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1982

January
Big Country play first major gig at Brighton Centre, opening for Alice Cooper. Second night at Birmingham Odeon band are asked to leave the tour.

April
Mark Bzrzecki (b. 21 June 1957, Slough) and Tony Butler (b. 13 February 1957, London), formerly of Simon Townshend's On The Air, join Stuart and Bruce replacing the Wisharts and Parker. Band demo at Phonogram's studio.

May
Big Country sign to Phonogram on their Mercury record label (contractually they are signed as "Angle Park")

Band's first gig at 101 Club, Clapham, London.

August
First gig in America at New York's Peppermint Lounge, opening for The Members.

September
Band record and release first single "Harvest Home" (produced by Chris Thomas) released on 7" an 12". It sells 6,000 copies and reaches 91 on the charts.

October
Big Country tour Scottish clubs.

November
Band open for "A Certain Ratio" at London Lyceum.

December
Debut on British TV for Channel 4's "Whatever You Want" filmed before a live audience at Brixton Ace.

Big Country open six nights for The Jam at Wembley Arena.

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