Computer World

For the computer magazine, see Computerworld.

Computer World
Studio album by
Kraftwerk
Released11 May 1981 (1981-05-11)
Recorded1979–1981
StudioKling Klang (Düsseldorf)
Genre
Length34:25
Label
Producer
Kraftwerk chronology
The Man-Machine
(1978) 		Computer World
(1981) 		Electric Café
(1986)
Singles from Computer World
  1. "Pocket Calculator"
    Released: 21 April 1981[4]
  2. "Computer Love"
    Released: 29 June 1981
  3. "Numbers / Computer Love"
    Released: June 1981 (US)[5]
  4. "Computerwelt"
    Released: 1982 (Ger.)

Computer World (German: Computerwelt) is the eighth studio album by German electronic band Kraftwerk, released on 11 May 1981.[6] It was accompanied by four singles, including a double A-side UK no. 1 featuring "Computer Love".

The album is themed around computer technology and its rise within society. In keeping with the album's concept, Kraftwerk showcased their music on an ambitious world tour. As was the case with the two previous albums, Computer World was released in both German- and English-language editions.

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  6. ^ "New Musical Express". NME. London. 17 April 1982. p. 39. ISSN 0028-6362.