THE DAMNED – MUSIC FOR PLEASURE LP – Nr MINT- UK 1977 PUNK

The Damned – Music For Pleasure
(Stiff Records  1977  SEEZ5)
Matrix No’s: A2/B2 – UK Pressing
“Porky Prime Cut” in dead wax – EMI Press

Sleeve in Nr MINT condition
– a little rubbing on the back cover
Inner Sleeve in Nr MINT condition

Vinyl in Nr MINT- condition
(there are some surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality apart from some light pops/crackles)

The Damned are an English rock band formed in London, England, in 1976 by lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bassist (and later guitarist) Captain Sensible, and drummer Rat Scabies.

Music for Pleasure is the second album by the punk rock band The Damned. It was released on 18 November 1977.

It was produced by Nick Mason of Pink Floyd and featured new member Lu Edmunds on guitar alongside Brian James, as well as guest saxophonist Lol Coxhill. The album was the last album-length studio release to feature original guitarist Brian James, who would rejoin the band in the late 80s and early 90s for a live album and studio single. It was also the group’s final album release on Stiff Records. It saw the band move into more complex song structures, while maintaining the punk sound of their debut album. The release failed to make the UK Top 100 Album chart.

The sleeve was designed by Barney Bubbles (including the cover painting).

The band famously dislikes the album.

Track listing

All songs by Brian James, except when noted.

1. “Problem Child” (James, Rat Scabies) – 2:13
2. “Don’t Cry Wolf” – 3:15
3. “One Way Love” – 3:44
4. “Politics” – 2:26
5. “Stretcher Case Baby” (James, Scabies) – 1:52
6. “Idiot Box” (Captain Sensible, Scabies) – 5:00
7. “You Take My Money” – 2:04
8. “Alone” – 3:37
9. “Your Eyes” (James, Dave Vanian) – 2:53
10. “Creep (You Can’t Fool Me)” – 2:12
11. “You Know” – 5:05

Personnel

• Dave Vanian – vocals
• Brian James – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Lu Edmunds – rhythm guitar
• Captain Sensible – bass, backing vocals, slide guitar on “One Way Love” (uncredited)
• Rat Scabies – drums

Guest

• Lol Coxhill – saxophone on “You Know”