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1982 - Paul takes a break during OMD's tour of Canada
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
1982 - Paul takes a break during OMD's tour of Canada
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
1983 and OMD grace the cover of International Musician and Recording World.
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
1983 and OMD grace the cover of International Musician and Recording World.
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1980:
Smash Hits Volume 40, page 16
Full mag --> https://archive.org/stream/smash-hits-1980-06-12#page/n15
Smash Hits Volume 40, page 16
Full mag --> https://archive.org/stream/smash-hits-1980-06-12#page/n15
December 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
1980:
Smash Hits Volume 40, page 16
Full mag --> https://archive.org/stream/smash-hits-1980-06-12#page/n15
Smash Hits Volume 40, page 16
Full mag --> https://archive.org/stream/smash-hits-1980-06-12#page/n15
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1980:
Smash Hits Volume 48, page 18
Full mag --> https://archive.org/stream/smash-hits-1980-10-02#page/n17
Smash Hits Volume 48, page 18
Full mag --> https://archive.org/stream/smash-hits-1980-10-02#page/n17
November 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
1980:
Smash Hits Volume 48, page 18
Full mag --> https://archive.org/stream/smash-hits-1980-10-02#page/n17
Smash Hits Volume 48, page 18
Full mag --> https://archive.org/stream/smash-hits-1980-10-02#page/n17
Andy in the Gramophone Suite.
November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Andy in the Gramophone Suite.
OMD get their first Smash Hits cover in 1981 with a free blue flexidisc featuring a live version of 'Pretending To See The Future'.
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
OMD get their first Smash Hits cover in 1981 with a free blue flexidisc featuring a live version of 'Pretending To See The Future'.
1983 - OMD take the shirt and tie visual concept a step forward - and adopt flags at the same time.
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
1983 - OMD take the shirt and tie visual concept a step forward - and adopt flags at the same time.
1981 - OMD have their first book of sheet music published covering the first album and Organisation. It also came with a free colour poster.
November 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
1981 - OMD have their first book of sheet music published covering the first album and Organisation. It also came with a free colour poster.
A promo ad for 'Messages' 1980.
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A promo ad for 'Messages' 1980.
The American OMD album which combined choice tracks from OMITD and Organisation, inlcuding a slightly remixed 'Bunker Soldiers'.
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The American OMD album which combined choice tracks from OMITD and Organisation, inlcuding a slightly remixed 'Bunker Soldiers'.
OMD on the cover of One Two Testing with their Fairlight Series II, Emulator II and trusty Korg Micro Preset.
November 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
OMD on the cover of One Two Testing with their Fairlight Series II, Emulator II and trusty Korg Micro Preset.
An unusual 1983 German TV spot for 'Genetic Engineering.
OMD - Genetic engineering ( Edited From Bananas German TV 1983 Stereo Remastered )
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
An unusual 1983 German TV spot for 'Genetic Engineering.
Electric Ikebana was an audio visual collab between Paul Humphreys and writer Douglas Coupland.
Paul Humphreys - x = (-b +- Wurzel b² -4ac) / 2a
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Electric Ikebana was an audio visual collab between Paul Humphreys and writer Douglas Coupland.
OMD performing 'Red Frame/White Light' during a soundcheck at the 2019 London gig.
The song was originally going to be part of the main set for this tour, but the band were unfortunate to play some gigs to some strange audiences initially and plans were changed (as Andy explains in the video).
The song was originally going to be part of the main set for this tour, but the band were unfortunate to play some gigs to some strange audiences initially and plans were changed (as Andy explains in the video).
OMD - Red Frame/White Light
OMD perform 'Red Frame/White Light' during the soundcheck for their Hammersmith concert November 2019.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM
OMD performing 'Red Frame/White Light' during a soundcheck at the 2019 London gig.
The song was originally going to be part of the main set for this tour, but the band were unfortunate to play some gigs to some strange audiences initially and plans were changed (as Andy explains in the video).
The song was originally going to be part of the main set for this tour, but the band were unfortunate to play some gigs to some strange audiences initially and plans were changed (as Andy explains in the video).
'Pandora's Box' on Top of The Pops.
OMD - Pandora's Box (It's A Long, Long Way) Top Of The Pops 1991
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November 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
'Pandora's Box' on Top of The Pops.
Our one source of energy...
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity
Music video by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark performing Electricity. (P) 1980 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our one source of energy...
In 2023, a special OMD Listening Party was staged in London for 'Architecture & Morality'. Andy McCluskey also discussed the album with Tim Burgess and fielded questions from the audience.
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In 2023, a special OMD Listening Party was staged in London for 'Architecture & Morality'. Andy McCluskey also discussed the album with Tim Burgess and fielded questions from the audience.
OMD: Cover stars. 🎹
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
OMD: Cover stars. 🎹
It's my direction, it's my proposal...
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Souvenir
Music video by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark performing Souvenir. (P) 1981 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It's my direction, it's my proposal...
Enola Gay promo ad.
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Enola Gay promo ad.
Sensible jumpers and scarves. OMD gracing the cover of Smash Hits 1982.
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Sensible jumpers and scarves. OMD gracing the cover of Smash Hits 1982.
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'You Are the One' by a-ha was released on this day in November 1988. The fourth single from their third studio album, 'Stay on These Roads', it reached No. 13 in the UK charts.
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
'You Are the One' by a-ha was released on this day in November 1988. The fourth single from their third studio album, 'Stay on These Roads', it reached No. 13 in the UK charts.
This video seems to be very timely this week...
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Kleptocracy (Official Video)
Taken from the new OMD studio album Bauhaus Staircase
Learn more: http://BauhausStaircase.com/
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This video seems to be very timely this week...