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A sunny, Todd Rundgren-produced song-cycle of pastoral English pop. Tuneful and clever. Their most beloved record. Released in 1986, it's one of XTC's later high points.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from XTC — where to go next
If you have Skylarking, these are the XTC records worth reaching for next.
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Drums and Wires1979 · Punk & New WaveStart here
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English Settlement1982 · Punk & New WaveClassic
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Skylarking1986 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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The Colour of SpringTalk Talk
The Queen Is DeadThe Smiths
Meat Is MurderThe Smiths
Strangeways, Here We ComeThe Smiths
My WarBlack Flag
Ocean RainEcho & the Bunnymen