Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt met while studying English at the University of Hull in North-East England. Thorn's rebellious punk band at the time, Marine Girls, was signed to the London independent record label, Cherry Red. Watt also had a deal with the same label and released his debut solo album North Marine Drive in 1982. One of Watt's photos was used as the album cover for Marine Girls' second record, Lazy Ways. Thorn was not overly impressed with Watt's folk record, so when the two first met she did not immediately think that they were soul mates both musically and romantically wise. They did become friends over their mutual interests in politics and social issues, which eventually led to the duo forming Everything But The Girl, and quietly becoming a couple.
The inspiration for their name came from the local furniture shop, Turner, in Hull. On a sign in their window was the stores slogan, "For your bedroom needs, we sell everything but the girl."
They released their debut album Eden in 1984 on Warner Music's international record label, WEA. It was produced by Robin Millar, who is best known for his work with the English Soul band, Sade. The album was jazzy with a Latin flair and yielded a minor hit with the song "Each And Every One."
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