Looking back now on omd s history is good knowing that this firtst release by liverpool s electronic duo has aged very well back in the 80 s messages did so well and still does.
Omd messages 10 vinyl.
However mccluskey objected to this version and wanted to re record the song.
Some of these were given away as part of a competition for the omd fan club in 1980.
Vinyl 10 orchestral manoeuvres in the dark messages 1980 withdrawn vinyl discogs.
The 10 version is featured on the compilation albums the best of omd 1989 the omd singles 1998 and messages.
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This new re release that includes extra tracks is the best you can get even better that the original back in 1980.
Most copies of the original 10 pressing with the album version were scrapped but a handful did escape destruction.
The original album version of messages was due to be used.
Omd were one of a few truely great 80 s bands their style of electro pop stood out and produced some of the best songs of that era so many bands were doing the same old electro sound that it soon became boring mundane but mod somehow kept their style fresh different you only have to listen to souviner joan of arc sowing the seeds of love.
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