In May 1980, “Virgin” label released “The Correct Use of Soap”, the third Magazine album. It was recorded in 1980, and Martin Hannett.

Personnel:

• Howard Devoto– vocals
• John McGeoch– guitar
• Dave Formula– keyboards
• Barry Adamson– bass guitar
• John Doyle– drums
• Laura Teresa – additional backing vocals
• Raphael Ravenscroft – saxophone
• Malcolm Garrett(Aesthetic Images) – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Barry Adamson, Howard Devoto, John Doyle, Dave Formula and John McGeoch, except where noted.

1. Because You’re Frightened
2. Model Worker
3. I’m a Party
4. You Never Knew Me
5. Philadelphia
6. I Want to Burn Again
7. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) – Sylvester Stewart
8. Sweetheart Contract
9. Stuck
10. A Song from Under the Floorboards