Bauhaus - The Bela Session UK post-punk pioneers Bauhaus' immensely influential 'Bela Lugosi's Dead' - originally released in 1979 - is considered the original gothic rock record. This is the first official vinyl reissue of 'Bela Lugosi's Dead' and the first release of the complete recording session (including three previously unreleased tracks), mastered by Mandy Parnell. The original version of 'Bela Lugosi's Dead' has never been on streaming services. It is released now on 180g vinyl. - The live version of 'Bela Lugosi's Dead' was in the iconic 1983 film 'The Hunger'. It has been covered by Nine Inch Nails, Massive Attack and Nouvelle Vague. The sleeve art is a variation of the original 1979 12-inch and includes reproduction of original recording session tape on inner sleeve and a 50x50cm poster of the cover.