Eighties solo effort by Suicide's Alan Vega to get vinyl reissue

Saturn Strip, the third solo album from late Suicide front man Alan Vega is set for its first-ever vinyl reissue on June 3 via Real Gone Music.

Produced by the Cars' Ric Ocasek (who had helmed Suicide’s second effort), this 1983 release was Vega's first for a major label (Elektra) and featured Al Jourgenson of Ministry on keyboards. Ocasek also contributed keyboards and guitar; the Cars' Greg Hawkes added synth and sax to one song.

Among the selections is “Kid Congo,” Vega's tribute to Cramps/Gun Club guitarist Kid Congo Powers and a cover of Hot Chocolate's disco-era hit “Every 1’s a Winner.” The LP is being pressed on 'highlighter yellow.'

Track listing:

Side One

1. Saturn Drive

2. Video Babe
3. American Dreamer
4. Kid Congo
5. Goodbye Darling

Side Two

1. Wipeout Beat
2. Je T’adore
3. Angel
4. Every 1’s a Winner