On November 18, 1977, “Polydor” label released “This Is the Modern World”, the second Jam studio album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Chris Parry and Vic Smith. The front cover photography was by Gered Mankowitz.

Personnel:

1. Paul Weller – guitar, keyboards, vocals
2. Bruce Foxton – bass, vocals
3. Rick Buckler – drums
4. Bill Airey Smith – art direction, design, original sleeve design

Track listing:

All tracks by Paul Weller, except where noted.

1. The Modern World
2. London Traffic – Bruce Foxton
3. Standards
4. Life from a Window
5. The Combine
6. Don’t Tell Them You’re Sane – Bruce Foxton
7. In the Street Today – Paul Weller, Dave Waller
8. London Girl
9. I Need You (For Someone)
10. Here Comes the Weekend
11. Tonight at Noon
12. In the Midnight Hour – Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett