Tracklist
| Airlane | 3:18 | ||
| Metal | 3:33 | ||
| Complex | 3:14 | ||
| Films | 4:09 | ||
| M.E. | 5:37 | ||
| Tracks | 2:52 | ||
| Observer | 2:53 | ||
| Conversation | 7:38 | ||
| Cars | 3:53 | ||
| Engineers | 4:00 |
Credits (17)
- Malti KidiaArt Direction [Art Directed By]
Paul GardinerBass- Su WathanCalligraphy
Cedric Sharpley*Drums, Percussion- Harvey WebbEngineer, Mixed By
Rikki SylvanEngineer, Mixed By
Notes
Front cover art mimics the 1937 work and title "Pleasure Principle" by René Magritte
Versions
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| Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, Stereo | Beggars Banquet – BEGA 10, Beggars Banquet – K 50646 | UK | 1979 | UK — 1979 | ||||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, Stereo | Beggars Banquet – INT 146.522 | Germany | 1979 | Germany — 1979 | ||||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, Stereo, SP - Specialty Pressing | ATCO Records – SD 38-120, Beggars Banquet – SD 38-120 | US | 1979 | US — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, Stereo | Beggars Banquet – 660.049 | Netherlands | 1979 | Netherlands — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle Cassette, Album, Blue Text | Beggars Banquet – BEGC 10 | UK | 1979 | UK — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, Stereo | Atlantic – ATL 50 646 | France | 1979 | France — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, Stereo | WEA – S 90.195 | Spain | 1979 | Spain — 1979 | ||||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album | Beggars Banquet – BEGA 10 | Canada | 1979 | Canada — 1979 | ||||
 | The Pleasure Principle Cassette, Album | Beggars Banquet – BEGC 10 | Canada | 1979 | Canada — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album | WEA – 50646 | Greece | 1979 | Greece — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, Club Edition | Beggars Banquet – 304816, Beggars Banquet – 30481-6 | Germany | 1979 | Germany — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | El Principio De Placer Cassette, Album | WEA International Inc. – 218784 | Argentina | 1979 | Argentina — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle Cassette, Album, Winchester | ATCO Records – CS 38-120 | US | 1979 | US — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle = エレクトリック・ショック! LP, Album | Atlantic – P-10755A, Beggars Banquet – Bega 10 | Japan | 1979 | Japan — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, MO | ATCO Records – SD 38-120 | US | 1979 | US — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | El Principio De Placer LP, Album | WEA – 208784 | Argentina | 1979 | Argentina — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle 8-Track Cartridge, Album | ATCO Records – TP 38-120 | US | 1979 | US — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | El Principio De Placer LP, Album, Promo | WEA – 208784, WEA – Bega 10 | Argentina | 1979 | Argentina — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – WBC 1448 | South Africa | 1979 | South Africa — 1979 | ||||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, Stereo | Beggars Banquet – BEGA 10, Beggars Banquet – K 50646 | UK | 1979 | UK — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle Cassette, Album, SR, Dolby | ATCO Records – CS 38-120 | US | 1979 | US — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album | Beggars Banquet – 600049 | New Zealand | 1979 | New Zealand — 1979 | New Submission | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album | ATCO Records – SD 38-120, Beggars Banquet – SD 38-120 | Canada | 1979 | Canada — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, Promo | Atlantic – P-10755A | Japan | 1979 | Japan — 1979 | ||||
 | The Pleasure Principle Cassette, Album, Black Text | Beggars Banquet – BEGC 10 | UK | 1979 | UK — 1979 | New Submission | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album | Beggars Banquet – BEGA 10, Beggars Banquet – K 50646 | UK | 1979 | UK — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, Test Pressing | Beggars Banquet – BEGA 10 | UK | 1979 | UK — 1979 | New Submission | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, Stereo | Wea International – Ban 50646 | Israel | 1979 | Israel — 1979 | ||||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album | Atlantic – 600049, WEA – 600049, Beggars Banquet – 600049 | Australia | 1979 | Australia — 1979 | ||||
 | The Pleasure Principle Cassette, Album, Club Edition | Beggars Banquet – 39 592-1 | Germany | 1979 | Germany — 1979 | New Submission | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle Cassette, Album | Beggars Banquet – INT 446.522 | Germany | 1979 | Germany — 1979 | New Submission | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album | Beggars Banquet – BEGA 10 | Ireland | 1979 | Ireland — 1979 | New Submission | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle Cassette, Album, Red Text, Dolby | Beggars Banquet – BEGC 10, Beggars Banquet – BEG C10 | UK | 1979 | UK — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, French Pressing | Beggars Banquet – BEGA 10, Beggars Banquet – K 50646 | UK | 1979 | UK — 1979 | New Submission | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle Cassette, Album, Black Cassette | Beggars Banquet – BEGC 10 | Canada | 1979 | Canada — 1979 | Recently Edited | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album, Promo | Atlantic – P-10755A, Beggars Banquet – Bega 10 | Japan | 1979 | Japan — 1979 | ||||
 | The Pleasure Principle Cassette, Album, Dolby, Beige shell | Beggars Banquet – BEGC-10 | Canada | 1979 | Canada — 1979 | New Submission | |||
 | The Pleasure Principle Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release | Pyramid (7) – P-2861 | Saudi Arabia | 1979 | Saudi Arabia — 1979 | ||||
 | The Pleasure Principle LP, Album | Beggars Banquet – 660.049 | Netherlands | 1979 | Netherlands — 1979 | ||||
 | The Pleasure Principle Cassette, Album, Stereo | Atlantic – M5 600049 | Australia | 1979 | Australia — 1979 | New Submission |
Recommendations
Reviews
Haven’t heard an original, but this is a great pressing, nice and flat and 180g heavy. It has good dynamics for a digital copy (as per sticker, digital from analog tape copy). If you find it get it.- My copy does not say SP on the deadwax. Everything else matches.
Just to ask... Do any of you think this one done by George Piros would sound better than the 1st UK pressing done by HW? (not Howie Weinberg, someone else - the 1st UK is praised also, but I live in the US 😊) REALLY appreciate any thoughts or input, thanks!
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/9ja3UKob7tppW4Y38- This is an incredible album, and this first UK pressing is top rate. I cannot believe it has taken me this long to discover this - for far too long saw Numan as a one-hit wonder for "Cars" - this album (and recently picking up "Replicas") has opened my eyes. There is a driving, dystopian feel to many of these songs, which in in its own electronic way, has echoes of Black Sabbath, as crazy as that sounds. Agree with others...a must-buy.
referencing The Pleasure Principle (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, Stereo, 180g) VIN180LP002
Excellent remaster / pressing. As timeless as ever - Numan remains a very underrated artist.- A very good pressing that does justice to the rich analogue sounds of this new wave benchmark.
- Brilliant. Every track. Loved it in 79. Love it in 23.
referencing The Pleasure Principle (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, Stereo, 180g) VIN180LP002
Phenomenal sound as to be expected from the Vinyl 180 label. To me, this is the pressing to own. I own a very clean original Beggars Banquet pressing and I still prefer the sound on this pressing. Highly recommended.
Playing on:
Pioneer PLX 1000
Ortofon 2M Bronze
Marantz 2230
Klipsch KG4
Edited one year agoHaven’t heard any other variations, but agree with the others, this one sounds fantastic. What a great record this is!
Picked up a VG+ copy today, what a great album and listen. Anyone interested in Electronic music should own a copy of this. Enjoy.
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