5 Facts About Beggars Banquet's 1979 Release of Replicas

Replicas was released in April 1979 on Beggars Banquet Records. It was the label’s first major release.

The album is by the band Tubeway Army, fronted by Gary Numan. It marked a shift toward electronic and synth-driven music.

Replicas reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. Its success helped define the sound of early synth-pop.

The album’s lead single, “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?”, also hit number one. It became one of the defining tracks of the era.

Replicas is considered a landmark in electronic music. It influenced countless artists in the post-punk and new wave scenes.