Ian Dury and the Blockheads - Do it Yourself Vinyl

Artist: Ian Dury & The Blockheads
Title: Do It Yourself
Label: Stiff Records
Catalogue Number: SEEZ 14
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1979
Pressing Year: 1979 UK First Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Do It Yourself is the second studio album by Ian Dury & The Blockheads and followed the enormous success of New Boots And Panties!!. Released in 1979, the album blends pub rock, funk, new wave and Dury's uniquely witty lyrical style. Featuring the hit singles "Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3" and "Inbetweenies", the album became Dury's highest-charting studio release and remains one of the defining British albums of the late 1970s.

Pressing Notes

Original 1979 UK first pressing on Stiff Records, catalogue number SEEZ 14. The album is famous for its highly collectible sleeve variations, featuring numerous different Crown wallpaper designs created by designer Barney Bubbles. Collectors often seek out multiple copies to obtain different sleeve patterns, making Do It Yourself one of the most distinctive and interesting vinyl releases of the era. Early UK pressings remain highly desirable among fans of punk, new wave and British rock.

Track Listing

Side A

Inbetweenies
Quiet
Don't Ask Me
Sink My Boats
Waiting For Your Taxi
This Is What We Find

Side B

Uneasy Sunny Day Hotsy Totsy
Mischief
Dance Of The Screamers
Lullaby For Francies
What A Waste
Wake Up And Make Love With Me
Matrix / Runout

Side A: SEEZ 14 A
Side B: SEEZ 14 B

Additional Information
Original UK first pressing
Stiff Records SEEZ 14
Famous Crown wallpaper sleeve variation
Features "Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3"
Includes "Inbetweenies"
Produced by Laurie Latham
Stereo pressing
Classic Stiff Records release
Highly collectible artwork variation
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

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