Dave Gahan - Paper Monsters (Vinyl LP | EU Reissue | 2021)

Dave Gahan – Paper Monsters is the first solo album by Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan. He wrote all the songs with guitarist Knox Chandler; it was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York, produced and mixed by Ken Thomas. It was first released on Mute on 2 June 2003 and reached No. 5 in Germany, and the single "Dirty Sticky Floors" became Gahan's most successful solo single. Photography and art direction are by Anton Corbijn. This copy is the 2021 EU reissue on Mute in a gatefold sleeve with download card.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mute STUMM216
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, gatefold
• Pressing: EU reissue
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 2021 (original: 2003)
• Genre: Synth-Pop, Electronic
• Extras: Download card
• Category: New vinyl

Condition

• Condition: New & factory sealed

The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Dirty Sticky Floors
2. Hold On
3. A Little Piece
4. Bottle Living
5. Black And Blue Again

Side B

1. Stay
2. I Need You
3. Bitter Apple
4. Hidden Houses
5. Goodbye

Personnel

Dave Gahan (vocals, keyboards, Fender Rhodes, harmonica, glockenspiel), Knox Chandler (guitars, bass, cello, keyboards, programming, string arrangements), Victor Indrizzo and Paul Garisto (drums), Doug Petty (piano). All songs by Dave Gahan and Knox Chandler. Produced and mixed by Ken Thomas.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released on Mute in 2003. This copy is the 2021 EU reissue in a gatefold sleeve with download card.

Who produced "Paper Monsters"?
The album was produced and mixed by Ken Thomas. Knox Chandler co-wrote all ten songs with Gahan and plays most of the instruments.

Is the record new?
Yes. The record is new and factory sealed, so it has not been opened or played.

Do you have more Dave Gahan records?
Yes, for example Dave Gahan & Soulsavers – Imposter, Depeche Mode – Memento Mori or Depeche Mode – Playing The Angel. More titles are in our Synth-Pop collection.