Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages

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Review by Julian Blasco

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark's album "Messages" is a timeless piece of art that showcases the band's mastery of electronic music. The album, released in 1980, features eight tracks that are a blend of synth-pop, new wave, and experimental music.

The opening track, "Messages," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its haunting melody and thought-provoking lyrics. The album's standout tracks include "Electricity," "Mystereality," and "Bunker Soldiers," which showcase the band's ability to create catchy synth-driven melodies that are both danceable and introspective.

The album's production is top-notch, with each track featuring intricate arrangements and layers of synthesizers, drum machines, and guitars. The band's use of electronic instruments is innovative and ahead of its time, and it's easy to see why they were such an influential force in the electronic music scene.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Waiting For The Men
Messages4:01
Taking Sides Again4:20
Messages (1978 Demo)
Waiting For The Man

Video

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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages (1980) full 10 Single
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Catalog Numbers

  • DIN 15
  • DIN 15-10
  • 102079
  • 102 079
  • OMD40DEMO
  • DIN 15/10, DIN 15-10
  • 102 079, 102 079-100
  • VS 8002
  • 102.079
  • 15/10, DIN 15-10

Labels

  • Dindisc
  • Virgin
  • White Noise

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Gray Labels - Mike Howlett Only
  • 10"
  • Mispress
  • Withdrawn
  • Flexi-disc
  • Special Edition
  • Misprint
  • Gray Two-Tone Labels
  • Blue label
  • Red/Black Labels
  • Light Blue Labels
  • Repress
  • Grey Labels CBS Pressing
  • Pink/White Labels
  • Single Sided
  • Reissue
  • White Label
  • Yellow
  • Green Label
  • Gray Labels
  • Grey Labels

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Dindisc
Copyright (c)Dindisc
Printed ByJames Upton
Published ByDinsong Ltd.
Produced AtAdvision Studios
Lacquer Cut AtTape One
Pressed ByCBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Record CompanyAriola Eurodisc GmbH
Licensed FromVirgin Records Ltd.
Manufactured ByOctoArts International, Inc.
Mastered AtTape One
Recorded AtAdvision Studios

Credits

RoleCredit
EngineerLawrence Diana
Lacquer Cut ByBilBo (tracks: A)
ProducerMike Howlett
Written-ByMcCluskey, Humphreys
Mastered ByPorky

Notes

  • This version is similar to Messages but has no 'DB' etch on B side runout.
  • Grey Labels with production credited ONLY to Mike Howlett. For different variation see here: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages
  • Produced at Advision Studio
  • Published by DinSong Ltd/Virgin Music Publishers Ltd
  • ℗ © 1980 DinDisc
  • 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 and a new, radically different version was recorded under the control of producer Mike Howlett.
  • "Taking Sides Again" is an instrumental 'dub' version of "Messages".
  • The original release had a two-tone grey label which listed Chester Valentino (aka Paul Collister) as producer. DinDisc had scrapped the original album mix but hadn't bothered amending the labels which should have correctly credited Mike Howlett. Later releases in a pink/white combination and later still in red, would correctly list Howlett.
  • [Track times not listed on the sleeve or record labels.]
  • Most copies of the original 10" pressing with the album version were scrapped, but a handful did escape destruction. Some of these were given away as part of a competition for the OMD fan club in 1980. This issue is one of these only distinguished by the shorter track time and runout information.
  • The later Grey two tone labels incorrectly state the producer as Chester Valentino. Mike Howlett is the producer, as the track was remixed and times at 4:48 - later editions again feature Grey labels correctly attributed to Mike Howlett and were also issued with different coloured record labels including Red, Green and a Pink/White combination. These labels also correctly credit Mike Howlett for the production.
  • Silver plastic injected labels have "Made in France" as part of matrix stamping. Picture sleeve is very similar to other countries with slight modifications to the back including "Printed in France" small text at bottom.
  • on side b "taking sides again" is noted "produced by C Valantino & OMD" there is a mistake
  • Came with early Pre-orders of "Pretending To See The Future" Book Limited number
  • All early pre-orders from Pledge will also receive an exclusive flexi-disc featuring a very rare and previously unheard demo of Messages from the summer of 1978 before Andy and Paul actually formed Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. Recorded in the garage studio of school friend Paul Collister who would become OMD’s manager, and featuring the electronic drums built by Paul Humphreys. This is sound of two eighteen year old kids
  • Grey Labels with production credited ONLY to Mike Howlett. For different variation see here: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages.
  • This version is similar to Messages but has a 'DB' etch on B side runout.
  • Misprint: both A and B labels show "Produced By Chester Valentino And Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark"
  • The original album version of Messages was due to be used. However, McCluskey objected to this version and wanted to re-record the song. Most copies of the original 10" pressing with the album version were scrapped, but a handful did escape destruction. Some of these were given away as part of a competition for the OMD fan club in 1980.
  • This version correctly credits Mike Howlett as Producer. Blue label release.
  • Produced at Advision Studio.
  • Published by Dinsong Ltd./Virgin Music Publ. Ltd./April Musikverlag GmbH
  • Came in a thinner paper sleeve than the UK release
  • The original grey two tone labels incorrectly list the producer as Chester Valentino, later editions feature different colored record labels including red, green and a pink/white combination. These labels correctly credit Mike Howlett for the production.
  • This edition features the red/black label combination.
  • ℗ 1980 DinDisc
  • Tracks A, B2: DinSong Ltd/Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • Track B1: Oakfield Avenue Music
  • Light Blue Labels. Pressed no earlier than '83.
  • This version correctly credits Mike Howlett as Producer.
  • Side A publishers DinSong Ltd/Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • Side B publishers Oakfield Avenue Music/DinSong Ltd/Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • ℗ 1980 DinDisc.
  • ℗ © 1981 Virgin Records Ltd.
  • No sleeve
  • Numerous variations exist.
  • This version incorrectly credits Chester Valentino as Producer and publisher Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. appears on side B label.
  • Side A. DinSong Ltd
  • Side B. Oakfield Avenue Music / DinSong Ltd / Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • Grey Labels.
  • Pressed by CBS, with no "⋀" in the runout, and different pressing rings.
  • The original releases had a two-tone grey label which listed Chester Valentino (aka Paul Collister) as producer. DinDisc had scrapped the original album mix but hadn't bothered amending the labels which should have correctly credited Mike Howlett. Later releases in a pink/white combination and later still in red, would correctly list Howlett.
  • This edition features the Pink/White label combination.
  • The original Grey two tone labels incorrectly state the producer as Chester Valentino, later editions feature different coloured record labels including Red, Green and a Pink/White combination. These labels correctly credit Mike Howlett for the production.
  • This is the red label version.
  • Came with OMD book , Pretending to see the future.
  • Most copies of the original 10" pressing with the album version were scrapped, but a handful did escape destruction. Some of these were given away as part of a competition for the OMD fan club in 1980. This issue is one of these only distinguished by the shorter track time and runout information. This is a yellow translucent vinyl test pressing of the withdrawn issue.
  • The original Grey two tone labels incorrectly state the producer as Chester Valentino.
  • The Green label release (this release) credits Side A production to Mike Howlett and Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark but credits Side B production to Chester Valentino and Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark.
  • Pink/white and Red label labels also exist.
  • This is the original grey two-tone label version, with the incorrect Valentino credit, only distinguished from the original withdrawn 10" by the matrix runout information and track timing.
  • Later editions feature different coloured record labels, including another Grey, and Red, Green, and a Pink/White combination. These labels correctly credit Mike Howlett for the production.
  • Pressed by CBS, identifiable by the "⋀" in the runout.
  • came as a free bonus with the book "Pretending To See The Future"

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched run-out): DIN-15-A3 .BILBO'S.. TA1PE ⋀
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched run-out): DIN-15-B2 B3 ⋀
  • Matrix / Runout (A side runout, etched): 10+DIN+15+A A PORKY PRIME CUT OR STILL NO NEWS
  • Matrix / Runout (B side runout, etched): 10+DIN+15+B OR P.T.O UNREPENTENT
  • Rights Society: SACEM
  • Label Code: LC 3098
  • Rights Society: STEMRA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched run-out - Variant 1): DIN15-A2 .BILBO. TA1PE IN
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched run-out- Variant 1): DIN15-B2 B DB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched run-out - Variant 2): DIN15-A-6 .BILBO. TA1PE
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched run-out- Variant 2): DIN15-B-6 DB. TA1PE
  • Matrix / Runout (A side runout, hand-etched): 10+DIN+15+A2 OR A BILBO BIGEE
  • Matrix / Runout (B side runout, hand-etched): 10+DIN+15+B OR P.T.O. UNREPENTENT
  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): DIN 15-10-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): DIN 15-10-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout Groove Hand-Etched): 10 +DIN + 15 + A2 OR A BILBO BIGEE
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout Groove Hand-Etched): 10 +DIN + 15 + B OR P.T.O UNREPENTENT
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): DIN-15-A1U-1-1- 5
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): DIN-15-B1U-1-1- 6
  • Matrix / Runout (A side runout, hand-etched): 10+DIN+15+A₂ OR A BILBO BIGEE
  • Matrix / Runout (A side label): DIN 15-10-A
  • Matrix / Runout (B side label): DIN 15-10-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): VS 8002-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): VS 8002-B
  • Rights Society: PARI
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout etched side A): 10+DIN+15+A₂ OR A BILBO BIGEE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout etched side B): 10+DIN+15+B OR P.T.O. UNREPENTENT
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): DIN-I5-A4 BILBO'S TA1PE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): DIN-I5-B3 C
  • Other (Run-Off Side A): Or A Bilbo Bigee
  • Other (Run-Off Side B): P.T.O. UNREPENTENT
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A. Var. 1): DIN-I5-A3 ⋀ BILBO'S TA1PE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B. Var. 1): DIN-I5-B3 D
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A. Var. 2): DIN-15-A2 BILBO'S TA1PE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B. Var. 2): DIN-15-B2
  • Matrix / Runout (A side runout, hand-etched): 10+DIN+15+A2 A BILBO BIGEE OR
  • Matrix / Runout (B side runout, hand-etched): 10+DIN+15+B P.T.O UNREPENTENT OR
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): DIN-I5-A3 ⋀ BILBO'S TA1PE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): DIN-I5-B3 D

About Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

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English electronic band formed in Wirral, Merseyside, in 1978 with Paul Humphreys (synthesizers) and Andy McCluskey (vocals and bass guitar). Earlier incarnations of their band included 'VCL XI' and 'Hitlerz Underpantz'. They played their first gig in 1978 at Eric's (Liverpool), then had a run of UK chart hits after swapping labels from Factory to the Virgin owned label DinDisc starting with the 1980 release 'Messages'. In 1980, drummer Malcolm Holmes and Dave Hughes on synths transitioned from guest/live musicians to be full members of the band. Hughes left 1980 and was replaced by Martin Cooper. Humphreys left the group in 1989, but McCluskey made a comeback in 1991 with the UK top 5 'Sailing On The Seven Seas', and followed that up with a UK top 3 Album 'Sugar Tax' before finally calling it a day in 1996. In 2007 they toured together again featuring the classic line-up of Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Malcolm Holmes and Martin Cooper and released a live-album in 2008: 'OMD Live: Architecture & Morality & More'. September 2010 saw the release of History Of Modern featuring the original classic line-up. This has been followed by English Electric (2013) & The Punishment of Luxury (2017) and OMD also performs live extensively.

Real Name

    • Andy McCluskey & Paul Humphries

Name Vars

  • Maniobras Orquestales
  • O M D
  • O. M. D.
  • O.M.D
  • O.M.D.
  • OM D EM
  • OMD
  • OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark)
  • OMD (with orchestra)
  • OMD Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
  • OMID
  • OMITD
  • Omd
  • Orch. M. The Dark
  • Orch. Man. In The Dark
  • Orchestra Maneouvers In The Dark
  • Orchestra Manoeuver
  • Orchestra Manoeuvres In The Dark
  • Orchestral Manceuvres In The Dark
  • Orchestral Maneouvres In The Dark
  • Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark
  • Orchestral Maneuvres In The Dark
  • Orchestral Manoeuvers
  • Orchestral Manoeuvers In The Dark
  • Orchestral Manoeuvre In The Dark
  • Orchestral Manoeuvres
  • Orchestral Manoeuvres I/T Dark
  • Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD)
  • Orchestral Manoeuvres.
  • Orchestral Manoevers In The Dark
  • Orchestral Manoevres In The Dark
  • Orchestral Manosuvres In The Dark
  • Orchestral Manouevres In Dark
  • Orchestral Manouevres In The Dark
  • Orchestral Manouvres In The Dark
  • Orchestral Manœuvers In The Dark
  • Orchestral Manœuvres
  • Orchestral Manœuvres In The Dark
  • Orchestral Manœuvres In The Dark (OMD)
  • Orchestral Monieuvres In The Dark
  • Orchestral Monoeuvres
  • Orchestralman
  • Orchestras Manouvers In The Dark
  • omd

Aliases

  • Liberator

Members

  • Phil Coxon
  • Andy McCluskey
  • Paul Humphreys
  • Stuart Kershaw
  • Malcolm Holmes
  • Martin Cooper
  • Graham Weir
  • Neil Weir
  • Michael Douglas
  • David Hughes
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Summary by Julian Blasco

"Messages" is a must-listen for fans of electronic music, and it's a testament to the enduring legacy of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark. The album remains a classic in the genre, and it's easy to see why it continues to inspire and influence musicians to this day.

Comments

ritacibrian
ritacibrian
2023-04-14
My favourite omd record is Pandora's box
s1620091
s1620091
2023-04-14
Remember hearing this on the kitchen clock radio(with the flip type digits?)when it came out.Still love this tune.
tuulejuhan
tuulejuhan
2023-04-14
Heard my first omd record was enola gay in 1980
bornfreeonekisskj
bornfreeonekisskj
2023-04-13
Very good video from omd and good song ?
dothibaongoctn2nhvt
dothibaongoctn2nhvt
2023-04-12
One of my Fav song frpm OMD
almashop99
almashop99
2023-04-12
2022 wow. X let's dance X Christmas ? every day X
sackalip
sackalip
2023-04-11
10 inch?...must be very rare ?
goodbye1705
goodbye1705
2023-04-11
Yes! And the album version too. Still class in 2021
ef7850
ef7850
2023-04-11
Absolutely brilliant music, pity the singer is not any good.
miguemalaguista
miguemalaguista
2023-04-11
Nearby 2021 and still sounds good PRUE CLASS ??? LEGENDS
courseplay
courseplay
2023-04-11
OMD & 80s Fest. at Leeds Temple Newsam 26 June 2021. Message & Electricity their best dance tracks.
gokilz07130028
gokilz07130028
2023-04-10
As a kid i used to stay with my sister as weekends, one Saturday night we visited a friend of hers who's husband was a DJ had a state of the art Hi-Fi, he played this, awesome tune, now in my 50's and i still play it
plushietoe
plushietoe
2023-04-09
For me this is the best song EVER.
megoeg23
megoeg23
2023-04-09
I first heard that song in a Citroen in 1980, as a kid. I've been obsessed with it, ever since. And old Citroens!! Hahahahaha! :)
ewaizabela1
ewaizabela1
2023-04-08
Sounds as good today as it did almost 30 years ago.
essentialcarenc
essentialcarenc
2023-04-07
On the b side of this record was 1, Waiting For The Man, & 2, Taking Sides Again.
afiyati0901040024
afiyati0901040024
2023-04-06
Maravilloso tema. Muy buena versión está sí es música.
Más música de allá.
OMD
frandavila
frandavila
2023-04-05
Still a total classic in 2017