The Singles (86-98)
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The Singles 86>98 is a singles compilation album
released in 1998 by Depeche Mode
. It was released as a follow-up to the band's previous compilation, The Singles 81→85, which was also re-released in the same year. The compilation covers the band's 7-inch single
releases spanning five studio albums (from 1986's Black Celebration
to 1997's Ultra), as well as including the band's 1998 stand-alone single "Only When I Lose Myself". Also included is "Little 15" (from Music for the Masses
, released as a single in Europe), and the live version of "Everything Counts" (from the live album 101
) which was released as a single in 1989. All tracks on The Singles 86>98 were newly remastered, as was the case with the re-release of The Singles 81→85.
The four-month Singles Tour that followed marked the first time Depeche Mode had toured since the 1993–94 Devotional/Exotic Tour (they had declined to tour to support Ultra a year earlier, instead they only played a few shows with a small number of songs).
The Singles 86>98 has sold 500,000 units in the U.S. (double albums count as two units), achieving Platinum certification. This album was also listed in Blender magazine's 500 CDs You Must Own.
All songs written by Martin Gore
.
All lead vocals by David Gahan
, except for "A Question of Lust" and "Home", sung by Martin Gore.
"Stripped", "A Question of Lust", and "A Question of Time" produced by Depeche Mode
, Daniel Miller, and Gareth Jones
.
"Strangelove" and "Behind the Wheel" produced by Depeche Mode and Dave Bascombe
.
"Never Let Me Down Again" and "Little 15" produced by Depeche Mode, Daniel Miller, and Dave Bascombe.
"Personal Jesus", "Enjoy the Silence", "Policy of Truth", "World in My Eyes", "I Feel You", "Walking in My Shoes", "Condemnation", and "In Your Room" produced by Depeche Mode and Flood.
"Barrel of a Gun", "It's No Good", "Home", "Useless", and "Only When I Lose Myself" produced by Tim Simenon
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"Everything Counts (Live)" produced by Depeche Mode.
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Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
released in 1998 by Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
. It was released as a follow-up to the band's previous compilation, The Singles 81→85, which was also re-released in the same year. The compilation covers the band's 7-inch single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
releases spanning five studio albums (from 1986's Black Celebration
Black Celebration
Black Celebration is the fifth studio album by Depeche Mode. Released by Mute Records on 17 March 1986, it further cemented the darkening sound that was initially hinted towards on their album Construction Time Again and Some Great Reward. Black Celebration was cited as one of the most influential...
to 1997's Ultra), as well as including the band's 1998 stand-alone single "Only When I Lose Myself". Also included is "Little 15" (from Music for the Masses
Music for the Masses
Music for the Masses is the sixth studio album by Depeche Mode. It was released by Mute Records on September 28, 1987, and was supported by the Music for the Masses Tour.-Mainstream success in the United States:...
, released as a single in Europe), and the live version of "Everything Counts" (from the live album 101
101 (album)
-Disc one:A Side# "Pimpf" – 0:58# "Behind the Wheel" – 5:55# "Strangelove" – 4:49# "Something to Do" – 3:54# "Blasphemous Rumours" – 5:09B Side# "Stripped" – 6:45# "Somebody" – 4:34...
) which was released as a single in 1989. All tracks on The Singles 86>98 were newly remastered, as was the case with the re-release of The Singles 81→85.
The four-month Singles Tour that followed marked the first time Depeche Mode had toured since the 1993–94 Devotional/Exotic Tour (they had declined to tour to support Ultra a year earlier, instead they only played a few shows with a small number of songs).
The Singles 86>98 has sold 500,000 units in the U.S. (double albums count as two units), achieving Platinum certification. This album was also listed in Blender magazine's 500 CDs You Must Own.
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Track listing
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Credits
Depeche Mode is:- David GahanDavid GahanDave Gahan is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the baritone lead singer for the British electronic music band Depeche Mode since their debut in 1980. He is also an accomplished solo artist, releasing albums in 2003 and 2007...
– lead vocals - Martin GoreMartin GoreMartin Lee Gore is an English songwriter, lyricist, singer, guitarist, keyboardist, remixer and DJ. He is a founding member of Depeche Mode and has written the vast majority of their songs...
– guitar, keyboards, melodica on "Everything Counts", backing vocals, lead vocals on "A Question Of Lust" and "Home" - Andrew FletcherAndrew Fletcher (musician)Andy Fletcher , known as "Fletch", is a co-founder and member of the English synth band Depeche Mode.-Depeche Mode:...
– keyboards - Alan WilderAlan WilderAlan Charles Wilder is a British musician, formerly of Depeche Mode. His current musical project is called Recoil, started as a side project to Depeche Mode. When he left the latter in 1995, it became Wilder's primary project...
was a member from 1982–1995 – keyboards, piano on "Condemnation", bass guitar on "Walking In My Shoes", drums on "I Feel You", programming
All songs written by Martin Gore
Martin Gore
Martin Lee Gore is an English songwriter, lyricist, singer, guitarist, keyboardist, remixer and DJ. He is a founding member of Depeche Mode and has written the vast majority of their songs...
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All lead vocals by David Gahan
David Gahan
Dave Gahan is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the baritone lead singer for the British electronic music band Depeche Mode since their debut in 1980. He is also an accomplished solo artist, releasing albums in 2003 and 2007...
, except for "A Question of Lust" and "Home", sung by Martin Gore.
"Stripped", "A Question of Lust", and "A Question of Time" produced by Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
, Daniel Miller, and Gareth Jones
Gareth Jones (music producer)
Gareth Jones is an English music producer and engineer notable for working with Depeche Mode, Einstürzende Neubauten, Wire and Erasure.-Background:Gareth Jones is married and currently living in North London....
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"Strangelove" and "Behind the Wheel" produced by Depeche Mode and Dave Bascombe
David Bascombe
David Bascombe is an English music producer and mix engineer. He has worked with many bands and musicians, such as Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode and Suede.-Selected engineering, production, mixing and remixing:*Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big Chair...
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"Never Let Me Down Again" and "Little 15" produced by Depeche Mode, Daniel Miller, and Dave Bascombe.
"Personal Jesus", "Enjoy the Silence", "Policy of Truth", "World in My Eyes", "I Feel You", "Walking in My Shoes", "Condemnation", and "In Your Room" produced by Depeche Mode and Flood.
"Barrel of a Gun", "It's No Good", "Home", "Useless", and "Only When I Lose Myself" produced by Tim Simenon
Tim Simenon
Tim Simenon is a musician, composer, record producer, and label boss, most famous for his work as Bomb the Bass.-Debut:Tim Simenon's music career began aproper in the mid 1980s, DJing at London's Wag Club...
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"Everything Counts (Live)" produced by Depeche Mode.
The Videos 86>98
To coincide with the release of The Singles 86>98, the band released a VHS/DVD called The Videos 86>98 featuring the music videos for all of the songs, and more. The band re-released the DVD in 2002, called The Videos 86-98+ which included more videos and some Electronic Press KitElectronic Press Kit
An electronic press kit is a press kit equivalent in electronic form. An EPK usually takes the form of a website or e-mail, though they are also known to exist in CD and DVD form....
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