In November 1983, “Hot Records” and “Rough Trade” labels released “Treeless Plain”, the debut Triffids album. It was recorded August – September 1983, at “Emerald City Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by Alsy MacDonald, David McComb, Robert McComb, Martyn Casey and Jill Birt.

Personnel:

• Alsy MacDonald- drums, vocals, percussion, hammer
• David McComb- lead vocals, guitar, piano
• Robert McComb- violin, guitar, saw, keyboards, vocals
• Martyn Casey- bass, vocals
• Jill Birt– organ
• Ian Macourt – cello
• David Angell – viola
• Nick Mainsbridge – engineer

Track listing:

All songs by David McComb^, except where noted.

1. Red Pony
2. Branded
3. My Baby Thinks She’s a Train
4. Rosevel
5. I Am a Lonesome Hobo – Bob Dylan
6. Place in the Sun
7. Plaything
8. Old Ghostrider
9. Hanging Shed
10. Hell of a Summer
11. Madeline
12. Nothing Can Take Your Place