Yazoo/yaz’s 1982 debut album, ‘upstairs at eric’s’, will be reissued in new crystal clear vinyl editions (featuring the original uk and us tracklistings resectively) on 6th june 2025. Yazoo (known as yaz in north america) were an english synth-pop duo from basildon, essex, formed in late 1981 by alison moyet (vocals) and former depeche mode member vince clarke (keyboards). Yazoo (known as “yaz” in the u. s. ) were an english synthpop duo from basildon, uk.

Yazoo - known in north america as yaz - are still acclaimed as one of the uk’s greatest pop duos. During their short time together, vince clarke and alison moyet made two classic albums and The discography of english synth-pop duo yazoo consists of two studio albums, one live album, six compilation albums, two extended plays (eps) and nine singles. Their debut studio album, upstairs … Yazoo were a synthpop duo formed by producer vince clarke and contralto alison moyet. (in north america they were known as yaz, due to a name conflict with yazoo records. )

Yazoo were a synthpop duo formed by producer vince clarke and contralto alison moyet. (in north america they were known as yaz, due to a name conflict with yazoo records. )