Now and then they'll watch TV Now and then they'll speak to me...

1985: smash hits 19 june 2 july 1985, page 38 Full mag --> https://archive.org/stream/smash-hits-19-june-2-july-1985#page/n37

On manoeuvres...

'Don't Go' on Later... with Jools Holland.

OMD - 'Souvenir' on Top Of The Pops 1981.

If Joan of Arc had a heart Would she give it as a gift?

Atomic Kitten - 'No One Loves You (Like I Love You)'.

'In Heaven Above' ('4-NEU' Demo).

Pretending To See The Future.

Genetic Engineering (Peel Sessions Version).

Collages by Ken Kennedy exploring the Dazzle Ships theme. From the book ' Peter Saville Estate 1-127'

Promo ad for 'Joan Of Arc'.

On the set of the 'Genetic Engineering' promo video, 1983.

Maid Of Orleans promo ad.

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible make violent revolution inevitable...

1981: Smash Hits Volume 60, page 17 Full mag --> https://archive.org/stream/smash-hits-1981-03-19#page/n16

'Speak & Spell' marked Depeche Mode's 1981 debut studio album, but which tracks stand out for you?

Sailing On The Seven Seas (Extended Version), taken from the 'So80s' compilation album curated by Blank & Jones.

OMD - The Cafe Years.

humping loud and clear - Black eyed peas vs OMD mashup. #MashupMonday

OMD- 'Vox Humana'.

1983 and OMD are in launch mode...

Promoting 'The Pacific Age' album in 1986.

The original OMD biography - an unauthorised book which coincided with the high profile of the Architecture & Morality album.

'Street To Street' - the 1979 compilation that featured The Id's original version of 'Julia's Song'.

1983 - On set for the 'Genetic Engineering' video.

"OMD’s position as a pioneering electropop band is a worthy one and this weekend’s performances in Liverpool seem to be a fitting way of celebrating that anniversary." From the archives: Back in 2018, TEC were on hand for a special OMD and RLPO concert. www.electricity-club.co.uk/omd-rlpo-in-...

The 'Liberator' promo package which featured a video, cassette and press release in a stylish box. #omdrarities

'Maria Gallante' - Official Lyric Video.

1982 - Paul takes a break during OMD's tour of Canada

The 3" CD release of 'Maid Of Orleans'. #omdrarities

1983 and OMD grace the cover of International Musician and Recording World.

1980: Smash Hits Volume 40, page 16 Full mag --> https://archive.org/stream/smash-hits-1980-06-12#page/n15

1980: Smash Hits Volume 48, page 18 Full mag --> https://archive.org/stream/smash-hits-1980-10-02#page/n17

OMD in 1985.

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'.

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.

A promo ad for 'Messages' 1980.

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.

An unusual 1983 German TV spot for 'Genetic Engineering.

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).

'Pandora's Box' on Top of The Pops.