Happy Families

Exclusive 2026 Re- Issues of the first 3 albums by Blancmange : Happy Families (originally out 1982), Mange Tout (originally out 1984) & Believe You Me (originally out 1985). These three albums have not been available as standalone products since the 1980s – London Records previously released in 2019 the 3 Vinyls as expanded Lps only within a limited LP box set “The Blanc Tapes” . These 2026 re-issues feature : • Colored 1LP : exclusive coloured vinyl – original tracklistings – restored artwork – new Vinyl cut/master • 1 CD Expanded : original albums + B-Sides + select extended versions and remixes – Restored artwork – New Master. First released in September 1982, Happy Families was the debut album from UK synth pop duo Blancmange. This new edition features restored artwork, and a new 2026 vinyl cut, pressed on clear orange vinyl. The single ‘Living on the Ceiling’ became the duo’s biggest track to date reaching number 7 on the UK charts, alongside singles ‘Feel Me’ and ‘Waves’. The album stayed in the UK charts for 30 weeks.