The Surprising Platinum Success of Pleasure Victim

Despite being their second studio effort, this 1982 album remains Berlin’s only platinum release. It only gained massive momentum after a provocative second single forced the music industry to take notice.

The record marked a major turning point for the band because it signaled the return of iconic lead singer Terri Nunn. While it began as an independent release, its sudden surge in popularity caught the attention of major labels like Geffen. It eventually became a definitive sound of the early eighties new wave era. It stands as a rare example of a sophomore project becoming an artist's undisputed commercial peak.