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Suicide – Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev
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Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev is the second studio album by Suicide. The album was produced by Ric Ocasek of The Cars for ZE Records. The album was released in May 1980 and was included as on of NME's top albums of the year. Both Vega and Rev released solo albums following the album's release.
On the original LP artwork the names Alan Vega and Martin Rev appear prominently on the cover above "Suicide". This ambiguity has led to considerable confusion over the precise title of the album ever since it was released. It has been referred to by different sources variously as "Alan Vega - Martin Rev" and/or "Suicide" and occasionally Vega and Rev have been interpreted as the artists, as opposed to Suicide. "Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev" was used by David Nobahkt in his book 'Suicide: No Compromise' (2004).
The album was re-issued by Mute/Blast First in 1999 with new cover art and this time formally titled "The Second Album". The reissue featured three bonus tracks: "Super Subway Comedian", "Dream Baby Dream", and "Radiation" as well as a bonus disc of live material recorded at New York City in the Museum for Living Artists in 1975 entitled "The First Rehearsal Tapes".
On the original LP artwork the names Alan Vega and Martin Rev appear prominently on the cover above "Suicide". This ambiguity has led to considerable confusion over the precise title of the album ever since it was released. It has been referred to by different sources variously as "Alan Vega - Martin Rev" and/or "Suicide" and occasionally Vega and Rev have been interpreted as the artists, as opposed to Suicide. "Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev" was used by David Nobahkt in his book 'Suicide: No Compromise' (2004).
The album was re-issued by Mute/Blast First in 1999 with new cover art and this time formally titled "The Second Album". The reissue featured three bonus tracks: "Super Subway Comedian", "Dream Baby Dream", and "Radiation" as well as a bonus disc of live material recorded at New York City in the Museum for Living Artists in 1975 entitled "The First Rehearsal Tapes".
Tracklist
| Diamonds, Fur Coat, Champagne | 3:16 |
| Mr. Ray (To Howard T.) | 5:09 |
| Sweetheart | 3:42 |
| Fast Money Music | 3:03 |
| Touch Me | 4:32 |
| Harlem | 6:35 |
| Be Bop Kid | 2:10 |
| Las Vegas Man | 4:05 |
| Shadazz | 4:21 |
| Dance | 3:19 |
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pcdoconline
June 24, 2020
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My copy is in absolute perfect condition. Excellent sound, no artificial noises, no glue on the records. Top quality. Highly recommended.
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eisigerwind
January 19, 2020
edited about 1 year ago
referencing Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev, LP, Album, RE, SV110
referencing Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev, LP, Album, RE, SV110
per usual, great quality reissue from superior viaduct. only issue with my copy is that there's a extra a-side label glued on, so it's kinda lumpy and weird.
otherwise, stellar pressing.
edit: the extra label peeled right off with no residue left behind.
otherwise, stellar pressing.
edit: the extra label peeled right off with no residue left behind.
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SweetAnderson
April 12, 2018
referencing Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev, LP, Album, RE, SV110
Just got this and my copy sounds great! No clicks or pops.
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itsokrod
June 18, 2017
edited over 4 years ago
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referencing Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev, LP, Album, RE, SV110
I had the off centre b-side label, sounds pretty good though. No clicks or pops and the music sounds clear and loud. I use a static gun and discwasher brush before every play.
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likeastranger
November 1, 2016
edited over 4 years ago
referencing Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev, LP, Album, RE, Unofficial, Red, 202 117-320
referencing Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev, LP, Album, RE, Unofficial, Red, 202 117-320
I am pretty sure this is a bootleg. Print quality of the back cover is kind of bad. Sound is pretty good though. Plus nice vinyl colour.
jpmcruiser
August 3, 2016
referencing Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev, LP, Album, RE, SV110
What's the quality of this like? My copy of the s/t wasn't so great.
THC_Records
July 25, 2016
referencing Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev, LP, Album, RE, SV110
Finally back in my collection after having lost the original LP years ago. If there was ever a timely reissue of a seminal album look no further.
djbemidji
May 23, 2016
referencing Suicide: Alan Vega · Martin Rev, LP, Album, 202 117, 202 117-320
Just bought a copy of this version sold as mint and it does not sound great. Suspect it's a bootleg. Obviously could just be my copy but beware...
arcarsenal
September 29, 2020