Original UK release in matt cover, incl. 'Free 7" Single'.
℗ 1979 Virgin Records Ltd.
Made In England
Some with white circular hype sticker on cover front:
"XTC, DRUMS & WIRES, INCLUDES: FREE 7" SINGLE, (WITH TWO PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS), V 2129"
On single labels: "FREE SINGLE NOT FOR SALE" -Single only included with initial 20,000 copies of release.
Contains a 4-page 11" x 11" folded paper insert with lyrics to the 3D EP, White Music, Go 2 & Drums and Wires albums, plus songs that appeared on singles and compilations.
LP in a solid white thin paper inner sleeve.
7" in a die-cut white paper sleeve.
Both records have the sides denoted as "SIDE ONE" and "SIDE TWO".
From insert:
Thanks to Dick Cuthell for being 'Herb Helpless And His Mariahuana Brass'
Steve Lillywhite referred to as Mister Steve (Space Invader) Lillywhite
Hugh Padgham referred to as Hugh (No Ears, Great Holes Though) Padgham
Runouts are etched, except for the stamped separate digits and letters behind the strings.