of the era. You can feel the analogue warmth in the synthesisers and the full weight of the guitar anthems, connecting you directly to the spirit of 1997.

Explore our collection and rediscover the landmark albums that closed one chapter and opened another.