Messages is an Electronic album by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, originally released in 1980. On Gatefold: 23 pressings tracked.
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Sound DNA
- Electronic
- Synth-Pop / New Wave
- synthetic
- wistful
- nocturnal
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Grey Labels. Runouts are etched except the final single 'stamper' letters which are stamped.
The A in variant 1 appears as the partially stamped Λ common to CBS Aston Clinton pressings.
Produced at Advision Studio
The original album version of "Messages" was due to be used. However, Andy McCluskey of the band objected to this version and wanted to re-record the song. The 10,000 copies cut with the original mix were scrapped
Credits
The people behind it.
Production & Engineering
- Chester ValentinoPRODUCER
- Laurence DianaENGINEER
- Mike HowlettPRODUCER
- Mike HowlettPRODUCER [UNCREDITED]
- Orchestral Manoeuvres In The DarkPRODUCER
- Chester ValentinoCO-PRODUCER
- Orchestral Manoeuvres In The DarkCO-PRODUCER
Songwriting
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 23 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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