Released in 1983 on Genetic Records, XL·1 is the second solo album from Pete Shelley, the iconic frontman of post-punk legends Buzzcocks. Produced by Martin Rushent, the album leans fully into the electronic sound of the era, delivering synth-driven tracks that sit comfortably alongside the early '80s New Wave movement.
What makes this release a genuinely fascinating artifact is its forward-thinking bonus feature: one track is an actual computer program for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, designed to display lyrics and graphics in sync with the music. A locking groove is cut into the vinyl before that track to prevent accidental playback, and the record ships with a square insert containing ZX Spectrum instructions — a remarkable time capsule of early digital experimentation in music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Genetic Records (2)
- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 06/06/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Telephone Operator
A2. If You Ask Me (I Won't Say No)
A3. What Was Heaven?
A4. You Know Better Than I Know
A5. Twilight
B1. (Millions Of People) No One Like You
B2. Many A Time
B3. I Just Wanna Touch
B4. You & I
B5. XL 1
B6. ZX Spectrum Code
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