Crush (40th anniversary deluxe edition)
~ Release by Orchestral Manœuvres in the Dark (see all versions of this release, 13 available)
Annotation
Deluxe 40th Anniversary 2CD reissue of OMD's 6th studio album Crush, originally released in 1985.
This reissue boasts 7 unheard tracks from the album's multitrack sessions, newly mixed by Paul Humphreys. The package is rounded out with rare photos and comprehensive notes by journalist and author Jason Draper in conversation with Andy McCluskey.
Issued in a glossy 6 panel digisleeve containing 3 pockets, a 28-page booklet and a hype sticker.
40th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE REISSUE on the hype sticker.
℗ 2025 Virgin Records Limited
© 2025 Universal Music Operations Limited
Made in the EU on the rear artwork.
Tracks 2-1 to 2-7 are previously unreleased.
Erratum:
- Track 2-9 Firegun is an exclusive extended version of the original B side and is previously unreleased.
- Track 2-12 is mistakenly the "Version Remix" which can be found on Secret.
Published by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited.
Tracks 1-1, 2-13, 2-14 published by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited / The Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd.
Track 2-6 Published by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited / Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
Other Identifiers
Label Code: LC 3098
Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
Other (Disc 1 catalogue number): 0602478264245
Other (Disc 2 catalogue number): 0602478264252
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): [Universal logo] 7826424 [Universal logo] AP41789-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI L576
Mould SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI 9723
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): [Universal logo] 7826425 [Universal logo] AP41789-02 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI L576
Mould SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI 9723
Tracklist
| 1CD: Crush |
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Credits
Release
| liner notes: | Jason Draper (liner notes related) Andy McCluskey |
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| miscellaneous support: | Chas Chandler (UK A&R, label manager, compiler, writer) (task: project manager) |
| assistant engineer: | John Brough Noel Haris Richard Moakes |
| engineer: | Pete Coleman David Jacobs Alan Douglas (Scottish born engineer) Tom Lord Alge |
| mastering: | Miles Showell |
| remastering: | Miles Showell |
| bass guitar and vocal: | Andy McCluskey |
| drums (drum set) and percussion [electronic and acoustic]: | Malcolm Holmes (drummer) |
| electric guitar and trombone: | Graham Weir |
| guitar: | Stephen Hague Andy McCluskey |
| keyboard [electronic]: | Martin Cooper (OMD and The Listening Pool) Stephen Hague Paul Humphreys (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) Andy McCluskey |
| piano: | Paul Humphreys (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) |
| saxophone: | Martin Cooper (OMD and The Listening Pool) |
| trumpet: | Neil Weir |
| additional vocal: | Maureen Humphreys |
| illustration: | Paul Slater (British Illustrator) |
| design: | Darren Evans (Graphic Design) XL Design (task: sleeve) |
| manufactured by: | Optimal Media GmbH (manufacturer; do NOT use as release label) |
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| publisher: | BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited (not for release label use! see annotation) Charisma Music Publishing Co. Ltd. Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) |
| copyrighted (©) by: | Universal Music Operations Ltd. (not for release label use! UK&IE subsidiary of UMG, legal name of Universal Music UK) |
| phonographic copyright (℗) by: | Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) |
| recorded at: | Amazon Studios (defunct studios in Liverpool, became Parr Street Studios) in Simonswood, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
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| engineered at: | The Manor in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Discogs: | https://www.discogs.com/release/35328748 [info] |
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Release group
| artist & repertoire support: | Chas Chandler (UK A&R, label manager, compiler, writer) |
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| associated singles/EPs: | Secret by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark So in Love by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark |
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