UK Indie Chart No. 1 Singles (1980–1989)

Part of the British Chart History Series. Also available: 1960–1990 UK No. 1 Singles.

Pick any 2 prints, and I’ll throw in a third of your choice — free, no code needed

A3 Archival Print | Framed or Unframed

A tribute to the decade that defined independent music in Britain. This meticulously designed A3 print chronicles every No. 1 single from the UK Indie Chart between 1980 and 1989 capturing a raw, revolutionary era of post-punk, synth-pop, noise, and DIY spirit.

Inspired by the vintage layout and typography of British music newspapers and indie chart listings, the design echoes the bold, type-driven aesthetic of NME, Melody Maker, and Record Mirror, publications that gave shape and visibility to the indie identity throughout the '80s.

Featuring landmark tracks like Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division, Blue Monday by New Order, and There Is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths, this timeline documents the artists who dominated the UK Independent Singles Chart from Cocteau Twins and Yazoo to The Jesus and Mary Chain, Depeche Mode, Crass, and The Stone Roses.

Each chart entry includes:

• The date the single first reached No. 1

• Weeks spent at the top

• Song title

• Artist and record label

A detailed reference and visual time capsule for collectors, designers, DJs, and music lovers alike and a must-have for anyone passionate about the UK indie scene.

 Product Details:

• Size: A3 (297 × 420 mm)

• Paper: 290gsm archival-quality textured stock

• Framing Options:
  → Unframed – shipped flat, ready to pin or mount
  → Framed – in a slim, premium aluminum frame (black or silver)

Perfect for studios, living rooms, record shops, or anywhere that deserves a shot of independent chart history.

The soundtrack of a subculture. The legacy of a decade. The UK Indie Chart in full.
Designed with the look and feel of vintage indie chart listings from a golden age of the British music press.