On June 9, 1979, “Radar” label released “Labour of Lust”, the second Nick Lowe album. It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at “Eden” in London, “Love” in Helsinki, Finland, and was produced by Nick Lowe.

Personnel:

• Nick Lowe – vocals. bass
• Dave Edmunds – rhythm and solo guitars, backing vocals
• Billy Bremner – rhythm and solo guitars, backing vocals
• Terry Williams – drums
• Huey Lewis – harmonica
• Bob Andrews – oberheim
• Bruce Thomas – bass
• Pete Thomas – drums
• Elvis Costello – backing vocals
• Roger Bechirian – recording

Track listing:

All tracks by Nick Lowe except where noted.

1. Cruel to Be Kind – Nick Lowe, Ian Gomm
2. Cracking Up
3. Big Kick, Plain Scrap!
4. Born Fighter
5. You Make Me
6. Skin Deep
7. Switch Board Susan – Mickey Jupp
8. Endless Grey Ribbon
9. Without Love
10. Dose of You
11. Love So Fine – Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, Billy Bremner, Terry Williams