Intense Records

Live in London 1980 - 2LP - Orange Vinyl [RSD 2026]

£31.66 (£37.99 incl. VAT)

This product is a RECORD STORE DAY 2026 title and not available to pre-order.
Available to buy in-store from 8am on Saturday, 18/04/2026 (Record Store Day).
Remaining copies will be available to buy online from 8pm on Monday 20/04/2026.

First ever release for this incredible live concert from Ian Dury & The Blockheads at London's Dominion Theatre on Christmas Eve 1980, pressed exclusively for Record Store Day on Orange coloured 2LP.

Originally transmitted as a special TV performance for the 'Old Grey Whistle Test' on BBC2 TV and for John Peel on BBC Radio 1.

Following on from the run of singles "Reasons to Be Cheerful, Part 3", "I Want to Be Straight" and "Sueperman's Big Sister" 1980 saw the release of new album 'Laughter' by Ian Dury & The Blockheads.

The 'Laughter' tour took place in December 1980 and on Christmas Eve Ian Dury & The Blockheads performed at London's Dominion Theatre live on Radio 1 and on TV via BBC2's 'Old Grey Whistle Test' - introduced on TV by Annie Nightingale and on radio by John Peel.

With The Blockheads now featuring former Dr Feelgood frontman, Wilko Johnson on guitar taking the place of the now departed Chaz Jankel the live show also features additional musicians Don Cherry (father of Neneh) and Topper Headon (The Clash) in addition to the Blockheads line up of lan Dury, Davey Payne, John Turnbull, Norman Watt-Roy, Mickey Gallagher and Charlie Charles.

Upminster Kid (Kilburn and the High Roads)

Clevor Trever

Sink My Boats

I'm Partial to Your Abracadabra

Sueperman's Big Sister

Yes and No (Paula)

Uncoolohol

Delusions of Grandeur

Dance of the Crackpots

What a Waste

Hey, Hey, Take Me Away

Manic Depression (Jimi)

Oh Mr Peanut

Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll

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