The Abominable Showman is the fourth solo album by the English singer-songwriter Nick Lowe, released in 1983.

[1][2] Lowe supported the album by touring with Paul Carrack.

[3] The album was out of print for two decades until being reissued on CD and vinyl by Yep Roc Records on 14 July 2017.

[4] The New York Times noted the "light but appealing funk, reggae and 1960's soul in addition to the expected garage-pop-and-roll.

"[8] All tracks are written by Nick Lowe, except where notedNote: The packaging of the YepRoc reissue omits mention of "Pet You and Hold You" as a bonus track.