Billy Bragg - Workers Playtime (White Vinyl LP)

Billy Bragg – Workers Playtime was released in 1988 and produced by Joe Boyd. Billy Bragg's songs get a fuller band arrangement here, with double bass, pedal steel, piano and guest vocals by Michelle Shocked – for example on "Valentine's Day Is Over" or "Waiting For The Great Leap Forwards". On offer is the German original edition on Line Records (LILP 4.00663 J) on white vinyl, with lyric sheet.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Line Records – LILP 4.00663 J
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, white vinyl
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1988
• Genre: Rock / Folk Rock / Indie Rock
• Inserts: Lyric sheet

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. She's Got A New Spell (3:20)
2. Must I Paint You A Picture (5:28)
3. Tender Comrade (2:45)
4. The Price I Pay (3:30)
5. Little Time Bomb (2:12)
6. Rotting On Remand (3:33)

Side B

1. Valentine's Day Is Over (4:49)
2. Life With The Lions (3:01)
3. The Only One (3:22)
4. The Short Answer (4:53)
5. Waiting For The Great Leap Forwards (4:32)

Personnel

Billy Bragg (vocals, guitar), Bruce Thomas (bass), Danny Thompson (double bass), Cara Tivey (piano), Mickey Waller (drums), Wiggy (guitar, co-production), Martin Belmont (guitar), B. J. Cole (pedal steel), Dave Woodhead (flugelhorn), Barb Jungr (harmonica), Michelle Shocked (backing vocals). Produced by Joe Boyd. All songs by Billy Bragg.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the German original edition from 1988 on Line Records, pressed on white vinyl.

Is the lyric sheet included?
Yes, the lyric sheet is included.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is almost like new. VG+ for the sleeve means light signs of use. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more coloured vinyl?
Yes – browse our Limited Edition & Colored Vinyl collection.