Cabaret VoltaireThe Crackdown

Label:

Some Bizzare – VL 2266

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album

Country:

Canada

Released:

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

Experimental

Tracklist

A1 24 - 24 5:55
A2 In The Shadows 5:34
A3 Talking Time 5:21
A4 Animation 5:35
B1 Over And Over 4:25
B2 Just Fascination 4:05
B3 Why Kill Time (When You Can Kill Yourself) 3:50
B4 Haiti 3:19
B5 Crackdown 6:24

Companies, etc.

  • Manufactured ByPolyGram Inc.
  • Distributed ByPolyGram Distribution Inc.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Mastered AtColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Don Mills, ON
  • Pressed ByColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Don Mills, ON
  • Printed ByEver Reddy
  • Recorded AtTrident Studios
  • Mixed AtTrident Studios
  • Lacquer Cut AtDisques SNB Ltée.

Credits

  • Arranged By [Rhythm Assistance]Dave Ball (tracks: A4, B5)
  • Composed ByMallinder*
  • Drums, PercussionAlan Fish*
  • EngineerFlood
  • IllustrationPhil Barnes (2)
  • Keyboards, Drum Programming [Rhythm Programmes], Tape [Tapes]Dave Ball
  • Lacquer Cut ByEL*
  • ProducerFlood
  • Synthesizer, Sequencer, Guitar, Clarinet, Saxophone [Saxaphone], Shakuhachi [Shakahachi], Grand PianoRichard H. Kirk
  • Typography [And Placement]Neville Brody
  • Vocals, Bass, Trumpet, Grand PianoStephen Mallinder

Notes

On back cover:
℗ 1983 Virgin Records Ltd.
© 1983 Virgin Records Ltd.
Distribution PolyGram logo
The Cassette Version Of This Album Contains Four Additional Selections
Manufactured by PolyGram Inc. and Distributed by PolyGram Distribution Inc.
Made In Canada

On inner sleeve:
Recorded and Mixed Trident Studios December 1982
With thanks to Stevo for and engagement, Jane, Marion, Stuart

On labels:
℗ 1983 Virgin Records Ltd.
Manufactured by PolyGram Inc. and Distributed by PolyGram Distribution Inc.
Made In Canada

Credit on inner sleeve "Cut George Peckham Portland Studios" does not apply to this Canadian release which was cut by Émile Lépine at Disques SNB Ltée. as indicated in runouts.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Pressing Plant ID (Runouts): DM
  • Other (Back cover): Ever Reddy logo
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 side A, etched): VL-2266A THIS SNB 230 EL DM-3
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 side B, etched): VL-2266B THAT SNB EL DM-6
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 side A, etched ("1" in DM-1 is stamped)): VL-2266A THIS SNB 230 EL DM-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 side B, etched ("5" in DM-5 is stamped)): VL-2266B THAT SNB EL DM-5

Other Versions (5 of 40)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
The Crackdown (LP, Album) Some Bizzare 205 596, 205 596-320 Europe 1983
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The Crackdown (LP, Album) Some Bizzare CV 1 UK 1983
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The Crackdown (LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM, EP, All Media, Limited Edition) Some Bizzare CV 1, CV DV 1 UK 1983
The Crackdown (LP, Album, 12", All Media, Limited Edition) Virgin 302 223, 302 224, 302 225-320 Europe 1983
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The Crackdown (Cassette, Album) Virgin TCV 1 UK 1983

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Reviews

  • cvoltaire02's avatar
    cvoltaire02
    This is the release that marks the Cabs' transition from their earlier experimental noise & rhythm period to the more aggressive hard funk material that was to typify their sound in the mid-80s. Fans of the early stuff might be put off by this sudden change of style but this album is still regarded as one of their best. Tracks like 'Animation', 'Just Fascination', & the title track are standouts. Definitely worth checking out!

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