The Bela Session

by Bauhaus

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skritti I bought the 12 inch single for Bela Lugosi’s Dead at Fred’s records in St. John’s, Newfoundland in the eighties and it remained a treasured item in my collection until it was lost, left behind, stolen, loaned out, whatever. I accepted that that item was lost to time and likely irreplaceable. Hence my utter shock to see that I will once again hear this evocative masterwork on vinyl along with an extra three tracks. I recall Boys was included on the B-side of that long list single. Thank you!

Xavier THE definitive goth single!

Ariock Van de Voorde Undead undead undead Favorite track: Bela Lugosi's Dead (Official Version).

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1.	Bela Lugosi's Dead (Official Version) 09:36
2.	Some Faces 02:22	buy track
3.	Bite My Hip 02:51	buy track
4.	Harry 02:46	buy track
5.	Boys (Original) 03:03	buy track

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The Bela Session is a full release of Bauhaus' first studio session from January 26 1979, where the iconic "Bela Lugosi's Dead" was recorded. This is the first and only official reissue of "Bela Lugosi's Dead" on vinyl, and the first time 3 of the 5 tracks have been released. This EP has been produced directly by the band with Leaving Records, in advance of the band's 40th anniversary.

Bauhaus are a four-piece from Northampton, England, composed of Peter Murphy (vocals, occasional instruments), Daniel Ash (guitar), Kevin Haskins (drums), and David J (bass). Venerated and highly influential, the band emerged from the post-punk alternative music scene of the early 80s with a string of innovative albums and a powerfully dramatic live presentation. Their music embodies a minimalistic, disconsolate style of post-punk rock unlike any other.

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released November 23, 2018

"Bela Lugosi's Dead" was originally released by Small Wonder Records, 1979. "Harry" was originally released by Beggars Banquet, 1982. "Some Faces," "Bite My Hip," and "Boys (Original)" are previously unreleased.

*Engineer: Derek Tompkins
*Newly mastered from the original analogue tape by Mandy Parnell at Black Saloon Studios.
*Reissue concept: Andrew J Brooksbank, Bauhaus Archives.
*Reissue A&R: Matthewdavid.
*Package design: Jeff Jank.

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Bauhaus are a four-piece from Northampton, England, composed of Peter Murphy (vocals, occasional instruments), Daniel Ash (guitar), Kevin Haskins (drums), and David J (bass). Venerated and highly influential, the band emerged from the post-punk alternative music scene of the early 80s with a string of innovative albums and a powerfully dramatic live presentation. ... more

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