"Alison" is a song written by and first recorded by #ElvisCostello in 1977 for his debut album #MyAimIsTrue on #StiffRecords. Costello claimed the song was written as an ode to a woman he saw working at a supermarket, though he has remained vague on the meaning.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
"Alison" is a song written by and first recorded by #ElvisCostello in 1977 for his debut album #MyAimIsTrue on #StiffRecords. Costello claimed the song was written as an ode to a woman he saw working at a supermarket, though he has remained vague on the meaning.
Looking for Christmas book ideas?
Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story is the perfect gift for that music fan in your life.
Buy it here
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#stiffrecords #book #punk #christmas
Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story is the perfect gift for that music fan in your life.
Buy it here
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#stiffrecords #book #punk #christmas
December 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Looking for Christmas book ideas?
Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story is the perfect gift for that music fan in your life.
Buy it here
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#stiffrecords #book #punk #christmas
Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story is the perfect gift for that music fan in your life.
Buy it here
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#stiffrecords #book #punk #christmas
Stone Foundation lead singer Neil Jones is putting on some fantastic intimate nights in his hometown Tamworth next February with ex Dexys Midnight Runner @PeteWilliamsMus & @StiffRecords legend Wreckless Eric
Ticket info here - www.skiddle.com/g/neil-jones...
Ticket info here - www.skiddle.com/g/neil-jones...
Neil Jones presents at Number 18
Find all the latest news, events, tickets and more for the Neil Jones presents at Number 18 brand on Skiddle.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Stone Foundation lead singer Neil Jones is putting on some fantastic intimate nights in his hometown Tamworth next February with ex Dexys Midnight Runner @PeteWilliamsMus & @StiffRecords legend Wreckless Eric
Ticket info here - www.skiddle.com/g/neil-jones...
Ticket info here - www.skiddle.com/g/neil-jones...
A #Festive #MidweekCoverUp from #Severe - ‘Stop The Cavalry’ youtu.be/D88ZWeYK864?... #xmas #christmas #punk #cover #jonalewie #StiffRecords
Stop The Cavalry - Severe
YouTube video by Punk Christmas
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December 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A #Festive #MidweekCoverUp from #Severe - ‘Stop The Cavalry’ youtu.be/D88ZWeYK864?... #xmas #christmas #punk #cover #jonalewie #StiffRecords
Delighted that I will be appearing at Portsmouth Book Festival on Friday 6 March 2026 to talk about the 50th anniversary of Stiff Records and sign copies of my book about the label.
Tickets go on sale on 6 January via the festival website.
#portsmouth #pompey #bookfestival #stiffrecords #punk
Tickets go on sale on 6 January via the festival website.
#portsmouth #pompey #bookfestival #stiffrecords #punk
Be Stiff: The Stiff Records story
Punk exploded in Britain in 1976, changing music forever. As it marks its 50th anniversary, we are delighted to be joined by author Richard Balls who chronicled the story of Stiff Records, the London ...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Delighted that I will be appearing at Portsmouth Book Festival on Friday 6 March 2026 to talk about the 50th anniversary of Stiff Records and sign copies of my book about the label.
Tickets go on sale on 6 January via the festival website.
#portsmouth #pompey #bookfestival #stiffrecords #punk
Tickets go on sale on 6 January via the festival website.
#portsmouth #pompey #bookfestival #stiffrecords #punk
Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story tells the dramatic inside story of the label that brought you Madness, Elvis Costello, The Pogues and more, and delivered some unforgettable hits.
Available in paperback and Kindle here
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#punk #records #books #stiffrecords
Available in paperback and Kindle here
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#punk #records #books #stiffrecords
December 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story tells the dramatic inside story of the label that brought you Madness, Elvis Costello, The Pogues and more, and delivered some unforgettable hits.
Available in paperback and Kindle here
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#punk #records #books #stiffrecords
Available in paperback and Kindle here
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#punk #records #books #stiffrecords
Listed on Ebay ...
The Adverts - One Chord Wonders, 7" vinyl single, Stiff records, c.1977
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#theadverts #punk #stiffrecords #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylsky
The Adverts - One Chord Wonders, 7" vinyl single, Stiff records, c.1977
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#theadverts #punk #stiffrecords #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylsky
November 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Listed on Ebay ...
The Adverts - One Chord Wonders, 7" vinyl single, Stiff records, c.1977
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#theadverts #punk #stiffrecords #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylsky
The Adverts - One Chord Wonders, 7" vinyl single, Stiff records, c.1977
ebay.us/m/PIsYxp
#theadverts #punk #stiffrecords #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylsky
Be Stiif: The Stiff Records Story is available now. Get your copy here!
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#book #punk #stiffrecords #elviscostello #devo #lenelovich #iandury #madness #thedamned #thepogues
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#book #punk #stiffrecords #elviscostello #devo #lenelovich #iandury #madness #thedamned #thepogues
November 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Be Stiif: The Stiff Records Story is available now. Get your copy here!
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#book #punk #stiffrecords #elviscostello #devo #lenelovich #iandury #madness #thedamned #thepogues
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#book #punk #stiffrecords #elviscostello #devo #lenelovich #iandury #madness #thedamned #thepogues
"Alison" is a song written by and first recorded by #ElvisCostello in 1977 for his debut album #MyAimIsTrue on #StiffRecords. Costello claimed the song was written as an ode to a woman he saw working at a supermarket, though he has remained vague on the meaning.
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"Alison" is a song written by and first recorded by #ElvisCostello in 1977 for his debut album #MyAimIsTrue on #StiffRecords. Costello claimed the song was written as an ode to a woman he saw working at a supermarket, though he has remained vague on the meaning.
Cracking listen 😃 #stiff #stiffrecords
October 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Cracking listen 😃 #stiff #stiffrecords
Produced by Nick Lowe, no less! #StiffRecords #BUY6
On this day in 1976, #TheDamned released "New Rose" - the first ever single from a UK #punk band!
October 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Produced by Nick Lowe, no less! #StiffRecords #BUY6
"Is she really going out with him?"
"New Rose" by #TheDamned was the first single by a #British #punkrock group, released #OnThisDay October 22, 1976 on #StiffRecords, and in 1977 in the Netherlands, Germany and France.
#punk #punkhistory #punks #70sMusic #anniversary
"New Rose" by #TheDamned was the first single by a #British #punkrock group, released #OnThisDay October 22, 1976 on #StiffRecords, and in 1977 in the Netherlands, Germany and France.
#punk #punkhistory #punks #70sMusic #anniversary
October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Is she really going out with him?"
"New Rose" by #TheDamned was the first single by a #British #punkrock group, released #OnThisDay October 22, 1976 on #StiffRecords, and in 1977 in the Netherlands, Germany and France.
#punk #punkhistory #punks #70sMusic #anniversary
"New Rose" by #TheDamned was the first single by a #British #punkrock group, released #OnThisDay October 22, 1976 on #StiffRecords, and in 1977 in the Netherlands, Germany and France.
#punk #punkhistory #punks #70sMusic #anniversary
and thanks again to @nehoc.bsky.social who gets the two-fer today for inspiring a second Song Of The Day(ish) today!
SOTD 353 can't wait to hang out and be cool...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyjw...
#SOTD
#TheGoGos
#WeGotTheBeat (original version)
#StiffRecords
SOTD 353 can't wait to hang out and be cool...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyjw...
#SOTD
#TheGoGos
#WeGotTheBeat (original version)
#StiffRecords
October 16, 2025 at 4:38 AM
and thanks again to @nehoc.bsky.social who gets the two-fer today for inspiring a second Song Of The Day(ish) today!
SOTD 353 can't wait to hang out and be cool...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyjw...
#SOTD
#TheGoGos
#WeGotTheBeat (original version)
#StiffRecords
SOTD 353 can't wait to hang out and be cool...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyjw...
#SOTD
#TheGoGos
#WeGotTheBeat (original version)
#StiffRecords
10 Oct 1978 - The second Stiff Records UK tour kicked off featuring; Wreckless Eric, Jona Lewie, Rachel Sweet, Lene Lovich and Micky Jupp. The UK tour was undertaken by train, and then continued on to the USA, without Jupp, who was afraid of flying. #StiffRecords
October 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
10 Oct 1978 - The second Stiff Records UK tour kicked off featuring; Wreckless Eric, Jona Lewie, Rachel Sweet, Lene Lovich and Micky Jupp. The UK tour was undertaken by train, and then continued on to the USA, without Jupp, who was afraid of flying. #StiffRecords
Happy to see the fabulous Wreckless Eric is still at it. Solid rocker with his irreplaceable growl, sounding roughly (and I mean ROUGHly) the same as it did on Semaphore Signals back in '77! 🔥 #musicsky #musasky #wrecklesseric #stiffrecords
Wreckless Eric - Lifeline (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Tapete Records
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September 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Happy to see the fabulous Wreckless Eric is still at it. Solid rocker with his irreplaceable growl, sounding roughly (and I mean ROUGHly) the same as it did on Semaphore Signals back in '77! 🔥 #musicsky #musasky #wrecklesseric #stiffrecords
Now playing Lew Lewis Reformer - Save The Wail friendica.world/display/84b6...
#NowPlaying
#Vinyl
#LewLewisReformer
#SaveTheWail
#RythmnandBlues
#CanveyIsland
#StiffRecords
#Music
#🎧
#NowPlaying
#Vinyl
#LewLewisReformer
#SaveTheWail
#RythmnandBlues
#CanveyIsland
#StiffRecords
#Music
#🎧
September 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Now playing Lew Lewis Reformer - Save The Wail friendica.world/display/84b6...
#NowPlaying
#Vinyl
#LewLewisReformer
#SaveTheWail
#RythmnandBlues
#CanveyIsland
#StiffRecords
#Music
#🎧
#NowPlaying
#Vinyl
#LewLewisReformer
#SaveTheWail
#RythmnandBlues
#CanveyIsland
#StiffRecords
#Music
#🎧
I’ve seen rumor that today is the anniversary of #soitgoes by #nicklowe which makes today the kinda official birthday of #stiffrecords. I looked high and low for a copy of this for decades before finding it. It is a reissue from ‘78 but it has that AM sounding mix so I don’t care. #1976
August 15, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I’ve seen rumor that today is the anniversary of #soitgoes by #nicklowe which makes today the kinda official birthday of #stiffrecords. I looked high and low for a copy of this for decades before finding it. It is a reissue from ‘78 but it has that AM sounding mix so I don’t care. #1976
14 Aug 1976, funded by a £400 loan, 'So It Goes' by Nick Lowe became the first record released on Stiff Records. The label's marketing & advertising was often provocative & witty, billing itself as "The World's Most Flexible Record Label". Another slogan was "We came. We saw. We left". #StiffRecords
August 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
14 Aug 1976, funded by a £400 loan, 'So It Goes' by Nick Lowe became the first record released on Stiff Records. The label's marketing & advertising was often provocative & witty, billing itself as "The World's Most Flexible Record Label". Another slogan was "We came. We saw. We left". #StiffRecords
On this day in 1976, Stiff Records was born with the release of Nick Lowe’s So It Goes/Heart Of The City.
You can read about the label’s incredible story and eclectic roster of acts in Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story.
BUY 1 now!
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#stiffrecords #book #punk
You can read about the label’s incredible story and eclectic roster of acts in Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story.
BUY 1 now!
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#stiffrecords #book #punk
August 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
On this day in 1976, Stiff Records was born with the release of Nick Lowe’s So It Goes/Heart Of The City.
You can read about the label’s incredible story and eclectic roster of acts in Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story.
BUY 1 now!
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#stiffrecords #book #punk
You can read about the label’s incredible story and eclectic roster of acts in Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story.
BUY 1 now!
www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Stiff-Rec...
#stiffrecords #book #punk
The first #stiffrecords release, on August 14, 1976: Nick Lowe's So It Goes (BUY1) c/w with Heart of the City
#seveninchsingle #vinyl #jukebox #soitgoes #basher
#seveninchsingle #vinyl #jukebox #soitgoes #basher
August 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The first #stiffrecords release, on August 14, 1976: Nick Lowe's So It Goes (BUY1) c/w with Heart of the City
#seveninchsingle #vinyl #jukebox #soitgoes #basher
#seveninchsingle #vinyl #jukebox #soitgoes #basher
Released on this day in 1976: So It Goes by #NickLowe, the first single on #StiffRecords
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B/W: Heart Of The City
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B/W: Heart Of The City
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August 14, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Released on this day in 1976: So It Goes by #NickLowe, the first single on #StiffRecords
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B/W: Heart Of The City
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B/W: Heart Of The City
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In The Rock 8/14/1976: The legendary English label Stiff releases its first record, Nick Lowe’s “So It Goes”. The label’s motto: “If it ain’t Stiff, it ain’t worth a f*ck.” #PlayLoud #StiffRecords #NickLowe
August 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
In The Rock 8/14/1976: The legendary English label Stiff releases its first record, Nick Lowe’s “So It Goes”. The label’s motto: “If it ain’t Stiff, it ain’t worth a f*ck.” #PlayLoud #StiffRecords #NickLowe
We're on the presses with Pointed Sticks debut 'Perfect Youth' which is getting a 45th Anniversary re-ish. The Bob Rock helmed LP is an absolute punk & power-pop classic. The only Canadian band to sign to #StiffRecords. #nicklowe #elviscostello #thedamned #iandury #pointedsticks #vinyl #punkvinyl
August 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We're on the presses with Pointed Sticks debut 'Perfect Youth' which is getting a 45th Anniversary re-ish. The Bob Rock helmed LP is an absolute punk & power-pop classic. The only Canadian band to sign to #StiffRecords. #nicklowe #elviscostello #thedamned #iandury #pointedsticks #vinyl #punkvinyl
Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story is now available via Kindle at £12.99.
Read about the rebellious label that ripped up the industry rulebook and brought us Madness, Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, The Pogues, The Damned, and many more!
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0FK...
#punk #stiffrecords #book
Read about the rebellious label that ripped up the industry rulebook and brought us Madness, Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, The Pogues, The Damned, and many more!
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0FK...
#punk #stiffrecords #book
August 4, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story is now available via Kindle at £12.99.
Read about the rebellious label that ripped up the industry rulebook and brought us Madness, Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, The Pogues, The Damned, and many more!
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0FK...
#punk #stiffrecords #book
Read about the rebellious label that ripped up the industry rulebook and brought us Madness, Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, The Pogues, The Damned, and many more!
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0FK...
#punk #stiffrecords #book