{"product_id":"men-at-work-business-as-usual-180g-vinyl-lp","title":"Men At Work – Business As Usual (180g Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness As Usual\u003c\/strong\u003e is the landmark debut studio album from iconic Australian rock band \u003cstrong\u003eMen At Work\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally released in November 1981. Combining infectious new wave melodies, reggae-influenced rhythms, distinctive saxophone arrangements and sharp, witty songwriting, the album became one of the biggest international success stories in Australian music history. With its unmistakable sound and timeless songs, \u003cem\u003eBusiness As Usual\u003c\/em\u003e remains an essential recording from the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10-track album features two of the most recognisable Australian songs ever recorded: \u003cstrong\u003eDown Under\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWho Can It Be Now?\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both became major international hits, introducing Men At Work to audiences around the world. Other highlights include the playful \u003cstrong\u003eBe Good Johnny\u003c\/strong\u003e, the energetic \u003cstrong\u003eUnderground\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eI Can See It in Your Eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e and the atmospheric closing track \u003cstrong\u003eDown by the Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e. Throughout the album, catchy guitar riffs, memorable melodies and inventive arrangements create a distinctive blend of pop, rock and new wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFronted by singer-songwriter and guitarist \u003cstrong\u003eColin Hay\u003c\/strong\u003e, Men At Work also featured \u003cstrong\u003eGreg Ham\u003c\/strong\u003e on saxophone, flute and keyboards, \u003cstrong\u003eRon Strykert\u003c\/strong\u003e on guitar, \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Rees\u003c\/strong\u003e on bass and \u003cstrong\u003eJerry Speiser\u003c\/strong\u003e on drums. The group's unique musical chemistry, combined with Hay's expressive vocals and observational lyrics, helped establish a sound that stood apart from many of their contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003ePeter McIan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBusiness As Usual\u003c\/em\u003e achieved extraordinary international success. The album spent \u003cstrong\u003e15 consecutive weeks at number one on the US Billboard 200\u003c\/strong\u003e and five weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart, becoming one of the most commercially successful Australian albums of its era. Its combination of accessible pop songwriting, reggae-inspired grooves and distinctive instrumental performances helped define the sound of early-1980s Australian rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than four decades after its original release, \u003cem\u003eBusiness As Usual\u003c\/em\u003e remains a celebrated classic, with \u003cstrong\u003eDown Under\u003c\/strong\u003e continuing to hold a special place in Australian popular culture. The album's enduring appeal lies in its instantly recognisable songs, inventive musicianship and the unmistakable character of Men At Work's performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis official \u003cstrong\u003e2017 Music On Vinyl reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the complete original 10-track album on a single \u003cstrong\u003e180g heavyweight black vinyl LP\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Australian black-and-white sleeve artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than the more familiar international black-and-yellow design, this edition also includes a printed insert. It is an excellent addition to any collection of classic Australian rock, new wave and 1980s vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men At Work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Business As Usual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Wave \/ Pop Rock \/ Reggae Rock \/ Australian Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Reissue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 March 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g Heavyweight Vinyl Reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Records:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Tracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Australian Black-and-White Sleeve Artwork with Insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peter McIan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Music On Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e MOVLP1452\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8718469539444\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new \u0026amp; sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Men+At+Work+Who+Can+It+Be+Now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eWho Can It Be Now?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Men+At+Work+I+Can+See+It+In+Your+Eyes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eI Can See It in Your Eyes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Men+At+Work+Down+Under\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDown Under\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Men+At+Work+Underground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eUnderground\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA5 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Men+At+Work+Helpless+Automaton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHelpless Automaton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Men+At+Work+People+Just+Love+To+Play+With+Words\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePeople Just Love to Play with Words\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Men+At+Work+Be+Good+Johnny\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBe Good Johnny\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Men+At+Work+Touching+The+Untouchables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eTouching the Untouchables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Men+At+Work+Catch+A+Star\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eCatch a Star\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nB5 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Men+At+Work+Down+By+The+Sea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDown by the Sea\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Men At Work","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53694448730401,"sku":"8718469539444","price":47.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/files\/0148203_8718469539444_500.jpg?v=1791512639","url":"https:\/\/heathenrecords.com.au\/products\/men-at-work-business-as-usual-180g-vinyl-lp","provider":"Heathen Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}