Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) are an English electronic music band formed by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys in the UK in 1978. Regarded as pioneers of electronic music, OMD combined an experimental, minimalist ethos with pop sensibilities, becoming key figures in the emergence of synth-pop, creating iconic songs like Electricity, Enola Gay, Secret, Souvenir, Messages, and many more...

• 40th Anniversary Edition
• 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl
• Half Speed Mastering
• Cut at Abbey Road Studios
• Pressed at Optimal Media, Germany

To kick off a year-long 40th anniversary campaign, we're releasing four of OMD's albums on vinyl. They are all mastered at half speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road and housed in original packaging

Architecture & Morality is the band's third studio album, which reached #3 on the UK charts and includes the Top 5 singles "Souvenir," "Joan of Arc" and "Maid of Orleans."

Architecture & Morality is the third studio album by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released on 6 November 1981 by Dindisc.[7] Inspired by religious music, the group sought to broaden their musical palette by utilising elaborate choral samples, the Mellotron, and other new instruments to create a more naturalistic, emotive sound. The artwork was designed by longtime OMD collaborator Peter Saville, along with associate Brett Wickens, while its title was derived from the book Morality and Architecture by David Watkin.

Architecture & Morality reached number three on the UK Albums Chart, and was a top-10 entry across Europe. The record met with lukewarm reviews, but garnered acclaim from critics and other artists in the following years. It has been recognised as a seminal album of its era and the synth-pop genre, appearing in rankings of the best records of 1981 and the wider decade. Architecture & Morality has also featured in "all-time" lists, including the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

The record became a commercial success, selling over four million copies and spawning three international hit singles – "Souvenir", "Joan of Arc" and "Maid of Orleans" – which together sold eight million copies. OMD have staged multiple tours based around the album.

Track Listing:

A1 The New Stone Age
A2 She's Leaving
A3 Souvenir
A4 Sealand
B1 Joan Of Arc
B2 Joan Of Arc - Maid Of Orleans
B3 Architecture & Morality
B4 Georgia
B5 The Beginning & The End

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