Ad

VariousD-I-Y Do It Yourself

Label:

Soul Jazz Records – SJR CD 153

Format:

CD, Compilation

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Electronic, Rock

Style:

Leftfield, Punk, Indie Rock, Experimental

Tracklist

1The Buzzcocks*Boredom
Written-ByDevoto*, Shelley*
2:54
2KleenexAin't You
Written-ByKleenex
3:03
3A.P.B.*All Your Life With Me
Written-ByCheyne*, Roberts*, Slater*
4:32
4Fire EnginesEverything's Roses
Written-ByHenderson*, Main*, Slade*, Burn*
3:16
5The Naffis*Slice 1
Written-ByKenny*, Kenny*
4:18
6Swell MapsLet's Build A Car
Written-ByNikki Sudden
3:00
7Patrick Fitzgerald*Babysitter
Written-ByPatrick Fitzgerald*
1:10
8Artery (2)The Slide
Written-ByArtery (2)
2:44
9BlurtThe Fish Needs A Bike
Music ByMilton*, Cresses*, Milton*
Words ByTed Milton
2:39
10Glaxo BabiesShake The Foundations
Written-ByGlaxo Babies
3:48
11The Flys (2)Love And A Molotov Cocktail
Written-ByNeil O'Connor (2)
2:31
12Russ McDonaldLooking From The Cooking Pot
Written-ByRuss McDonald
3:41
13Scritti PolittiSkank Bloc Bologna
Written-ByScritti Politti
5:53
14WindowsCreation Rebel
Written-ByRobbie Gilliard*
4:45
15Icon A.D.Fight For Peace
Written-ByIcon A.D.
3:18
16Thomas LeerTight As A Drum
Written-ByThomas Leer
4:36
17The Frantic ElevatorsEvery Day I Die
Written-ByThe Frantic Elevators
1:27
18Throbbing GristleDistant Dreams (Part Two)
Written-ByCarter*, Tutti*, P-Orridge*, Christopherson*
5:28
19The Last Gang (2)Spirit Of Youth
Written-ByThe Last Gang (2)
2:52
20Biting TonguesYou Can Choke Like That
Written-ByBiting Tongues
4:06
21Tom LucyParis, France
Written-ByK. Scott*
3:26
22Red Lorry Yellow LorryPaint Your Wagon
Written-ByReed*, Wolfenden*
2:37
Ad

Companies, etc.

  • Copyright ©Soul Jazz Records
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Soul Jazz Records
  • Mastered AtSound Mastering
  • Distributed ByVital Distribution
  • Glass Mastered AtEDC Blackburn Ltd
  • Published ByVirgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • Published ByOily Publishing
  • Published ByRum Music
  • Published BySmall Wonder Music Ltd.
  • Published ByBocu Music
  • Published ByBlackhill
  • Published ByHeartbeat Records
  • Published ByCherry Red Music
  • Published ByDim Dork Music Publishing
  • Published BySouthern Music
  • Published ByBridge House Music Ltd.
  • Published ByScreaming Red Music

Credits

  • Compiled By, Sleeve NotesStuart Baker
  • Design [Sleeve]Adrian Self, Stevie Screwdriver
  • Legal [Licensed By]Angela Scott
  • Mastered ByDuncan Cowell, Pete Reilly

Notes

"The rise of the independent music industry after punk."

Tracks 1, 11 ℗1977
Tracks 2, 7, 13 ℗1978
Tracks 9, 6, 17, 19 ℗1979
Tracks 4, 8, 10, 18 ℗1980
Tracks 9, 12, 20 ℗1981
Tracks 3, 14, 15, 21 ℗1982
Track 16 ℗1984
Track 22 ℗1986

Bibliography:
International Discography of The new Wave B George & Martha DeFoe (Omnibus) No More Heroes Alex Ogg (Cherry Red), Punk Diary George Gimarc (St Martin s Griffin), Post Punk Diary George Gimarc (St Martin s Griffin), Up Yours Vernon Joynson (Borderline), New Wave on Record Greg Shaw (Bomp Books), Rough Trade Rob Young (Black Dog)

Photography:
Kevin Cummings (The Buzzcocks, Throbbing Gristle, Frantic Elevators), Jill Fermanovsky (Geoff Travis), Alain De La Mata (Rough Trade shop), Peter Anderson (The Fire Engines), Adrian Boot (Patrick Fitzgerald), George Peckham (George Peckham), Glaxo Babies (Glaxo Babies), Dave Hill (APB), Pete Hill (Artery), Lawrence Impey (Pathway Studios), Skeleton Records (Windows).

With thanks to David Virr from Graduate Records who kindly helped us to sort things out inspite of being seriously ill, and also our sympathy to all he leaves behind.

Also thanks to: Richard Boon, Pete Thompson, Geoff Travis, George Peckham, Tommy Rogers, May Starey, Simon Edwards (Heartbeat Records), Sharon Landau, Mark Stewart, Martin Moscrop, Jon Savage, APB, Naafis, Russ McDonald, Graham Massey, Ted Milton, John Weaver, Matt Bristow from Cherry Red, Neil Griffiths from Sand, George Cheyne, Jim Allardice, Derek Chapman, Bart McDonagh, Stuart Richie, Doug MacIntyre, Alex Turnbull, Mark Perry, Paul Foad, Iain Slater, Denise Black, Nigel Ford, Elsa Smith, Jason Gross, Sue Gogan, Dom from Blood and Fire, Terence Murphy, Adrian Sherwood, Steve and Mrs Barker, Brenda Naffi, Tim Wilde, Russ McDonald, Jon Weaver, Mike Finesilver, Darren @ Idols, Doug @ Cherry Red, Jonny Brown, Simon Edwards (Real Time), Linda Boyle, Pierce Smith, Patrick Coupar, Kris Jones, Karl Shale, Jonathan Burnip, Abi Clarke, Karen Tate, Scott Bethell, Dean Atkins, Shelley Latimer, Noel @ Metropolis, Ulf, Yoko, Ray, Paul & Fred at Fusion 3, Nicole McKenzie, Denis Summers, Xavier, Salvador Gonzalez, Ingmar Van Wijnsberge, Ian Dutt, Anders Sjoelin, Jeffrey, Alexander, Hergo and Stefan, Stefan at NTT, Maurizio, Danilo Durante, Luciano Cantone, Edgar Cabrita, Roger Ziegler, Jose & Ana, Stephanie and Benjamin, David Bossun, Olivier Lacourt, Nikos Vozikos, Nick Pontikos, Ashley Sellers, Justin Cosby, Jeff & Dirk, Jimmy Johnson, Eric Benoit, David Day, Ernie B, Jimmy Cuba.

Deluxe packaging includes 36 page booklet with extensive liner notes and interviews with label owners, bands, studios, mastering and pressing plants and printers.
Packaged in a cardboard slipcase. Durations not mentioned in the release, instead taken from disc with software.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 5 026328 101538
  • Barcode (Scanned): 5026328101538
  • Matrix / Runout: EDC Blackburn Ltd SJRCD153 01
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L136
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 04AL
  • Label Code: LC 2678

Other Versions (4)

View All
Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
New Submission
D-I-Y Do It Yourself (CDr, Compilation, Promo)Soul Jazz Records, Soul Jazz RecordsSJR CD153, SJRCD 153UK2006
D-I-Y Do It Yourself (2×LP, Compilation)Soul Jazz RecordsSJR LP153UK2007
New Submission
D-I-Y Do It Yourself (CD, Compilation, Promo, Cardboard Sleeve)Soul Jazz RecordsSJR CD 153UK2007
New Submission
D-I-Y Do It Yourself (2×LP, Compilation, Gatefold, Orange Translucent Vinyl)Soul Jazz RecordsSJR LP552UK2024

Recommendations

  • Various - New York Noise (Dance Music From The New York Underground 1978-1982)
    New York Noise (Dance Music From The New York Underground 1978-1982)
    2003 UK
    CD —
    Compilation
    Shop
  • Various - In The Beginning There Was Rhythm
    In The Beginning There Was Rhythm
    2001 UK
    CD —
    Compilation
    Shop
  • Various - New York Noise Vol. 2 (Music From The New York Underground 1977-1984)
    New York Noise Vol. 2 (Music From The New York Underground 1977-1984)
    2006 UK
    CD —
    Compilation
    Shop
  • Various - Rough Trade Shops (Post Punk 01)
    Rough Trade Shops (Post Punk 01)
    2003 Europe
    CD —
    Compilation
    Shop
  • Various - Deutsche Elektronische Musik (Experimental German Rock And Electronic Musik 1972-83)
    Deutsche Elektronische Musik (Experimental German Rock And Electronic Musik 1972-83)
    2010 UK
    CD —
    Compilation
    Shop
  • A Certain Ratio - Early
    Early
    2002 UK
    CD
    Shop
  • The Flaming Lips - The Soft Bulletin
    The Soft Bulletin
    1999 Europe
    CD —
    HDCD, Album
    Shop
  • Various - New York Noise Vol. 3 (Music From The New York Underground 1977-1984)
    New York Noise Vol. 3 (Music From The New York Underground 1977-1984)
    2006 UK
    CD —
    Compilation
    Shop
  • My Bloody Valentine - EP's 1988-1991
    EP's 1988-1991
    2012 UK & Europe
    CD —
    Compilation, Remastered
    Shop
  • Arthur Russell - The World Of Arthur Russell
    The World Of Arthur Russell
    2004 UK
    CD —
    Compilation
    Shop

Reviews

  • Un-J's avatar
    Un-J
    Reissue coming for vinyl in November 2024.

    Loses
    - Kleenx - Ain't You
    - The Naffis - Slice 1
    - Swell Maps - Let's Build a Car
    - The Flys – Love and A Molotov Cocktail
    - Frantic Elevators - Every Day I Die

    Adds
    - A Certain Ratio - Si Fermir O Grido
    - Krypton Tunes - Coming To See You

    Make of that what you will.
    • TimBucknall's avatar
      TimBucknall
      great compilation, i only skip the Patrick Fitzgerald track
      didn't like the artwork, bland pastel shades - this music is definitely not bland!
      non standard cd package doesn't fit in some cd shelves unless you ditch the outer sleeve and booklet

      Release

      For sale on Discogs

      Sell a copy

      Statistics

      • Have:355
      • Want:73
      • Avg Rating:4.38 / 5
      • Ratings:29

      Ad

      Videos (8)

      Edit
      Ad
      Ad