Conversation so far:
What happened in 1983?
The Flaming Lips formed in Norman, Oklahoma in 1983.
How many members were in the group?
Wayne Coyne on guitar, his brother Mark singing lead vocals, Michael Ivins on bass and Dave Kotska on drums.
Was the group successful?
CANNOTANSWER.

Question: What was their first album released?
Self-contained rewrite: What was The Flaming Lips first album released?