War Child Celebrates 30 Years of Iconic Charity Album *HELP* with Special Anniversary Release

Thirty years after its original release, War Child’s landmark charity album HELP returns in a special anniversary edition, available now across streaming services and as a limited, numbered 7” box set. With over 60% of the limited edition already sold, fans can secure a piece of music history here.  

Originally released in 1995, *HELP* was recorded in a single day, raising over £1.25 million to provide vital support to children affected by the Bosnian conflict. Mastered by Brian Eno with artwork by John Squire, the album featured an extraordinary lineup including Oasis and Friends, The Stone Roses, Radiohead, Portishead, Massive Attack, Suede, Blur, Neneh Cherry, Manic Street Preachers, and The Smokin’ Mojo Filters (Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, and Noel Gallagher). Q magazine famously called it “the best charity album ever made.”  

The 30th Anniversary edition comes as a 10 x 7” vinyl box set, complete with three postcards featuring never-before-seen images from the Abbey Road session captured by Lawrence Watson. An additional postcard is included for orders placed via the War Child online store. This collector’s set celebrates not only the music but the enduring impact of HELP, which continues to resonate with a new generation of globally conscious listeners.  

Today, nearly 19% of the world’s children are affected by conflict — almost double the figure in 1995. War Child, which initially focused on Bosnia, now works in 14 countries providing education, psychological support, and emergency aid to children in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and beyond. The charity’s work has never been more vital, and the anniversary release of *HELP* is a reminder of the power of music to make a difference.  

Tracklisting Highlights:

- *LP1:* Oasis and Friends – “Fade Away” / The Boo Radleys – “Oh Brother”  
- *LP2:* The Stone Roses – “Love Spreads” / Radiohead – “Lucky”  
- *LP3:* Orbital – “Adnan” / Portishead – “Mourning Air”  
- *LP4:* Massive Attack – “Fake the Aroma” / Suede – “Shipbuilding”  
- *LP5:* The Charlatans vs. The Chemical Brothers – “Time For Livin’” / Stereo MCs – “Sweetest Truth (Show No Fear)”  
- *LP6:* Sinéad O’Connor – “Ode to Billie Joe” / The Levellers – “Searchlights”  
- *LP7:* Manic Street Preachers – “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” / Terrorvision – “Tom Petty Loves Veruca Salt”  
- *LP8:* The One World Orchestra – “The Magnificent” / Planet 4 Folk Quartet – “Message to Crommie”  
- *LP9:* Terry Hall and Salad – “Dream a Little Dream of Me” / Neneh Cherry and Trout – “1, 2, 3, 4, 5”  
- *LP10:* Blur – “Eine Kleine Lift Musik” / The Smokin’ Mojo Filters – “Come Together”  

About War Child UK

War Child exists to ensure a safe future for every child affected by war. Operating in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach locations, the charity delivers education, psychological support, emergency aid, and safe spaces for children to heal and learn. Through advocacy and direct intervention, War Child amplifies children’s voices and works toward systemic change to protect those affected by conflict.  

Today, War Child celebrate 30 years of their landmark charity album HELP.  To mark the milestone, a special anniversary edition of the album is available now, with over 60% of the limited run already sold - BUY HERE.