1979 Australian First Pressing | Vinyl LP + Bonus 7" Single
Stiff Records – L 36918
Includes Bonus Single: “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick”
A superb original 1979 Australian first pressing of Do It Yourself by Ian Dury & The Blockheads, one of the defining albums of the British post-punk and new-wave era.
Released in 1979, Do It Yourself followed the enormous success of Ian Dury's debut New Boots And Panties!! and became a major album in the Stiff Records catalogue. It combines punk, new wave, funk, jazz, reggae and pub-rock influences with Dury's unmistakable humour and storytelling.
This Australian edition carries the highly collectible Stiff Records catalogue number L 36918. Australian record-label archives specifically list STIFF L 36918 – DO IT YOURSELF – IAN DURY & THE BLOCKHEADS, while Australian collector listings identify it as a 1979 first pressing.
Artist: Ian Dury & The Blockheads
Title: Do It Yourself
Format: Vinyl LP
Year: 1979
Country: Australia
Pressing: Australian First Pressing
Label: Stiff Records
Catalogue Number: L 36918
Bonus: 7" single – “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick”
Genre: New Wave / Post-Punk / Pub Rock / Funk
Era: 1970s
Type: Studio Album
Side One
Inbetweenies
Quiet
Don't Ask Me
Sink My Boats
Dance Of The Screamers
Side Two
6. Lullaby For Francies
7. What A Waste
8. Dance Little Rude Boy
9. This Is What We Find
10. Uneasy Sunny Day Hotsy Totsy
Includes the highly desirable bonus single:
Ian Dury & The Blockheads – “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick”
This is an especially attractive addition to the set, as “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” was one of Ian Dury & The Blockheads' biggest and most recognisable hits.
The Australian 7" was issued on Stiff Records K 7372, and collector references document this Australian edition.
The infectious “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” became a huge international success and reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart.
The song perfectly demonstrates The Blockheads' unusual mixture of funk, jazz, new wave and punk attitude, with a memorable bass line and Dury's distinctive vocal delivery.
Having the original-era single included alongside the LP adds considerable appeal for collectors.
The album opens with “Inbetweenies,” an excellent example of Dury's witty and observational songwriting.
The Blockheads' tight, funky backing provides the perfect setting for Dury's distinctive lyrics and spoken-sung vocal style.
Ian Dury was one of the most distinctive characters to emerge from the British punk and new-wave movement.
Rather than following a conventional punk formula, Dury and The Blockheads incorporated:
Funk
Jazz
Rhythm & blues
Reggae
Pub rock
Punk
New wave
This eclectic combination gave the band a sound that was immediately recognisable.
The musicianship of The Blockheads is a major part of the album's appeal.
The band's tight rhythm section and inventive arrangements provided a sophisticated musical foundation for Dury's eccentric songwriting.
Chaz Jankel's guitar and keyboards and Norman Watt-Roy's celebrated bass playing are particularly important elements of the band's distinctive funk-influenced sound.
Do It Yourself was released on Stiff Records, the influential independent British label famous for its adventurous roster and distinctive marketing.
Stiff played a major role in the development of British punk, new wave and post-punk music, and Ian Dury was one of the label's most important artists.
The L 36918 catalogue number is specifically documented for the Australian Stiff Records release.
Australian record-label archives list:
STIFF L 36918 – DO IT YOURSELF – IAN DURY & THE BLOCKHEADS
and Australian collector listings identify the release as a 1979 Australian first pressing.
This makes the Australian edition particularly appealing to collectors of Stiff Records, Ian Dury and Australian pressings.
Ideal for collectors of:
Ian Dury
The Blockheads
1970s vinyl
Australian first pressings
Stiff Records
British new wave
Post-punk
Pub rock
Funk
Jazz-rock
British punk
Original 7" singles
The combination of the 1979 Australian first pressing, Stiff L 36918 catalogue number and bonus “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” single makes this a particularly attractive collector's package.
LP Vinyl: Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition.
Bonus 7" Single: Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition.
Sleeve: Please inspect photographs for overall condition, including age-related wear, marks, creasing, edge wear or other imperfections.
Inner sleeve / 7" sleeve: Please check the photographs to confirm the included original sleeves and their condition.
Labels / Matrix: Please see photographs for the specific Australian Stiff label configuration and matrix/runout markings.
The photographs are of the actual items being sold and form part of the description.
The LP and bonus 7" single will be carefully packaged to help protect all records and sleeves during postage.
A fantastic 1979 Australian Stiff Records first pressing of Do It Yourself, complete with the bonus “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” single — a superb piece of Ian Dury, The Blockheads and British new-wave history.
Combined postage is available when purchasing multiple records.