Depeche ModeThe Singles 81 → 85

Label:

Mute – Mutel 1

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Compilation, Stereo , Grey, Gatefold, DMM, Metallic Picture

Country:

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

New Wave

Tracklist

A1 Dreaming Of Me 3:44
A2 New Life 3:44
A3 Just Can't Get Enough 3:37
A4 See You 3:53
A5 Leave In Silence 3:59
A6 Get The Balance Right 3:12
A7 Everything Counts 3:58
B1 Love In Itself 3:59
B2 People Are People 3:43
B3 Master And Servant 3:50
B4 Blasphemous Rumours 5:08
B5 Shake The Disease 4:47
B6 It's Called A Heart 3:48

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyMute Records Ltd.
  • Licensed ToIntercord Ton GmbH
  • Marketed ByIntercord Ton GmbH
  • Manufactured ByIntercord Ton GmbH
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Mute Records
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Mute Records Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Mute Records Ltd.
  • Published BySonet Publishing Ltd.
  • Recorded AtBlackwing Studios
  • Recorded AtThe Garden
  • Recorded AtHansa Mischraum
  • Recorded AtMusic Works
  • Recorded AtGenetic Studios
  • Mixed AtHansa Mischraum
  • Mixed AtLivingston Studios
  • Mastered AtTeldec-Studio, Berlin
  • Pressed ByTeldec-Press GmbH
  • Designed AtT& Associates

Credits

  • Artwork [Photo Treatment], DesignMartyn Atkins
  • Direct Metal Mastering ByA*
  • EngineerJohn Fryer (tracks: A4 to A6)
  • Performer [Depeche Mode]Vince Clarke (tracks: A1 to A3)
  • Photography By [Front Cover Photograph]Eric Watson (3)
  • ProducerGareth Jones (tracks: B3 to B5)
  • Written-ByV. Clarke* (tracks: A1 to A3)

Notes

First issue, with Mute Records "Walking Man" logo on labels, pressed on grey vinyl. Issued in a gatefold jacket with printed inner sleeve. Includes silver metallic 12"×12" band photo. Some copies with hype sticker: "Including Metallic Picture."

Title on labels: The Singles 81 – 85
Title on back cover: The Singles

Catalogue number INT 146.817 on spine, back cover, labels, inner sleeve; (MUTEL 1) on back cover, inner sleeve; (Mutel 1) on labels.

Wrong duration indicated for track B4 (3:08). Correct duration added above as it is the same version as on the single release.

Runouts are stamped, except "A-B-I" etched.
DMM - Direct Metal Mastering.

Marketed by Intercord Ton GmbH, Licensee
Printed in W.
℗ & © 1985 Mute Records Ltd.
A1 to A3: ℗ 1981 Mute Records
A4, A5: ℗ 1982 Mute Records
A6 to B1: ℗ 1983 Mute Records
B2 to B4: ℗ 1984 Mute Records
B5, B6: ℗ 1985 Mute Records

Manufactured by Intercord Ton GmbH, Stuttgart, Licensee

Track details from inner sleeve:
A1: Mute 013 · Released 20:2:1981 · Recorded at Blackwing, December 1980.
A2: Mute 014 · Released 13:6:1981 · Recorded at Blackwing, May 1981.
A3: Mute 016 · Released 7:9:1981 · Recorded at Blackwing, July 1981.
A4: Mute 018 · Released 29:1:1982 · Recorded at Blackwing, November 1981.
A5: Bong 1 · Released 16:8:1982 · Recorded at Blackwing, July 1982.
A6: Bong 2 · Released 31:1:1983 · Recorded at Blackwing, December 1982.
A7: Bong 3 · Released 11:7:1983 · Recorded at Garden Studio, Mixed at Hansa Mischraum, May 1983.
B1: Bong 4 · Released 19:8:1983 · Recorded at Garden Studio, Mixed at Hansa Mischraum, June 1983.
B2: Bong 5 · Released 12:3:1984 · Recorded at Hansa Mischraum, January 1984.
B3: Bong 6 · Released 20:8:1984 · Recorded at Music Works, Mixed at Hansa Mischraum, May 1984.
B4: Bong 7 · Released 29:10:1984 · Recorded at Music Works, Mixed at Hansa Mischraum, June 1984.
B5: Bong 8 · Released 29:4:1985 · Recorded at Hansa Mischraum, March 1985.
B6: Bong 9 · Released 16:9:1985 · Recorded at Genetic Studios, Mixed at Livingston Studios, July 1985.

German editions of this LP with same catalog number:
1. 1985 grey vinyl, Mute logo 1 ("Walking Man") (this version)
2. 1985 black vinyl, Mute logo 1 ("Walking Man")
3. 1988 grey vinyl, repress with Mute logo 2 ("Saturn")
4. 1989 grey vinyl, repress with Mute logo 3 ("M")
5. 1993 black vinyl, repress with Mute logo 3 ("M")

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 4 006751 468171
  • Barcode (Scanned): 4006751468171
  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Label Code: LC 5834
  • Other (Catalogue number, cassette): 446.817
  • Other (Catalogue number, CD): 846.817
  • Matrix / Runout (Label A): 146.817 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B): 146.817 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 1): TD DMM A C-146.817-A A-B-I
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 1): TD DMM A C-146.817-B A-B-I
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 2): TD DMM A C-146.817-A A-B-I
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 2): ○ TD DMM A C-146.817-B A-B-I
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 3, [0] 90° rotated): TD DMM A 0 C-146.817-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 3): TD DMM A C-146.817-B

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The Singles 81 → 85 (CD, Compilation) Mute CD MUTEL 1 UK 1985
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The Singles 81 - 85 (LP, Compilation, Gatefold) Vogue 540127 1985
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The Singles 81 → 85 (LP, Compilation, Gatefold) Mute MUTEL 1 UK 1985
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The Singles 81 → 85 (LP, Compilation, Misprint) Mute SX-T 69 Poland 1985
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The Singles 81 → 85 (CD, Compilation) Mute INT 846.817, CD MUTEL 1 1985

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Reviews

  • EricLeRouge's avatar
    EricLeRouge
    This is a DMM pressing (which, in this case, is a good match for this record).
    • dxmvdm2's avatar
      dxmvdm2
      This is one of the best compilations of Depeche mode songs! Great sounding record.
      • ncraven00's avatar
        ncraven00
        Great Compilation! Perfect way I was able to get into Depeche Mode.

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