The Best Of, Volume 1
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The Best of Depeche Mode Volume 1 is the fifth compilation album by British
group
Depeche Mode
. The album was released on 13 November 2006 by Mute Records
(see 2006 in British music
). Other compilation albums by the band include Catching Up with Depeche Mode
and People Are People
(both North American-only releases) along with The Singles 81>85
and The Singles 86>98.
The current collection consists of selected Depeche Mode singles from their twenty-five year career. Along with two recent singles from the Playing the Angel
album, a new song "Martyr
" - recorded during the Playing the Angel sessions - is also included in this collection and was released as a single
in late October 2006.
The album has sold over 1 million copies in Europe
alone and has been awarded the IFPI
Platinum Europe Award.
The E.P.K. has commentary on all the singles that made it onto the CD release of The Best Of, Volume 1.
On March 16, 2007, The Best of Depeche Mode Videos was released on its own.
* First official release on DVD
** First official release period ("People Are People"'s regular video was not used in the original Some Great Videos release. None of the Exciter videos (or Enjoy the Silence 04) were publicly released prior to Best Of)
", which was released shortly before the compilation. Similarly, in 1998, "Only When I Lose Myself" was released 3 weeks prior to The Singles 86>98. "Shake the Disease
" and "It's Called a Heart
" were also new when Depeche Mode released their first singles collection, The Singles (81-85)
, in 1985.
United Kingdom
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group
Musical ensemble
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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...
. The album was released on 13 November 2006 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:...
(see 2006 in British music
2006 in British music
This is a summary of 2006 in music in the United Kingdom including the official single and album charts.-Summary:*At both ends of the year, the chart was dominated by acts from series 2 and series 3 of the television show The X Factor...
). Other compilation albums by the band include Catching Up with Depeche Mode
Catching Up with Depeche Mode
Catching Up with Depeche Mode is a compilation released only in North America by British band Depeche Mode on November 11, 1985.As the title suggests it was an attempt to let the public catch up with the band's four previous LP's, by including singles and album songs...
and People Are People
People Are People (album)
-Track listing:#"People Are People" [single version] – 3:45#"Now, This Is Fun" [single version] – 3:23#"Love, in Itself" – 4:21#"Work Hard" [single version] – 4:22#"Told You So" – 4:27#"Get the Balance Right!" [single version] – 3:13...
(both North American-only releases) along with The Singles 81>85
The Singles (81-85)
The Singles 81→85 is a singles compilation album released in October 1985 by Depeche Mode. The compilation was not originally released in North America, being replaced by its counterpart Catching Up with Depeche Mode. This was their first ever release with a picture of the band on the cover...
and The Singles 86>98.
The current collection consists of selected Depeche Mode singles from their twenty-five year career. Along with two recent singles from the 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...
album, a new song "Martyr
Martyr (song)
"Martyr" is the 45th UK single by Depeche Mode. It was released as a non-album single intended to promote the new compilation, The Best Of, Volume 1, that was released on November 13, 2006. The single was released on October 30, 2006 in three formats: CD single, CD maxi and DVD single...
" - recorded during the Playing the Angel sessions - is also included in this collection and was released as a single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in late October 2006.
The album has sold over 1 million copies in Europe
Europe
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alone and has been awarded the IFPI
IFPI
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Platinum Europe Award.
Reception
CD Track listing
All tracks are presented in their 7"/CD single versions.- "Personal JesusPersonal Jesus"Personal Jesus" is Depeche Mode's 23rd UK single, released on August 29, 1989, and the first single from the album Violator. The single reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100...
" – 3:47 (ViolatorViolator (album)Violator is the seventh studio album by the English electronic group Depeche Mode, released by Mute Records on 19 March 1990.Preceded by the hit singles "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy the Silence" , Violator propelled the band into international stardom. The album yielded two further hit singles,...
, 1990) - "Just Can't Get Enough" – 3:43 (Speak & Spell, 1981)
- "Everything CountsEverything Counts"Everything Counts" was Depeche Mode's eighth UK single and third US single , from the then upcoming album Construction Time Again...
" – 4:01 (Construction Time AgainConstruction Time AgainConstruction Time Again is the third studio album by the British electronic band Depeche Mode, released in 1983. This was the first Depeche Mode album with Alan Wilder, who composed the songs "Two Minute Warning" and "The Landscape Is Changing"...
, 1983) - "Enjoy the SilenceEnjoy the Silence"Enjoy the Silence" is Depeche Mode's twenty-fourth UK single, released on 16 January 1990, and the second single from the then upcoming album Violator....
" – 4:15 (Violator, 1990) - "Shake the DiseaseShake the Disease"Shake the Disease" is Depeche Mode's thirteenth UK single , and was not released on an actual studio album but was released on the compilation The Singles in the same year, along with "It's Called a Heart". It reached #18 in the UK singles chart...
" – 4:52 (The Singles 81>85The Singles (81-85)The Singles 81→85 is a singles compilation album released in October 1985 by Depeche Mode. The compilation was not originally released in North America, being replaced by its counterpart Catching Up with Depeche Mode. This was their first ever release with a picture of the band on the cover...
, 1985) - "See YouSee You"See You" is the fourth UK single by Depeche Mode and the first written by Martin Gore. The single was released on 29 January 1982 and was later included on the band's second album A Broken Frame. The single launched a small world tour, with extra band member Alan Wilder, although he did not...
" – 3:58 (A Broken FrameA Broken Frame* All compositions by Martin Gore.* David Gahan sings lead vocals on all songs except "Shouldn't Have Done That" which is a duet with Gore. "Nothing to Fear" and "Further Excerpts From: My Secret Garden" are instrumental.-2006 re-release:...
, 1982) - "It's No GoodIt's No Good"It's No Good" is Depeche Mode's thirty-second UK single, released on March 31, 1997 , and the second single for the then upcoming album Ultra...
" – 5:59 (Ultra, 1997) - "StrangeloveStrangelove (song)"Strangelove" is Depeche Mode's eighteenth UK single, released on April 13, 1987, and the first single for the then upcoming album Music for the Masses...
" – 3:47 (Music for the MassesMusic for the MassesMusic for the Masses is the sixth studio album by Depeche Mode. It was released by Mute Records on September 28, 1987, and was supported by the Music for the Masses Tour.-Mainstream success in the United States:...
, 1987) - "Suffer WellSuffer 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...
" – 3:53 (Playing the AngelPlaying the AngelPlaying 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...
, 2005) - "Dream OnDream On (Depeche Mode song)"Dream On" is Depeche Mode's thirty-sixth UK single, released on April 23, 2001 in the UK and April 24 in the U.S. It was the first single from the album Exciter."Dream On" is an electronic based song mixed in with acoustic guitar and rough vocals...
" – 3:42 (ExciterExciter (album)Exciter is Depeche Mode's tenth studio album, which was released on 14 May 2001 in the UK and May 15 in the US. It uses more digital music technology compared to their other albums. It was produced by Mark Bell of Björk and LFO fame...
, 2001) - "People Are People" – 3:46 (Some Great RewardSome Great RewardSome Great Reward is the fourth album by the British electronic group Depeche Mode, released in 1984. The album peaked at #5 in the UK and at #51 in the US. The title comes from the last lines of the bridge in "Lie to Me" when it repeats near the end....
, 1984) - "MartyrMartyr (song)"Martyr" is the 45th UK single by Depeche Mode. It was released as a non-album single intended to promote the new compilation, The Best Of, Volume 1, that was released on November 13, 2006. The single was released on October 30, 2006 in three formats: CD single, CD maxi and DVD single...
" – 3:25 — new song - "Walking in My ShoesWalking in My Shoes"Walking in My Shoes" is Depeche Mode's twenty-eighth UK single, released on 26 April 1993, and the second single for the album Songs of Faith and Devotion...
" – 5:01 (Songs of Faith and DevotionSongs of Faith and DevotionSongs of Faith and Devotion is the eighth album by the British electronic music group Depeche Mode, released in 1993 on Mute Records. The album incorporated more guitar textures than previous releases. Upon its release, Songs of Faith and Devotion reached number one in both the UK and US album...
, 1993) - "I Feel YouI Feel You"I Feel You" is Depeche Mode's twenty-seventh UK single, released on February 15, 1993, and the first single for the then upcoming album Songs of Faith and Devotion. The song peaked at #8 on the UK Singles Chart and also made #1 and #3 on the US Modern Rock Tracks and Hot Dance Music/Club Play...
" – 4:35 (Songs of Faith and Devotion, 1993) - "Precious" – 4:09 (Playing the Angel, 2005)
- "Master and ServantMaster and Servant"Master and Servant" is Depeche Mode's eleventh UK single and the second single from the Some Great Reward album...
" – 3:49 (Some Great Reward, 1984) - "New Life" – 3:46 (Speak & Spell, 1981)
- "Never Let Me Down AgainNever Let Me Down Again"Never Let Me Down Again" is Depeche Mode's nineteenth UK single, released on August 24, 1987, and the second single for the then upcoming album Music for the Masses. A relatively moderate hit in the UK, at #22, it was a smash in West Germany, where it hit #2, and a Top 10 success in several other...
" – 4:18 (Music for the Masses, 1987)
Track listing Digital Deluxe bonus tracks (iTunes only)
- Personal Jesus (Boys NoizeBoys NoizeBoys Noize is the stage name of Alexander Ridha, a German electronic music producer and DJ. It is similar to the name of Ridha's label, Boysnoize Records, which he established in 2005...
Classic Mix) - Never Let Me Down Again (DigitalismDigitalismDigitalism may refer to:*Digital philosophy, a direction in philosophy and cosmology advocated by certain mathematicians and theoretical physicists.*Digitalism , a German electronic music group....
Remix) - Everything Counts (Oliver Huntemann & Stephan Bodzin Dub)
- People Are People (Underground Resistance Mix)
- Personal Jesus (Heartthrob Mix)
- The first four track were also released on a limited edition gatefold double 12" vinyl, Remixes (L12BONG39).
DVD
Limited edition copies of The Best of: Volume 1 (LCDMUTEL15) feature a bonus DVD titled The Best of Depeche Mode Videos. A few of the videos feature songs that were not on The Best Of, Volume 1 and a few of the songs on the album are not on the DVD. The cover has a pink flower rather than the white flower that the regular CDs have.The E.P.K. has commentary on all the singles that made it onto the CD release of The Best Of, Volume 1.
On March 16, 2007, The Best of Depeche Mode Videos was released on its own.
Track listing
- "Just Can't Get Enough"
- "Everything CountsEverything Counts"Everything Counts" was Depeche Mode's eighth UK single and third US single , from the then upcoming album Construction Time Again...
" - "People Are PeoplePeople Are People"People Are People" is Depeche Mode's tenth UK single it was their first hit single in the US and the first single for the Some Great Reward album....
" - "Master and ServantMaster and Servant"Master and Servant" is Depeche Mode's eleventh UK single and the second single from the Some Great Reward album...
" - "Shake the DiseaseShake the Disease"Shake the Disease" is Depeche Mode's thirteenth UK single , and was not released on an actual studio album but was released on the compilation The Singles in the same year, along with "It's Called a Heart". It reached #18 in the UK singles chart...
" - "StrippedStripped (song)-12": Mute / 12Bong10 :# "Stripped " – 6:40# "But Not Tonight " – 5:11# "Breathing in Fumes" – 6:04# "Fly on the Windscreen " – 4:23# "Black Day" – 2:34-CD: Mute / CDBong10 :# "Stripped" – 3:53...
" - "A Question of TimeA Question of Time"A Question of Time" is Depeche Mode's seventeenth UK single, released on August 11, 1986, following the similarly titled "A Question of Lust" single....
" - "StrangeloveStrangelove (song)"Strangelove" is Depeche Mode's eighteenth UK single, released on April 13, 1987, and the first single for the then upcoming album Music for the Masses...
" [1987 Version] - "Never Let Me Down AgainNever Let Me Down Again"Never Let Me Down Again" is Depeche Mode's nineteenth UK single, released on August 24, 1987, and the second single for the then upcoming album Music for the Masses. A relatively moderate hit in the UK, at #22, it was a smash in West Germany, where it hit #2, and a Top 10 success in several other...
" - "Behind the WheelBehind the Wheel"Behind the Wheel" is Depeche Mode's twentieth UK single, released on December 28, 1987, and the third single for the album Music for the Masses. Peaking at #21 in the UK charts, it hit #6 in West Germany....
" - "Personal JesusPersonal Jesus"Personal Jesus" is Depeche Mode's 23rd UK single, released on August 29, 1989, and the first single from the album Violator. The single reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100...
" - "Enjoy the SilenceEnjoy the Silence"Enjoy the Silence" is Depeche Mode's twenty-fourth UK single, released on 16 January 1990, and the second single from the then upcoming album Violator....
" - "I Feel YouI Feel You"I Feel You" is Depeche Mode's twenty-seventh UK single, released on February 15, 1993, and the first single for the then upcoming album Songs of Faith and Devotion. The song peaked at #8 on the UK Singles Chart and also made #1 and #3 on the US Modern Rock Tracks and Hot Dance Music/Club Play...
" - "Walking In My ShoesWalking in My Shoes"Walking in My Shoes" is Depeche Mode's twenty-eighth UK single, released on 26 April 1993, and the second single for the album Songs of Faith and Devotion...
" - "In Your Room"
- "Barrel of a Gun"
- "It's No GoodIt's No Good"It's No Good" is Depeche Mode's thirty-second UK single, released on March 31, 1997 , and the second single for the then upcoming album Ultra...
" - "Only When I Lose Myself"
- "Dream OnDream On (Depeche Mode song)"Dream On" is Depeche Mode's thirty-sixth UK single, released on April 23, 2001 in the UK and April 24 in the U.S. It was the first single from the album Exciter."Dream On" is an electronic based song mixed in with acoustic guitar and rough vocals...
" - "I Feel LovedI Feel Loved"I Feel Loved" is Depeche Mode's thirty-seventh UK single, released on 30 July 2001 in the UK and 31 July in the US. It is the second single for the album Exciter....
" - "Enjoy the Silence 04Enjoy the Silence"Enjoy the Silence" is Depeche Mode's twenty-fourth UK single, released on 16 January 1990, and the second single from the then upcoming album Violator....
" - "Precious"
- "Suffer WellSuffer 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...
"- "The Best Of: Vol 1" EPK.
Director credits
- 1-4 Directed by Clive Richardson
- 5-6 Directed by Peter CarePeter CarePeter Care is an English director of music videos, commercials and film. He has directed music videos for R.E.M., Bruce Springsteen, Roy Orbison and Depeche Mode, amongst others.- Biography :...
- 7-17,23 Directed by Anton CorbijnAnton CorbijnAnton Corbijn is a Dutch photographer, music video and film director. He is the creative director behind the visual output of Depeche Mode and U2, having handled the principal promotion and sleeve photography for both for more than a decade...
- 18 Directed by Brian GriffinBrian GriffinBrian Griffin is a character from the animated television series Family Guy. He is voiced by Seth MacFarlane and first appeared on television, along with the rest of the family, in a 15-minute short on December 20, 1998. Brian was created and designed by MacFarlane himself...
- 19 Directed by Stéphane SednaouiStéphane SednaouiStéphane Sednaoui is a French-American photographer, director and producer whose work includes music videos, art projects, photographic essays, portrait photography, fashion photography and photojournalism....
- 20 Directed by John HillcoatJohn HillcoatJohn Hillcoat is an Australian screenwriter and film director.Hillcoat was born in Queensland, Australia, and was raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. As a child, his paintings were featured in the Art Gallery of Hamilton. He has repeatedly worked with Nick Cave and also the band Depeche Mode...
- 21-22 Directed by Uwe FladeUwe FladeUwe 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:...
Release
The Best of: Volume 1 shares a release scheme similar to the previous Depeche Mode compilation, The Singles 86>98. All the tracks are from previous albums, except for one: the new single "MartyrMartyr (song)
"Martyr" is the 45th UK single by Depeche Mode. It was released as a non-album single intended to promote the new compilation, The Best Of, Volume 1, that was released on November 13, 2006. The single was released on October 30, 2006 in three formats: CD single, CD maxi and DVD single...
", which was released shortly before the compilation. Similarly, in 1998, "Only When I Lose Myself" was released 3 weeks prior to The Singles 86>98. "Shake the Disease
Shake the Disease
"Shake the Disease" is Depeche Mode's thirteenth UK single , and was not released on an actual studio album but was released on the compilation The Singles in the same year, along with "It's Called a Heart". It reached #18 in the UK singles chart...
" and "It's Called a Heart
It's Called a Heart
"It's Called a Heart" is Depeche Mode's fourteenth UK single . It was not released on an actual studio album, but was included on the compilation The Singles in the same year, along with "Shake the Disease". It reached #18 in the UK singles chart...
" were also new when Depeche Mode released their first singles collection, The Singles (81-85)
The Singles (81-85)
The Singles 81→85 is a singles compilation album released in October 1985 by Depeche Mode. The compilation was not originally released in North America, being replaced by its counterpart Catching Up with Depeche Mode. This was their first ever release with a picture of the band on the cover...
, in 1985.
Year-end
| End of year chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| German Albums Chart | 39 |
External links
- Depeche Mode: The Best Of, Volume 1 — official microsite
- depeche mode dot com — official Depeche Mode website