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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The DarkSouvenir

Label:

Virgin EMI Records – 7743914, UMC – 7743914, Virgin EMI Records – 00602577439148, UMC – 00602577439148

Format:

3 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, 180 Gram

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Electronic, Pop

Style:

Synth-pop

Tracklist

A1Electricity
A2Red Frame/White Light
A3Messages
A4Enola Gay
A5Souvenir
A6Joan Of Arc
A7Maid Of Orleans
B1Genetic Engineering
B2Telegraph
B3Locomotion
B4Talking Loud & Clear
B5Tesla Girls
B6Never Turn Away
B7So In Love
C1Secret
C2La Femme Accident
C3If You Leave
C4(Forever) Live & Die
C5We Love You
C6Shame
C7Dreaming
D1Sailing On The Seven Seas
D2Pandora's Box (It's A Long, Long Way)
D3Then You Turn Away
D4Call My Name
D5Stand Above Me
D6Dream Of Me
E1Everyday
E2Walking On The Milky Way
E3Universal
E4If You Want It
E5Sister Marie Says
E6History Of Modern (Part 1)
F1Metroland
F2Dresden
F3Night Cafe
F4Isotype
F5The Punishment Of Luxury
F6What Have We Done
F7Don't Go
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Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyUniversal Music
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Universal Music Operations Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Universal Music Operations Ltd.
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BJ69828

Notes

Tri-fold sleeve.

Some copies include a digital download card (WAV) and an additional line "includes digital download card" on the hype sticker.

"A Virgin EMI Records Release"
A Universal Music Company

Band billed as "OMD Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark" on the hype sticker.

Made in the EU.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Printed on sticker): 6 02577 43914 8
  • Barcode (Scanned): 602577439148
  • Label Code: LC03098
  • Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A etched runout): MILES. ABBEY ROAD. ROOM 30. 7743910 SI BJ69828-01 A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B etched runout): MILES. ABBEY ROAD. ROOM 30 7743910 T1 BJ69828-01 B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C etched runout): 7743911 BJ69828-02 C1 +1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D etched runout): MILES. ABBEY ROAD. ROOM 30 7743911 BJ69828-02 D1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side E etched runout): MILES. ABBEY ROAD. ROOM 30 7743912 =1 BJ69828-03 E1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side F etched runout): MILES. ABBEY ROAD. ROOM 30. 7743912 11 BJ69828-03 F1
  • Other (LP1 inner sleeve): 7743910
  • Other (LP2 inner sleeve): 7743911
  • Other (LP3 inner sleeve): 7743912
  • Other (LP1 labels): 0602577439100
  • Other (LP2 labels): 0602577439117
  • Other (LP3 labels): 0602577439124

Other Versions (5)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Recently Edited
Souvenir (2×CD, Compilation, Remastered)UMC, Virgin EMI Records7743909Europe2019
Recently Edited
Souvenir (2×CD, Compilation, Remastered, 3×CD, , 2×DVD, DVD-Video, Compilation, Box Set, Limited Edition)Virgin EMI Records, UMC7732451Europe2019
New Submission
Souvenir (98×File, AIFF, Album, Compilation, Remastered)UMCnoneEurope2019
New Submission
Souvenir (40×File, AIFF, Compilation, Remastered)UMCnoneEurope2019
New Submission
Souvenir (CDr, Compilation, Promo)UMC, Virgin EMI Records28-8-19 21Europe2019

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Reviews

  • pcdoconline's avatar
    pcdoconline
    Well, the pressing would be top and the cover as well if it weren't for .... the usual problems with the attitude of some companies and their employees regarding meticulousness in the job and quality control. I've been listening to and collecting vinyl since 1973 and have worked as a DJ for years, but I've never experienced this kind of mass-produced junk on vinyl pressings in the hey days of vinyl. There were faulty pressings back then too, without question, but not to the same extent as today. It's mainly the poor base material that is the dilemma today. Obviously, even then the work was already being done in a rather amateurish way. This can be heard particularly well and annoyingly as a background noise when the discs are played. I have records that are 60 years old and still sound better than some of today's rubbish.
    But now to "Souvenir", pressed in 2019. I bought the disc from overseas, sealed, so brand new. Opened, wanted to pull the discs out of the trifold cover ... but nothing worked. These morons glued the discs with inlays into the cover. Probably to save time so that the lunch break would last longer, they didn't wait until the glue for the cover folds was dry. I then removed the discs with a surgical knife. First annoyance overcome, disc put on, third song the disc jumps and always gets stuck in the same place. There was glue on it too, which I had to painstakingly remove. The same mess with disc two and three. So also painstakingly cleaned. Only now was I able to examine the disc with my ears. The dynamics are good and the voices come out well. Perhaps the mastering is a little quiet, but I'd rather have it that way than this loudness madness.
    • bourne2wear
      I Forgot how good this album was.
      Great sounding quality.
      • slop101's avatar
        slop101
        Top flight mastering, pressing, packaging, and of course music. What more could you want from a record?
        • DJManiMiglani's avatar
          DJManiMiglani
          One of my favorite LPs I own! This is a must-have for anyone who loves synths.
          • XETSOF's avatar
            XETSOF
            A magnificent effort on the packaging / artwork for this release. Records are flat & quiet, though my initial copy had manufacturing scratches which affected playback. Mastering is a little inconsistent - some tracks have great bass, others sound very thin - though that could simply be a result of recording studios / year of production. Beyond that, this is the only vinyl compilation you will ever need.
            • Sleepy_Shop's avatar
              Sleepy_Shop
              Holy cow, this is the epitome of what a good pressing should be.

              I was literally blown away when I dropped the needle and heard silence. That’s right, complete silence. You could drop a pin and hear it. Zero surface noise from start to ending. Unheard of today! No pops. No static. Very nice deep grooves. Just pure amazing music.

              The remaster is phenomenal. I am blown away at how punchy the bass is, the middle notes pop, the electronic synths sound like I’m right in front of the band. Pure perfection.

              The sleeve is nothing to gawk at either. It’s just as well made. Thick cardboard like paper, and the trifold feels heavy and well put together. Very very minimal design and color scheme, but than again, that’s OMD for you. The only “complaint” about the sleeve is it’s a little oversized, which makes it impossible to fit into a standard protective outer sleeve, which irks me only because I like to have one for all my vinyl to protect from dust, dirt, etc. but at the same time, because of its oversize, the vinyls fit perfectly into their individual compartments without any pushback like you see a lot in even gatefold, so for that reason, I’ll give it a pass.

              Pure pop perfection and every collector should have this in their collection. Totally worth the money!
              • rafavelez2's avatar
                rafavelez2
                Very Impressed with the quality of the sound and the beautiful design of the package. worth every cent.
                • mrballistic's avatar
                  mrballistic
                  this is the release that they're selling whilst on (US) tour, at the merch desk. 50 bucks US, and worth it!
                  • kryten2001's avatar
                    kryten2001
                    What a fantastic release, perfect set for the casual OMD fan. Mastering is generally quite good, although it's a little quiet. Very low sound floor, very nice quality pressings. Excellent track allocation/order makes this one a real pleasure to listen to.

                    I actually quite like the packaging, although as others have said - being slightly oversized makes it a bit awkward.

                    Definitely worth having in the collection even if you're only a passing fan of OMD.
                    • doohickey's avatar
                      doohickey
                      Edited 3 years ago
                      Not sure what's up with all the complaints on the mastering quality. My copy sounds outstanding. The synths shimmer and the bass is solid but not overwhelming. The snares are clear and crisp and the vocals shine throughout the mix. The song selection includes all songs on the 1988 "Best of" and a whole lot more. I couldn't be happier.

                      That being said, the packaging is sort of a missed opportunity. Besides the awkward size, it's a bit sparse and I would loved to have seen some photos and extensive liner notes added.

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