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Performer: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Genre: Electronic
Title: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Country: UK
Style: Synth-pop
Label: Dindisc
Catalog Number: DIDCD 2
FLAC version ZIP size: 2648 mb
MP3 version ZIP size: 2667 mb
WMA version ZIP size: 1722 mb
Rating: 4.3
Votes: 324

Tracklist

1Almost3:44
2Electricity3:39
3Red Frame/White Light3:12
4Pretending To See The Future3:46
5Mystereality
Saxophone – Martin Cooper
2:45
6Julia's Song
Guitar – Dave FairbairnLyrics By – Julia KnealePercussion – Malcolm Holmes
4:41
7Bunker Soldiers2:54
8Dancing2:59
9The Messerschmitt Twins5:41
10Messages
Guitar – Dave Fairbairn
4:12

Versions

CategoryArtistTitle (Format)LabelCategoryCountryYear
DID 2Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark ‎(LP, Album)DindiscDID 2UK1980
DID 2Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark ‎(LP, Album)DindiscDID 2UK1980
DIDCDRF2, 7243 582748 2 0 Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark ‎(CD, Album, RE, RM, Cop)Virgin Records Ltd., Virgin Records Ltd.DIDCDRF2, 7243 582748 2 0 Europe2003
401653Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark ‎(Cass, Album)Dindisc401653France1980
noneOrchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark ‎(CDr, Album, Unofficial)Cum'On Everybody RecordsnoneRussia2005
CategoryArtistTitle (Format)LabelCategoryCountryYear
FE 37411Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark O.M.D. ‎(LP, Comp)Epic, Virgin, DindiscFE 37411US1981
7114Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark O.M.D. ‎(Cass, Comp, Unofficial)7477114Saudi Arabia1981
FE 37411Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark O.M.D. ‎(LP, Comp, RE)Epic, Virgin, DindiscFE 37411USUnknown
RC 3946Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark O.M.D. ‎(Cass, Comp, Unofficial)RCRC 3946Poland1981
FE 37411Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark O.M.D. ‎(LP, Comp)Epic, Virgin, DindiscFE 37411US1981

Credits

  • Design [Packaging]Ben Kelly , Peter Saville
  • EngineerPaul Collister
  • Lacquer Cut ByPorky
  • Lyrics ByMcCluskey (tracks: A1 to B1, B3 to B5), Humphreys (tracks: A1 to B1, B3 to B5)
  • Music By, Arranged ByMcCluskey, Humphreys
  • ProducerChester Valentino, Orchestral Manoeuvres
  • Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Electronic Drums, Programmed By [Rhythm]Andy McCluskey
  • Vocals, Keyboards, Electronic Drums, Percussion, Programmed By [Rhythm]Paul Humphreys
  • EngineerPaul Collister
  • Photography By [Foto]Trevor Key
  • ProducerChester Valentino, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
  • Voice, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion [Electronic], Drum ProgrammingAndy McCluskey
  • Voice, Keyboards, Percussion [Electronic & Acoustic], Drum ProgrammingPaul Humphreys
  • Written-By, Arranged By, PerformerAndy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys
  • DesignBen Kelly , Peter Saville
  • Photography ByTrevor Key
  • ProducerChester Valentino (tracks: A3, B2), Mike Howlett (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B1, B3 to B5)
  • Written-ByA. McCluskey (tracks: A1 to B1, B3 to B5), P. Humphreys (tracks: A3 to A5, B1, B3 to B5)
  • Design [Packaging]Ben Kelly , Peter Saville
  • EngineerPaul Collister
  • Lyrics ByMcCluskey (tracks: A1 to B1, B3 to B5), Humphreys (tracks: A1 to B1, B3 to B5)
  • Mastered ByA Porky Prime Cut
  • Music By, Arranged ByMcCluskey, Humphreys
  • ProducerChester Valentino, Orchestral Manoeuvres
  • Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Electronic Drums, Programmed By [Rhythm]Andy McCluskey
  • Vocals, Keyboards, Electronic Drums, Percussion, Programmed By [Rhythm]Paul Humphreys

Notes

Similar to Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (also with barcode on back cover).

Recorded and mixed at The Gramophone Suite, Liverpool.

℗ 1980 Dindisc Ltd./© Virgin Records Ltd.

Stereo
Manufactured in Austria
"Mastered by DADC Austria" credit on matrix.Compilation of tracks from the self-titled release and Organisation.

Some copies have the title printed as "O.M.D." while others have the title printed as "Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark"First issue released with a titles stickered 12x12 blue die-cut grid outer sleeve.
Includes an orange liner with credits and tracklist printed along the black side.

Other versions are detailed below.

Recorded and mixed at The Gramophone suite (Liverpool, United-Kingdom).
℗© 1980 Dindisc limited.
All titles published by Dinsong Limited.

Durations not listed on the release.

Other versions:
2nd Version: Black 12x12 grid die-cut sleeve with pink insert. (10,000 copies)
3rd Version: Gray 10x10 grid die-cut sleeve with orange insert. (10,000 copies)
4th Version: Blue 10x10 grid die-cut sleeve with orange insert. (10,000 copies)

1st Repress: Black, white and orange artwork adapted from the initial
cassette release. (40,000 copies)First version, released in a blue 12x12 grid die-cut sleeve with an orange title sticker.
Includes an orange and black inner sleeve with credits and track list.

Other versions are detailed below.

Recorded and mixed at The Gramophone suite (Liverpool, United-Kingdom).
℗© 1980 Dindisc limited.
All titles published by Dinsong Limited.

Durations not listed on the release.

Other versions:

2nd Version Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Black 12x12 grid die-cut sleeve with pink insert. (10,000 copies)
3rd Version Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Grey 10x10 grid die-cut sleeve with orange insert. (10,000 copies)
4th Version Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Blue 10x10 grid die-cut with orange sleeve insert (10,000 copies)

1st Repress Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Black, white and orange artwork adapted from the initial
cassette release. (40,000 copies)
1st Reissue Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Grey 10x10 grid non-die-cut with orange printed lozenges (This sleeve is similar in design to the US album cover)

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): DID2-A2 DID 2 - A2 THE WORDS WHERE ON THE CEILING A PORKY PRIME CUT?
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): DID 2 B-1 THE WORDS WHERE ON THE CEILING A PORKY PRIME CUT?
  • Barcode: 5012981000523
  • SPARS Code: AAD
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): DIDCD-2 31 MASTERED BY DADC AUSTRIA
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): DIDCD-2 31 B3 MASTERED BY DADC AUSTRIA
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): DID2-A2 DID 2 - A2 THE WORDS WHERE ON THE CEILING A PORKY PRIME CUT?
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): DID 2 B-1 THE WORDS WHERE ON THE CEILING A PORKY PRIME CUT?
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2): DID2-A2 DID 2 - A2 THE WORDS WHERE ON THE CEILING A PORKY PRIME CUT?
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2): DID 2 B 1 THE WORDS ARE ON THE CEILING
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 3): DID2-A2 DID 2 - A2 THE WORDS WHERE ON THE CEILING A PORKY PRIME CUT?
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 3): DID 2 B-2 EASY ON THE WHITE NOISE A PORKY PRIME CUT?

Companies

  • Phonographic Copyright (p) – Dindisc Ltd.
  • Copyright (c) – Dindisc Ltd.
  • Published By – Dinsong Ltd.
  • Recorded At – The Gramophone Suite
  • Mixed At – The Gramophone Suite
  • Phonographic Copyright (p) – Dindisc Limited
  • Copyright (c) – Dindisc Limited
  • Published By – Dinsong Limited
  • Recorded At – The Gramophone Suite
  • Mixed At – The Gramophone Suite
  • Phonographic Copyright (p) – Dindisc Ltd.
  • Copyright (c) – Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Recorded At – The Gramophone Suite
  • Mixed At – The Gramophone Suite
  • Glass Mastered At – DADC Austria

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