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The album’s influence endures decades later, with artists such as Trent Reznor citing it as a major inspiration while creating \u003cem data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003ePretty Hate Machine\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eThis expanded anniversary edition dives deep into Numan’s archive, uncovering rare material from the original sessions, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e“Like A B-Film”\u003c\/strong\u003e – an entirely \u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eunreleased, never-before-heard\u003c\/strong\u003e track\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eEarly unreleased versions of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e“Please Push No More”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e“Aircrash Bureau”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e“I’m An Agent”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eAll audio has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003efreshly remastered by Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road Studios\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring stunning clarity and power across this 2LP set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eThe packaging has been carefully updated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003erevised artwork by Michael Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e, who has collaborated closely with Numan on previous Beggars reissues. Also included is a faithful \u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003ereplica of the original 12-page 1980 \u003cem data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eTelekon\u003c\/em\u003e tour booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering fans a rich visual insight into the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eA landmark album elevated even further, this 45th Anniversary edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eTelekon\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential piece for Gary Numan collectors, electronic music historians, and anyone captivated by the pioneering spirit of early synth innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gary Numan","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52463703851375,"sku":"BBQ2704LPX","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/7089\/3423\/files\/GARYNUMAN-Telekon45thAnniversaryExpandedEdition.SparkleBlackVinyl2LP.jpg?v=1765447091","url":"https:\/\/www.thevinylstore.com.au\/products\/gary-numan-telekon-45th-anniversary-expanded-edition-sparkle-black-vinyl-2lp","provider":"The Vinyl Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}