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Three decades after the release of one of the most iconic albums of the 1990s, Pulp are inviting fans to celebrate the legacy of Different Class with an exclusive playback and Q&A event in London next week.
The Sheffield legends have announced the special evening as part of a wider celebration marking the 30th anniversary of their groundbreaking 1995 album, a record that not only topped the UK charts but captured the very essence of British life, wit, and working-class identity in the mid-’90s.
Last month, the band thrilled fans by revealing a deluxe reissue of Different Class, featuring remastered tracks and, for the first time ever, the band’s full 1995 Glastonbury headline performance, a show widely regarded as one of the greatest festival sets of all time.
Originally released on October 30, 1995, Different Class transformed Pulp from cult favourites to Britpop superstars. With frontman Jarvis Cocker’s sharp lyricism and anthemic hooks, the album became an instant classic, producing timeless singles including Common People, Disco 2000, Sorted For E’s & Wizz, and Something Changed.
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It went on to sell over a million copies in the UK alone, earning the band the 1996 Mercury Prize and cementing their status as one of the defining voices of a generation.
The newly announced playback event will give fans the rare opportunity to hear the album in full, as it was intended, followed by an intimate Q&A session with members of the band. The discussion is expected to cover the creation of Different Class, its cultural impact, and its lasting influence on music, fashion, and British identity.
While full details of the venue and participants are yet to be confirmed, sources close to the band suggest that frontman Jarvis Cocker will lead the conversation, alongside long-time collaborator Candida Doyle and bassist Steve Mackey’s family, who will honour his legacy following his passing in 2023.
The announcement has sent waves of excitement through the Pulp fan community. Many took to social media to share memories of hearing Different Class for the first time, from dancing to Common People at student discos to hearing Cocker’s unforgettable “Michael Jackson moment” at the 1996 BRIT Awards.
In 2013, NME named Different Class the sixth greatest album of all time, praising its mix of humour, honesty, and humanity. To this day, tracks like Common People remain cultural touchstones, capturing a time when Britpop ruled the airwaves and Pulp’s vivid storytelling gave a voice to ordinary people living extraordinary lives.
Speaking in a previous interview, Jarvis Cocker reflected on the record’s enduring appeal: “Different Class was about seeing the beauty in the everyday, about the people around you, the lives they lead, and the stories they tell. That still feels relevant now.”
With the reissue set to land later this autumn, and the London playback offering fans a trip down memory lane, 2025 is shaping up to be a truly special year for Pulp and their devoted followers.
As Jarvis might say, this is for the “Common People,” past and present.
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