Joe Jackson - Look Sharp! (Vinyl LP | Reissue | 1985)

Joe Jackson – Look Sharp! is Joe Jackson's debut album, originally released in 1979 on A&M and recorded at Eden Studios in London. Punchy songwriting meets the wiry energy of new wave and power pop – above all “Is She Really Going Out With Him?”, plus “Sunday Papers”, “One More Time” and the title track.

On offer is the German reissue from 1985 on A&M Records (393 187-1).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: A&M Records – 393 187-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: Reissue, A&M Records 393 187 1
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Rock, New Wave, Power Pop – more in New Wave

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. One More Time (3:17)
2. Sunday Papers (4:22)
3. Is She Really Going Out With Him? (3:35)
4. Happy Loving Couples (3:08)
5. Throw It Away (2:53)

Side B

1. Baby Stick Around (2:37)
2. Look Sharp! (3:22)
3. Fools In Love (4:24)
4. (Do The) Instant Mash (3:11)
5. Pretty Girls (2:54)
6. Got The Time (2:51)

Personnel

Joe Jackson (Vocals, Piano, Harmonica, Written-By, Arranged By), David Kershenbaum (Producer), Graham Maby (Bass), Gary Sanford (Guitar), Dave Houghton (Drums).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, according to the listing this is a German reissue from 1985 on A&M Records. The album was originally released in 1979.

Which songs stand out?
“Is She Really Going Out With Him?”, “Sunday Papers”, “One More Time” and “Look Sharp!”.

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.