Alan Vega's first two solo records to be reissued
- Heaviest of Art
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The Vega Vault Project and Sacred Bones Records are spearheading the project, compiling must-see extras and a fresh take on the artist's influential output.
On January 23, 2026, Alan Vegas's seminal first two full-length albums, Self-Titled and Collision Drive (1981), will live anew alongside companion piece, Alan Vega Deluxe Edition, via The Vega Vault Project and Sacred Bones Records. The collection includes remastered audio from all original tapes, will be made available across digital retailers for the first time ever, and include unheard demos, photos, and more. LCD Soundsystem, Trent Reznor, Bruce Springsteen, The Flaming Lips, and Billy Idol were among the many having cited Vega as a strong influence to their sonic formula, speaking volumes of his trajectory and the longevity these compositional showcases hold decades beyond their inception.
Jared Artaud, co-producer and creative director of The Vega Vault Project, comments:
“Alan was always reinventing himself. He was creating and refining his mastery of variation while maintaining his own unparalleled and identifiable aesthetic. Sonically, this album is more dynamic than his first, which is a minimalist masterpiece. Ditching drum machines for a live drummer, and enlisting a hard rock band to back him, ‘Collision Drive’ offered a different view of Vega’s artistic vision."
Liz Lamere, Vega's longtime collaborator, wife, and The Vega Vault Project leader, adds:
"Alan’s music thrived on interpretation. He believed the meaning of his songs belonged to the listener. His lyrics painted emotional and conceptual landscapes but he resisted explaining them. He always wanted the listener to bring their own experiences, imaginations, and emotions into what listening to his music and words meant to them, and ultimately that openness is part of its power."
Stream Ice Drummer below and pre-order the releases via Sacred Bones.
