Elvis Costello And The Attractions - Punch The Clock (Vinyl LP)

Elvis Costello And The Attractions – Punch The Clock is Elvis Costello's eighth studio album, first released on August 5, 1983 on F-Beat. It was recorded from January to April 1983 at AIR Studios in London and produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. Alongside the Attractions it features the TKO Horns and the vocal duo Afrodiziak, and Chet Baker plays a trumpet solo on "Shipbuilding". "Everyday I Write The Book" became Costello's first US Top 40 hit, and the album reached No. 3 in the UK. This copy is the 2015 European 180g reissue on UMe with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: UMe 602547331151
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, 180g
• Pressing: EU reissue
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 2015 (original: 1983)
• Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+, still in shrink

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU D SH CO1).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Let Them All Talk
2. Everyday I Write The Book
3. The Greatest Thing
4. The Element Within Her
5. Love Went Mad
6. Shipbuilding (Clive Langer/Elvis Costello)

Side B

1. T.K.O. (Boxing Day)
2. Charm School
3. The Invisible Man
4. Mouth Almighty
5. King Of Thieves
6. Pills And Soap
7. The World And His Wife

Personnel

Elvis Costello & The Attractions: Elvis Costello (vocals, guitar), Steve Nieve (piano, organ, synthesizers), Bruce Thomas (bass), Pete Thomas (drums).

Guests: TKO Horns (Jim Paterson, Jeff Blythe, Paul Speare, Dave Plews), Afrodiziak (Caron Wheeler, Claudia Fontaine; backing vocals), Chet Baker (trumpet on "Shipbuilding"), David Bedford (string arrangements). Production: Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released in 1983 on F-Beat. This record is a 2015 European reissue on 180g vinyl.

What is the story of "Shipbuilding"?
The music was written by Clive Langer and Costello added the lyrics, which refer to the Falklands War. The trumpet solo was played by jazz musician Chet Baker.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light wear that barely affects playback. The sleeve is still in its shrink wrap. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Elvis Costello records?
Yes, for example Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Imperial Bedroom, The Costello Show – King Of America and another copy of Punch The Clock. More titles are in our New Wave collection.