IAN DURY & THE BLOCKHEADS Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick (Original 1978 UK 7" single with intact 4-prong centre released on Stiff Records, featuring There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards on the B-side. Written by Ian Dury and Chaz Jankel, Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick this was the group's breakout hit, reaching No.1 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1979 and becoming one of the defining singles of the post-punk era. Internationally successful and critically acclaimed, the track was later named Best Single of 1979 in The Village Voice's Pazz & Jop poll and ranked among the greatest post-punk 7" releases. The picture sleeve and polka-dot label design were created by iconic graphic artist Barney Bubbles, working anonymously as was customary for his Stiff releases. A timeless UK single from the late '70s that still sounds incredible today. Recommended).