Bill & The Bills – Bills, Bills, Bills! (Rock/New Wave, Vinyl LP) ELMO 755

Bill & The Bills – Bills, Bills, Bills! (Rock/New Wave, Vinyl LP) ELMO 755

Label: Upendra Records Format: Vinyl LP, Stereo Country: Canada Genre: Rock / New Wave / Indie Year: Early–Mid 1980s independent Canadian release

Stock Photos Only

Tracklist

Side One: The Hurt Will Last • Juanita • I Got a Little Bit of Rhythm • Hot Rush • Don’t Pretend to Hide

Side Two: Speed of Light • Life Is a Knife • Modern Kitchen • Goodbye Gunpowder • Fast Flash Gordon • 57

Description

Bills, Bills, Bills! was released on Upendra Records, an independent Canadian label active during the early–mid 1980s. The album reflects the era’s DIY production culture, where regional bands recorded and released material outside the major‑label system. Bill & The Bills combine elements of rock, new wave, and post‑punk, with songwriting that blends narrative lyrics, rhythmic guitar work, and a raw, unpolished studio aesthetic typical of small‑press Canadian releases of the period.

The record was produced by Bill Iveniuk, with executive production by Robert Charles‑Dunne. The material ranges from uptempo tracks like “Speed of Light” and “Fast Flash Gordon” to more lyrically driven pieces such as “Life Is a Knife” and “Goodbye Gunpowder.” The album’s visual presentation — including the stylized cover art and the distinctive Upendra Records label design — reflects the independent graphic style common to Canadian private‑press releases.

This LP stands as a document of Canada’s 1980s underground rock scene, representing the type of regional, small‑run albums that circulated through local venues, college radio, and independent record shops.

Complete Condition

Jacket ✔️10 mint with inner liner

 Vinyl ✔️10 both sides

Labels ✔️10

 Listing # ✔️R81