OMD FAQ

	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?

	What was the first OMD record released?
	The first OMD release was Electricity - a 7" single released on the 21st of May 1979 by Factory Records. You can read more on Electricity via the OMD Discography entry.
	How many versions of Electricity are there?
	There are seven different versions of Electricty available: A demo version recorded by The Id at the Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool in late 1977 (unreleased). The original version featured on the debut single FAC6. The Cargo Studios version produced by Martin Hannett and featured on the second single release of Electricity DIN2. A remix of the Cargo recording used on the third single release of Electricity and also on OMD's debut album. An all-new version recorded during the Organisation sessions and used on the DinDisc 1980 (DONE1) compilation album. A remixed version (based on the remix of the Cargo recording used on the third single/debut album) produced for the Best OF OMD album in 1988. A digitally remastered version of the same remix used on the OMD Singles album in 1998.
	Why does my copy of OMD's first album also feature tracks from Organisation?
	In their bid to break America, OMD released a compilation of their debut album and Organisation in 1981. The cover is very similar to a UK reissue of the first album.
	Why isn't there a B-Sides/Remixes/Live tracks compilation album?
	A B-Side compilation album entitled Navigation was released in 2001. An album of unreleased material is due for release in the near future. Further projects may well be considered in the future.
	What are the Peel Sessions?
	The late John Peel was a radio presenter for the BBC who had a long-running programme on Radio 1. OMD recorded a series of live sessions for the programme with the first recorded in 1979. The sessions provide some unique versions of OMD songs and their release has been anticpated for a long time. Originally, the record label Strange Fruit had planned to release the sessions.The project was then taken up by OMD's previous record label Virgin and the album was released on 24th April 2000. You can read more on this release via the OMD Discography entry.