The au pairs –

Playing with a different seks

180-gram black vinyl. Playing with a Different Sex was the debut album by seminal postpunk band Au Pairs, released in 1981. Described retrospectively by AllMusic as 'one of the great post-punk records', a review by Record Mirror on it's release said the band's 'critique of all forms of possession and sexual stereotyping assumes a devastating power'. Themes include sexual politics and the torture of women imprisoned in Northern Ireland during The Troubles of the 1970s, as well as a stunning cover of David Bowie's 'Repetition' about domestic violence. It peaked at No. 33 in the UK, and features the single 'It's Obvious', which reached No. 37 on the US Club Play Singles chart.

Country of Pressing	NL
Artist	The Au Pairs
Released	2026
Music Genre	Pop / Rock
Label	MUSIC ON VINYL
Condition	New
UPC	8719262042643
SKU	al-8719262042643

1.1 We're So Cool
1.2 Love Song
1.3 Set Up
1.4 Repetition
1.5 Headache for Michelle
1.6 Come Again
1.7 Armagh
1.8 Unfinished Business
1.9 Dear John
1.10 It's Obvious