Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Do It Yourself (Vinyl LP)

Ian Dury & The Blockheads – Do It Yourself was released in 1979 on Stiff Records and was the first album officially credited under the band name. The Blockheads mix new wave with funk, disco and dub, topped by Dury's sharp, witty lyrics. The cover is famous too: it was printed in numerous different wallpaper designs.

On offer is the original German pressing from 1979 on Stiff Records (SEEZ 14 / 6.23795 AO), with original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Stiff Records SEEZ 14 – 6.23795 AO
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop, Art Rock, Experimental, New Wave – more in New Wave
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

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.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Inbetweenies (5:20)
2. Quiet (3:35)
3. Don't Ask Me (3:19)
4. Sink My Boats (4:13)
5. Waiting For Your Taxi (2:51)

Side B

1. This Is What We Find (4:11)
2. Uneasy Sunny Day Hotsy Totsy (2:09)
3. Mischief (3:34)
4. Dance Of The Screamers (6:40)
5. Lullaby For Francies (4:53)

Personnel

Chas Jankel (Guitar, Keyboards, Musical Direction), Norman Watt-Roy (Bass), Charley Charles (Drums), Micky Gallagher (Keyboards), John Turnbull (Guitar), Laurie Latham (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original German pressing from 1979 on Stiff Records, with the printed original inner sleeve.

What's the story with the cover?
The sleeve was issued in many different wallpaper designs – each variant looks a little different.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our New Wave collection.

• 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.