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 2LP orange vinyl. 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.
Tracklist:
SIDE ONE
1. Upminster Kid (Kilburn and the High Roads)
2. Clevor Trever
3. Sink My Boats
SIDE TWO
1. I'm Partial to Your Abracadabra
2. Sueperman's Big Sister
3. Yes and No (Paula)
4. Uncoolohol
SIDE THREE
1. Delusions of Grandeur
2. Dance of the Crackpots
3. What a Waste
4. Hey, Hey, Take Me Away
5. Manic Depression (Jimi)
SIDE FOUR
1. Oh Mr Peanut
2. Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
3. Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
Label: Demon Records
Released: 2026