XTC, English Settlement, 1982 on Virgin/Epic

This was the fifth XTC studio album, out on Virgin Records in the UK and Epic in the US. The band stopped touring after this LP and became more of a studio only group. Interesting midpoint between “Making Plans For Nigel” (1979) and “Dear God” (1986). Includes “Senses Working Overtime.”

Still looking for a 2xLP version, maybe a UK pressing.

My copy—via A1 Records in NYC—is an original US single LP release, which has few tracks than the original UK release. Later US releases followed the 2xLP format.

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  1. @john Gorgeous album – bought the double vinyl when it was released. Given my tender age of 17 at the time, the album was a very formative influence on my musical predilections. It also kinda blew me away that this followed 'Drums and Wires', in terms of stylistic vision. The early 80s were a super-interesting time for music.

    • The 2xLP version is still on my wantslist but you don’t see it too often in shops – I’ve heard it all digitally of course but would love to find a 2xLP to own

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