Name: The Pleasure Principle
Brand: Gary Numan

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BBQLP10

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Limited edition

Release date

2015-10-16

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PIAS

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Gary Numan

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New Wave / Post Punk

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Beggars Banquet

Founded in 1977 by Martin Mills and Nick Austin, Beggars Banquet is a renowned UK indie label that has made its mark on the music industry. It all began with the release of two 7" singles by punk band The Lurkers. Since then, Beggars Banquet has evolved to encompass a diverse range of genres including punk, goth, synth-pop, folk-rock, and indie. With an impressive portfolio of spin-off labels such as 4AD, Situation Two, City Beat, and XL Recordings under its belt, Beggars Banquet has become part of the esteemed Beggars Group – one of the largest networks of indie record labels worldwide.

In April 2008, Beggars Group made the decision to retire the iconic Beggars Banquet imprint. However, key artists were seamlessly transitioned to another notable label within their roster – 4AD. This strategic move ensured that these talented musicians continued to receive the support and recognition they deserved.

Beyond their musical endeavors, it's worth noting that Beggars Banquet operates with utmost professionalism. Their business registration number is 1414047 and VAT number is 340 1066 10. These details further exemplify their commitment to transparency and excellence in all aspects of their operations.

Gary Numan, born on the 8th of March 1958 in Hammersmith, London, England, is a renowned artist who began his musical journey as a punk rocker in the band Mean Street. After being dismissed from the group in May 1977, he joined The Lasers with Paul Gardiner but eventually formed his own punk band called Tubeway Army alongside his uncle Jess Lidyard on drums.

Tubeway Army was signed to Beggars Banquet in 1978 and released several punk singles. During this time, Gary adopted the name Numan and the band started performing live at various venues around London while supporting acts like Ultravox. It was during their recording sessions for Beggars that Gary stumbled upon a "Minimoog" synthesizer left behind in the studio, which captivated him with its unique sound.

With an impressive career spanning decades, Gary Numan has become an influential figure in music. His early experiences as a punk rocker laid the foundation for his innovative approach to electronic music and paved the way for his future success as an artist.

Standard black vinyl that has been cut from high-resolution digital files (96 khz / 24 bit transfers from the analog master tapes) by award-winning engineer John Dent at loud mastering. 'The Pleasure Principle' is Gary Numan's third studio album (and debut under his own name) and marked the point where he became a huge international solo star, reaching the Top 10 in the US with 'Cars' and Top 20 with the album itself. Given the conservative nature of the music scene in America at that time and the fact that the LP didn't even feature any guitars, let alone conventional song structures ('Cars' doesn't even have a chorus), this is one of those special moments in pop music when a new idea breaks through all the boundaries. 'The Pleasure Principle' pioneered electronic pop music on a new scale, becoming a much bigger hit worldwide than Kraftwerk or anything from the Bowie / Eno Berlin trilogy. And the fact that it was so different and had such a major impact in America (crystallized when Numan performed 'Cars' and 'Praying To The Aliens' in front of 40 million people on Saturday Night Live) meant that there was a direct link from 'The Pleasure Principle' to the new musical forms that were born in the USA over the next decade - namely hip hop, industrial and techno.

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