{"title":"Gary Numan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Gary Numan\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGary Anthony James Webb was born in Hammersmith, London on March 8, 1958. He launched his recording career in 1976 with the punk band Mean Street, transitioning to Tubeway Army by 1978. The Tubeway Army single Are 'Friends' Electric? (1979) became a UK number one single, and Numan's first solo single Cars (1979, from The Pleasure Principle) became a global hit reaching number one in the UK and number nine in the US. After commercial decline through the 1980s, his career underwent a creative and commercial revival from the 1990s onward, with darker industrial-influenced material widely cited as influential on Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, and others. His 2017 album Savage earned him his highest UK chart position in three decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGary Numan's sound combines new wave, synth-pop, electronic rock, industrial rock, and post-punk with his distinctive cold, alienated vocal delivery and extensive synthesizer arrangements. His foundational late-1970s synth-pop work is widely cited as influential on multiple subsequent electronic and industrial music traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplicas (1979, Beggars Banquet) - as Tubeway Army\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Pleasure Principle (1979, Beggars Banquet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelekon (1980, Beggars Banquet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDance (1981, Beggars Banquet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI, Assassin (1982, Beggars Banquet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSacrifice (1994, Numa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure (2000, Eagle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplinter (Songs from a Broken Mind) (2013, Mortal\/Cooking Vinyl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavage (Songs from a Broken World) (2017, BMG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntruder (2021, BMG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Beggars Banquet pressings of the late-1970s and early-1980s Gary Numan catalog are widely collected. Multiple anniversary editions, including the 40th anniversary editions of Replicas and The Pleasure Principle, have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Gary Numan typically start with The Pleasure Principle (1979) or Savage (2017). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pop-vinyl-records\"\u003ePop\/Indie-Pop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/industrial-noise-vinyl-records\"\u003eIndustrial\/Noise\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gary-numan-replicas-vinyl","title":"Replicas LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the hit \"Are Friends Electric?\" this icy electro punk album is where Gary Numan really started to take off\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540818145463,"sku":"210000020652","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2999930.jpg?v=1781154375"},{"product_id":"gary-numan-self-titled-marbled-blue-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eTubeway Army is the 1978 debut album by Tubeway Army, the band started by musician and singer \/ songwriter Gary Numan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540852453559,"sku":"210000077199","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/tube.jpg?v=1781154496"},{"product_id":"gary-numan-the-pleasure-principle-vinyl","title":"The Pleasure Principle LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eGary Numan's third album, The Pleasure Principle, was not only the most influential synth-pop album this side of the Kraftwerk discography, it was also one of the key albums of the entire new wave era. While Numan found fame in the U.K. with his first two releases, this was the one that broke him on the other side of the Atlantic. Numan played some guitar on the earlier albums, but here he switches to strictly synths. Crucially, he retained his bassist and drummer instead of going all electronic, lending a visceral rock feel to his sound. The sharp, lean single \"Cars\" became an international smash, but the rest of the record packs an equal punch. The crunching, concise riffs and rhythms of tracks like \"Metal\" and \"Engineers\" perfectly echo Numan's technophile\/sci-fi image. They also represent the next logical step David Bowie could have taken if he'd continued pursuing the electronic-oriented direction of his late-'70s albums with Brian Eno. Fortunately for all, Numan was on hand to pick up that stylistic thread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540878471351,"sku":"210000014404","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/abbq-80010-109643-09172015014210-7648.jpg?v=1781154587"},{"product_id":"gary-numan-replicas-first-recordings-color-vinyl","title":"Replicas: First Recordings LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second and final album from Gary Numan’s band Tubeway Army before Numan embarked on his celebrated (and ongoing) solo career.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540903932087,"sku":"210000014410","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/bbq2159lp-garynuman-replicas-digital-mockup.webp?v=1781154668"},{"product_id":"gary-numan-the-pleasure-principle-first-recordings-color-vinyl","title":"The Pleasure Principle - First Recordings LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eGary Numan is a pioneer, and his influence on so many artists is unmistakable and grand. Gary’s style connects him with fans of multiple genres... electronic, industrial, indie-rock, metal, etc. He remains an innovator, and his fan base continues to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540940239031,"sku":"210000014408","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/numan-gary-the-pleasure-principle-the-first-record.jpg?v=1781154795"},{"product_id":"gary-numan-telekon-vinyl-45th-anniv-expanded","title":"Telekon 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eGary Numan's second studio album Telekon was released in 1980 and was his third successive #1 album in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541077799095,"sku":"210000102275","price":64.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/bbqlp2704x-32717.jpg?v=1781155317"},{"product_id":"gary-numan-the-pleasure-principle-cd-bonus-tracks","title":"The Pleasure Principle CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into Gary Numan's groundbreaking sound with \"The Pleasure Principle CD,\" featuring a collection of tracks that defined the New Wave era. This edition comes packed with bonus tracks, including live versions of fan favorites like \"Me! I Disconnect from You\" and \"Bombers,\" adding extra depth to Numan's iconic catalog. Whether you're revisiting his classic hits or discovering them for the first time, this CD captures the raw energy and innovation that made Numan a legend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772754768055,"sku":"210000105004","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/224650.jpg?v=1782827927"},{"product_id":"gary-numan-replicas-cd","title":"Replicas CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eGary Numan's \"Replicas\" captures a stark tension between human emotion and a mechanized world, epitomized by tracks like \"Are 'Friends' Electric?\" and \"Me! 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Nestled on these discs are fan favorites like \"Cars\" and \"Are 'Friends' Electric?\" alongside an impressive lineup of tracks that shaped the landscape of punk and new wave. This release marks the first time these iconic songs have come to vinyl, a perfect chance to feel the weight of Numan's lasting influence on modern music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785798856887,"sku":"210000014406","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2920112.jpg?v=1783045950"},{"product_id":"gary-numan-the-pleasure-principle-cd-expanded","title":"The Pleasure Principle 2CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eGary Numan's \"The Pleasure Principle 2CD\" presents an expanded edition of his iconic 1980 album that solidified his status in the U.S. The collection features essential tracks like \"Cars\" and \"Metal,\" complemented by a second disc filled with demos and studio outtakes, offering fans an in-depth look at Numan's groundbreaking sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48860493414583,"sku":"210000014401","price":18.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1551402.jpg?v=1783653922"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/gary-numan.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}