Main menuOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Talking loud and clear
Release details
| Title | Talking loud and clear |
| Artist(s): | Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) |
| Category: | OMD (Click on this button to view other releases of OMD 12'' singles.) |
| Label and catalogue number: |  Virgin - VS 685-12 |
| Format: | Vinyl 12'' singles |
| Country: | UK  |
| Released: | 1984 |
| Genre: | Music - Popular View all other tracks listed as Music - Popular. |
| Run-off codes: | VS 685-12 A-2U-1-1-X1
VS 685-12 B-1U-1-1-1 0 |
| Item deleted? | Yes |
| Distributed / printed by | Virgin |
| Page views: | 7 times since 20th May, 2017, global rank is 12076, rank in 12inches is 180. |
| My rating: | ***** |
| Guest rating: | ***** |
My copies information
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| Detail | Value |
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| Cover condition | Very Good Plus |
| Record condition | Near mint |
| Number have | 1 |
| What type of seller was used | Discogs online shop |
| Where can I buy this release? | You may be able to purchase this release from the following websites (others are available!) |
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Tracks
| Below is a list of tracks for this release. |
| Side & track no | Track and Artist | Length |
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| A1 | Talking loud and clear - Extended version [Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)] | |
| B1 | Julia's song - Extended version [Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)] | |
| Total length of media 0:00. |
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Reviews
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| My rating | 3 |
| Guest rating | Current average value is 3.
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Extra notes on cover, middle (gatefold sleeve) and any inserts |
Musicians Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey, Malcolm Holmes and Dave Hughes.
Musicians Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey, Malcolm Holmes and Dave Hughes. |
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Other versions |
| I have the title track on these releases: |
| [singles] | VS 685 | Talking loud and clear |
| [albums] | CN 4488 S | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - In concert 342 |
| [albums] | 5867527 | Junk culture - Demos and rarities |
| [cds] | CDV 2859 | The OMD singles |
| [dvds] | EREDV 664 | Architecture & morality & more - Live |
Further information |
| Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (commonly known as OMD) is an English electronic band formed in Wirral, Merseyside, in 1978 with Paul Humphreys (synthesizers) and Andy McCluskey (vocals and bass guitar). Earlier incarnations of their band included 'VCL XI' and 'Hitlerz Underpantz'. They played their first gig in 1978 at Eric's (Liverpool), then had a run of UK chart hits after swapping labels from Factory to the Virgin owned label DinDisc starting with the 1980 release Messages. In 1980, drummer Malcolm Holmes and Dave Hughes on synths transitioned from guest / live musicians to be full members of the band. |
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| Page views: 7 times since 20th May, 2017, global rank is 12076, rank in 12inches 180. |
| This page was last updated on 13-07-2026 at 23:01:07 UK local time. |
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