Alan Vega - Alan Vega *Pre-Order

Release Date Friday 23rd January 2026
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.

Alan Vega’s self-titled debut solo album was released in 1980 during the same period Suicide released their second album, Suicide: Alan Vega and Martin Rev. While Suicide’s label ZE Records, was interested in pushing the duo toward a synthetic disco sound inspired byMoroder’s production onDonna Summer’s“I Feel Love, ”Vega felt a pull in a different direction. He wanted to dig deeper into the roots of his own sonic identity, fueled by blues, rockabilly, early rock n roll, and his enduring love for Elvis Presley. Filling the gaps between recording with Suicide, and fleshing out the songs he was writing on his own, Vegastarted creating his first record and performing live to develop this sound.

As with his visual art, Vega layered sound in a minimalist, dynamic and intentional way. The result was a fiercely singular album built from raw materials and deeply rooted in Vega’s artistic vision. Tracks like the classic anthem “JukeboxBabe” with its jiving rhythm and minimalist swagger, captured that approach completely and went on to become a hit in France. “Kung Foo Cowboy” takes on a southern twist, strongly leaning into the blues, while the golden pop shine of“Ice Drummer” rings in melodic yet plaintive vocals, marching drums and a tasteful harmonica solo. “Bye Bye Bayou” is a haunted slice of mutant rockabilly that fuses 50s rock with Vega’s eccentric performance style and was later reimagined in the 2009 cover by LCD Soundsystem, introducingVega’s solo work to a new generation. Similarly, The Flaming Lips’ cover of “Ice Drummer” paid homagetoVega’s outsider spirit

Now remastered by Josh Bonati from the original tapes and available on streaming services for the first time, Alan Vega has been faithfully reissued by SacredBones Records, preserving the raw intensity of Vega’s original recordings while making them newly accessible to listeners around the world. Alan Vegais more than a solo debut, it’s a declaration of artistic independence and freedom from one of New York’s most influential and uncompromising artists. Stripped of Sui-cide’s intense electronics yet retaining Vega’s outsider energy and edge, the, the album translates early rock ‘n roll through an art-punk filter that stands the test of time as a cult masterpiece in its own right

Tracklisting:
1. Jukebox Babe
2. Kung Foo Cowboy
3. Fireball
4. Love Cry
5. Speedway
6. Ice Drummer
7. Bye Bye Bayou
8. Lonely

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