Name: Architecture and Mortality (Singles – 40th Anniversary)
Brand: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

3583902

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-10-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602435839028

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Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Virgin

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark is an English electronic band formed in Wirral, Merseyside, in 1978. The band was initially composed of Paul Humphreys on synthesizers and Andy McCluskey on vocals and bass guitar. They started off under different names such as 'VCL XI' and 'Hitlerz Underpantz'. After their first gig at Eric's in Liverpool, they gained popularity with a series of UK chart hits after switching labels from Factory to DinDisc. Drummer Malcolm Holmes and synth player Dave Hughes joined the band as full members in 1980, with Martin Cooper replacing Hughes later that year.In 1989, Humphreys left the group but McCluskey continued his musical journey with the release of the UK top 5 single 'Sailing On The Seven Seas' in 1991. This was followed by a successful UK top 3 album called 'Sugar Tax'. Eventually, OMD disbanded in 1996.However, in 2007 the classic lineup of Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Malcolm Holmes, and Martin Cooper reunited for a tour and released a live album titled 'OMD Live: Architecture &amp; Morality &amp; More' in 2008. They continued their musical endeavors with the release of albums like History Of Modern (2010), English Electric (2013), and The Punishment of Luxury (2017). OMD

Architecture and Morality is the third studio album by electronic pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. The album is often referred to as one of the finest synth-pop albums of its era, spawning three international hits, Souvenir, Joan of Arc and Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc) which together sold 8 million copies.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary, UMC re-release the 3 aforementioned singles across 3 coloured vinyl singles, in addition to unreleased demos, studio sessions and live performances of tracks from the album.

Souvenir Motion &amp; Heart (Amazon Version) Sacred Heart Souvenir (Demo) Choir Song (Rough Mix) Motion &amp; Heart (Live at Drury Lane, 1981) Joan Of Arc The Romance Of The Telescope (Unfinished) Joan Of Arc (Live at Drury Lane, 1981) Joan Of Arc (Rough Mix) New Song (Georgia Demo) She's Leaving (Demo) Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc) Navigation Sealand (Demo) Submarines Maid of Orleans (Demo) Joan Of Arc (Maid of Orleans)(Live at Drury Lane, 1981)

Architecture and Mortality (Singles – 40th Anniversary)

Music GB