Suicide – A Way Of Life (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1989)

Suicide – A Way Of Life is the 1988 album by the duo Alan Vega and Martin Rev – a dark, cinematic late-period work that combines darker electronic textures and a more polished production with the band's familiar confrontational edge. It shows Suicide's lasting influence on industrial, synth-punk and post-punk. On offer is the German release on Rough Trade (RTD 96) from 1989.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Rough Trade – RTD 96
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1989 (original: 1988)
• Genre: Electronic, Electro, Industrial, New Wave / Synth

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

1. Wild In Blue
2. Surrender
3. Jukebox Baby 96
4. Rain Of Ruin
5. Sufferin' In Vain
6. Dominic Christ
7. Love So Lovely
8. Devastation

Personnel

Alan Vega, Martin Rev (instruments). Engineer: Joe Barbaria. Back cover photo: Renaud Monfourny.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
The album was first released in 1988 in the UK on Chapter 22 (CHAP LP 35). The German release on Rough Trade (RTD 96) followed in 1989 – this is that German pressing.

Is there a newer edition?
Yes, a remastered 35th anniversary reissue on transparent blue vinyl came out in 2023. If you want a period pressing, this 1989 edition is the one.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means almost like new, VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light wear. More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more electronic music?
Yes – browse our Electronic collection.