Label of the 45 rpm vinyl single “So It Goes” by Nick Lowe, released on Stiff Records as catalogue number BUY 1A

. Label of the 45 rpm vinyl single "So It Goes" by Nick Lowe, released on Stiff Records as catalogue number BUY 1A. Photographed on 10 November 2013. The recorded location is 32 Alexander Street, London W2. This image shows a close-up of the 7-inch 45 rpm vinyl single label for So It Goes by Nick Lowe, released in 1976 on Stiff Records. The record carries the catalogue number Stiff BUY 1A, marking it as the first official release on the Stiff Records label. Stiff Records played a pivotal role in the development of British punk, new wave, and pub rock, launching or supporting artists including Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, The Damned, and Wreckless Eric. So It Goes is widely regarded as a foundational release of the UK punk era, blending raw energy with pop songwriting. The distinctive blue-and-black label design and promotional slogans reflect Stiff Records' irreverent branding and DIY ethos. The background to musician is that live-music photographs preserve performances that are otherwise transient, recording musicians, venues, stage lighting and audiences at a particular point in a career; Tickets, posters and venue exteriors add another layer of music-industry history. Current 2026 context around musician is that live music remains culturally important but venues face pressure from operating costs, redevelopment and changing audience habits; England's dedicated 15% business-rates relief for eligible live-music venues during 2026/27 reflects concern about their economic sustainability. Relevant alternative phrases include concert, gig, performer, band, music history, fan culture, touring, live entertainment, popular music, music heritage, concert photography, Buy1a, new wave music, Todays Sound Today, 7inch, UK record label, 7 inch single, vinyl close up, and record label design. Useful alternative terminology includes 1970s music, punk era Britain, power pop, Nick Lowe songwriter, independent record label, music memorabilia, and record collecting.