Gary Numan Telekon

Celebrate the legacy of Gary Numan’s groundbreaking electronic era with the 45th Anniversary Expanded Edition of Telekon, pressed on striking Sparkle Black Vinyl and newly expanded to include four previously unreleased tracks—making this the most definitive edition of the album ever released.

Originally issued in 1980, Telekon was Numan’s third consecutive UK #1 album, completing what he famously calls the “machine phase” of his career, alongside Replicas and The Pleasure Principle. While still rooted in icy synthesizer landscapes, Telekon pushed further into new sonic territory—introducing guitars, strings, and lush textural layers that broadened its emotional and musical range. The album’s influence endures decades later, with artists such as Trent Reznor citing it as a major inspiration while creating Pretty Hate Machine.

This expanded anniversary edition dives deep into Numan’s archive, uncovering rare material from the original sessions, including:

• “Like A B-Film” – an entirely unreleased, never-before-heard track

• Early unreleased versions of

  • “Please Push No More”

  • “Aircrash Bureau”

  • “I’m An Agent”

All audio has been freshly remastered by Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road Studios, ensuring stunning clarity and power across this 2LP set.

The packaging has been carefully updated with revised artwork by Michael Speed, who has collaborated closely with Numan on previous Beggars reissues. Also included is a faithful replica of the original 12-page 1980 Telekon tour booklet, offering fans a rich visual insight into the era.

A landmark album elevated even further, this 45th Anniversary edition of Telekon is an essential piece for Gary Numan collectors, electronic music historians, and anyone captivated by the pioneering spirit of early synth innovation.