The OMD Singles
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The OMD Singles is a singles compilation album by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
, released in 1998. It reached #16 in the UK charts. Originally, the compilation was to include a second disc of new remixes; however, this idea was abandoned due to budget limitations. The few remixes that were produced were released separately as The OMD Remixes. In 2003, The OMD Singles was reissued in France with the remix disc finally included, comprising the 1998 remixes as well as additional remixes.
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Side four
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark are a synthpop group whose founding members are originally from the Wirral Peninsula, England...
, released in 1998. It reached #16 in the UK charts. Originally, the compilation was to include a second disc of new remixes; however, this idea was abandoned due to budget limitations. The few remixes that were produced were released separately as The OMD Remixes. In 2003, The OMD Singles was reissued in France with the remix disc finally included, comprising the 1998 remixes as well as additional remixes.
Single disc issue
- CD: Virgin / CDV 2859 (UK)
- MiniDiscMiniDiscThe disc is permanently housed in a cartridge with a sliding door, similar to the casing of a 3.5" floppy disk. This shutter is opened automatically by a mechanism upon insertion. The audio discs can either be recordable or premastered. Recordable MiniDiscs use a magneto-optical system to record...
: Virgin / MDV2859 (UK) - Compact CassetteCompact CassetteThe Compact Cassette, often referred to as audio cassette, cassette tape, cassette, or simply tape, is a magnetic tape sound recording format. It was designed originally for dictation, but improvements in fidelity led the Compact Cassette to supplant the Stereo 8-track cartridge and reel-to-reel...
: Virgin / TCV2859 (UK)
- "ElectricityElectricity (OMD song)"Electricity" is the debut single of the New Wave and synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It is notable for having been recorded numerous times. The earliest versions are live recordings by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys' previous group The Id. The song is one of the OMD's most...
" – 3:32 - "MessagesMessages (OMD song)"Messages" is the third single of the synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark . The single has a re-recorded version of the song found on their debut album Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. The single provided OMD with their first top 40 hit in the UK, reaching number 13...
" – 4:46 - "Enola GayEnola Gay (song)"Enola Gay" is a song by British synthpop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark . It was written by frontman Andy McCluskey, and appears on the band's second album, Organisation . It was released as a 7" single on 26 September 1980...
" – 3:32 - "SouvenirSouvenir (song)"Souvenir" is a song written by Paul Humphreys and Martin Cooper of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and released as the first single from their 1981 album Architecture & Morality...
" – 3:37 - "Joan of ArcJoan of Arc (OMD song)"Joan of Arc" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the second single from their third studio album Architecture & Morality.The video for Joan of Arc was filmed at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire...
" – 3:47 - "Maid of OrleansMaid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)"Joan of Arc " is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and was the third single released from their third studio album Architecture & Morality....
" – 4:12 - "Tesla GirlsTesla Girls"Tesla Girls" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the third single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture .The single performed poorer than expected mainly due to a lack of media coverage...
" – 3:34 - "LocomotionLocomotion (OMD song)"Locomotion" is a hit single recorded and released by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, and is also the first single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture...
" – 3:57 - "Talking Loud and ClearTalking Loud and Clear"Talking Loud and Clear" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the second single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture.The song was edited for its 7" single release, clocking at 3:53.-B-side:...
" – 3:56 - "So in LoveSo in Love (OMD song)"So in Love" is a song by the band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1985 as the first single of the album Crush. The artwork, designed by XL Design, and the promo video were both influenced by the Mexican Day of the Dead festival....
" – 3:30 - "If You LeaveIf You Leave"If You Leave" is a 1986 song by the British synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It was recorded for the soundtrack to the film Pretty in Pink where it was played prominently during the final scene...
" – 4:30 - "(Forever) Live and Die(Forever) Live and Die" Live and Die" is a song by British synthpop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the first single taken from their 1986 album, The Pacific Age...
" – 3:36 - "DreamingDreaming (OMD song)"Dreaming" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released in 1988 as a single from their compilation album, The Best of OMD...
" – 3:58 - "Sailing on the Seven SeasSailing on the Seven Seas"Sailing on the Seven Seas" is a 1991 single by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released from their album Sugar Tax. It marked a successful comeback for the band in the UK, where it peaked at number 3 in the charts...
" – 3:45 - "Pandora's BoxPandora's Box (OMD song)"Pandora's Box", subtitled "It's a Long, Long, Way" for the US release, was the second single released by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark from the album Sugar Tax. The song was inspired by silent film actress Louise Brooks and is named after the 1928 film Pandora's Box she starred in...
" – 4:06 - "Call My NameCall My Name (OMD song)"Call My Name" is the name of a song by the synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It was released from their album Sugar Tax. It was also released as the fourth single from the album. The single made the Top 100 on the UK Singles Chart at #50...
" – 4:15 - "Dream of MeDream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)"Dream of Me " was the second single from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's album Liberator. It was remixed by Gregg Jackman for single release.-7" single:#"Dream of Me "#"Strange Sensations"...
" – 3:53 - "Walking on the Milky WayWalking on the Milky Way"Walking on the Milky Way" is the name of a song by the British New Wave band OMD. It was released as a single in 1996 and appeared on their Universal album a month later...
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Disc one
- "ElectricityElectricity (OMD song)"Electricity" is the debut single of the New Wave and synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It is notable for having been recorded numerous times. The earliest versions are live recordings by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys' previous group The Id. The song is one of the OMD's most...
" – 3:32 - "MessagesMessages (OMD song)"Messages" is the third single of the synthpop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark . The single has a re-recorded version of the song found on their debut album Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. The single provided OMD with their first top 40 hit in the UK, reaching number 13...
" – 4:46 - "Enola GayEnola Gay (song)"Enola Gay" is a song by British synthpop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark . It was written by frontman Andy McCluskey, and appears on the band's second album, Organisation . It was released as a 7" single on 26 September 1980...
" – 3:32 - "SouvenirSouvenir (song)"Souvenir" is a song written by Paul Humphreys and Martin Cooper of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and released as the first single from their 1981 album Architecture & Morality...
" – 3:37 - "Joan of ArcJoan of Arc (OMD song)"Joan of Arc" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the second single from their third studio album Architecture & Morality.The video for Joan of Arc was filmed at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire...
" – 3:47 - "Maid of OrleansMaid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)"Joan of Arc " is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and was the third single released from their third studio album Architecture & Morality....
" – 4:12 - "Tesla Girls" – 3:34
- "Locomotion" – 3:57
- "Talking Loud and Clear" – 3:56
- "So in Love" – 3:30
- "If You Leave" – 4:30
- "(Forever) Live and Die" – 3:36
- "Dreaming" – 3:58
- "Sailing on the Seven Seas" – 3:45
- "Pandora's Box" – 4:06
- "Call My Name" – 4:15
- "Dream of Me" – 3:53
- "Walking on the Milky Way" – 4:02
Disc two
- "Enola Gay" (remix by David GuettaDavid GuettaPierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
& Joachim GarraudJoachim GarraudJoachim Garraud, was born in 1968 in Nantes, is a French DJ, but he is also a remixer and producer. He is the producer of stars such as Geyster, Paul Johnson, Deep Dish, David Bowie, OMD, Kylie Minogue, Mylène Farmer, Cassius, Belamour, Kid Vicious, Saffron Hill and Culture Club.Known for his many...
) – 3:05 - "Enola Gay" (OMD vs. Sash!Sash!SASH! is a German DJ / producer team, fronted by Sascha Lappessen , who works in the recording studio with Ralf Kappmeier and Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke. They have sold over 18 million albums worldwide and earned more than 65 Gold and Platinum awards.-History:Sascha Lappessen, Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke,...
) – 5:03 - "Souvenir" (7am version) – 6:47
- "Souvenir" (Me & Us remix) – 11:32
- "Souvenir" (Hard House version) – 5:47
- "Souvenir" (MobyMobyRichard Melville Hall , better known by his stage name Moby, is an American musician, DJ, and photographer. He is known mainly for his sample-based electronic music and his outspoken liberal political views, including his support of veganism and animal rights.Moby gained attention in the early...
remix) – 4:41 - "Electricity" (The MicronautsThe MicronautsThe Micronauts are a Paris-based dance music act. They formed when Christophe Monier met Canada-born George Issakidis whilst working at the Parisian music fanzine eDEN....
remix) – 8:45 - "Apollo XI" (@440Apollo 440Apollo 440 are an English band formed in Liverpool in 1990. Apollo 440 have written, recorded and produced four albums, collaborated with and produced other artists, remixed as Apollo 440 and as ambient cinematic alter-ego Stealth Sonic Orchestra, and created music for film, television,...
Northern Electronic Soul remix) – 6:15 - "Joan of Arc" (Organ mix by MuluMulu (band)Mulu were a British trip hop duo of the late 1990s, who released one album, Smiles Like a Shark, on 4 August 1997. The duo consisted of singer Laura Campbell, and producer Alan Edmunds, who had worked as a remixer for Utah Saints, Fluke and Björk....
) – 6:12 - "Maid of Orleans" (Afterhours mix by Mulu) – 6:12
- "Enola Gay" (Dancefloor Killa remix by David Guetta & Joachim Garraud) – 9:02
- Track 2 is the full unedited version of the Sash!Sash!SASH! is a German DJ / producer team, fronted by Sascha Lappessen , who works in the recording studio with Ralf Kappmeier and Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke. They have sold over 18 million albums worldwide and earned more than 65 Gold and Platinum awards.-History:Sascha Lappessen, Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke,...
remix, excluding the vocal samples. - Tracks 9 and 10 were reversed on the album packaging, correct positions are listed here.
The OMD Remixes
The OMD Remixes were released two weeks before The OMD Singles compilation album. The highest UK singles chart position was #35.CD: Virgin / VSCDT 1694 (UK)
- "Enola Gay" (OMD vs. Sash! radio edit) – 4:04
- "Souvenir" (Moby remix) – 4:41
- "Electricity" (The Micronauts remix) – 8:44
12": Virgin / VST 1694 (UK)
Side one- "Enola Gay" (OMD vs. Sash!) – 5:18
- "Souvenir" (7am version) – 6:47
Side two
- "Souvenir" (Hard House version) – 5:47
12": Virgin / VSTX 1694 (UK)
Side one- "Electricity" (The Micronauts remix) – 8:45
Side two
- "Apollo XI" (@440 Northern Electronic Soul remix) – 6:15
- "Enola Gay" (OMD vs Sash! Radio Edit) – 4:04
Promo CD: Virgin / VSCDJ1694 (UK)
- "Enola Gay" (OMD vs Sash!) – 4:08
- "Souvenir" (Moby Remix) – 4:40
- "Electricity" (The Micronauts Remix Edit) – 4:03
Promo double 12": Virgin / VSTDJ 1694 (UK)
Side one- "Enola Gay" (OMD Vs Sash!) – 6:11
- "Souvenir" (7AM Version) – 6:47
Side two
- "Souvenir" (Me & Us Mix) – 11:34
- "Souvenir" (Hard House Version) – 5:47
Side three
- "Electricity" (The Micronauts Remix) – 8:44
Side four
- "Apollo XI" (@440 Northern Electronic Soul Remix) – 6:15
- The "Enola Gay" mix sampled news broadcasts announcing the atomic bombing of HiroshimaAtomic bombings of Hiroshima and NagasakiDuring the final stages of World War II in 1945, the United States conducted two atomic bombings against the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan, the first on August 6, 1945, and the second on August 9, 1945. These two events are the only use of nuclear weapons in war to date.For six months...
, as well as the J. Robert Oppenheimer quote, "Now I am become death, destroyer of worlds." - The "Electricity" mix sampled the song "Bunker Soldiers" from OMD's self-titled debut albumOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (album)-U.S. release :The U.S. version, released in 1981, collects material from the first two OMD albums, but retains the sleeve-art of the debut LP. -Remastered CD release with bonus tracks:Virgin / DIDCDR2 -Notes:...
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