{"product_id":"electronic-sound-gary-numan-i-m-an-agent-remind-me-to-smile-transparent-red-vinyl-seven-inch-single","title":"Electronic Sound - Gary Numan + ‘I’m An Agent‘ \/ ‘Remind Me To Smile‘ transparent red vinyl seven-inch single","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRed alert!! Ahead of a UK tour to mark the 45th anniversary of his seminal 'Telekon' album, we're delighted to have \u003cstrong\u003eGARY NUMAN\u003c\/strong\u003e on the cover of this month's Electronic Sound. We're bundling the issue with an awesome red vinyl seven-inch too, which is an exclusive release featuring two tracks from 'Telekon' selected for us by the great man himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGary Numan's 'Telekon' album was a stark and futuristic landmark of electronic music, but it was also the sound of a young man struggling to come to terms with his sudden and often overwhelming fame. At one point in 1980, with three records sitting in the UK Top 20, everybody wanted a piece of him. 'Telekon' is one of the main topics of our lengthy and detailed conversation with Numan, in which he talks candidly about death threats, stalkers, plane crashes, ghosts and much more, explaining what it was really like to live with the machines while the world lost its head all around him. It's a hugely entertaining read, both for ardent Numanoids and curious onlookers alike.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAs ever, we have a strong supporting cast for our cover story. Our other interviews include \u003cstrong\u003eCARLOS ALOMAR\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGEORGE MURRAY\u003c\/strong\u003e, two notable members of David Bowie's band, British dub pioneer \u003cstrong\u003eADRIAN\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSHERWOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e, and industrial provocateurs \u003cstrong\u003eFINITRIBE\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plus\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eart rock legend \u003cstrong\u003eBILL NELSON\u003c\/strong\u003e, oddball duo \u003cstrong\u003eSCISSORGUN\u003c\/strong\u003e, synthppop maverick \u003cstrong\u003eJOHN MAUS\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efreewheeling producer \u003cstrong\u003eSUDAN ARCHIVES\u003c\/strong\u003e, and genre-spanning composer \u003cstrong\u003eEMMA-JEAN THACKRAY\u003c\/strong\u003e. The past, present and future of electronica awaits you! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAlongside this month's magazine we also have an exclusive and limited edition \u003cstrong\u003eGARY NUMAN\u003c\/strong\u003e seven-inch on red vinyl. The record features two of the highlights of 'Telekon' – 'I'm An Agent' and 'Remind Me To Smile' – with both of the tracks having been personally chosen for this release by Numan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"I've always loved how 'I'm An Agent' came to me in a dream,\" he says, adding that it's his favourite track on 'Telekon'. \"I woke up with it in my head, so I rang my mum and dad's house and sang it onto their answerphone. I love the way it starts with that rumble as well. It screams in, right from the beginning. I was pleased with it at the time and I've stayed pleased with it ever since.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"With 'Remind Me To Smile', that's about my disillusionment with being famous,\" continues Numan. \"It was based on the fact that I was often told to smile, but my whole look was based on how I didn't like smiling. I'd think to myself, 'I don't want to and I'm not particularly happy anyway'. I still don't like smiling. I'm terrible at it.\"         \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAs with all of our releases, this record is only available to readers of Electronic Sound, so grab your copy right away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Electronic Sound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56830724145530,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/2238\/5457\/files\/Electronic_Sound_Issue_130_Gary_Numan_Vinyl_Bundle.webp?v=1776876060","url":"https:\/\/pressingmattersrecordshop.com\/products\/electronic-sound-gary-numan-i-m-an-agent-remind-me-to-smile-transparent-red-vinyl-seven-inch-single","provider":"Pressing Matters Record Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}