Depeche Mode Information Service April 1987 newsletter
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Information Service newsletter, April 1987.
Full details of the recording and mixing of Strangelove and Music For The Masses, tour news and release information for Strangelove, and the band's nicknames.
Hello Everybody!
Spring is finally here, and we hope you are all fit, healthy and ready for some action!
Welcome to this year’s second issue of the Depeche Mode News Letter.
RECORDING NEWS
“DEPECHE MODE” returned to London on March 17th after recording in Paris for 6 weeks.
They then returned to Paris on Sat 4 and Sun 5 April to record the Video for the new single, and they finished filming on Mon 6 April in a London Studio. The video was directed by Anton Corbijn.
On May 7th they will resume recording, in a London studio for about 7 weeks. After this they will go to Denmark for about 5 weeks, to do the final mix for their new album. Meanwhile they will all have a short break whilst Martin writes some more songs.
TOUR NEWS!
The new album will be released at the end of September, and then Depeche Mode will start their World Tour in mid October most likely starting in Spain.
This will mark the first visit to Spain since 1983 and the first ever with their complete stage production!
The tour dates are not confirmed yet, but we should be able to give you more details in the next news letter. (So start saving your money!)
There is still no definite release date for the Double Boxed Album Set. We should definitely have the date for you in the next news letter.
IT’S COMPETITION TIME!
Here is another great competition for all you fans! You will have the opportunity to win some great prizes!
This competition consists of two parts:
The questions are:
1) What are the titles of the two Depeche Mode Albums released in the United States?
2) In no more than 25 words, complete the following sentence: Depeche Mode’s new single “STRANGELOVE” is………………………………
The prizes will be awarded to the cleverest and wittiest answers.
There will be three first prize winners who will each receive a set of five Compact Disc Singles.
One second prize winner, who will receive two twelve inch test pressings of “STRANGELOVE”.
And one third prize winner who will receive two seven inch test pressings of “STRANGELOVE”.
GOOD LUCK!
Send to: DEPECHE MODE COMPETITION
P.O. BOX 326
LONDON.
SW.6. 6RL.
All entries to reach us by 15th June.
As promised we are finally revealing each of Depeche Mode’s nicknames! Which they got over the years. And bring up some embarrassing memories:
Martins are: Solly, Gorac, Curly Poof and Martina.
Andy: Fletch, Four Eyes, Flush, Ginger, Monster.
Alan: Slick, Wah Wah.
Dave: Gahany. [1]
In the next news letter we will announce the competition winners, Tour Dates, more Info on the Band, Pen Pal Service and lots more.
Until the next issue,
BYE!
NEW RELEASE!
The new single “STRANGELOVE” will be released on Monday April 27th.
It was recorded in February and March 1987 at;
STUDIO GUILLAUME TELL in PARIS
PRODUCED by DEPECHE MODE and DAVE BASCOMBE.
CAT NO. Bong 13 and 12 Bong 13.
7” A SIDE “STRANGELOVE”.
B SIDE “PIMPF”.
12” A SIDE “STRANGELOVE – MAXI-MIX”.
B SIDE “STRANGELOVE – MIDI MIX”.
“FPMIP”.
There will also be a limited edition twelve inch, and a Compact Disc Format.
Track listings still to be confirmed.
Full details of the recording and mixing of Strangelove and Music For The Masses, tour news and release information for Strangelove, and the band's nicknames.
Hello Everybody!
Spring is finally here, and we hope you are all fit, healthy and ready for some action!
Welcome to this year’s second issue of the Depeche Mode News Letter.
RECORDING NEWS
“DEPECHE MODE” returned to London on March 17th after recording in Paris for 6 weeks.
They then returned to Paris on Sat 4 and Sun 5 April to record the Video for the new single, and they finished filming on Mon 6 April in a London Studio. The video was directed by Anton Corbijn.
On May 7th they will resume recording, in a London studio for about 7 weeks. After this they will go to Denmark for about 5 weeks, to do the final mix for their new album. Meanwhile they will all have a short break whilst Martin writes some more songs.
TOUR NEWS!
The new album will be released at the end of September, and then Depeche Mode will start their World Tour in mid October most likely starting in Spain.
This will mark the first visit to Spain since 1983 and the first ever with their complete stage production!
The tour dates are not confirmed yet, but we should be able to give you more details in the next news letter. (So start saving your money!)
There is still no definite release date for the Double Boxed Album Set. We should definitely have the date for you in the next news letter.
IT’S COMPETITION TIME!
Here is another great competition for all you fans! You will have the opportunity to win some great prizes!
This competition consists of two parts:
The questions are:
1) What are the titles of the two Depeche Mode Albums released in the United States?
2) In no more than 25 words, complete the following sentence: Depeche Mode’s new single “STRANGELOVE” is………………………………
The prizes will be awarded to the cleverest and wittiest answers.
There will be three first prize winners who will each receive a set of five Compact Disc Singles.
One second prize winner, who will receive two twelve inch test pressings of “STRANGELOVE”.
And one third prize winner who will receive two seven inch test pressings of “STRANGELOVE”.
GOOD LUCK!
Send to: DEPECHE MODE COMPETITION
P.O. BOX 326
LONDON.
SW.6. 6RL.
All entries to reach us by 15th June.
As promised we are finally revealing each of Depeche Mode’s nicknames! Which they got over the years. And bring up some embarrassing memories:
Martins are: Solly, Gorac, Curly Poof and Martina.
Andy: Fletch, Four Eyes, Flush, Ginger, Monster.
Alan: Slick, Wah Wah.
Dave: Gahany. [1]
In the next news letter we will announce the competition winners, Tour Dates, more Info on the Band, Pen Pal Service and lots more.
Until the next issue,
BYE!
NEW RELEASE!
The new single “STRANGELOVE” will be released on Monday April 27th.
It was recorded in February and March 1987 at;
STUDIO GUILLAUME TELL in PARIS
PRODUCED by DEPECHE MODE and DAVE BASCOMBE.
CAT NO. Bong 13 and 12 Bong 13.
7” A SIDE “STRANGELOVE”.
B SIDE “PIMPF”.
12” A SIDE “STRANGELOVE – MAXI-MIX”.
B SIDE “STRANGELOVE – MIDI MIX”.
“FPMIP”.
There will also be a limited edition twelve inch, and a Compact Disc Format.
Track listings still to be confirmed.
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