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The Pleasure PrincipleGary Numan
Punk & New Wave · 1970s

The Pleasure Principle

Released 1979Punk & New Wave
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A cold, pioneering synth-rock landmark, home to 'Cars'. Influential and stark. A genre cornerstone. Released in 1979, it's a standout in Gary Numan's catalogue.

On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.

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