| "Jukebox Babe" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Alan Vega | |
| from the album Alan Vega | |
| B-side | "Lonely" |
| Released | 1981 |
| Recorded | Skyline Studios, NYC |
| Genre | Rockabilly, post-punk |
| Length | 2:55 |
| Label | Celluloid |
| Songwriter(s) | Alan Vega |
| Producer(s) | Alan Vega |
Jukebox Babe is a song by Alan Vega, released as a single in 1981 by Celluloid Records.
| Year | Publication | Country | Accolade | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Rolling Stone | France | The 100 Best Singles of the Last 25 Years [1] | 34 |
All songs written by Alan Vega
Adapted from the Jukebox Babe liner notes. [2]
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| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles [3] | 49 |
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1981 | Celluloid | LP | WIP 6744 |
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