Music for the Masses

Mute

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“Specific features: Embossed cover. At least some copies might be on translucent brown vinyl when held against strong light. Comes with printed inner sleeve. Some copies include a "Mute/Documentary Evidence" 6 page insert with history an...”

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987United States

“Issued in a matte sleeve with a gloss coating over the photo areas. Photo is also lightly embossed. Also contains a printed inner sleeve with lyrics. Label variation. This release track B5 with duration time 4:55 printed on label. This ...”

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987Canada

“Label side 1: SIRE ® to the upper right of SIRE logo Label side 2: SIRE ® under SIRE logo Canada LP with the same catalog # 1) SIRE ® to the upper right of SIRE logo 2) SIRE ® under SIRE logo, pressed by Don Mills 3) SIRE ® under SIRE l...”

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987United States

“Issued in a matte sleeve with a gloss coating over the photo areas. Label variation. This release with B5 duration time of 4:55 printed on label. This is an Allied pressing as indicated by the [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] stamped in runouts. Anoth...”

Mute / Sanni Records

calendar_today1987Spain

“Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris and Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark.”

A&M Records / Mute

calendar_today1987Zimbabwe

“Silver color sleeve. A&M Records center labels. Same catalog number, matrices and barcode as Music For The Masses. ℗ & © 1987 The David Gresham Record Co.”

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987Canada

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987Canada

“Canada LP with the same catalog # 1) SIRE ® to the upper right of SIRE logo (This one) 2) SIRE ® under SIRE logo, pressed by Don Mills 3) SIRE ® under SIRE logo, pressed by Cinram 4) Label side 1: SIRE ® to the upper right of SIRE logo, ...”

Mute

calendar_today1987Italy

“Italy 1987, blue company sleeve.”

Mute / Sanni Records

calendar_today1987Spain

“White Label in plain paper sleeve with the track listing on stickers. Title & Side A and B is handwritten on sleeve and labels. Sold as a "Test pressing" but I have no confirmation about that.”

Motown / Mute

calendar_today1987Zimbabwe

“Cover is silver grey instead of the classic yellowish one. Motown Records center labels. Same catalog number, matrices and barcode as Music For The Masses. ℗ & ©️ 1987 The David Gresham Record Co.”

Mute

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“SOURCE : www.depechemode.com >>> A newly designed budget release series of the original albums was planned in the '90's. Word has it that 135 copies were printed up of "Music For The Masses". As the project was scrapped, all copies (excl...”

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987United States

“"Spreading the News around the World" Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. ©1987 Sire Records Company. ℗1987 Sire Records Company. Made in U.S.A. Manufactured by Columbia House under license. All ...”

Sire Records

calendar_today1987United States

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987Canada

“Canada LP with the same catalog # 1) SIRE ® to the upper right of SIRE logo 2) SIRE ® under SIRE logo, pressed by Don Mills 3) SIRE ® under SIRE logo, pressed by Cinram (This one) 4) Label side 1: SIRE ® to the upper right of SIRE logo, ...”

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987United States

“Label/pressing variation: B5 is 3:56 in length. Compare to Music For The Masses which shows a length of 4:55. Issued in a matte sleeve with a gloss coating over the photo areas. Photo is also lightly embossed. Also contains a printed in...”

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987Canada

“All songs published by Grabbing Hands/Sonet PRS Assigned to Emile Music ASCAP for the U.S. & Canada ℗ 1987 Sire Records Company Released with printed inner lyric sleeve. Canada LP with the same catalog # 1) SIRE ® to the upper right of...”

Mute / Ricordi

calendar_today1987Italy

“On inner sleeve: Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. Pub. by Grabbing Hands/Sonet. ℗ 1987 Mute Records Semi-glossy cover.”

Mute

calendar_today1987Belgium

“Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris and Konk, London Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark Design and photography @ T&CP Assoc. Publisher: Grabbing Hands/Sonet ℗ & © 1987 Mute Records Ltd. Includes lyrics sheet Same labels as other Belg...”

Gong

calendar_today1987Hungary

“Informations from back cover: [·-·] MKL 37209 Made in Hungary ℗ 1987 Mute Records Ltd. Informations from labels: Made In Hungary ℗ 1987”

Mute

calendar_today1987Israel

“"Spreading The News Around The World" Manufactured and distributed by CBS Records Ltd. P.O.B. 681, Tel Aviv, Israel Made in Israel Mastered At MPO stands for a Plated At role.”

Mute

calendar_today1987Brazil

“Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. 670.4038 on front cover, spine, inlay and labels 000118 on back cover top right, spine and inlay 759925614-1/4 on back cover top left”

Mute

calendar_today1987Germany

“Cover sleeve with embossed printing and white inner sleeve. Label white with "unverkäufliche Musterplatte"”

Mute

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“Super rare acetate cut at The Exchange. Possibly a one-off or certainly one of an extremely low number circulated to those involved at a high level.”

Mute

calendar_today1987Sweden

Mute

“Scandinavia CD with this cat#: 1) Original release, with CDSTUMM 47 CDM02 matrix, clear center, without Mould SID Code (This one) 2) Repress with CDSTUMM 47 CDM02 matrix, mirror center, with Mould SID Code 3) Reissue CD PLANT AB matrix, ...”

Mute

calendar_today1987France

“Fabriqué en France ; LC5834 ; Distribution exclusive : Disques Vogue, a Bertelsmann Music Group company”

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987United States

“Music For The Masses USA CD Club releases: The following releases by BMG Direct CD Club: 1) Catalog number D 101911. Pressed by Specialty Records Corporation. 2) Catalog number D 101911. Pressed by Specialty Records Corporation repress...”

Mute / Virgin

calendar_today1987France

“Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark Includes four bonus tracks (11 to 14), which are not available on the original LP (Mute Records Cat# STUMM 47). ℗ & © 1987 Mute Records Limited. This...”

Mute / Virgin

calendar_today1987France

“This is the French edition manufactured by MPO with Matrix "V 30102 MPO". Other editions are made by PDO. Recorded at Studio Guillaume Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. Track's times on the CD mismatch the real...”

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987United States

“Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. Includes four bonus tracks (11 to 14), not present on the original LP release. Sire Records Company, marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc. © 1987 Si...”

Mute / Virgin

calendar_today1987France

“Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark Track's times on the booklet mismatch the real track's lengths. Includes four bonus tracks (11 to 14), which are not available on the original LP (Mut...”

Sire Records

calendar_today1987United States

Mute / Sire Records

calendar_today1987Canada

Indisc

calendar_today1987Europe

“Made by Dureco Holland. No copyrights noted on issue”

Mute

calendar_today1987Hong Kong SAR China

“This is the original release with Mute logo 1 at CD There is also a reissue with Mute logo 3 at CD On disc: Made in Japan.”

Mute / Virgin

calendar_today1987France

“Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark Track's times on the booklet mismatch the real track's lengths. Includes four bonus tracks (11 to 14), which are not available on the original LP (Mut...”

Ricordi

calendar_today1987Italy

“Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. Pub. by Grabbing Hands/Sonet.”

Mute

calendar_today1987Germany

“DDD on disc”

Mute

calendar_todaySep 28, 1987United Kingdom

“1) 1987-09-28 Nimbus first edition "The LP" and "The Extra Tracks" are in blue colour CDSTUMM 47 (1 dot) MASTERED BY NIMBUS (This one) 2) 12/1987 – 02/1993 Nimbus reissue CDSTUMM 47 (3 dots) MASTERED BY NIMBUS and CDSTUMM 47 (5 dots) MA...”

Mute

calendar_todaySep 28, 1987Germany

“AAD on disc”

Virgin

calendar_todaySep 28, 1987France

Mute / Sire

calendar_todayOct 6, 1987United States

“Packaged in a standard jewel case with a 12-page booklet. Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. Includes four bonus tracks (11 to 14), not present on the original LP release. Sire Recor...”

Mute

calendar_todayOct 25, 1987Japan

“Includes extra booklet with Japanese lyrics. Track 13 listed as "To Have And To Hold (Spanish Taster)" on back insert and as "Spanish Taster" on OBI, booklet and CD. Track 14 listed as "Pleasure, Little Treasure" on back insert and as "...”

Mute

calendar_todayOct 25, 1987Japan

“Includes extra booklet with Japanese lyrics. Track 13 listed as "To Have And To Hold (Spanish Taster)" on back insert and as "Spanish Taster" on obi, booklet and CD. Track 14 listed as "Pleasure, Little Treasure" on back insert and as "...”

Mute

calendar_todayOct 25, 1987Japan

“Includes extra booklet with Japanese lyrics. Track 13 listed as "To Have And To Hold (Spanish Taster)" on back insert and as "Spanish Taster" on obi, booklet and CD. Track 14 listed as "Pleasure, Little Treasure" on back insert and as "...”

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1988United States

“Music For The Masses USA CD Club releases Release by BMG Direct CD Club 1) Catalog # D 101911, Pressed by Specialty Records Corporation 2) Catalog # D 101911, Pressed by Specialty Records Corporation repress with Mould SID Code 3)...”

Mute / Virgin

calendar_today1988France

“This release has a Picture CD with the Bong Speakers on it. Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark Includes four bonus tracks (11 to 14), which are not available on the original LP (...”

Mute

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“8 panel fold out insert of photographs, credits and lyrics. Variations of UK cassette C STUMM 47: 1) Black shell / textured / paper labels, 100-50-0 scale (this one) 2) Black shell / embossed / paper labels, no scale 3) Transparent she...”

Labels / Mute

calendar_today1987France

Edisom / Mute

calendar_today1987Portugal

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987Canada

“Side 2 contains 4 bonus tracks not found on the LP release. Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. © & ℗ 1987 Sire Records Company Distributed by/Distribue par WEA Music of Canada Ltd/WE...”

Mute

calendar_today1987Greece

“Virgin ΕΠΕ Distribution: ΕΜΙΑΛ Α.Ε. P + C 1987 Mute Records Ltd.”

BMG Singapore / Mute

calendar_today1987Singapore

“SPVA at case : Singapore Phonogram and Videogram Association Marketed by: Pacific Music (S) PTE Ltd Pacific Singapore releases: 1) Grey shell and case, with labels on shell, cassette shell with "▷" embossed on both sides (this one) 2) ...”

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987United States

“US cassette releases with the same catalog # 1) White shell, made by Specialty Records Corporation, No scale, No made in USA, Side 2 contains only 4 bonus tracks 2) White shell, made by Specialty Records Corporation, 100-50-0, No made ...”

Mute

“"Spreading the News around the World" Has "Includes Four Extra Tracks" stated on cover. Published by Grabbing Hands / Sonet. Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. Design & photography ...”

Mute / Sire

calendar_today1987Canada

“Side 2 contains 4 bonus tracks not found on the LP release. Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. © ℗ 1987 Sire Records Company. Distributed by/Distribue par WEA Music of Canada Ltd/WEA...”

Mute

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“8 panel fold out insert of photographs, credits and lyrics. Variations of UK cassette C STUMM 47: 1) Black shell / textured / paper labels, 100-50-0 scale 2) Black shell / embossed / paper labels, no scale 3) Transparent shell with prin...”

Sanni Records

calendar_today1987Spain

“There are 2 variations of this release 1) Manufactured by Discos CBS and Printed by Indugraf Madrid 2) Manufactured by Iberofon S.A. and Printed by FOCO Madrid (this one)”

Mute

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“Chrome/No Dolby”

Mute

calendar_today1987Singapore

“Marketed by: Pacific Music (S) PTE Ltd Pacific Singapore releases: 1) Grey shell and case, with labels on shell, cassette shell with "▷" embossed on both sides 2) Grey shell and white paper labels, long front sleeve + sticker (this one...”

Mute

calendar_today1987Malaysia

“Variants of this release: 1) Cassette shell with a 'cross-hairs' small window, PMC moulded 2) White cassette shell with a big window, paper labels 3) Cream cassette shell with a big window, BMG moulded 4) Transparent cassette shell 5) Ca...”

Mute

calendar_today1987South Africa

“Variants of this release: 1. Cream cassette shell with brown fonts 2) White cassette shell with blue fonts, small window, 100-50-0 scale 3) White cassette shell with blue fonts, big window, without scale (this one)”

Mute

calendar_today1987Australia

“Variants of this release: 1) Cassette shell with a I I I I I ('box bars') tape window scale (this one) 2) Cassette shell with a 'cross-hairs' tape window scale 3) Cassette shell without scale in the window”

Mute / Virgin

calendar_today1987France

“Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. As a bonus side B contains four extra tracks not found on the LP release. Variations of France 50536 cassette 1) White shell, blue text, Mute Walk...”

Mute

calendar_today1987South Africa

“Variants of this release: 1. Cream cassette shell with brown fonts (this one) 2. White cassette shell with blue fonts, small window, 100-50-0 scale 3) White cassette shell with blue fonts, big window, without scale”

Gong

calendar_today1987Hungary

“Manufactured under licence of Mute Records, Made In Hungary. Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. As a bonus side B contains four extra tracks not found on the LP release. Variations of...”

Mute

calendar_today1987Brazil

“Variations of this cassette: 1) White shell with brown label letters, BMG 56.697.162 at cassette shell (this one) 2) White shell with grey paper labels, RCA 61.126.074 at cassette shell”

Mute

calendar_today1987South Africa

“Variants of this release: 1. Cream cassette shell with brown fonts 2. White cassette shell with blue fonts, small window, 100-50-0 scale (this one) 3) White cassette shell with blue fonts, big window, without scale”

Mute / Virgin

calendar_today1987France

“Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. As a bonus side B contains four extra tracks not found on the LP release. -------- Variations of France 50536 cassette 1) White shell, blue text, M...”

Gong

calendar_today1987Hungary

“Manufactured under licence of Mute Records, Made In Hungary. Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. As a bonus side B contains four extra tracks not found on the LP release. Variations of...”

Mute

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“8 panel fold out insert of photographs, credits and lyrics. Variations of UK cassette C STUMM 47: 1) Black shell / textured / paper labels, 100-50-0 scale 2) Black shell / embossed / paper labels, no scale (this one) 3) Transparent she...”

Mute

calendar_todayApr 3, 2006Europe

“collectors edition”

Mute

calendar_todayApr 3, 2006Europe

“Recorded at Studio Guillame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. SACD: Hybrid SACD is designed to play on both CD and SACD players. DVD: A Short Film - Depeche Mode: 1987-88 (Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes)...”

Mute

calendar_todayApr 13, 2006Europe

“Original album: Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. DVD-2 to DVD-15: 5.1 audio mixed and engineered for Audio Authority at The Instrument, London. Master tape resurrection and transfer...”

Mute / Reprise Records / Rhino / Sire

calendar_todayJun 6, 2006United States

“CD & DVD read: Collectors Edition Case sticker reads: Deluxe Double Edition Embossed artwork on cover Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. DVD: A Short Film - Depeche Mode: 1987-88 (So...”

Rhino

calendar_todayJun 6, 2006United States

“deluxe double collectors edition”

Mute

calendar_today2009Germany

Mute

calendar_todayMar 16, 2009Europe

“collector’s edition”

BMG Rights Management / Mute / Sony Music Entertainment

calendar_todayOct 15, 2013Europe

“Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. DVD: A Short Film - Depeche Mode: 1987-88 (Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes). Music For The Masses in 5.1 & Stereo (tracks DVD2 to DVD10):...”

Mute (2)

calendar_today2006Russia

“Music For The Masses in 5.1 & Stereo (tracks DVD-2 to DVD-10): DTS 5.1 (24bit/96k)/Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (24bit/48k)/PCM Stereo Bonus 5.1 Audio Mixes (tracks DVD-12 to DVD-15) : DTS 5.1 (24bit/96k)/Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (24bit...”

Mute / Reprise Records / Rhino / Sire

calendar_todayJun 6, 2006United States

“Collectors Edition Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. DVDr: A Short Film - Depeche Mode: 1987-88 (Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes). Music For The Masses in 5.1 & Stereo (t...”

Mute / Reprise Records / Rhino / Warner Music México

Mexico

“CD & DVD read: Collectors Edition Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. DVD: A Short Film - Depeche Mode: 1987-88 (Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes). Music For The Masses in 5.1 & S...”

Sony Music Entertainment

Europe

“Recorded at Studio Guilliame Tell, Paris & Konk, London. Mixed at PUK Studios, Denmark. DVD: A Short Film - Depeche Mode: 1987-88 (Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes). Music For The Masses in 5.1 & Stereo (tracks DVD2 to DVD10): DTS ...”