List of UK limited or extra limited 12” releases

Items 078 :

Condition : Unplayed, perfect
Includes : Signed by Alan Wilder

(To be offered separately)

: General information :
‘12″ Mix’, ‘12″ Version’, ‘12″ Remix’, ‘4 track EP’. These terms are pretty much interchangeable and refer to any alternative version of a single’s release outside of the standard 7” or basic radio/CD.

: Alan's comments :
“Depeche Mode found themselves at the forefront of the remix craze which began in the early ‘80s. It became clear that one could gain a distinct advantage by releasing multiple formats of the same single (identical catalogue number) which would all count towards a UK chart position. The completist fan would feel obligated to purchase every format which would help boost sales. This is why the 12” and limited 12” versions would appear 2 or 3 weeks after the 7” release, in order to maintain a steady sales pattern, keep the record moving in the right direction, and secure a ‘Top of The Pops’ appearance which would in turn boost sales again the following week. Everyone was at it although some took the strategy way too far – Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s label ZTT cynically released about 10 different versions of ‘Relax’ – after which the BPI changed the chart rules disallowing more than a certain quota per release. By then though the 12” remix concept was firmly established. Personally, I preferred the days when we would produce our own rather than farm them out to DJs and the like, but time and energy was often against us. Depeche Mode has probably been responsible for more 12” remixes than just about any other group on the planet! With mixed results it has to be said.”

: Alan's comments :

Details :

Get The Balance Right / L12BONG2 / UK 1983
1st Ltd edition 12″, number : B-0188

5 x Everything Counts / L12BONG3 / UK 1983
Ltd edition 12″, number : A-0008, A-0009, A-0183, A-0240, A-0242

4 x Love In Itself / L12BONG4 / UK 1983
Ltd edition 12″, numbers : A-00059, A-00060, A-00061, A-00062

2 x People Are People / L12BONG5 / UK 1984
Ltd edition 12″, numbers : F 0029, F 0028

3 x Master And Servant / L12BONG6 / UK 1984
Ltd edition 12″, numbers : P 1153, P 1154, P 1155

Shake The Disease / L12BONG8 / UK 1985

It’s Called A Heart / D12BONG9 / UK 1985
Double 12”

A Question Of Time / L12BONG12 / UK 1986

2 x Strangelove / L12BONG13 / UK 1987
Very limited release

Never Let Me Down Again / L12BONG14 / UK 1987

2 x Behind The Wheel / L12BONG15 / UK 1987
Limited edition

Everything Counts-Live / L12BONG16 / UK 1988

Everything Counts-Live / 1OBONG16 / UK 1988
10” disc, includes : 2 Postcards & window sticker. Numbers: 025

Policy Of Truth / L12BONG19 / UK 1990
Gatefold sleeve

World In My Eyes / L12BONG20 / UK 1990
Sealed in blue gel sleeve

I Feel You / L12BONG21 / UK 1993
Gatefold sleeve

Walking In My Shoes / L12BONG22 / UK 1993

Condemnation / L12BONG23 / UK 1993
Gatefold sleeve

In Your Room / L12BONG24 UK / 1994

Enjoy The Silence 04 / L12BONG34 / EU 2004

Enjoy The Silence 04 / XL12BONG34 / EU 2004