Toy Dolls - Idle Gossip (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1986)

Toy Dolls – Idle Gossip is an album by the Sunderland punk band, released in August 1986 on Volume Records. Fast, melodic songs and the trademark humour of Michael "Olga" Algar shape tracks such as "The Lambrusco Kid" or "You Won't Be Merry On A North Sea Ferry". On offer is the UK original pressing from 1986 (VOLP 3).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Volume Records – VOLP 3
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1986
• Genre: Punk, Rock

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. Idle Gossip
2. Do You Wanna Be Like Dougy Bell
3. The Lambrusco Kid
4. You Won't Be Merry On A North Sea Ferry
5. Harry Cross (A Tribute To Edna)
6. Geordie's Gone To Jail

Side B

1. Silly Billy
2. If You're In A Pop Group (You'll End Up Paying A Fortune Practicing At Peter Practice's Practice Place)
3. PC Stoker
4. I Tried To Trust Tracey
5. Keith's A Thief
6. I'll Get Even With Steven (Steve Is Tender)

Personnel

Songs written by Michael "Olga" Algar. Produced by Michael Chapman, engineer: Roy Neave. Sleeve artwork/concept: E. J. Algar.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – it is the 1986 UK first pressing on Volume Records (VOLP 3), "Made In England" with etched runouts (e.g. "MPO VOLP 3 A1").

What is the longest song title on the record?
Clearly "If You're In A Pop Group (You'll End Up Paying A Fortune Practicing At Peter Practice's Practice Place)" on side B – typical Toy Dolls.

What do Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- means near mint, VG+ a sleeve with light wear. More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more punk?
Yes – browse our Punk collection.