The Best of OMD
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Original Year
1988
Tracks
14
Duration
54:01
Releases
205
Wikipedia
The Best of OMD is a compilation album by the English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released in 1988; marking a decade since the band's beginnings. The record essentially delineates the group's experimental early years from their pop-oriented later work: side one features recordings from 1979 to 1984, while side two is drawn from the group's 1984–1988 efforts.
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Available Releases
205 releasesVinyl(40)
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Mexico“Mexican issue 1988 Made in Mexico by Bertelsmann México, S.A. Song titles appear on back cover and side labels in English and Spanish Released in a gatefold sleeve with photos of the group members, plus images of the sleeves used for ...”
Cat#: LAE 784
The Best of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records
United StatesCat#: SP 5186 · SP-5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Spain“(P)(C)1988 Virgin Records Ltd.”
Cat#: LL-208604
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United States“Vinyl appears to be standard black, but is actually pressed on dark brown translucent vinyl which can only be seen by holding up to a light. Some copies may feature a silver promo stamp on jacket.”
Cat#: SP-05186 · SP-5186
The Best Of OMD
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Europe“℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. Printed in W. Germany by TOPAC, Gütersloh [sleeve] Published by Dinsong Ltd. except 7 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. / Warner Bros. Music Ltd. [label side A] Published by Virgin Mu...”
Cat#: 208 604
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Europe“[On back cover]: ℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. Printed in Western Germany By TOPAC [◁ logo] on right-hand below refers to TOPAC. [On labels]: A1 to A6 published by Dinsong Ltd. A7, published by Virgin Music (Publ...”
Cat#: 208 604 · 208 604 -630
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Europe“Sleeve mentions "15 729 7 Club Edition" as only catalog number ℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. Printed in Western Germany By TOPAC”
Cat#: 15 729 7 · DM 208 604
The Best Of OMD
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France“℗ & © 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. Side A: Published by Dinsong Ltd except A7 (Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. / Warner Bros. Music Ltd.). Side B: Published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. except B3 (Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. / Charis...”
Cat#: 124541
The Best Of OMD
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Germany“On back sleeve and center labels: Sonderauflage Sonocord ℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. Printed in Western Germany By TOPAC”
Cat#: 36 256-6
The Best of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
EuropeCat#: 208604-630 · LL-208604
The Best Of OMD
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Zimbabwe“Unlaminated sleeve”
Cat#: VNC 5118
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightAriola
Peru“All song titles are translated to spanish in both labels”
Cat#: PN-ARI 0208604.5
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Australia“Released in a gatefold sleeve. Sleeve: [Virgin script logo]℗1988 Virgin Records Ltd ©1988 Virgin Records Ltd Labels: Manufactured by the EMI Music Group - Australasia ℗ & © 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. Virgin is a trade mark of Virgin Hold...”
Cat#: OMD1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Canada“Distributed at an event for invited guests with the band for the release in Canada. Gold embossed on back: " (I HAD the Best of TIMES WITH OMD FEBRUARY 29th. 1988) Released with a printed inner-sleeve. Made in Canada.”
Cat#: VL 2454
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records
United States“© 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. ℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA - 1980s pressings generally had a "G" followed by "1" or a higher number in the deadwax. Club edition - "CRC" on back right cover l...”
Cat#: SP 5186 · SP-5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Canada“Released with a printed inner-sleeve. Made in Canada.”
Cat#: VL 2454
Lo Mejor De OMD
chevron_rightBMG / Virgin
Argentina“Distribuido por EMSSA una compañia del grupo Bertelsmann Music Group”
Cat#: TLP-90111
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Greece“Greek edition with printed inner sheet.”
Cat#: VG 50 350 · VG 50350
The Best Of OMD
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Brazil“© 1988, Virgin Records ℗ 1988, BMG Music Group Direct Management Group, Los Angeles and London Comes with printed insert”
Cat#: 140.8037
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records
United States“Manufactured and Distributed by A&M Records, Inc. under license from Virgin Records Ltd. Printed in the U.S.A. (C) 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. (P) 1988 A&M Records, Inc. Vinyl appears to be standard black, but is actually pressed on dark ...”
Cat#: SP 5186 · SP-5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records
United States“Manufactured and Distributed by A&M Records, Inc. under license from Virgin Records Ltd. Printed in the U.S.A. (C) 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. (P) 1988 A&M Records, Inc. Letter B on Labels and Emw etched in runouts is indicative of Pressi...”
Cat#: SP 5186 · SP-5186
The Best Of OMD
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Canada“Manufactured and Distributed by A&M Records, Inc. under license from Virgin Records Ltd. On Label: "Mtd. for MBG Direct Marketing Inc. under License. Made and Printed in Canada" This has a different category number from this Canada rel...”
Cat#: R 184156
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Philippines“Exclusively manufactured and distributed in the Philippines by ALPHA RECORDS CORP.”
Cat#: VAL-89-6011
The Best Of OMD
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Japan“Released in a gatefold sleeve with insert & Obi.”
Cat#: ODM 1 · VJL-28007
CD(75)
The Best of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
South AfricaCat#: CDGOLD (GSB) 83
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Europe“Packaged in a standard jewel case with a black tray. 8-page booklet style insert showing the picture sleeves of all the singles included on this release. [Back & CD] ℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd © 1988 Virgin Records Ltd [CD] Stereo Manuf...”
Cat#: CDOMD 1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Europe“Packaged in a standard jewel case with a black tray. 8-page booklet style insert showing the picture sleeves of all the singles included on this release. [Back & CD] ℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd © 1988 Virgin Records Ltd [CD] Stereo Manuf...”
Cat#: CDOMD 1 · CDOMD1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United States“Copyright 1988 Printed and made in the U.S.A. Standard jewel case with six page booklet.”
Cat#: CD 5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Europe“Packaged in a standard jewel case with a black tray. 8-page booklet style insert showing the picture sleeves of all the singles included on this release. [Back & CD] ℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd © 1988 Virgin Records Ltd [CD] Title on the...”
Cat#: CDOMD 1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Europe“Packaged in a standard jewel case with a black tray. 8-page booklet style insert showing the picture sleeves of all the singles included on this release. [Back & CD] ℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd © 1988 Virgin Records Ltd [CD] Stereo Title...”
Cat#: 0777 7 86323 2 0 · CDOMD 1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United States“Similar to https://www.discogs.com/release/2872434-Orchestral-Manoeuvres-In-The-Dark-The-Best-Of-OMD but slight variation on disc face. 184156D is below catalog number CD 5186.”
Cat#: CD 5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United States“Record club issue with "CRC" printed on disc and rear cover. Tracks 1 to 6 published by Dinsong Music (PRS). All other songs published by Virgin Music, Inc. (ASCAP) except track 9, published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI...”
Cat#: CD 5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United States“Tracks 1 to 6 published by Dinsong Music (PRS). All other songs published by Virgin Music, Inc. (ASCAP) except track 9, published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI), track 10 published by Virgin Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Charisma Music...”
Cat#: CD 5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
South Africa“Booklet style insert showing the picture sleeves of all the singles included on this release. Printed on CD: Made in RSA.”
Cat#: CDVNC 5118
The Best of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
United KingdomCat#: CDOMD 1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Australia“Title on label shown as "THE BEST OF ..." The catalog no.s appear as follows: - CDOMD 1 above the barcode box on the tray insert - CDOMD 1 on the label and on the last page of the booklet Stereo All tracks published by Virgin Music (pub...”
Cat#: CDOMD 1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United States“Tracks 1 to 6 published by Dinsong Music (PRS). All other songs published by Virgin Music, Inc. (ASCAP) except track 9, published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI), track 10 published by Virgin Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Charisma Music...”
Cat#: CD 5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records
United States“CD only in a generic paper sleeve. Made in the U.S.A. [disc].”
Cat#: 75021 5186 2
The Best of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United States“club edition, DIDY 002804 & CRC on medium”
Cat#: CD 5186
The Best of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
United KingdomCat#: CDOMD 1
The Best of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
United Kingdom“without CD picture sticker”
Cat#: CDP OMD 1 · CDPOMD 1
The Best of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Italy“Issued in a standard jewel case with a 8 page booklet containing credits and photos. [Back & CD] ℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd © 1998 Virgin Records Ltd [CD] Title on the disc label: "The Best Of ... Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark" Ster...”
Cat#: 0777 7 86323 2 0 · CDOMD 1
The Best Of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
chevron_rightVirgin
Europe“Issued in a standard jewel case with a 8 page booklet containing credits and photos. Some are stickered on jewelcase "CD Picture" [Back & CD] ℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd © 1998 Virgin Records Ltd [Picture disc] All tracks published by Vi...”
Cat#: CDOMD 1 · CDP OMD 1 · CDPOMD 1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records
United States“Printed in the U.S.A.”
Cat#: 75021 5186 2 · CD 5186
The Best of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
GermanyCat#: CDOMD 1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United States“Similar to The Best Of OMD except this version has a different matrix. Disc reads: ℗ & © 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. Manufactured and Distributed by A&M Records, Inc. Under License From Virgin Records Ltd. Made in the U.S.A. D184156 (75021...”
Cat#: CD 5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United States“Record club issue with "CRC" printed on disc and rear cover. This version is very similar to The Best Of OMD except the disc matrix. Tracks 1 to 6 published by Dinsong Music (PRS). All other songs published by Virgin Music, Inc. (ASCAP...”
Cat#: CD 5186
The Best of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United States“glass mastered at Denon Digital Industries”
Cat#: CD 5186
Tape(87)
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Brazil“℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. EMI logo not included as label due to instruction on Virgin.”
Cat#: 266 427017 4
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
France“Shell variation compare to The Best Of OMD & The Best Of OMD”
Cat#: 124544
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Germany“different cover”
Cat#: 408 604-630
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United States“This version has a small "35" and the number "7502151864" in the bottom left corner of each side of the cassette shell. BASF”
Cat#: CS 5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
SingaporeCat#: TCOMD1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
United Kingdom“Issued in a standard case with a double-sided double fold-out j-card inlay. Shell is black with a geometric patterned edge and silver on-body printing. Recorded in Dolby.”
Cat#: TCOMD 1 · TCOMD1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United States“There is an R on the bottom left corner on each side of the cassette tape. Clear transparent cassette shell.”
Cat#: CS 5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Canada“℗ 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1988 Virgin Records Ltd. Made in Canada Black cassette with silver text housed in an 8-panel foldout J-card sleeve featuring OMD releases and credits. This version is not released on CrO₂ tape.”
Cat#: VL4 2454 · VL4-2454
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Europe“Different version compared to The Best Of OMD and The Best Of OMD: different cassette shell (matte) with a raised '100-50-0' tape scale.”
Cat#: 408 604 · 408 604-630
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records / Virgin
United StatesCat#: CS 5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Spain“Edición con papel rojo en vez de negro en la cassette.”
Cat#: ML- 408 604
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
France“White plastic cassette, blue print.”
Cat#: 124544
The Best Of OMD
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China“the bottom roughly translates to representing china media permission organization.”
Cat#: TCOMD1
The Best Of OMD
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Brazil“Industria Brasileira SCDF-DPF-50/87-SP”
Cat#: 714.8037
The Best of OMD
chevron_rightA&M Records
United StatesCat#: CS 5186
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Netherlands“Printed in Holland Made in Holland The cassette housing on this release is a clear plastic one, the UK release has a Black cassette body.”
Cat#: 0777 7 86323 4 4 · TCOMD 1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
EuropeCat#: 10 689 8
The Best Of OMD
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Singapore“SG/ EMI Malaysia Release, printed by Digitpress”
Cat#: TC-OMD 1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Philippines“(P) & (C) 1988 VIRGIN RECORDS LTD All songs written by ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK except "Locomotion" - written by OMD/Troeller; "So In Love" - written by OMD/Stephen Hague. OMD are Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey, Martin Cooper...”
Cat#: TC-OMD1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Germany“Black cassette with black sticker”
Cat#: TCOMD 1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Spain“Existe una edición con papel rojo en vez de negro en la cassette.”
Cat#: ML- 408 604
The Best Of OMD
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MexicoCat#: CS•784
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Singapore“Second release in this region but with a lighter cover.”
Cat#: TCOMD1
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin
Portugal“Portuguese official release.”
Cat#: 705473
Video(3)
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVirgin Music Video
United Kingdom“Duration stated as 57 minutes on cover, 58 minutes on tape label. Tracks 1 to 5 and 14 are indicated as mono recordings.”
Cat#: VVD 247
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightVVL
United Kingdom“Duration stated as 57 minutes on cover, 58 minutes on tape label. Tracks 1 to 5 and 14 are indicated as mono recordings.”
Cat#: VVD 247
The Best Of OMD
chevron_rightPolyGram Video / VVL
Europe“VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Tracks 1,2,3,4,5 and 14 are Mono. Approx Running Time: 57 min.”
Cat#: 088 836-3