Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity
Label:
Catalog#:
FAC 6
Format:
Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM
Country:
UK
Released:
21 May 1979
Genre:
Electronic,
Pop
Style:
Synth-pop
Tracklist
| A | Electricity | 3:32 | ||
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Producer -
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Producer, Engineer - Paul Collister | ||||
| B | Almost | 3:41 | ||
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Engineer [Mix] -
Chris Nagle
Engineer [Recording] - John Brierley Producer - Martin Zero* | ||||
Credits
Artwork By [Typographics] -
Peter Saville
Mastered By - Porky (5)
Vocals, Bass, Electronic Drums [Electronic Percussion] - Andy McCluskey
Vocals, Keyboards, Electronic Drums [Electronic Percussion] - Paul Humphreys
Written-By - McCluskey* , Humphries*
Mastered By - Porky (5)
Vocals, Bass, Electronic Drums [Electronic Percussion] - Andy McCluskey
Vocals, Keyboards, Electronic Drums [Electronic Percussion] - Paul Humphreys
Written-By - McCluskey* , Humphries*
Notes
~ FAC6 BEFORE
~ FAC6 AFTER
Track A recorded at Henry's
Track B recorded at Cargo Studios, Rochdale; Mixed at Strawberry Studios, Stockport
Additional Notes:
Limited edition of 5000. Housed in black on black thermographic sleeve designed by Peter Saville and printed and hand folded and glued by Roberts and Sons Printers, Chapel Street, Salford.
"Peter's idea for this sleeve originated in a thermographic machine installed in the Manchester Poly graphics Department at that time. Peter wanted to experiment with using the same colour thermo ink as the card it was printed on. Originally offered the sleeve concept to A Certain Ratio in the bar of the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, who, arrogant little bastards, told him to get lost. Instead he gave the idea to OMD, became their regular designer and won countless awards for his work with them in the next few years." (AHW)
In 1980, this was reissued by DinDisc, with the A-side produced by Martin Hannett, and the artwork replaced with standard white on black printing. On this re-release, the catalogue number became DinDisc DIN 2, but it was still a "Factory Records Product". In 1984 a 3rd version of the 7" was issued (DinDisc DIN 2 - "A Factory Records Product") with both tracks produced by OMD and Chester Valentino in the versions found on OMD's debut LP.
~ FAC6 AFTER
Track A recorded at Henry's
Track B recorded at Cargo Studios, Rochdale; Mixed at Strawberry Studios, Stockport
Additional Notes:
Limited edition of 5000. Housed in black on black thermographic sleeve designed by Peter Saville and printed and hand folded and glued by Roberts and Sons Printers, Chapel Street, Salford.
"Peter's idea for this sleeve originated in a thermographic machine installed in the Manchester Poly graphics Department at that time. Peter wanted to experiment with using the same colour thermo ink as the card it was printed on. Originally offered the sleeve concept to A Certain Ratio in the bar of the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, who, arrogant little bastards, told him to get lost. Instead he gave the idea to OMD, became their regular designer and won countless awards for his work with them in the next few years." (AHW)
In 1980, this was reissued by DinDisc, with the A-side produced by Martin Hannett, and the artwork replaced with standard white on black printing. On this re-release, the catalogue number became DinDisc DIN 2, but it was still a "Factory Records Product". In 1984 a 3rd version of the 7" was issued (DinDisc DIN 2 - "A Factory Records Product") with both tracks produced by OMD and Chester Valentino in the versions found on OMD's debut LP.
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Reviews & Discussion
Review by
Sep 16, 2005
(edited over 4 years ago)
One of the funny things about this particular release and it's limited edition of 5,000, is that it was never intended to be a limited edition. Due to the intense heat required during the printing of the sleeves, the printing press actually caught fire. After the third time this happened the printers called it a day and wouldn't continue with the order.
The most authentic piece of synth-pop before reaching the 80's barrier of labels. This single cannot be touched
with the groundbreaking sounds and compassion of early electronic music. Its no wonder Peter Saville gave his best artwork for this single other than what's mentioned in the well-done detailed notes from above mentioned.
with the groundbreaking sounds and compassion of early electronic music. Its no wonder Peter Saville gave his best artwork for this single other than what's mentioned in the well-done detailed notes from above mentioned.