Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 is the first compilation album by English rock band XTC, released in November 1982 by Virgin Records. Though it followed closely on the heels of the successful English Settlement album and its lead-off single "Senses Working Overtime", it failed to chart in the Top 40 in the UK. It was initially released shrinkwrapped with the Beeswax: Some B-Sides 1977–1982 compilation included as a "free bonus album".
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reception In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Chris Woodstra wrote that though Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 has been replaced by more comprehensive XTC compilation albums later on, it "remains the classic compilation of the band's first, pre-studio-bound period."
Track listing
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 positionUK Albums Chart54
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