time line

november 1978: Bauhaus, named after the German crafts and fine art movement of the 1920s, form in Northampton in the East Midlands.

January 1979: The quartet record “Bela Lugosi’s Dead”, along with “Boys”, “Bite My Hip” and “Harry” (a tribute to Blondie’s Deborah Harry) at Beck Studios in Wellingborough.

august 1979: “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” is released on Small Wonder, initially on white vinyl. It enters the indie charts soon after, where it remains for two years.

January 1980: Bauhaus sign to the newly formed 4AD label for follow-up single “Dark Entries”.

november 1980: Debut LP In The Flat Field is released, marking 4AD’s first foray into the album format.

march 1981: Newly signed to Beggars Banquet, Bauhaus enter the UK Top 60 for the first time with “Kick In The Eye”.