DESCRIPTION:
Founded in 1976, STIFF RECORDS was at the heart of the new wave, bringing the world artists as diverse as Elvis Costello, Kirsty MacColl and Ian Dury and what is generally regarded as the first ever punk rock single, "New Rose" by The Damned. The label set the yardstick for music business marketing, with artwork by Barney Bubbles and an array of memorable slogans, not least "If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth A Fuck". Stiff continues to this day, with the 2012 UK #1 single Bom Bom by Sam And The Womp and a back catalogue comprising 150 singles and more than 50 albums of revered 70s and 80s pop, punk and rock.

TEN BIG STIFFS is compiled of 10 recreations of Stiff Records 7-inch releases sold EXCLUSIVELY at Record Store Day in November 2013 in North America. Experience the history of STIFF RECORDS, and all the artists featured on this release, through a series of videos produced by award-winning film-maker NIGEL DICK at www.10BigStiffs.com . The British born Dick began his career at Stiff Records as a Press Officer. For a list of participating stores, go to http://recordstoreday.com

EXCLUSIVE STIFF RECORDS Merchandise
In North America: http://stiffrecords.merchnow.com/
In Europe: http://www.backstreet-merch.com/stores/stiff-records/

For more on Stiff Records, go to: http://www.stiff-records.com/