| 2x45 | ||||
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| Studio album by Cabaret Voltaire | ||||
| Released | May 1982 | |||
| Recorded | Western Works, Sheffield, October 1981; Pluto Studios, Manchester, February 1982 | |||
| Genre | Experimental, post-punk, electronic, industrial | |||
| Label | Rough Trade | |||
| Producer | Cabaret Voltaire, Phil Bush | |||
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Stylus Magazine | favourable |
2x45 is the fourth studio album by English band Cabaret Voltaire. It was released in May 1982, through record label Rough Trade.
The title comes from the album's original format – two 45 RPM 12" discs. This was the last studio album by the band to feature Chris Watson as a member.
Sides A and B were recorded at Western Works, Sheffield in October 1981, while Sides C and D were recorded at Pluto Studios, Manchester in February 1982.
The track "Yashar" was later remixed as a dance record by John Robie and released as a single.