Album UK 1980 on Dindisc label
Electronic (Synth-pop)
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 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)
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark , GB album by | |
Ben Kelly , design, packaging | |
Peter Saville , *1955 GB design, packaging | |
Porky , *1942 GB lacquer cut by | |
Andy McCluskey , *1959 GB lyrics by, music by, arranged by, vocals, bass, keyboards, electronic drums, programmed by, rhythm | |
Paul Humphreys key, voc, *1960 GB lyrics by, music by, arranged by, vocals, keyboards, electronic drums, percussion, programmed by, rhythm | |
Martin Cooper sax, key, *1958 GB saxophone | |
Dave Fairbairn , guitar | |
Julia Kneale , lyrics by | |
Malcolm Holmes dr, perc, *1960 GB percussion |
Paul Collister engineer |
Chester Valentino producer |
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark producer |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Bunker Soldiers | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark | 2:51 | |
2 | Almost | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark | 3:40 | |
3 | Mystereality | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark | 2:42 | |
4 | Electricity | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark | 3:32 | |
5 | The Messerschmitt Twins | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark | 5:38 | |
6 | Messages | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark | 4:06 | |
7 | Julia's Song | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark | Julia Kneale | 4:40 |
8 | Red Frame/White Light | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark | 3:11 | |
9 | Dancing | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark | 2:59 | |
10 | Pretending To See The Future | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark | 3:48 |
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark ES 1983 Electronic and Pop |