This FAQ is designed to answer all the most common questions asked about OMD and their career. If you have any specific queries which this FAQ does not answer, then feel free to email us:

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This document is freely available for personal use but please credit Paul Browne and the Official OMD Website if you use any information contained within it.

 OMD WEBSITE
 I sent Andy several e-mails but I haven't received a reply
 Can I attach a file with my e-mail for Andy to see?
 Can you add me to your mailing list?
 Why can't I get the songwords to my favourite OMD song?
 Can I make suggestions about improvements to the Website?
 HISTORY
 Where does the name Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark come from?
 What bands were Andy and Paul in prior to OMD?
 How can I listen to or buy the pre-OMD material?
 When was OMD's first concert?
 Do OMD have their own method for writing music?
 When are OMD touring next?
 Have OMD ever written music for films?
 Why did OMD split?
 What is The Gramophone Suite?
 What is Eric's Club?
 What is The Listening Pool?
 What is OneTwo?
 Who were Dalek I Love You and what is their connection with OMD?
 RECORDS
 What was the first OMD record released?
 How many versions of Electricity are there?
 Why does my copy of OMD's first album also feature tracks from Organisation?
 Why isn't there a B-Sides/Remixes/Live tracks compilation album?
 What are the Peel Sessions?
 PERSONNEL
 Who are OMD's band members?
 Who is Paul Humphreys?
 Who is Malcolm Holmes?
 Who is Martin Cooper?
 Who is Winston?
 Who is Peter Saville?
 Who is Chester Valentino?
 Who is Dave Hughes?
 Who is Michael Douglas?
 Who are the Weir Brothers?
 MISCELLANEOUS
 Where can I buy OMD records?
 I'd like to read more about OMD, are there any books on the band?
 Is there an OMD Fan Club?
 What is Walk Away?
  Who are Atomic Kitten?
  Who are Engine Records?
 
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