Compiler/Editor: Sarah Champion
Label: Bop, Revolver/Cartel
Cat no: BC001
Formats: Big box cassette + booklet/Ltd edition vinyl
Release date: 1988
In conjunction with Manchester what's on guide City Life magazine, Manchester North of England was an indie top 20 hit that sold 10,000 copies despite being a very DIY local band compilation with some well dodgy tracks.
Sarah Champion was also involved in the other Manchester compilations - Freak Beats and Hit the North as well as writing the book And God Created Manchester.
Side One
The Man From Delmonte - Australia Fair
Inspiral Carpets - Joe
Pepplekade 14 - Uptown
New Morning - Working For The Payroll
The Waltones - Smile
Jean Go Solo - In Salford The Sun Doesn't Shine
Penny Priest - Sometimes
Side Two
James - Sky Is Falling
Bradford - Lust Roulette
The Railway Children - Sunflower Room
Johnny Dangerously - Subway Life
Milltown Brothers - Janice Is Gone
Raintree County - Nice Time At The Disco
Dub Sex - Instead Of Flowers (Dub Mix)