Sparks / Noël - No. 1 Song in Heaven / Is There More To Life Than Dancing?

Celebrate the 45th Anniversary Paste Magazine's #1 synth-pop album of all time 'No. 1 In Heaven' by Sparks. Released in 1979, the Giorgio Moroder-produced 'No. 1 In Heaven' became the blueprint album for all electronic music to come. The same year, Ron and Russell Mael wrote, produced, and recorded the album 'Is There More To Life Than Dancing?' for LA-based singer Noël.

Together these albums showcase the Maels' electronic adventurousness and trailblazing foresight into the next decade. Bands such as Joy Division, Duran Duran, Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure), etc. have cited No. 1 In Heaven as influential to their own work.

Limited Edition SILVER and GREEN double vinyl produced by Absolute Music in 2024. PVC sleeve with obi  strip and hype sticker.

TRACKLISTING:

LP1: Sparks - No.1 In Heaven

1. Tryouts For The Human Race

2. Academy Award Performance

3. La Dolce Vita

4. Beat The Clock

5. My Other Voice

6. The Number One Song In Heaven

LP2: Noël - Is There More To Life Than Dancing

1. Peter Cook's Promo Spot For No. 1 In Heaven

2. Tryouts For The Human Race (Alternative Long Version)

3. Beat The Clock (Long Version)

4. The Number One Song In Heaven (Single Version)

5. Tryouts For The Human Race (Single Version )

6. Beat The Clock (Single Version)

7. La Dolce Vita (Single Version)

8. Beat The Clock (Alternative Version)

9. Tryouts for the Human Race (Alternative Short Version)

10. Peter Cook's Promo Spot For Tryouts For The Human Race