The C87 Deluxe 3CD Box Set, acts as the official audio sequel to the legendary 1986 NME C86 cassette tape. Curated by original NME journalist Neil Taylor, this 74-track compilation documents the rapid evolution of the British indie, punk, and alternative music scenes between 1986 and 1987. It serves as a historical time capsule, capturing the transitioning sounds of "shambling" indie pop into heavier guitar-pop, dance-inflected rhythms, and noisier underground rock.
The three-disc collection balances the earliest recordings of future mainstream giants with obscure, forgotten gems of the era. Disc One spotlights emerging acts that debuted in 1987, featuring foundational tracks from artists like The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, The Vaselines, and The House of Love. The remaining discs reconnect with established C86 alumni—such as The Wedding Present and McCarthy—while showcasing the highly eccentric, John Peel-championed left-field of the underground, including Stump, Bog-Shed, and Dog Faced Hermans.
