On September 12, 1980, “Virgin” label released “Black Sea”, the fourth XTC studio album. It was recorded June–July 1980, at “The Town House” in London, and was produced by Steve Lillywhite.

Personnel:

• Andy Partridge – vocals, guitar, synth
• Dave Gregory – guitars, synth, piano, vox humana
• Colin Moulding – vocals, Epiphone Newport bass
• Terry Chambers- Tama drums, Tama Snyper drum synthesizer, free form vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Andy Partridge, except where noted.

1. Respectable Street
2. Generals and Majors – Colin Moulding
3. Living Through Another Cuba
4. Love at First Sight – Colin Moulding
5. Rocket from a Bottle
6. No Language in Our Lungs
7. Towers of London
8. Paper and Iron (Notes and Coins)
9. Burning with Optimism’s Flames
10. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)
11. Travels in Nihilon