"A Pain That I'm Used To" is the second single and opening track of the album Playing the Angel

Playing the Angel

Playing the Angel is the eleventh studio album by English electronic band Depeche Mode, released in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2005 by Mute Records and in the United States and Canada on 18 October by Sire Records and Reprise Records. It was supported by the Touring the Angel...

by Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...

, and the forty-second DM single overall. The single was released on 12 December 2005 by Mute Records

Mute Records

Mute is an independent record label based in the UK. It was founded in 1978 by Daniel Miller and featured several prominent musical acts on its roster such as Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure and Fad Gadget.-Beginnings:...

. The single contains remixes by UK Mute label mates Goldfrapp

Goldfrapp

Goldfrapp are an English electronic music duo, formed in 1999 in London, England, that consists of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory ....

, and Jacques Lu Cont (Stuart Price

Stuart Price

Stuart Price is a three time Grammy-winning British electronic musician, songwriter, and record producer whose remixing and production skills are in demand by artists including New Order, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Take That, Missy Elliott, Scissor Sisters, The Killers, Pet Shop Boys, Brandon...

). There are also two radio versions. The first one is only a slight remix, whereas the second contains a completely different, more electronic introduction and instrumentation.

Although "Better Days" was mentioned to be the B-Side for the single in its press release, it ended up being a track called "Newborn" when the tracklists were released. "Better Days" went on to be the B-side to the following single, "Suffer Well

Suffer Well

"Suffer Well" is the third single off the album Playing the Angel by Depeche Mode, and their forty-third single overall. It was released in the UK on 27 March 2006.It is the first Depeche Mode single whose lyrics are written by Dave Gahan...

." "Newborn" is a slow song that transforms into a harder song during the chorus. It is a fan-favourite in terms of B-sides.

The single was only physically released in the UK. The US only had a digital release (i.e., iTunes

ITunes

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). The song reached #15 upon UK release.

In the US, the song debuted at #45 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart on 14 January 2006. It eventually reached #6.

The music video is directed by Uwe Flade

Uwe Flade

Uwe Flade is a German music video director. He has directed videos for many artists, such as a-ha, Depeche Mode, Franz Ferdinand, In Extremo, Nickelback and Rammstein.-Videography:Music videos:Music documentaries:...

, who also directed the "Precious" single. It features much more live action sequences (in a race track), than the "Precious" video and even David Gahan

David Gahan

Dave Gahan is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the baritone lead singer for the British electronic music band Depeche Mode since their debut in 1980. He is also an accomplished solo artist, releasing albums in 2003 and 2007...

's "Bottle Living" video. Depeche Mode's live drummer Christian Eigner

Christian Eigner

Christian Eigner is an Austrian drummer, composer, live and session musician.- Depeche Mode & Christian Eigner :...

 also appears in the video.

The song was featured on the Bones

Bones (TV series)

Bones is an American crime drama television series that premiered on the Fox Network on September 13, 2005. The show is based on forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology, with each episode focusing on an FBI case file concerning the mystery behind human remains brought by FBI Special Agent...

episode Two Bodies in the Lab

Two Bodies in the Lab

"Two Bodies in the Lab" is the 15th episode of the first season of the television series, Bones. Originally aired on March 15, 2006 on Fox network, the episode is written by Stephen Nathan and directed by Allan Kroeker. The episode features FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth and Dr. Temperance...

. It is also featured in the first trailer for the 2010 film The Sorcerer's Apprentice

The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010 film)

The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a 2010 fantasy adventure film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, directed by Jon Turteltaub, and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, the team behind the National Treasure franchise...

. The Jacques Lu Cont Remix also appears on the soundtrack to EA Sports' 2006 FIFA World Cup video game.

Formats and track listings

7": Picture Disc / Bong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Goldfrapp Remix)" – 4:39
2. "Newborn (Foster Remix by Kettel)" – 5:26

12": Mute / 12Bong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)" – 7:51
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont Dub)" – 8:00

12": Mute / L12Bong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Threshold Mix)" – 6:07
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Spansule Mix)" – 7:21

CD: Mute / CDBong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To" – 4:11
2. "Newborn" – 5:34

CD: Mute / LCDBong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)" – 7:51
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont Dub)" – 8:00
3. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Goldfrapp Remix)" – 4:39
4. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Spansule Mix)" – 7:22
5. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Telex
   Telex (band)
   The Belgian synth-pop group Telex was formed in 1978 by Marc Moulin, Dan Lacksman, and Michel Moers, with the intention of "Making something really European, different from rock, without guitar — and the idea was electronic music." Mixing the aesthetics of disco, punk and experimental electronic...
   
    Remix)" – 3:28

DVD: Mute / DVDBong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Video)" – 3:49
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Exclusive behind the scenes footage)" – 3:52
3. "Newborn (Foster Remix by Kettel
   Kettel
   Kettel is Reimer Eising , a self-described "elixir-brewing, camping-loving and musicmaking sorcerer-to-be." He is well-known for his playful, spontaneous melodies and organic folk sounds similar to Aphex Twin, Jega, and Plaid....
   
   )" – 5:26

Promo 12": Mute / P12Bong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)" – 7:51
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont Dub)" – 8:00

Promo 12": Mute / PL12Bong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Threshold Mix)" – 6:07
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Spansule Mix)" – 7:21

Radio Promo CD 1: Mute / RCDBong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Radio Edit 1)" – 3:23
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Album Version)" – 4:12

Radio Promo CD 2: Mute / RLCDBong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Radio Edit 2)" – 3:27
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Album Version)" – 4:12

Club Promo CD: Mute / PCDBong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)" – 7:51
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont Dub)" – 8:00
3. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Threshold Mix)" – 6:07
4. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Spansule Mix)" – 7:21
5. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Goldfrapp Remix)" – 4:39
6. "Newborn (Foster Remix by Kettel)" – 5:26
   • Club Promo CD single.

Promo CD: Reprise / PRO-CD-101694 (US)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)" – 7:51
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont Dub)" – 8:00
3. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Goldfrapp Remix)" – 4:39
4. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Spansule Mix)" – 7:21
5. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Telex Remix)" – 3:29
6. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Threshold Mix)" – 6:07
7. "Newborn (Foster Remix by Kettel)" – 5:34

Digital Downloads

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Telex Club Mix)" - 5.49
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Telex Remix 2)" - 3.26
3. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Spansule Mix Edit)" – 4:15
4. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Threshold Mix Edit)" – 4:04
5. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont Remix Edit)" – 4:47

Charts

Chart (2005)	Peak position
Austrian Singles Chart Ö3 Austria Top 40 Ö3 Austria Top 40 is the name of the official Austrian singles chart, as well as the radio show which presents it, aired Fridays on Hitradio Ö3. The show presents the Austrian singles, ringtones and downloads chart. It premiered on 26 November 1968 as Disc Parade and was presented by Ernst Grissemann...	24
Danish Singles Chart	3
Finnish Singles Chart	15
French Singles Chart Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry...	96
German Singles Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie...	11
Hungarian Singles Chart Mahasz Mahasz is the Hungarian music industry association, founded in 1992. Mahasz hands out the Hungarian Music Awards and maintains the music charts for Hungary....	1
Italian Singles Chart	2
Dutch Singles Chart Dutch Top 40 The Dutch Top 40 is a weekly music chart, which started as the "Veronica Top 40", because the offshore radio station Radio Veronica was the first to introduce it. It remained "The Veronica Top 40" until 1974, when the station was forced to stop broadcasting...	27
Spanish Singles Chart	1
Swedish Singles Chart	13
Swiss Singles Chart Swiss Music Charts The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75...	23
UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...	15
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Hot Dance Club Play The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...	6