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Release Date: 05 December 2025
Label: Demon Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5014797913097
Genres: Rock
Description
Demon Records are delighted to welcome back the one of the richest and
most diverse catalogues in the British rock cannon from the iconic, muchmissed Ian Dury.
Kicking off what promises to be an exciting and comprehensive reappraisal
of the artist's repertoire come the first three of Ian's gold-plated studio
albums, available again on vinyl – the debut 'New Boots And Panties!!'
(1977), 1979's classic 'Do It Yourself' and 'Laughter' (1980).
After two platinum – selling solo albums on the bounce, Ian Dury found
himself at a creative crossroads with 'Laughter'. His songwriting partner
Chas Jankel had exited The Blockheads afer a gruelling promotional tour and
was replaced with Dr. Feelgood legend Wilko Johnson on guitar duties.
Meanwhile Blockheads keyboard player Mick Gallagher returned to the
band following a US tour with The Clash.
The ironically titled 'Laughter' ("I called it 'Laughter' to cheer myself up")
saw Dury genius for lyrics turn towards his personal and historical demons
on an angry and harrowing set of songs, such as 'Delusions Of Grandeur',
'Manic Depression (Jimi)' and 'Fucking Ada', while 'Hey, Hey, Take Me
Away' recalled the time he'd attended a special school stricken with polio.
'Laughter' also carried one of the all-time classic singles 'Sueperman's Big
Sister'.
Tracklisting
P. P. Arnold
Status Quo
Doctor Who
Bluey
Dead Or Alive
Doctor Who
Yardbirds
The Yardbirds
Ian Dury
Ian Dury
Ian Dury
Ian Dury
Ian Dury
Ian Dury
Ian Dury
