Spinning Post-Punk Gold: Why Ian Dury & the Blockheads’ 'Do It Yourself' Belongs on Your Turntable
As physical music continues its modern resurgence, revisit the funk-infused genius of Ian Dury & the Blockheads with an essential vinyl pressing.
Even in an era defined by lightning-fast digital streaming, analog culture has never felt more alive. According to reports on the latest RIAA revenue numbers via Engadget, vinyl record sales reached an 18th consecutive year of growth, generating $1.4 billion as listeners continue prioritizing physical artifacts over algorithmic playlists. At UNDENIABLE, we believe certain albums demand to be experienced in grooves rather than streams—and right at the top of that pile is the brilliant, irreverent work of Ian Dury & the Blockheads.
Originally landing in 1979 in the aftermath of their chart-topping phenomenon "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick," the album Do It Yourself showcased Dury and his band firing on all creative cylinders. Blending the bite of pub rock and post-punk with infectious disco basslines and music hall wit, this LP represents one of the sharpest, most joyful corners of late-70s British music.
Why it matters
Do It Yourself marked a defining creative transition: it was the first full-length record officially credited to Ian Dury alongside the Blockheads as a collective unit. Backed by the unmatched musicianship of Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, and Charley Charles, the LP proved that Dury’s lyrical poetry and razor-sharp Cockney observations were matched by irresistible funk grooves that could hold their own on any dance floor.
Today, as modern audiences rediscover the ritual of tactile listening, Do It Yourself remains a masterclass in album-oriented craft. From the eccentric charm of its sleeve designs to its organic, warm production, it's the exact type of record that reminds music fans why physical formats continue to thrive.
Listen now
Ready to elevate your home audio setup? A classic vinyl LP pressing of Ian Dury & the Blockheads' Do It Yourself is available right now in the UNDENIABLE Record Store. Pick up your copy today, drop the needle, and experience one of post-punk's greatest gems the way it was meant to be heard.
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