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Freaks

Release date: 11th May 1987

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"Freaks" is an album by Pulp, released 11th May 1987.

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End Of The Road Festival 2026 has sold out

Pulp, CMAT, Mac DeMarco and a secret headliner top the 20th edition.

24 Apr 2026 • 3:39 pm

Rough Trade have announced a 50th anniversary weekender with Pulp, caroline, My New Band Believe and more

Rough Trade have announced a 50th anniversary weekender with Pulp, caroline, My New Band Believe and more

The three-day Southbank Centre takeover spans music, literature and film.

14 Apr 2026 • 9:08 am

Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE, Kelly Lee Owens and more have been added to End Of The Road 2026

Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE, Kelly Lee Owens and more have been added to End Of The Road 2026

Factory Floor, Rostam, Ratboys and more join the festival's 20th anniversary edition.

17 Mar 2026 • 3:38 pm

Pulp have released a new animated video for 'Tina': "It's like digital Fuzzy-Felt"

Pulp have released a new animated video for 'Tina': "It's like digital Fuzzy-Felt"

Pulp unveils 'Tina' with an animated video collaboration, ahead of their upcoming North American tour and festival appearances.

21 Jul 2025 • 12:13 pm

Pulp roll back the years with their not-so-secret set at Glastonbury 2025

Pulp roll back the years with their not-so-secret set at Glastonbury 2025

After years of rumours, the band finally make their return to the Pyramid.

29 Jun 2025 • 7:23 am

Pulp have shared their new single 'Got To Have Love' from upcoming album 'More'

Pulp have shared their new single 'Got To Have Love' from upcoming album 'More'

Pulp release 'Got To Have Love' as the second single from 'More', their first new album in nearly 24 years.

22 May 2025 • 3:21 pm

Pulp come alive: Why Jarvis and co are the band who keep getting better with age

Pulp come alive: Why Jarvis and co are the band who keep getting better with age

Twenty-four years after their last studio album, Pulp are doing the unthinkable: releasing new music.

15 Apr 2025 • 10:36 am

Pulp have announced their first album in 24 years, and shared new single 'Spike Island'

Pulp have announced their first album in 24 years, and shared new single 'Spike Island'

Britpop icons Pulp announce 'More', their first album since 2001, recorded in Walthamstow and featuring the single 'Spike Island'.

10 Apr 2025 • 10:11 am

Pulp are going to debut new music during Lauren Laverne's BBC Radio 6 show today

Pulp are going to debut new music during Lauren Laverne's BBC Radio 6 show today

Britpop legends Pulp will debut new material on BBC Radio 6 ahead of their 2025 UK arena tour and Rough Trade signing.

10 Apr 2025 • 8:04 am

One more for the road? As Pulp sign to Rough Trade and announce summer arena shows, they’re still as relevant as ever

One more for the road? As Pulp sign to Rough Trade and announce summer arena shows, they’re still as relevant as ever

With a Rough Trade deal and rumoured new material, Britain's most articulate outsiders are turning their victory lap into a fresh start.

14 Feb 2025 • 3:30 pm

Pulp announce six-date UK and Ireland arena tour for summer 2025

Pulp announce six-date UK and Ireland arena tour for summer 2025

The Britpop legends announce a six arena concerts across the UK and Ireland for June 2025, with tickets going on sale this month.

14 Feb 2025 • 12:30 pm

Pulp have signed record deal with Rough Trade after 30 years of management

Pulp have signed record deal with Rough Trade after 30 years of management

Sheffield band Pulp join Rough Trade Records.

12 Dec 2024 • 4:06 pm

Pulp, Kylie Minogue and RAYE are going to headline Bilbao BBK Live 2025

Pulp, Kylie Minogue and RAYE are going to headline Bilbao BBK Live 2025

The Spanish festival announces its first wave of acts for 2025, with Pulp, Kylie Minogue and RAYE headlining the July event.

4 Dec 2024 • 8:27 pm

Pulp are going to headline and curate the Friday lineup at Tramlines Festival 2025

Pulp are going to headline and curate the Friday lineup at Tramlines Festival 2025

Sheffield icons Pulp will headline and curate Friday's main stage lineup at Tramlines Festival 2025, marking their fourth hometown show since 2000.

25 Nov 2024 • 6:00 pm

Flow Festival has signed up Pulp, Fred Again.., PJ Harvey and more for 2024

Flow Festival has signed up Pulp, Fred Again.., PJ Harvey and more for 2024

Next year's festival takes place from 9th-11th August in Helsinki, Finland.

22 Nov 2023 • 12:33 pm

Pulp and PJ Harvey are going to headline next year's Øya Festival

Pulp and PJ Harvey are going to headline next year's Øya Festival

It's the festival's 25th anniversary event.

26 Oct 2023 • 6:45 am

Isle of Wight Festival has unveiled its first wave of artists for 2023, including headliners George Ezra, Pulp, Robbie Williams, and The Chemical Brothers

Isle of Wight Festival has unveiled its first wave of artists for 2023, including headliners George Ezra, Pulp, Robbie Williams, and The Chemical Brothers

The 3-day event will be held from June 15th-18th at Newport’s Seaclose Park.

31 Oct 2022 • 9:50 am

Neighbourhood Weekender has shared the first names for 2023, including Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, Pulp and The Kooks

Neighbourhood Weekender has shared the first names for 2023, including Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, Pulp and The Kooks

The first names set to play Warrington's Victoria Park have just dropped

28 Oct 2022 • 12:06 pm

Pulp have confirmed their comeback in 2023 with a string of live dates, including Finsbury Park

Pulp have confirmed their comeback in 2023 with a string of live dates, including Finsbury Park

Pulp have announced their return in 2023 with a jam-packed summer of headline shows and festival sets.

28 Oct 2022 • 11:21 am

TRNSMT 2023 has revealed its initial bill, led by The 1975, Sam Fender and Pulp

TRNSMT 2023 has revealed its initial bill, led by The 1975, Sam Fender and Pulp

The city-centre day festival will take place in Glasgow Green from July 7th-11th.

28 Oct 2022 • 11:08 am

Versions of this record

Freaks — other versions

Deluxe editions, anniversary reissues, regional editions and other recordings of this album. Each has its own page with its own pressings and credits.

Freaks (2012 Remastered)
Year 1987Tracks 21
Freaks (2012) [Remastered]
Year 1987Tracks 3
Freaks - Reissue
Tracks 8
Freaks. Ten Stories About Power, Claustrophobia, Suffocation and Holding Hands
Tracks 10
Pressings detail

Singles released from this record

Freaks — singles

They Suffocate at Night
Year 1987Single page
Don't You Know
Year 1987Single page