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Sound, stage & company

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Originating in Groningen, Netherlands, Social Security emerged in 1980 as a key player in the new wave and post-punk scene. Renamed The Security in 1987, the project has left an enduring imprint on European indie and archival releases. Here, fans can trace a detailed biography, essential discography highlights, and current information about potential live appearances. We’ve got you covered with reliable context and direct links to official channels.

The sound

The musical character

Whether you’re a longtime follower or discovering the sound today, this page curates the team’s pivotal moments, including landmark albums, remastered editions, and recent archival releases that keep the music alive for new listeners.

The live experience

What reaches the room

For fans seeking a deeper dive, explore official channels and archival material that preserve Social Security’s legacy. We provide direct links to social media and primary platforms so you can stay up to date on releases, remasters, and any future live appearances. As always, secure your seats through trusted partners and keep an eye on returns from catalog releases and archival editions that continue to expand the band’s historical footprint.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Key references include Bandcamp pages for Social Security and The Security, archival materials at Poparchief Groningen, and historically linked Facebook pages. No 2025 tour dates are publicly listed for Social Security/The Security at this time, but the band’s rich history remains active in the European indie scene.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Social Security

  • Origin: Groningen, Netherlands; genre: new wave/post-punk; formed in 1980 as Social Security, renamed The Security in 1987.
  • Major albums (original release years): Secureality (1983, Nova Zembla; remastered 1983 Top Hole), Dancing Head (1984/86, VIP Records/Top Hole), Homesick Home (1985, Epic), Waterfalling (1986, Top Hole), Happy Tunes (1988, The Security).
  • Archival/remastered editions: Secureality (Remastered & Expanded) (1983 Top Hole), Dancing Head (Remastered & Expanded) (1986 Top Hole), Waterfalling (Remastered & Expanded) (1986 Top Hole; remastered edition ongoing), The River Is Deep (EP, 2011; The Security), The Blue Tape Recordings (2017, Social Security).
  • Spitsbergen 1985 – EP released in 2024 (EP; includes early versions), with remastered material continuing into 2025.
  • Notable chart data: Heaven I Need reached No. 99 on the UK Singles Chart on Sept 13, 1998 (1 week).
  • Current online presence: Bandcamp pages for Social Security and The Security, plus archival material on Poparchief Groningen; Facebook historically linked via Poparchief and band pages.

The records

Social Security Discography

  • Arley Hill
    1977 · Unknown (Remastered edition later; original label not consistently documented)
  • Secureality (Remastered & Expanded)
    1983 · Nova Zembla Records (original); Remastered edition on Top Hole Records
  • Dancing Head (Remastered & Expanded)
    1984 · VIP Records / Top Hole Records
  • Homesick Home
    1985 · Epic
  • Waterfalling
    1986 · Top Hole Records
  • Happy Tunes
    1988 · Top Hole (as The Security)
  • The Blue Tape Recordings
    2017 · Top Hole (releases)
  • Spitsbergen 1985 - EP
    2024 · Top Hole

The hits

Top Social Security Songs

  • Hate!
    1980 · N/A
  • You’re Always Dancin'
    1982 · N/A
  • Bodyguard
    1983 · N/A
  • The Wedding
    1984 · N/A
  • Here I Am
    1985 · N/A
  • Stamps
    1985 · N/A
  • Slow Emotion
    1985 · N/A
  • Storm
    1986 · N/A
  • Social Security (3)
    1986 · N/A
  • Dancelot
    1988 · N/A
  • Ammunition
    1988 · N/A
  • Colourblind
    1988 · N/A

For fans seeking a deeper dive, explore official channels and archival material that preserve Social Security’s legacy. We provide direct links to social media and primary platforms so you can stay up to date on releases, remasters, and any future live appearances. As always, secure your seats through trusted partners and keep an eye on returns from catalog releases and archival editions that continue to expand the band’s historical footprint.

Key references include Bandcamp pages for Social Security and The Security, archival materials at Poparchief Groningen, and historically linked Facebook pages. No 2025 tour dates are publicly listed for Social Security/The Security at this time, but the band’s rich history remains active in the European indie scene.

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