Nick Lowe – Labour Of Lust (LP, 1979, Columbia JC 36087, Pitman Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Labour Of Lust is Nick Lowe’s 1979 solo album and features “Cruel To Be Kind,” one of his best-known recordings. Produced by Lowe, the album reflects his work with Rockpile and combines power pop, new wave, and pop-rock songwriting.

Collector Note
This 1979 U.S. Columbia JC 36087 stereo LP is a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing. The supplied Variant 1 runouts are AL 36087-1B and BL 36087-1A, and this copy includes its original color photo inner sleeve.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing
Label: Columbia – JC 36087
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Power Pop, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AL 36087-1B
Side B: BL 36087-1A

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Cruel To Be Kind – 3:26
A2 Cracking Up – 2:57
A3 Big Kick, Plain Scrap – 2:27
A4 American Squirm – 2:29
A5 You Make Me – 1:49
A6 Skin Deep – 3:12
Side B
B1 Switch Board Susan – 3:46
B2 Dose Of You – 3:18
B3 Without Love – 2:27
B4 Born Fighter – 3:07
B5 Love So Fine – 3:52

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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