The Bats - Made Up in Blue Glass Framed Album Cover 1986

In 1985, the Bats were touring Britain and Germany, including playing support for Alex Chilton. They recorded the Made Up in Blue EP at the 24 track Point Studio in London in December 1985.

"Made Up in Blue" was the first single ever released in the U.K. by Flying Nun. It was awarded "Single of the Week" by the influential British magazine, NME