LP – Standard Edition Black Vinyl (2025 Repress).

Demon Records are delighted to welcome back the one of the richest and most diverse catalogues in the British rock cannon from the iconic, much- missed Ian Dury.

Kicking off what promises to be an exciting and comprehensive reappraisal of the artists repertoire come the first three of Ians gold-plated studio albums, available again on vinyl the debut New Boots And Panties!! (1977), 1979s 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 hed attended a special school stricken with polio. Laughter also carried one of the all-time classic singles Suepermans Big Sister.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Sueperman’s Big Sister
2. Pardon
3. Delusions Of Grandeur
4. Yes & No (Paula)
5. Dance Of The Crackpots
6. Over The Points

SideB
1. (Take Your Elbow Out Of The Soup You’re Sitting On TheChicken)
2. Uncoolohol
3. Hey, Hey, Take Me Away
4. Manic Depression (Jimi)
5. Oh Mr Peanut
6. Fucking Ada