Dessau Isolation 1988 12-inch Single Vintage Vinyl

Dessau, Isolation 1988

Catalog Number: CR-5588
Label: Carlyle Records
Format: 45 RPM 12-inch Black Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1988
First Pressing (1988 Release)
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Industrial Rock

Steven Gottlieb: Founder of Dessau / Key Member
Alain Jourgensen: Production, Guitar, Additional Instrumentation
Paul Barker: Bass
Elliott, Nelson, Orr: Writers / Contributors (Side B "Crowfest")
Joy Division: Original Songwriting ("Isolation")

Side A: Isolation (Alain Jourgensen) Written-By Joy Division
Side B: Crowfest (Written By – Elliott-Nelson-Orr)

Condition: Ungraded. Please see the images. I listened to both sides, and there were no skips. The record looks like it was rarely played. The label on both sides has some foxing.

The cover looks really good overall. The sleeve looks terrible, as shown (no splits though!)

It cuts at 45 RPM rather than 33⅓ RPM, which inherently allows for wider groove spacing, better dynamic range, and stronger audio fidelity—especially beneficial for electronic and bass-heavy industrial tracks like this one produced by Alain Jourgensen.

Isolation (1988) by Dessau is an industrial rock album that blends dark, atmospheric soundscapes with powerful, mechanical rhythms. Known for its moody, gritty vibe, the album reflects the harshness and alienation of modern life. Dessau, a German band, combines electronic elements with heavy guitar riffs and poignant lyrics, creating a sound that resonates with fans of industrial and post-punk music. Isolation is often regarded as a cult classic in the genre, showcasing the band's ability to fuse the futuristic with the emotional in a unique, immersive way.