Depeche Mode 'Music For The Masses' Remastered 2006/2007

"Spreading the News around the World"

DEPECHE MODE

Collector's Editions of Remasters

Depeche Mode albums will not only be completely remastered, but will also contain 5.1 volume mixes, as well as other bonuses.

Luxury collector's editions of Depeche Mode remasters will be released as two-disc sets with original reworked stereo albums on CD plus 5.1 audio and improved stereo mixes, with all the B-sides of singles and remixes on a bonus DVD. Each DVD also includes a specially commissioned 30-minute short film about the album, featuring new interviews with band members past and present, chronicling this period of Depeche Mode's hugely influential career. The luxurious packaging includes a redesigned 16-page booklet with lyrics, the original album cover, rare photos and much more.

The SACD + DVD version includes the album in an updated 5.1 surround sound presentation on the SACD disc. The CD + DVD version includes the album in an updated 5.1 surround sound presentation on DVD.

CD (CDX STUMM 47) 03 April 2006 EU

"Never Let Me Down Again" 04:47

"The Things You Said" 04:02

"Strangelove" 04:56

"Sacred" 04:47

"Little 15" 04:18

"Behind The Wheel" 05:18

"I Want You Now" 03:44

"To Have And To Hold" 02:51

"Nothing" 04:17

"Pimpf" 04:55

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Label Code:   LC5834

Barcode:   0094635842425

Rights Society:   bel/BIEM

Runout:   WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3584242 @ 1 010104

Mastering SID Code:   IFPI LW03

Mould SID Code:   IFPI AAH96

Comes in a regular jewel-case with 16-page booklet. Made in the EU. Made in EU.

CD/SACD + DVD (DMCD6) 03 April 2006 EU

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Label Code:   LC5834

Barcode:   0094635842623

Runout CD Outer Ring:   [Sonopress Arvato logo] 51807575/3585602 21

Runout CD Inner Ring:   [Sonopress Arvato logo] 51807574/3584262 D 22

Mastering SID Code CD Outer:   IFPI LB46

Mastering SID Code CD Inner:   IFPI LB46

Mould SID Code CD:   IFPI 07N2

Runout DVD Outer:   [MediaMotion logo] WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3584269-0 PAL @ 2

Runout DVD Inner:   [MediaMotion logo] WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3584269-1 PAL @ 2

Runout DVD, mirrored, mould code area (amber):   020104

Runout DVD, mould code area (white):   020104

Mastering SID Code DVD:   IFPI LW04

Mould SID Code DVD:   IFPI AAH02

Notes: Surface Foldout Digipak in Matt. Packaging: 8 panel matt/glossy embossed digipak in screen-printed clear plastic slipcase. 16 page booklet.

NOTE:

Super Audio CD - The volume of the CD layer is 445 Mb - As you know, the SACD format is not compatible with a computer. Moreover, it's not about any artificial protections (as on competing DVD-Audio), but about the type of disc itself — the computer simply does not recognize it. Therefore, it is impossible to find out even the volume of the SACD layer on this disc, let alone copy tracks. However, for those who do not have players with SACD support, an Audio CD layer is provided on the disc. The computer treats the disc as a standard Audio CD without any protection whatsoever. Therefore, you can listen to the disc on your computer using any audio players in standard PCM quality. Which, of course, cannot be compared to the DSD stream on SACD. At the same time, you can listen to the disc in both stereo and six-channel mode. It should be noted that the album has been remastered in 5.1 mode with high quality. An exemplary six-channel mix. The channel decomposition is performed flawlessly. The back frequencies are turned on exactly when the musical material requires it. The sound quality is top notch.

DVD-Video Disc - Disc Type: DVD9. Volume — 6255 Mb. Zone: 0 (All region). Video standard: PAL. Image format: 1.85:1, anamorphic. Audio track on the documentary: PCM Stereo (1536 Kbps). Audio tracks on audio tracks: PCM Stereo 24 bit (2304 Kbps), DD 5.1 (448 Kbps), DTS 5.1 96/24 (1536 Kbps). Subtitles (for documentaries): English, French, German, Spanish, Italian.

The DVD menu is static and not voiced. The overall style of the menu fully corresponds to the minimalism of the cover. The menu navigation is very convenient and intuitive. But before going to the menu, you will have to watch a 22-second, non-rewinding advertisement for the Mute label. Unfortunately, there are UOPS (actions prohibited to the user) on the materials themselves. For example, it is impossible to switch subtitles on a documentary while watching it. And if you're watching a DVD on your computer, then you won't be able to play the movie from the beginning, but from somewhere in the middle. Fast forward is not blocked. In addition, it is impossible to switch audio tracks on audio tracks while listening (of course, unless you use special programs to remove such protections).

Music For The Masses 5.1 Mix (44:14) - The creators of the CD have taken care of those Depeche Mode fans who want to hear the full audio program of the album in six-channel mode, but do not have SACD players. On the DVD, all tracks can be listened to in three versions: with high-bit stereo sound (24 bit versus 16 bit on Audio CD), with standard Dolby Digital sound, which is supported even by the oldest DVD players, and, finally, with DTS 96/24, the most "advanced" modification of DTS, which differs from the most common version in increased bit depth and sampling frequency. As you know, the characteristics of the DTS 96/24 match those of DVD-Audio. And although the sound is on DVD-Audio (the so-called Advanced Resolution) and SACD (we are talking about a DSD stream), the DTS 96/24 is as close as possible to them in terms of sound quality, ahead of all other sound DVD formats, including the widely advertised DD EX. So in this case, the DTS track is almost as good as the SACD. Unless the detail on the SACD is slightly higher, but the difference will only be noticeable at high volume and a high-end audio system. The 24-bit stereo track is also very good. But the Dolby Digital track sounds much less vivid and expressive than PCM and DTS, but in itself it is very good.

Depeche Mode: 1987 — 1988 (Sometimes You Need Some New Jokes…) (37:06) - A documentary film about the recording of the album Music For The Masses and the making of the documentary "101". A fairly standard, but well-made and high-quality "cut" from interviews with Depeche Mode musicians, alternating with fragments of the band's performances and clips for the album. At the same time, much more attention is paid to the concert tour in the USA than to the recording of the album.

Bonus Tracks - presented only in stereo (standard PCM Stereo 1536 Kbps)

In 2007, the album was completely remastered, and released in two different formats (SACD + DVD, and LP in Europe, CD + DVD, and LP in North America). The SACD + DVD version featured the album in a remastered 5.1 surround sound presentation, on the SACD disc. The CD + DVD version featured the album in a remastered 5.1 surround sound presentation on the DVD disc. The CD and LP were remastered stereo audio. The US edition of the remastered CD was not a SACD. Only the European release was in SACD format. The US DVD is a standard DVD, not a specific DVD-Audio disc.

12" LP (DMLP6) 12 March 2007 EU

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Label Code:   lc05834

Barcode:   0 094635 842616 >

Runout Side One other side:   66034 1A 3584261 / DMLP 6 MIKE'S™ - THE EXCHANGE 07 REMASTA

Runout Side Two this side:   66034 1B 3584261 / DMLP 6 MIKE'S™ - THE EXCHANGE 07 REMASTA

Limited Edition. Gatefold. Deluxe heavy (180gr.) vinyl reissue with new sleeve notes. Remastered at Super Audio Mastering. Cut at The Exchange.

Depeche Mode : 1987–1988

(Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes)

PRODUCTION DETAILS ALBUM

"Never Let Me Down Again" 04:47  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Additional production and help from Daniel Miller. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"The Things You Said" 04:02  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Additional production and help from Daniel Miller. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"Strangelove" 04:56  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Additional production and help from Daniel Miller. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"Sacred" 04:47  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Additional production and help from Daniel Miller. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"Little 15" 04:18  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Additional production and help from Daniel Miller. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"Behind The Wheel" 05:18  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Additional production and help from Daniel Miller. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"I Want You Now" 03:44  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Additional production and help from Daniel Miller. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"To Have And To Hold" 02:51  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Additional production and help from Daniel Miller. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"Nothing" 04:17  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Additional production and help from Daniel Miller. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"Pimpf" (Interlude "Mission Impossible" hidden track, starts at 4:18 (00:37)) 04:55  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Engineered by David Bascombe. | Interlude "Mission Impossible" - Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Additional production and help from Daniel Miller. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"Agent Orange" 05:05  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Additional production and help from Daniel Miller. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"Never Let Me Down Again" (Aggro Mix) 04:53  •  Remixed by Depeche Mode and Dave Bascombe.

"To Have And To Hold" (Spanish Taster) 02:33  •  Remixed by Depeche Mode and Dave Bascombe. Engineered by Dave Bascombe.

"Pleasure, Little Treasure" (Glitter Mix) 05:34  •  Remixed by Depeche Mode and Dave Bascombe.

"Pleasure, Little Treasure" 02:53  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and Dave Bascombe. Engineered by Dave Bascombe.

"Route 66" 04:11  •  Produced by Depeche Mode & Dave Bascombe. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"Stjarna" 04:25  •  Produced by Depeche Mode. Engineered by Stephan Taylor. Assisted by James Monkman. Recorded and mixed at The Strongroom, London.

"Sonata No.14 In C#M (Moonlight Sonata)" 05:36  •  Engineer by Stephen Taylor. Engineer (Assistant) by James Monkman. Performer by Alan Wilder. Producer by Depeche Mode. Written-By Ludwig Van Beethoven.

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2006/2007