Formed in the late 70s, UK's [Stiff Records](http://stiffrecords.merchnow.com/) has an enviable catalog of artists like Motorhead, Madness, The Feelies, Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello and many more including what is widely considered the first punk rock release, The Damned's "New Rose" single. It's this catalog that the label drew from for _Ten Big Stiffs_, a collection of hand-picked 7" records from the likes of **Desmond Dekker**, **Plasmatics**, **Tracey Ullman** and more, including the oft-discussed **Mint Juleps** "Docklands" 7", which appears for the first time in this set. Stream the 7" version of that track below beside a some videos on The Mint Juleps and _Ten Big Stiffs_, out on Record Store Day 2013 (November 29th).

Also, we've got a few classic Stiff Records shirts ("If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth A Fuck") to give away as well. If you'd like one, email us at and tell us why being Stiff since the 1970s is either the best or the worst. Whoever has the funniest pros and cons will win the classic shirt.

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/

Ten Big Stiffs - Stiff Records: The World's Most Flexible Label

An all-female group centered around the four Picket sisters toured with everyone from Sister Sledge to Billy Bragg, as well as singing backup for Bob Geldof and Dr. Feelgood before joining Stiff.  Their soulful, a cappella style fused with earthenware pop songs set them apart from other similar acts.  The single "Docklands" has only previously been released as a 12" (BUY264), never before as a 7"

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. 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/

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