2x45

2x45 is an album by industrial/post-punk band Cabaret Voltaire, released in 1982 and re-released on CD on The Grey Area in 1990. The title comes from its original format - two 45 RPM 12" discs. The album features an industrial take on funk music, starting a trend featured on later albums. This was the last studio album by the band to feature Chris Watson as a member.

Sides A & B were recorded at Western Works, Sheffield, October 1981. Sides C & D were recorded at Pluto Studios, Manchester, February 1982.

Track listing

1. "Breathe Deep"
2. "Yashar"
3. "Protection"
4. "War of Nerves (T.E.S.)"
5. "Wait & Shuffle"
6. "Get Out of My Face"

Personnel

• Alan Fish – percussion, drums
• Richard H. Kirk – synthesizer, clarinet, guitar, saxophone, wind
• Stephen Mallinder – bass, percussion, vocals, tapes
• Nort – percussion, drums
• Eric Random – guitar, percussion
• Chris Watson – tapes, Vox Continental

Other

• Neville Brody
• George Peckham