| Waxworks: Some Singles 1977-1982 | ||||
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| Released | November 1982 | |||
| Recorded | 1977-1981 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 44:29 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
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| XTC other chronology | ||||
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| AllMusic |  
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Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 is the first compilation album by English rock band XTC, released in November 1982 by Virgin Records. [2] Though it followed closely on the heels of the successful English Settlement album and its lead-off single " Senses Working Overtime", it failed to crack the Top 40 perhaps signalling their commercial decline in Britain. All twelve tracks appear on the first disc of 1996's Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles 1977-1992. It was initially released shrinkwrapped with the Beeswax: Some B-Sides 1977-1982 included as a "free bonus album". [1]
Critical reception
In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Chris Woodstra wrote that though Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 has been replaced by more comprehensive XTC compilation albums later on, it "remains the classic compilation of the band's first, pre-studio-bound period." [1]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Andy Partridge, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original release | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | " Science Friction" | Non-album single; 3D EP, 1977 | 3:12 | |
| 2. | " Statue of Liberty" | White Music, 1978 | 2:24 | |
| 3. | " This Is Pop?" (single version) | Non-album single, 1978; album version from White Music | 2:39 | |
| 4. | "Are You Receiving Me?" | Non-album single, 1978 | 3:03 | |
| 5. | " Life Begins at the Hop" | Colin Moulding | Non-album single, 1979 | 3:45 |
| 6. | " Making Plans for Nigel" | Moulding | Drums and Wires, 1979 | 3:53 |
| 7. | "Wait Till Your Boat Goes Down" | Non-album single, 1980 | 4:34 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original release | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8. | " Generals and Majors" | Moulding | Black Sea, 1980 | 3:42 |
| 9. | " Towers of London" | Black Sea | 4:38 | |
| 10. | " Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)" | Black Sea | 3:36 | |
| 11. | " Senses Working Overtime" | English Settlement, 1982 | 4:33 | |
| 12. | " Ball and Chain" | Moulding | English Settlement | 4:30 |
- Notes
- Track 3 originally from White Music. It was rerecorded for the single release.
- Single versions/edits are used throughout (as opposed to the versions appearing on the respective albums).
Personnel
- XTC
- Andy Partridge – guitar, vocals
- Colin Moulding – bass, vocals
- Barry Andrews – keyboards (1-4)
- Terry Chambers – drums
- Dave Gregory – guitar, keyboards (5-12)
- Technical
- John Leckie – producer (1, 2)
- Robert John "Mutt" Lange – producer (3)
- Martin Rushent – producer (4)
- Steve Lillywhite – producer (5, 6, 8–10)
- Phil Wainman – producer (7)
- Hugh Padgham – producer (11, 12)
- XTC – producer (11, 12)
- Tony Cousins – mastering
Charts
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart [3] | 54 |
References
- ^ a b c Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 at AllMusic
- ^ "XTC Reel by Real: XTC: Waxworks / Beeswax / The Compact XTC". chalkhills.org. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ "XTC". Official Charts. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
