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, released on 5 August 1983 on F-Beat (XXLP 19). It was recorded from January to April 1983 at AIR Studios in London and produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. The TKO Horns and backing singers Afrodiziak give it a soulful pop sound; "Everyday I Write The Book" became Costello's first US Top 40 hit, and Chet Baker plays a trumpet solo on "Shipbuilding". The LP reached No. 3 in the UK. This copy is the 1983 UK original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: F-Beat XXLP 19
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1983
• Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU PC1).

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 (Langer/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

All songs by Elvis Costello unless noted. Elvis Costello (vocals, guitars), Steve Nieve (piano, organ, keyboards), Bruce Thomas (bass), Pete Thomas (drums); TKO Horns: Jim Paterson (trombone), Jeff Blythe (alto and baritone saxophone, clarinet), Paul Speare (tenor saxophone, flute), Dave Plews (trumpet); Afrodiziak – Caron Wheeler and Claudia Fontaine (backing vocals); Chet Baker (trumpet on "Shipbuilding"). Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1983 UK first edition on F-Beat, catalogue number XXLP 19. We also stock a 2015 180 g reissue.

What is the story behind "Shipbuilding"?
The music was written by producer Clive Langer, and Costello wrote the lyrics against the backdrop of the Falklands War. Robert Wyatt released the first version in 1982; on this album jazz trumpeter Chet Baker plays the solo.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
Media VG+: the record shows light signs of use that barely affect playback. Cover VG+: the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Elvis Costello records?
Yes, for example Punch The Clock (Reissue 2015), Imperial Bedroom and Blood & Chocolate. More titles are in our New Wave collection.