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The Pleasure Principle - 1979
Gary
Numan
   

The Pleasure Principle
Record Details - V1
Key Identifiers: Rounded-corner inner sleeve •
       
Country - United Kingdom Highest Chart Position - No 1 - UK Chart Data
Label - Beggars Banquet Sleeve Type - Single Picture
Catalogue No - BEGA 10 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 07th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, 126g Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Rear Sleeve v1 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Rear Sleeve v1
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle side A v1 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle side A v1 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle side A v1 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by Strawberry Mastering, London
Lacquer Cut by / at N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by WEA Records, West Drayton.
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - (H) S-44 BEGA10 A1 - EG - STRAWBERRY - H.W.
Side B - (H) STRAWBERRY S-51 BEGA10 B1 - H.W. - EG
 
 
Notes -
 
 
 
 

 

 

The Pleasure Principle
Record Details - V2
Key Identifiers:
       
Country - United Kingdom Highest Chart Position - No 1 - UK Chart Data
Label - Beggars Banquet Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - BEGA 10 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 07th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v2 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v2 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Rear Sleeve v2 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Rear Sleeve v2
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
No Image Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle side A v2 No Image Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle side B v2
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by Strawberry Mastering, London
Lacquer Cut by / at N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by WEA Records, West Drayton.
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A -
Side B -
 
 
Notes -
Inner Sleve has rounded corners.
Label variant in that the wording from The Pleasure Principle downwards is slightly higher comapred to V1
 
 

 

 

The Pleasure Principle
Record Details - V3
Key Identifiers: Square-corner inner sleeve •
       
Country - United Kingdom Highest Chart Position - No 1 - UK Chart Data
Label - Beggars Banquet Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - BEGA 10 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 07th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v3 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v3 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Rear Sleeve v3 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Rear Sleeve v3
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
No Image Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle side A v3 No Image Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle side B v3
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by Strawberry Mastering, London
Lacquer Cut by / at N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by WEA Records, West Drayton.
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A -
Side B -
 
 

 

 

The Pleasure Principle
Record Details - V4
Key Identifiers: Square-corner inner sleeve • Made In France is scribed into the runout
       
Country - United Kingdom Highest Chart Position - No 1 - UK Chart Data
Label - Beggars Banquet Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - BEGA 10 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 07th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v4 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v4 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Rear Sleeve v4 Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle Rear Sleeve v4
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
No Image Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle side A v4 No Image Gary Numan UK LP The Pleasure Principle side B v4
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by Strawberry Mastering, London
Lacquer Cut by / at N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by WEA Records, West Drayton.
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A -
Side B -
 
 

 

    
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Key Identifiers:
       
Country - Argentina Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - WEA Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 208784 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 1980 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - SADAIC-BIEM
       
Images -
Gary Numan AR LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan AR LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1    
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve    
No Image Gary Numan AR LP The Pleasure Principle side A v1 No Image Gary Numan AR LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane 3:17
A2 Metal 3:28
A3 Complex 3:10
A4 Films 4:07
A5 M.E. 5:34
     
B1 Tracks 2:47
B2 Observer 2:52
B3 Conversation 7:27
B4 Cars 3:47
B5 Engineers 3:56
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Lacquer Cut by / at N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - (H) BEGA - 10 - A
Side B - (H) BEGA - 10 - B
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details - V1
Key Identifiers:
       
Country - Australia Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Atlantic Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 600049 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - September 1980 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan AU LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan AU LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan AU LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan AU LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
No Image Gary Numan AU LP The Pleasure Principle side A v1 No Image Gary Numan AU LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by CBS Records, Artarmon, Sydney, Australia
Metalwork by / at CBS Records, Artarmon, Sydney, Australia
Pressed by CBS Records, Artarmon, Sydney, Australia
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - (S) D MX190595 600049-1
Side B - (S) D MX190596 600049-2
 
 

 

 

The Pleasure Principle
Record Details - V2
Country - Australia Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - WEA Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 600049 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - September 1980 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan AU LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v2 Gary Numan AU LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v2 Gary Numan AU LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v2 Gary Numan AU LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v2
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
No Image Gary Numan AU LP The Pleasure Principle side A v2 No Image Gary Numan AU LP The Pleasure Principle side B v2
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by CBS Records, Artarmon, Sydney, Australia
Metalwork by / at CBS Records, Artarmon, Sydney, Australia
Pressed by CBS Records, Artarmon, Sydney, Australia
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - (S) D MX190595 600049-1
Side B - (S) D MX190596 600049-2
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - Brazil Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - WEA Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 38.035 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan BR LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan BR LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan BR LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan BR LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
No Image Gary Numan BR LP The Pleasure Principle side A v1 No Image Gary Numan BR LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A -
Side B -
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - Canada Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Beggars Banquet Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - BEGA 10 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan CA LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan CA LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan CA LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan CA LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
No Image Gary Numan CA LP The Pleasure Principle side A v1 No Image Gary Numan CA LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane 3:17
A2 Metal 3:25
A3 Complex 3:10
A4 Films 4:07
A5 M.E. 5:32
     
B1 Tracks 2:49
B2 Observer 2:53
B3 Conversation 7:33
B4 Cars 3:57
B5 Engineers 3:58
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by Impact Records Mfg. Co. Of Canada, Ajax, Ontario
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - BEGA-10-A #3
Side B - BEGA-10-B #2
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - Columbia Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Atlantic Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 23(0531)00171 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan CO LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan CO LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1    
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve    
No Image Gary Numan CO LP The Pleasure Principle side A v1 No Image Gary Numan CO LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - 23 - CC171 - A- XAVIERCEPES - 22/1/80
Side B -23 - CC171 - A- XAVIERCEPES - 22/1/80
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - France Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Atlantic Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 50 646 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - SACEM
       
Images -
Gary Numan FR LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan FR LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan FR LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan FR LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
No Image Gary Numan FR LP The Pleasure Principle side A v1 No Image Gary Numan FR LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane 3.18
A2 Metal 3.33
A3 Complex 3.14
A4 Films 4.09
A5 M.E. 5.37
     
B1 Tracks 2.52
B2 Observer 2.53
B3 Conversation 7.38
B4 Cars 3.53
B5 Engineers 4.00
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A -
Side B -
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details - V1
Country - Germany Highest Chart Position - DEU Chart Data
Label - Beggars Banquet Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - INT 146.522 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, 126 grams Rights Society - GEMA
       
Images -
Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle side A v1 Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle side A v1 Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane 3.25
A2 Metal 3.31
A3 Complex 3.10
A4 Films 4.11
A5 M.E. 5.36
     
B1 Tracks 2.50
B2 Observer 2.53
B3 Conversation 7.38
B4 Cars 3.55
B5 Engineers 4.00
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by Sonopress, Gutersloh, Germany
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - (S) A - 4410 A - 1 /79S
Side B - (S) A - 4410 B - 1 /79S
 
 
Notes -
 
 
 
 

 

 

The Pleasure Principle
Record Details - V2
Country - Germany Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Beggars Banquet Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 304816 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, 126 grams Rights Society - GEMA
       
Images -
Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v2 Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v2    
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve    
Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle side A v2 Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle side A v2 Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle side B v2 Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle side B v2
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane 3.25
A2 Metal 3.31
A3 Complex 3.10
A4 Films 4.11
A5 M.E. 5.36
     
B1 Tracks 2.50
B2 Observer 2.53
B3 Conversation 7.38
B4 Cars 3.55
B5 Engineers 4.00
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by Sonopress, Gutersloh, Germany
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - (S) A - 4410 A - 1 /79S
Side B - (S) A - 4410 B - 1 /79S
 
 

 

 

The Pleasure Principle
Record Details - V3
Country - Germany Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Atlantic Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - ATL 50646 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - GEMA
       
Images - Discogs.com
Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v3 Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v3    
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve    
No Image Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle side A v3 No Image Gary Numan DE LP The Pleasure Principle side B v3
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane 3.25
A2 Metal 3.31
A3 Complex 3.10
A4 Films 4.11
A5 M.E. 5.36
     
B1 Tracks 2.50
B2 Observer 2.53
B3 Conversation 7.38
B4 Cars 3.55
B5 Engineers 4.00
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by Record Service Alsdorf
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - (S) R/S Alsdorf 50646 A X STRAWBERRY
Side B - (S) R/S Alsdorf 50646 B X STRAWBERRY
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - Greece Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - WEA Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 50646 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan GR LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan GR LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan GR LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan GR LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
No Image Gary Numan GR LP The Pleasure Principle side A v1 No Image Gary Numan GR LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by Record Service Alsdorf
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - (S) WEA 50646 A MT 410 W16
Side B - (S) WEA 50646 B MT 410 W16
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - Ireland Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Beggars Banquet Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - BEGA 10 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan IE LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan IE LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan IE LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan IE LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
No Image No Image No Image Gary Numan IE LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - (H) BEGA 10 A1
Side B - (H) BEGA 10 B
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - Israel Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - WEA Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - BAN 50646 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan IL LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan IL LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1    
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
No Image Gary Numan IL LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 No Image Gary Numan IL LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A -
Side B -
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - Italy Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Atlantic Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - K 50646 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - S.I.A.E.
       
Images -
Gary Numan IT LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan IT LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan IT LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan IT LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
No Image Gary Numan IT LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 No Image Gary Numan IT LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A -
Side B -
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - Japan Highest Chart Position - No 64 - JP Chart Data
Label - Atlantic Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - P-10755A Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan JP LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan JP LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan JP LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan JP LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
Gary Numan JP LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 Gary Numan JP LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 Gary Numan JP LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 Gary Numan JP LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - P - 10755A1 TO -0-45 1-A-C 3
Side B - P - 10755A2 TO 1-A-12 3
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details - V1
Country - Netherlands Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Beggars Banquet Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 660.049 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - STEMRA
       
Images -
Gary Numan NL LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan NL LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1    
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve    
Gary Numan NL LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 Gary Numan NL LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1    
Side A Side  A Label    

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by EMI Studios, Heemstede, Holland
Metalwork by / at EMI Studios, Heemstede, Holland
Pressed by EMI Studios, Heemstede, Holland
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - 660049 -A\\41327-1-7
Side B - 666049-B\\41328-1-7
 
 

 

 

The Pleasure Principle
Record Details - V2
Country - Netherlands Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Beggars Banquet Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 660.049 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - STEMRA
       
Images -
Gary Numan LP The Pleasure Principle 1979 Netherlands Gary Numan LP The Pleasure Principle 1979 Netherlands    
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve    
Gary Numan LP The Pleasure Principle 1979 Netherlands Gary Numan LP The Pleasure Principle 1979 Netherlands    
Side A Side B    

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by EMI Studios, Heemstede, Holland
Metalwork by / at EMI Studios, Heemstede, Holland
Pressed by EMI Studios, Heemstede, Holland
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - 660049 -A\\41327-1-7
Side B - 666049-B\\41328-1-7
 
 

 

    
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - New Zealand Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Atlantic Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 600049 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - September 1980 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan NZ LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan NZ LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan NZ LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan NZ LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
Gary Numan NZ LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 Gary Numan NZ LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1    
Side A Side  A Label Side B Side B Label

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by EMI Records, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - (H) 600049 A
Side B - (H) 600049 B
 
 
Notes -
Label has the album title as 'Pleasure Principal'
Pressing ring is different to the Australian
Rear sleeve has marketed by WEA with a New Zealand address
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - Phillipines Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Atlantic Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - BEGA 10 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Front Sleeve Inner Rear Sleeve
   
Side A Side B    

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A -
Side B -
 
 

The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - Rhodesia Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Warner Brothers Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - WBC 1448 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan RH LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan RH LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1    
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve    
Gary Numan RH LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 Gary Numan RH LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1    
Side A Side  A Label    

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A -
Side B -
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - South Africa Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - WBC Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 1448 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan ZA LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan ZA LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1    
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve    
Gary Numan ZA LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 Gary Numan ZA LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1    
Side A Side  A Label    

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by Interpak
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - WBC 1448 - A
Side B - WBC 1448 - B
 
 

 

 

The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - South Africa Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - WBC Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - 1448 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan ZA LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v2 Gary Numan ZA LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v2    
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve    
Gary Numan ZA LP The Pleasure Principle side B v2 Gary Numan ZA LP The Pleasure Principle side B v2    
Side A Side  B    

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by Artone
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - WBC 1448 - A
Side B - WBC 1448 - B
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - South Korea Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - Beggars Banquet Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - OWL 101 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan KO LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan KO LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1    
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve    
Gary Numan KO LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 Gary Numan KO LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1    
Side A Side  A Label    

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by N/A
Sleeve Printing by Artone
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - OLW 101
Side B - OLW 101
 
 

   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - Spain Highest Chart Position - N/A
Label - WEA Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - S.90 195 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan ES LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan ES LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1    
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve    
Gary Numan ES LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 Gary Numan ES LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1    
Side A Side  A Label    

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by Hispavox, Madrid, Spain
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A - S.90195 - A1
Side B - S.90195 - B1
 
 
Notes -
 
 
 
 

 
   
The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - United States of America Highest Chart Position - No 16 - USA Chart Data
Label - ATCO Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - SD38-120 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan US LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan US LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan US LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1 Gary Numan US LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v1
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Sleeve Front Inner Sleeve Rear
Gary Numan US LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1 Gary Numan US LP The Pleasure Principle side B v1    
Side A Side  A Label    

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by Speciality Records, Olyphant, Pennsylvania
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A -
Side B -
 
 
Notes -
 
 
 
 

 

The Pleasure Principle
Record Details -
Country - United States of America Highest Chart Position - No 16 - USA Chart Data
Label - ATCO Sleeve Type - Picture
Catalogue No - SD38-120 Number Issued - N/A
Date Released - 14th September 1979 Barcode - N/A
Format - LP, 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo Release Type - Studio Album
Vinyl Colour & Weight - Black, Rights Society - N/A
       
Images -
Gary Numan US LP The Pleasure Principle Front Sleeve v2 Gary Numan US LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v2 Gary Numan US LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v2 Gary Numan US LP The Pleasure Principle Inner Front Sleeve v2
Front Sleeve Rear Sleeve Inner Sleeve Front Inner Sleeve Rear
Gary Numan US LP The Pleasure Principle side B v2 Gary Numan US LP The Pleasure Principle side B v2    
Side A Side  A Label    

 

Tracklist -
     
A1 Airlane  
A2 Metal  
A3 Complex  
A4 Films  
A5 M.E.  
     
B1 Tracks  
B2 Observer  
B3 Conversation  
B4 Cars  
B5 Engineers  
     

 

Manufacturing -
Mastered by N/A
Mastered or Lacquer Cut by N/A
Metalwork by / at N/A
Pressed by Monarch Record Mfg. Co., Los Angeles, California
Sleeve Printing by N/A
   
 
Matrix Details - (S) Stamped (H) Hand Scribed
Side A -
Side B -
 
 

 

Credits -  
Gary Numan - Vocals, Keyboard & Synthetic Percussion
Paul Gardiner - Bass
Cedric Sharpley - Drums & Percussion
Christopher Payne - Keyboards & Viola
Billy Currie - Fadeout Violin (Tracks & Conversation)
Garry Robson - Backing Vocal (Conversation)
   
Produced By - Gary Numan
Recording Studio - Marcus Music AB, London
Engineered and Mixed By - Rikki Sylvan & Harvey Webb
Mastered At - Strawberry Studios, London
Mastered By - Julian Mills & Melvyn Abrahams
   
   
   
   
   
   
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