Happy Mondays - Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches [5LP Boxset]

Originally released in 1990, Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches by Happy Mondays perfectly captured the chaotic, euphoric spirit of the Madchester movement. This essential 5LP boxset blends indie rock, acid house rhythms, and funk grooves into the sound that helped reshape British alternative music. Featuring era-defining tracks such as “Step On” and “Kinky Afro,” this release is a cultural snapshot of a generation fuelled by dance culture and Northern nightlife, with all original audio remastered from Factory Records master tapes.

Key Features & Contents

• 5LP Import Edition featuring remastered original album, bonus material, and live recordings.
• All original audio remastered from Factory Records master tapes.
• Includes the original album, Hallelujah + Madchester Rave On, and the Baby Big Head Bootleg Album (Live at Elland Road, 1991).
• Contains classic and new remixes.
• Includes a 60-page hardback book with brand new essays from James Brown and Central Station designers.
• Comes with a fold-out A2 tour poster and a Madchester slipmat.

Tracklisting (5LP Set)

Original Album Remastered

1. Kinky Afro
2. God's Cop
3. Donovan
4. Grandbag's Funeral
5. Loose Fit
6. Dennis And Lois
7. Bob's Yer Uncle
8. Step On
9. Holiday
10. Harmony

Madchester - Rave On Remastered

1. Hallelujah
2. Holy Ghost
3. Clap Your Hands
4. Rave On

Hallelujah Remastered

1. Hallelujah (MacColl Mix)
2. Hallelujah (Club Mix)
3. Rave On (Club Mix)
4. W.F.L. (Think About The Future Mix)

Baby Bighead Bootleg Remastered (Live at Elland Road, 1991)

1. Hallelujah (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
2. Donovan (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
3. Kinky Afro (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
4. Clap Your Hands (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
5. Loose Fit (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
6. Holiday (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
7. Rave On (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
8. E (Live at Elland Road, 1991)
9. Tokoloshe Man (Live at Elland Road, 1991)

Specifications

• Artist: Happy Mondays
• Brand: London Records
• Binding: LP Record
• Format: Import
• Number of Items: 5
• Language: English
• Release Date: 2026-08-21
• Weight: 1134g

Experience the definitive collection of this genre-blurring classic, essential for fans of Madchester, Indie, and Alternative music.