Originally a simple compilation of tracks from the most interesting artists of 1986, C86 became a style in itself. Artists have had bigger popularity after the release of the magazine supplement including Mighty Lemon Drops, The Pastels, Close Lobsters, and especially Primal Scream. The fun part about this compilation is the abundance of interesting bands that rarely rose above obscurity.
This Friday's Modern World will include many tracks from this hard-to-find compilation.
Note: In many cases, the freebies included with British magazines like New Musical Express and Melody Maker are often not included in the US pressings or imports of the magazines because of possible legal conflicts. It can be confusing at times...