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Artist: Depeche Mode
Title: Playing The Angel
Format: CD
Label: Mute
Cat No: int.cdstumm260
Released: 14 Oct 2005
Country:
Genres: LeftfieldElectroDowntempoSynth-pop
Status Have
Added To List 28th July 2023
Disc 1 | CD
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B Matrix:
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Additional Information

Comments International (Europe) copy controlled edition.

Official release date of "Playing The Angel" was the 17th October (UK), but the international copy available via Mute Germany was released on the 14th October (Germany's release day is Friday).
The booklet mistakenly credits Dave McCracken as the piano player in "I Want It All". However, there is no piano in "I Want It All". He really should be credited for the piano in "The Darkest Star."

The two cat.# of the UK edition (cdstumm260 0094634057707) are indicated on back cover and inside booklet.
Subtitle on the back cover: "Pain and suffering in various tempos".

Produced for 140dB.
Recorded at Sound Design, Santa Barbara; Stratosphere Sound Studios, New York
Recorded and mixed at Whitfield Studios, London
Tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 & 12 published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Assigned by Grabbing Hands Music Overseas Ltd.
Tracks 3, 7 & 8 published by JJSR Productions Inc./Universal Music Publishing Ltd.
"John The Revelator" inspired by the traditional work of the same name.
All tracks mastered at The Lodge, New York.

[In booklet:]
℗ 2005 Venusnote Limited © 2005 Venusnote Limited under exclusive license to Mute Records Limited

[On backsleeve:]
℗ 2005 Venusnote Ltd. © 2005 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Mute Records Limited.

There also exists an unofficial release with identical catalogue number: [url=http://www.discogs.com/Depeche-Mode-Playing-The-Angel/release/4911061]3 bonus tracks, no IFPI Mould code on disc[/url].

Came in a standard jewel case with clear tray and 16-page booklet containing credits, lyrics and photos.
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