Depeche Mode – Never Let Me Down Again Vinyl 12" Maxi-Single | DE Original | 1987)

Depeche Mode – Never Let Me Down Again is the 12" maxi for the second single from the album "Music For The Masses" (Mute, cat. no. INT 126.868 / 12 Bong 14). The song was written by Martin L. Gore and the album was produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe; the maxi came out in August 1987. Side A has the Split Mix of about nine and a half minutes, side B the Glitter Mix of the B-side "Pleasure, Little Treasure" and the Aggro Mix; the remixes were done at Puk Studios in Denmark. This copy is the 1987 German original pressing on orange transparent vinyl.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mute INT 126.868 / 12 Bong 14
• Format: Vinyl 12", 45 RPM, maxi-single
• Pressing: DE original, orange transparent vinyl
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1987
• Genre: Synth-Pop, Electronic, 12" Maxi-Singles

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG (visible scuff on side A) / VG+ (side B)
• Cover: VG (hype sticker, edge and corner wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Never Let Me Down Again (Split Mix) (Martin L. Gore)

Side B

1. Pleasure, Little Treasure (Glitter Mix) (Martin L. Gore)
2. Never Let Me Down Again (Aggro Mix) (Martin L. Gore)

Personnel

Depeche Mode: Dave Gahan (vocals), Martin L. Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals), Andy Fletcher (keyboards), Alan Wilder (keyboards, programming).

Production: Depeche Mode and David Bascombe, Daniel Miller (side A). Remixed at Puk Studios, Denmark. Design: T+CP Associates.

FAQ

What is the Split Mix?
An extended version of "Never Let Me Down Again" running about 9:30 – much longer than the album version and the longest version on this maxi.

Does this maxi exist in other colours?
Yes. Under the same catalogue number INT 126.868 the German 12" was issued in 1987 on both black and orange transparent vinyl. This copy is the orange variant.

What does Media VG / VG+ / Cover VG mean?
Media VG / VG+: side A has a visible scuff that may cause some surface noise, side B shows only light signs of use. Cover VG: the sleeve shows clear edge and corner wear and has a hype sticker. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Depeche Mode records?
Yes, for example Depeche Mode – Never Let Me Down Again 7", Depeche Mode – Strangelove 12" (Orange Transparent) and Depeche Mode – Music For The Masses (Blue Transparent LP). More titles are in our Synth-Pop collection.