Artist: Darling Buds
Genre: Indie Pop
The Darling Buds were a Welsh alternative rock band formed in Newport in 1986, known for their jangly guitar pop and energetic performances. The band consisted of Andrea Lewis, Harley Farr, Chris McDonagh, and Bloss. The Darling Buds achieved success in the late 1980s with their infectious indie pop sound influenced by 1960s pop and contemporary indie rock. Their albums 'Pop Said' and 'Crawdaddy' received critical acclaim and chart success. Singles like 'Shame on You' and 'Hit the Ground' showcased their ability to craft catchy, guitar-driven pop. Despite their initial success and championing by BBC Radio 1, The Darling Buds couldn't sustain commercial momentum into the 1990s. They represented the UK's vibrant late 1980s indie pop scene, creating energetic, accessible guitar pop that bridged underground credibility and mainstream appeal.
Darling Buds vinyl records (31)
DARLING BUDS Youve Got To Choose (1989 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single including Marys Got To Go and Ill Never Stop picture sleeve BLONDT4) Track Listing: 1. Youve Got To Choose 2. Marys Got To Go 3. Ill Never Stop
£7.99 used
DARLING BUDS Hit The Ground (1989 UK 4-track 12 vinyl single - taken from the bands debut album Pop Said... includes 12 Mix Pretty Girl and If I Said picture sleeve BLONDT2) Track Listing: 1. Hit The Ground 2. Pretty Girl 3. If I Said 4. Hit The Ground - 12 Mix
£7.99 used
DARLING BUDS Tiny Machine (1990 UK 4-track 12 vinyl EP including the Hercules Mix & 7 Version of the title track Me. Satisfied & Sugar City picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just light shelfwear & the vinyl remains excellent with few signs ofplay BLONDT5)
£9.00 used
DARLING BUDS Crystal Clear (1990 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring the Extended Version and A Mix Amethyst plus Tripped Up picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelf/ringwear whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play BLONDT6) Track Listing: 1. Crystal Clear - Extemded Version 2. Tripped Up 3
£9.00 used
DARLING BUDS Please Yourself (1992 UK 1-track single-sided 7 flexidisc featuring the 3:52 version - originally given away with Lime Lizard magazine XPS270)
£9.00 used
DARLING BUDS Burst (1988 UK 4-track 12 vinyl single also including 7 Mix plus Big Head and Just Say So. Both the glossy picture sleeve and vinyl remains in excellent condition BLONDT1) Track Listing: 1. Burst - 7 Mix 2. Big Head 3. Burst 4. Just Say So
£7.99 used
THE DARLING BUDS Pop Said... (1988 UK 12-track debut vinyl LP including Hit the Ground Burst and Shame On You. The glossy picture sleeve has only minor storage wear but comes with the picture / credit innner while the vinyl remains in excellent condition) Track Listing: A1. Hit The Ground A2. Burst A3
£12.00 used
THE DARLING BUDS Hit The Ground (1989 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Pretty Girl housed in the picture sleeve. Both vinyl and sleeve remain in excellent condition BLOND2)
£7.99 used
DARLING BUDS Crystal Clear (1990 UK A label advance promotional vinyl 12 for the single release including the Extended Version remixed by Hercules Tripped Up and an alternate version custom stickered plain die-cut card sleeve XPR1544) Track Listing: 1. Crystal Clear - Extemded Version 2. Tripped Up 3
£9.00 used
THE DARLING BUDS Lets Go Round There (1989 UK limited edition 3-track etched 12 vinyl also including Turn You On and Different Daze. The vinyl is in BRAND NEW condition housed in the picture sleeve which remains sealed within its original shrinkwrap BLONDQ3) Track Listing: 1. Lets Go Round There 2
£12.00 new










