OMD - Dazzle Ships (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1983)

OMD – Dazzle Ships was released in 1983 on Virgin / Telegraph and is the boldest, most experimental album by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark. Melodic synth-pop such as “Genetic Engineering” and “Telegraph” sits alongside collages of radio broadcasts, voice recordings and musique concrète such as “Radio Prague” and “Time Zones”. Divisive at the time, it is now a cult album, packaged in a Peter Saville design.

On offer is the EU original pressing from 1983 on Virgin / Telegraph (205 295 / 205 295-320).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin - 205 295, Telegraph (2) - 205 295, Virgin - 205 295-320, Telegraph (2) – 205 295-320
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Electronic, Pop, Synth-pop, Experimental, New Wave, Musique Concrète – more in Synth-Pop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Radio Prague (1:18)
2. Genetic Engineering (3:37)
3. ABC Auto-Industry (2:06)
4. Telegraph (2:57)
5. This Is Helena (1:58)
6. International (4:24)

Side B

1. Dazzle Ships (2:21)
2. The Romance Of The Telescope (3:27)
3. Silent Running (3:34)
4. Radio Waves (3:45)
5. Time Zones (1:49)
6. Of All The Things We've Made (3:27)

Personnel

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (Arranged By), Peter Saville (Design), Brian Tench (Engineer), Ian Little (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the EU original pressing from 1983 on Virgin / Telegraph.

Which songs stand out?
“Genetic Engineering”, “Telegraph” and “Of All The Things We've Made”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Synth-Pop collection.