Orchestral Manoeuvres In The DarkArchitecture & Morality

Label:

Dindisc – 204 016-320

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Die-cut Cover

Country:

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Synth-pop

Tracklist

A1 The New Stone Age 3:18
A2 She's Leaving 3:26
A3 Souvenir 3:36
A4 Sealand 7:42
B1 Joan Of Arc 3:46
B2 Joan Of Arc (Maid Of Orleans) 4:11
B3 Architecture & Morality 3:37
B4 Georgia 3:21
B5 The Beginning And The End 3:44

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyAriola Eurodisc GmbH
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Dindisc Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Dindisc Ltd.
  • Recorded AtThe Gramophone Suite
  • Recorded AtThe Manor
  • Mixed AtMayfair Studios
  • Produced ForWhite Noise Ltd.
  • Distributed ByAriola Group Of Companies
  • Printed ByMohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH
  • Pressed BySonopress

Credits

  • Bass, Guitar, Horns [Reed], Mellotron, Organ, Percussion [Acoustic, Electronic], Programmed By [Rhythm], Synthesizer, VocalsAndrew McCluskey*
  • DesignPeter Saville (2)
  • Drums, Percussion [Acoustic, Electronic], Synthesizer [Bass]Malcolm Holmes
  • Electric Organ [Electronic], Piano, SynthesizerMichael Douglas
  • EngineerRichard Manwaring
  • Engineer [Mix]Brian Tench
  • Management [For Worldchief Ltd.]S. Pippet*
  • Mellotron, Melodica, Organ, Percussion [Acoustic, Electronic], Performer [Radios], Piano, Programmed By [Rhythm], Synthesizer, VocalsPaul Humphreys
  • Photography ByRobin Roddey
  • ProducerRichard Manwaring (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B5)
  • SaxophoneMartin Cooper (2)
  • Written-ByHumphreys* (tracks: A2 to A4, B3 to B5)

Notes

Pre-recorded at The Gramophone Suite (Liverpool, England).

Produced and created for White Noise Ltd. and on behalf of Architettura Industria.

Choral tapes on Souvenir courtesy of David Hughes.
Title suggested by M. Ladly from a book by David Watkin.

Sleeve has a cut-out through which you can see the printed black & white inner sleeve

Catalog# "204 016" on labels, "204 016-320" on sleeve

Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH., München

℗ 1981 DinDisc Ltd.
© 1981 DinDisc Ltd.
Distributed by the Ariola Group of Companies.
Printed in West by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Label Code: LC 3098
  • Pressing Plant ID (Label side B, embossed): [Bass Clef]
  • Other (Inner sleeve): 204 016/97 091
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): S 204 016 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): S 204 016 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped ["III" etched], variant 1): 204016 A-1 /81 S II III Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped ["II" etched], variant 1): 204016 B-2 /81 S II II Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped ["III" etched], variant 2): 204016 A-1 /81 S II III
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 2): 204016 B-3 II. Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped ["IV" etched], variant 3): 204016 A-1 /81 S II IV Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 3): 204016 B-3 II. Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped ["V" etched], variant 4): 204016 A-1 /81 S II V Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped ["III" etched], variant 4): 204016 B-2 /81 S II III Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped, variant 5): 204016 A-1 /81 S II Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped, variant 5): 204016 B-2 /81 S II Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped ["IV" etched], variant 6): 204016 A-1 /81 S II IV Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped ["II" etched], variant 6): 204016 B-2 /81 S II II Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped ["III" etched], variant 7): 204016 A-1 /81 S II III
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped ["II" etched], variant 7): 204016 B-2 /81 S II II Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped ["IV" etched], variant 8): 204016 A-1 /81 S II IV Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped ["III" etched], variant 8): 204016 B-2 /81 S II III Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped ["V" etched], variant 9): 204016 A-1 /81 S II V Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped ["II" etched], variant 9): 204016 B-3 II Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped ["III" etched], variant 10): 204016 A-1 /81 S II III Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped ["III" etched], variant 10): 204016 B-2 /81 S II III Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped, variant 11): 204016 A-1 /81 S II Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped [second "II" etched], variant 11): 204016 B-2 /81 S II II Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped ["III" etched], variant 12): 204016 A-1 /81 S II III Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped ["III" etched], variant 12): 204016 B-3 III Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped ["V" etched], variant 13): 204016 A-1 /81 S II V Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped, variant 13): 204016 B-2 /81 S II Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped [III etched], variant 14): 204016 A-1 /81 S II III Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped, variant 14): 204016 B-2 /81 S II Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped [II etched], variant 15): 204016 A-1 /81 S II II Made in
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped, variant 15): 204016 B-2 /81 S II Made in

Other Versions (5 of 141)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Architecture & Morality (LP, Album, Pitman Pressing) Epic ARE 37721 US 1981
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Architecture & Morality (Cassette, Album, Textured Border) Dindisc DIDC 12 UK 1981
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Architecture & Morality (LP, Album, Yellow Die-Cut Sleeve) Dindisc DID12, Did 12 UK 1981
Architecture & Morality (LP, Album, Yellow Cover) Dindisc VL 2231 Canada 1981
Architecture & Morality (LP, Album) Dindisc I-204016 Spain 1981

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  • JABS-CFC's avatar
    JABS-CFC
    Absolutely perfect pressing. Dynamic and vibrant throughout. Excellent balance and range. This one’s the one you want.
    • IggyOblomov's avatar
      IggyOblomov
      I don't know of an album title that would be more pretentious, but the music... naive euphonic pop pluckering straight into your heart - pure unadulterated bliss. Everyone should be kissed by OMD.

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