In May 1990, “Virgin” label released “1234”, the second Propaganda studio album. It was recorded in 1990, and was produced by Ian Stanley and Chris Hughes. The cover art is a close-up of part of the statue “Unique Forms of Continuity in Space” by Umberto Boccioni.

Personnel:

• Betsi Miller – vocals
• Michael Mertens – keyboards, electronics
• Ian Stanley – Fairlight synthesizer
• Chris Hughes – computer
• Derek Forbes – bass guitar
• Brian McGee – drums
• Neil Taylor, Andy Ross, David Gilmour – guitar
• Ross Cullum – rhythm guitar
• David Paton, Pino Palladino – bass guitar
• Jürgen Dahmen – keyboards
• Andy Richards, Blue Weaver – Fairlight synthesizer
• Simon Clark – Hammond organ, keyboards
• Greg Hawkes – synthesizer
• Mel Collins – soprano saxophone
• Alan Lee Kirkendale – trumpet
• Susanne Freytag – voice
• Howard Jones, Tessa Niles – backing vocals

Track listing:

1. Vicious Circle – Michael Mertens, Betsi Miller, Derek Forbes, Ralf Dörper
2. Heaven Give Me Words – Howard Jones, Ian Stanley, Michael Mertens
3. Your Wildlife – Betsi Miller, Michael Mertens, Ian Stanley, Chris Hughes, Howard Jones
4. Only One World – Derek Forbes, Michael Martens, Betsi Miller, Ralf Dörper
5. How Much Love – Michael Mertens, Betsi Miller, Derek Forbes
6. Vicious (reprise) – Michael Mertens, Betsi Miller, Derek Forbes, Ralf Dörper
7. Ministry of Fear – Michael Mertens, Derek Forbes
8. Wound in My Heart – Derek Forbes, Michael Mertens, Betsi Miller, Ralf Dörper
9. La Carne, La Morte E Il Diavolo – Michael Mertens