On this day August 17 1989, Public Affection released their debut album The Death of a Dictionary. As an independently produced and distributed project, it was a rare release that showcased the band’s early sound before they would later gain fame under a different name.
The album was originally pressed in limited quantities, making original copies highly sought after by collectors. Its raw production and unpolished style captured a young band still finding its voice while experimenting with rock and alternative influences.
80s insight: Public Affection would later change their name to Live, going on to achieve mainstream success in the 1990s.