Bela Lugosi’s Dead - Bauhaus (1979) full 12" Single

[@MarvelGirl100]

White on white translucent black capes Back on the RACK. Bela Lugosi's dead The bats have left the bell tower The victims have been bled Red velvet lines the black box Bela Lugosi's dead Bela Lugosi's dead Undead undead undead Undead undead undead The virginal brides file past his tomb Strewn with time's dead flowers Bereft in deathly bloom Alone in a darkened room The count Bela Lugosi's dead Bela Lugosi's dead Bela Lugosi's dead Undead undead undead Undead undead undead Undead Oh Bela Bela's undead Oh Bela Bela's undead Bela's undead Oh Bela Bela's undead Oh Bela SEPT 27 2021

[@spaceclown7650]

Back on the rack. Not back on the back.

[@sipsun8]

Thanks 😊

[@MarvelGirl100]

@@spaceclown7650 EDITED AS PER YOUR REQUEST. THANK YOU. JULY 16 2024.

[@sipsun8]

@@MarvelGirl100 Complimenti… ❤ Thank’s a lot MarvelGirl100 😊

[@spaceclown7650]

@@MarvelGirl100 Cool. Happy to help.

[@coleeisenstadt9312]

It's hard to believe that this song existed during the disco era

[@teveson8256]

Both were good :D

[@Anth230]

It was released in 1982 Disco was pretty much dead by 1982...

[@coleeisenstadt9312]

@@Anth230 It was recorded in 1979.

[@Anth230]

@@coleeisenstadt9312 But it wasnt out there.

[@jackcarraway4707]

This was recorded in 1979, which was the height of post-punk. That year saw the release of Unknown Pleasures.

[@strawberrylemonadekristina]

What is remarkable about Bela Lugosi's Dead is that besides being the first Goth song it's also a hybrid of Dub and Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd. Daniel Ash's guitar sounds so much like Syd's guitar from 1967 it's uncanny. From these two unlikely bedfellows Goth is born. UNDEAD, UNDEAD, UNDEAD!

[@Bigtimecharlie1349]

It wasn’t the first goth song. Where did you get that from Wikipedia 🤔

[@strawberrylemonadekristina]

@@Bigtimecharlie1349 Ok, if you're an expert on Goth then educate me: What is the first Goth song?

[@Wackymushrooms]

@@strawberrylemonadekristina *I'm not a trusthworthy source, but a The Doors tab book from 1968 (Strange Days album) that I have describes them as one of the first Goth bands, this song is from 1979.*

[@strawberrylemonadekristina]

@@Wackymushrooms To me Goth is more than just a sound. It's a whole culture where what you looked like was a big component. The Doors were more of a hybrid of blues/jazz/psych. Granted they had lyrical and musical elements that reminds one of Goth (especially on their first album) but your comment is the first time I have ever heard them called a Goth band. Goth is considered an offshoot of Post Punk so to me it makes more sense to think of Goth as originating in the late 70s. Bauhaus sounded Goth and just as importantly looked Goth. They would have a huge influence on subsequent Goth bands and movements. But thanks for commenting. I hope more people join this thread and offer their own opinions.

[@robertpetre9378]

Don’t forget David Bowie Bauhaus even covered Iggy stardust and the spiders from Mars🦇🦇🦇

[@5151-j8r]

This is why music is considered an art form = perfection

[@Lane-s4c]

FACT

[@manskullman6509]

@@5151-j8r I still Love The Baiuhaus records ! They’re still very good and I enjoy to listen to ’em ! :) jon fisher

[@gabrielceballos8789]

Revolutionary tbh the cultral impact of just bela lugosis dead is sorta hard to comprehend

[@AjitAdonisManilal]

It also appeared in the opening of a true crime documentary about LISK.

[@rubynovel]

Still rockin this in 2024❤😂🎉

[@KortKramer]

Novemb3r -'24

[@bluebird28tl]

I have this on coloured vinyl from around when it was released. Brilliant! Some songs are so important to our life.

[@valcor69]

Me too - still playing it in 2022 but on here now.

[@craiganderson9721]

Indeed.

[@a.d.6078]

🕯 “Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!” 🦇 🕸THE COUNT ⚰🕸

[@lapsiquisarcaica1]

Roky Ericsson?

[@tyr242]

A Masterpiece of Goth!

[@manskullman6509]

Yeah, Dead and Undead ! Superb ! Thoughts running around, powerful an beatyful too ! This my kind of music. HQ ! Super sounds! 😮 jon fisher

[@AlastorTheNPDemon]

I'm feeling that Dark Entries demo.

[@leodalkey651]

I remember seeing a write up they had just got a new drum machine and they found if they pushed the settings the machine would randomly make these weird skippy noises. So they played around with it for a few hours and from that came this song.

[@JuanPavonlopez]

Gracias

[@daggylmcgra9653]

Awesome, freaky! I was 13 then. Undead, undead, undead! This is a good version. Cheers sipsun8.

[@sipsun8]

You're welcome, DaggylMc Gra. Greetings from southern Switzerland. Luca

[@josetabla490]

To be listen in a place with no lights at all... let's do it!!!

[@paulsmart4483]

Truly, the only way to listen to this seminal goth fest of dark delight

[@niemam5825]

Now listening in completly dark forest at midnight. Only me, music, darkness and.... my dark imagination

[@Albums1977]

Que bueno es este 12",,

[@jonidawn3668]

Ooooh yeah. Headquarters SF 1981. Dedicated to ALL of us...

[@nospammuppet7017]

A combination of Actifed Compound Linctus, Magic mushrooms GLUE BAGS and purple micro dots helped shape the late 70's early 80's goth scene in the UK.

[@alzeNL]

Very nice - thanks for uploading the B Side of this lovely record

[@NotAnAngryLesbian]

B side. Lovely.

[@njaum]

Not even going to lie, I've only just realized I had experienced this masterpiece as a tot watching 'The Hunger' on TCM. Didn't get to hear it again until Russian Doll ssn 2,& I am frickin obsessed!!!!!!!! Whatever your personal opinion is on that show, it brought me here and I'll be forever grateful 🙏🏽

[@juanivieraa]

is the best show i ever seen

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

So lying is what you usually do is it?

[@njaum]

@@asensibleyoungman2978 haha. Nah. I think I just kinda wished in my 35 years I'd've had the wherewithal to have played this song at every vital moment in my life...... I now have at least another 35 to remedy that situation 🙏🏽

[@skonenblades]

Yo when this song dropped in Russian Doll, I straight up transcended. Excellent use of the song.

[@PeterJackson254]

damn right!!!!

[@t3mper]

Those tape delays are Epic

[@jackdevlin1107]

Could you imagine this on 33 bpm it’d be extra goth

[@Roman-wm4ji]

Hey man, I'm a big fan of your band!

[@anthonypetercoleman3575]

I’d hit it nice at 16.25

[@MickPsyphon]

I saw a Bauhaus tribute band perform it in the late 80's at what must have been 33bpm (sorry, can't remember the name of the band). The vocals were bang-on Peter Murphy. The rest was hyper-gothic awesomeness. Yes, I love the original release; and the original 12" release *THE MOST,*but they were freaking awesome! Much respect!

[@rickyrickardo5998]

Thank gosh for dub reggea

[@purpled4864]

These boys listened to Scientist for sure

[@bigaltripleseven]

happy halloween !

[@lotus65]

Right back at ya, big al! LoL BOO!

[@lucacamponovo2101]

🔥🔥🔥, grandissimi,ciao Luca

[@sipsun8]

Yessss! ciao Luca, grazie 🏵👋👋

[@adrianbrowne7962]

Ah Yes " Bauhaus " In " All There Musical Glory " This " Seminal Recording " May Well Be The Greatest Homage " In " Any Particular Form " !! 2 Have Been Paid To This " Screen Icon " !!! From Adrian Browne 1965

[@adrianbrowne7962]

Thanks 4 Reply re My Bauhaus Post! Take Care From Adrian Browne 1965

[@lucacamponovo2101]

👍😎, supermaterial, grazie Luca

[@sipsun8]

ciao Luca, grazie anche a te!!

[@Meehowski]

Epic.....

[@SaccidanandaSadasiva]

This great single was released the same year as the equally great unknown pleasures

[@daggylmcgra9653]

Awesome! I was 13 then. Undead, undead, undead.

[@daggylmcgra9653]

Awesome! I was 13 then. Undead, undead, undead!

[@infiniteandroid]

Will check that out … thanks!!

[@docfumanchu3957]

Awesome! I was 13 then. Undead, undead, undead.

[@spaceclown7650]

@@docfumanchu3957 .daednu, daednu, daednU .neht 31 saw I !emosewA

[@jaanarhist]

Undead, undead, undead!!!

[@phillipjones7743]

Wow!

[@chrismckenzie403]

I see this is a white vinyl record. Mine in 1986 was on blue vinyl.

[@kristyndodge9238]

🙋✨

[@Snuffkinson]

The Count

[@scryingmirror8982]

The far right 51s!

[@sutekh7890]

I can't believe I live in the Florida Keys and this is the only shit that gets me off, dude... so goth.... I don't belong here, it's too hot and I can't wear black....

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

Read some Carl Hiaasen to relax....

[@dealt]

Get the hell out of Florida for fux sake

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

Bucks Fizz should have ditched 'Making Your Mind Up' and sung this at Eurovision.

[@topout8848m]

that's an image to conjure with!

[@andysfablife8018]

Isn't it fitting that I am reading Dracula to this?

[@chrisuresti3898]

Andy's Fab Life no. Just. No

[@lucretiamott2838]

Why're the replies here so mean?

[@sipsun8]

​@@lucretiamott2838 Strange... isn't it?

[@sipsun8]

Hi Andy, thanks for the comment. Greetings from Italian Switzerland. Luca

[@garyoak317]

Andy's Fab Life It’s a perfect match.

[@elizabethwonderwoman6390]

Anyone???? REMEMBER the innocence Goth funk in the early 90's???

[@GreenCanvasInteriorscape]

Did Iggy Pop possibly rip the intro to candy from the intro to this?

[@MikaDamaged]

Forever undead

[@momenthunter1280]

esem nvagum eghaav nayie im vraaaaaaoaoaoaoao

[@poser3287]

Is this goth?

[@FunnyDisneyVids]

Abe Dashnaw Is this a Spiderman ?

[@dylmetal123]

it's the birth of goth

[@IgNaceus]

Goth as goth can be.

[@cristianoaquilino5462]

Much more goth than any cathedral or black lipstick you'll ever see.

[@tortimania5734]

Yep

[@jeremymcguire8385]

1979 Jeremy Scott Armstrong McGuire aka the Holy Spirit Of God reborn in Gladewater Texas 1979 I am he the Fahter Son holy spirit as Reverend JCADIG the Creator of All in the flesh can you believe this statement

[@dealt]

Shut up fool

[@IntlPublications]

A quintessential one hit wonder.

[@duantorruellas716]

I hate this #&$'@! Ads

[@guineapig55555]

too long

[@pichofiraviyah8492]

No, your attention span is too short. Like everyone else's today.

[@guineapig55555]

nah the 9 minute version is simply better, I;ve listened to plenty of 30+ minute songs

[@blacksabbath3474]

The best song ever recorded is 'My Destiny - My Faith' by Tentacle and it's over 20 minutes long. 'Bela Lugosi's Dead' is very good too.

[@wynkoop66]

I don't remember all the knob twisting on the delay on the original album.

[@fuckindeadhorse]

this should play forever in your head from now on.