The first album issued on his own label, Numa Records, Berserker signified the beginning of a new period in Numan’s career, where he would take his sound in a new direction. It would also see Numan’s commercial fortunes dip somewhat (the second single from the album, ‘My Dying Machine’, was his first not to make the UK top 40, peaking at 66, and the album itself failed to crack the top 40).

The album has been remastered and expanded as a 2LP vinyl set with selected bonus tracks.