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the-crackdown-6n4q35 UK · 1983-08-00
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— 12"-B2
  1. The Crackdown
  2. LP-A1 24-24
  3. LP-A2 In The Shadows
  4. LP-A3 Talking Time
  5. LP-A4 Animation
  6. LP-B1 Over And Over
  7. LP-B2 Just Fascination
  8. LP-B3 Why Kill Time (When You Can Kill Yourself)
  9. LP-B4 Haiti
  10. LP-B5 Crackdown
  11. -
  12. 12"-A1 Diskono 5:48
  13. 12"-A2 Doublevision 4:15
  14. 12"-B1 Moscow 4:53
  15. 12"-B2 Badge Of Evil 5:28
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Liner notes

Limited edition first issue of "The Crackdown"; includes a free bonus 12" EP. LP is packaged in an illustrated card inner sleeve that includes credits and release information. CV1 standard LP issue is [here](https://www.discogs.com/release/60899). OVED reissue is [here](https://www.discogs.com/release/676529). CV1 repress/reissue of OVED release is [here](https://www.discogs.com/release/12247667). Includes sticker (on EP paper inner sleeve of some copies; on cover of some copies) that states: "Limited Edition 12" EP featuring four tracks from the "Doublevision" video". The VHS "Doublevision Presents Cabaret Voltaire" (Doublevision, 1982) featured track A2 being used during movie introduction and closing credits, although uncredited on the VHS back sleeve.

Personnel
Drums, PercussionAlan Fisch
IllustrationPhil Barnes [ii]
Keyboards, Drum Programming [Rhythm Programmes], Tape [Tapes]Dave Ball
Lacquer Cut ByGeorge Peckham
ProducerCabaret Voltaire
ProducerFlood
Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Sequencer [Sequencers], Guitar, Clarinet, Saxophone [Saxaphone], Shakuhachi [Shakahachi], Grand PianoRichard H. Kirk
Typography [Placement]Ken Prust
Typography [Placement]Neville Brody
Vocals, Bass, Trumpet, Grand PianoStephen Mallinder
Written-ByRichard H. Kirk
Written-ByStephen Mallinder
Matrix / Runout
LP, A side, stampedCV 1 A-2U-1-2̸1 -2
LP, A side, etchedWESTERN WORKS -2- A PORKY PRIME CUT
LP, B side, stampedCV 1 B-2U-1-2-3
LP, B side, etchedA PORKY PRIME CUT
12", A side, stampedCVDV 1 A-1U-1-1-2
12", B side, stampedCVDV 1 B-1U-1-1-
Manufacture
Licensed FromSome Bizzare
Phonographic Copyright (p)Virgin Records Ltd.
Copyright (c)Virgin Records Ltd.
Published ByCopyright Control
Recorded AtTrident Studios
Mixed AtTrident Studios
Mastered AtPortland Studios
℗ 1983 Virgin
Digr Archive · the-crackdown-6n4q35
Release UK · 1983-08-00 · Vinyl, LP, Album, Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, EP, All Media, Limited Edition
Cabaret Voltaire

The Crackdown

Label
Virgin
Cat #
CV 1
Country
UK
Released
1983-08-00
Style
Industrial, Experimental
Format
Vinyl, LP, Album, Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, EP, All Media, Limited Edition
One pressing of The Crackdown — master
Filed under ElectronicIndustrialExperimental & Avant-Garde1980s
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