On October 1, 1980, “4AD” label released “In the Flat Field” the debut Bauhaus studio album. It was recorded December 1979; June – July 1980, at “BBC Maida Vale Studios” and “Southern Studios” in London, and was produced by Petyer Murphy, Daniel Ash, David J and Kevin Haskins. “In the Flat Field” is considered one of the first gothic rock albums.

Personnel:

• Peter Murphy– vocals, guitar, design
• Daniel Ash– guitar, saxophone, design
• David J– bass guitar, design
• Kevin Haskins– drums, design
• Paul Cook – engineer
• Glen Campling – track layout
• Eugene Marinov – photography
• Geoff Smith – photography
• Stella Watts – photography
• Piers Bannister – photography
• Duane Michals – front cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash, David J and Kevin Haskins.

1. Double Dare
2. In the Flat Field
3. A God in an Alcove
4. Dive
5. The Spy in the Cab
6. Small talk Stinks
7. Vitus Dance
8. Stigmata Martyr
9. Nerves