Messages coverDINDISC · DIN 15
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messages-1iynoht UK · 1980-05-02
Representative sleeve — art from another pressing of this release Cover Art Archive
A — B
  1. A Messages 4:01
  2. B Taking Sides Again 4:20
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Liner notes

Grey Labels. Runouts are etched except the final single 'stamper' letters which are stamped. The A in variant 1 appears as the partially stamped Λ common to CBS Aston Clinton pressings. Produced at Advision Studio Published by DinSong Ltd/Virgin Music Publishers Ltd ℗ © 1980 DinDisc The original album version of "Messages" was due to be used. However, Andy McCluskey of the band objected to this version and wanted to re-record the song. The 10,000 copies cut with the original mix were scrapped and a new, radically different version was recorded under the control of producer Mike Howlett. "Taking Sides Again" is an instrumental 'dub' version of "Messages". The original releases had a two-tone grey label which listed Chester Valentino (aka Paul Collister) as producer. DinDisc had scrapped the original album mix but hadn't bothered amending the labels which should have correctly credited Mike Howlett. Later releases in a pink/white combination and later still in red, would correctly list Howlett.

Personnel
EngineerLaurence Diana
Lacquer Cut ByBilBo [iii]
ProducerMike Howlett
ProducerOrchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Written-ByAndy McCluskey
Written-ByPaul Humphreys
Matrix / Runout
Side A labelDIN 15-A
Side B labelDIN 15-B
Runout, side A. Var. 1DIN-15-A3 A BILBO'S TA1PE
Runout, side B. Var. 1DIN-15-B3 D
Runout, side A. Var. 2DIN-15-A2 BILBO'S TA1PE
Runout, side B. Var. 2DIN-15-B2
Runout, side A. Var. 3DIN-15-A3 BILBO'S. TA1PE E
Runout, side B. Var. 3DIN-15-B3 D
Runout, side A. Var. 4DIN-15-A3 BILBO'S. TA1PE C
Runout, side B. Var. 4DIN-15-B3 C
Manufacture
Phonographic Copyright (p)Dindisc
Copyright (c)Dindisc
Printed ByJames Upton
Published ByDinsong Ltd.
Published ByVirgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
Produced AtAdvision Studios
Lacquer Cut AtTape One
Pressed ByCBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
℗ 1980 Dindisc
Digr Archive · messages-1iynoht
Release UK · 1980-05-02 · Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

Messages

Label
Dindisc
Cat #
DIN 15
Country
UK
Released
1980-05-02
Genre
Punk
Style
New Wave, Synth-pop
Format
Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Main release of Messages — master
Filed under PunkNew WavePop1980s
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