Following the release of Tubeway Army’s initial single, the label was on the look out for someone to produce their second single.

My manager Stuart Taylor, with his keen eye for talent, suggested that we attend one of Tubeway Army’s performances to assess if I might be a suitable fit to work with the band. If that turned out to be the case, Stuart intended to propose to Andrew and Beggars Banquet that I take on the role of producer for their forthcoming recording. In March 1978, Stuart and I ventured out to Dingwalls in Camden Town to catch a live performance by Tubeway Army. On arrival, we found ourselves supplementing a sparse crowd of approximately eight people. The band was energetically playing through a set of somewhat forgettable songs. However, the thing that stood out was undoubtedly their frontman, Gary Numan.

Numan posses ...