Depeche Mode - The Singles 81-85 (Vinyl LP | DE Repress | 1989)

Depeche Mode – The Singles 81-85 is the band’s first singles compilation, released by Mute in October 1985 (UK: MUTEL 1, Germany via Intercord: INT 146.817). Its 13 tracks run from the three early Vince Clarke songs through “Everything Counts” and “People Are People” to the new 1985 singles “Shake The Disease” and “It’s Called A Heart”. It reached number 6 in the UK and number 9 in Germany. This copy is a 1989 German repress on grey vinyl with the later Mute logo (“M”).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mute INT 146.817 / MUTEL 1
• Format: Vinyl LP, compilation, stereo, gatefold
• Pressing: DE repress, grey vinyl, Mute logo 3 (“M”)
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1989 (original: 1985)
• Genre: Synth-Pop, Electronic, New Wave
• Extras: Inner sleeve and silver insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ with some wear

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU DP56).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Dreaming Of Me (Vince Clarke)
2. New Life (Vince Clarke)
3. Just Can’t Get Enough (Vince Clarke)
4. See You (Martin L. Gore)
5. Leave In Silence (Martin L. Gore)
6. Get The Balance Right! (Martin L. Gore)
7. Everything Counts (Martin L. Gore)

Side B

1. Love, In Itself (Martin L. Gore)
2. People Are People (Martin L. Gore)
3. Master And Servant (Martin L. Gore)
4. Blasphemous Rumours (Martin L. Gore)
5. Shake The Disease (Martin L. Gore)
6. It’s Called A Heart (Martin L. Gore)

Personnel

Depeche Mode (1981–1985): Dave Gahan (vocals), Martin L. Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals), Andrew Fletcher (keyboards), Vince Clarke (keyboards, until 1981), Alan Wilder (keyboards, from 1982). Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode, with Gareth Jones on some tracks.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The compilation came out in 1985. This copy is a 1989 German repress with the same catalogue number INT 146.817, identifiable by the later Mute logo (“M”) on the label.

Are “The Meaning Of Love” and “Somebody” included?
No. The LP has 13 tracks. Those two songs were only on the cassette and CD, while the 1998 reissue added “Photographic” and the “Schizo Mix” of “Just Can’t Get Enough” instead.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
For the record: NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new, with at most minimal signs of use. For the sleeve, VG+ stands for light wear such as some edge wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Depeche Mode records?
Yes, for example the expanded reissue The Singles 81>85 (2LP, 1998), the 12" Just Can’t Get Enough and People Are People (12", red marbled). More in our Synth-Pop collection.