In October 1980, “Beggars Banquet” label released “A–Z”, the debut Colin Newman studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Scorpio” in London, and was produced by Mike Thorne.

Personnel:

• Colin Newman – vocals, guitar, cover art
• Mike Thorne – keyboards, synthesizer
• Desmond Simmons – bass guitar, guitar
• Robert Gotobed – drums
• Charles Bullen – clarinet
• Harvey Goldberg – engineer
• Dennis Weinreich – engineer
• Steve Parker – engineer
• A. Newman – cover art
• Malti Kidia – layout, typography
• Jack Skinner – cutting

Track listing:

All tracks by Colin Newman, except where noted.

1. I’ve Waited Ages
2. & Jury – Colin Newman, Desmond Simmons
3. Alone – Colin Newman, Graham Lewis
4. Order for Order
5. Image
6. Life on Deck
7. Troisieme
8. S-S-S- Star Eyes
9. Second to Last
10. Inventory
11. But No
12. B