Toyah - Proud, Loud & Heard, Best Of [eac-flac]... May 2026

The album is notable for being compiled in direct consultation with herself. At the time of its release, it was highly valued by collectors for including tracks that were making their digital debut or were previously difficult to find on CD:

: Her breakout Top 5 hit from the Four from Toyah EP. I Want To Be Free : A high-energy 1981 hit. Thunder In The Mountains : A dramatic synth-pop staple. Toyah - Proud, Loud & Heard, Best of [EAC-FLAC]...

: While "EAC-FLAC" refers to a lossless digital rip from the physical CD (often found in archive circles), the official physical releases remain the primary source for the original 1998 mastering and Alan Robinson's sleevenotes . The album is notable for being compiled in

: The cover features a classic backstage photo from Top of the Pops during the filming of " Good Morning Universe " in 1981. Tracklist Highlights Thunder In The Mountains : A dramatic synth-pop staple

The album covers Toyah's most successful period, including several UK Top 40 hits:

This compilation, , is a 1998 release from the Music Club (Edsel) label. It serves as a comprehensive 18-track retrospective of Toyah’s seminal "Safari Records" era (1979–1983), which saw her transition from punk-influenced post-punk to chart-topping synth-pop. Key Features and Content