Split Enz
Awards & Honours
46
Awards Won
3
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
4
Records
Split Enz earned their place in music history through consistent quality and innovation. Their induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006 and the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame in 2007 stand as testaments to their lasting impact on the music scenes of both nations. The band was particularly recognized for their pioneering spirit, being the first New Zealand group to achieve significant international success, breaking down barriers for subsequent generations of artists. Their influence extends beyond just chart success; they redefined the visual presentation of a rock band and demonstrated a remarkable ability to evolve their sound, from experimental art-rock to globally appealing new wave.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted into the Australian Record Industry Association Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to Australian music.
Inductee
Inducted as part of the inaugural class of the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, acknowledging their pioneering role in the nation's music history.
First album released on coloured vinyl (commercial run)
The album True Colours was one of the first albums ever released on multiple coloured vinyl discs (green, red, yellow, blue) in a commercial run.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Australian Artists of All Time
The 50 greatest New Zealand albums
RPM Canadian Top Singles Chart #1
Billboard Hot 100 Top 100
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone Australia
1981
Split Enz Feature
New Zealand Listener
1970s-1980s
Various Features
Countdown Magazine (Australia)
1980s
Various Features
Records & Feats
First New Zealand band to top Australian album charts
True Colours reached number one in Australia in 1980, a first for a band from New Zealand.
First New Zealand band to reach #1 on Canadian singles chart
The single "I Got You" hit number one on the RPM Canadian Top Singles Chart in 1980, a significant international achievement.
Pioneering coloured vinyl release
True Colours was one of the earliest albums released commercially on multiple coloured vinyl discs (green, red, yellow, blue), setting a trend for collectible pressings.
Early MTV rotation
The music video for "I Got You" was among the first played on MTV in the United States upon its launch in 1981.