I wanted to post some news about a couple of “limited editions” related to Depeche Mode. First, I read on The Quietus that Martin Gore and Vince Clarke are teaming up on a new techno album (article here).
Speaking to Billboard, Gore said “Out of the blue I got an e-mail from [Vince Clarke] just saying, ‘I’m interested in making a techno album. Are you interested in collaborating?’ This was maybe nine months, a year ago. He said, ‘No pressure, no deadlines,’ so I said, ‘OK,’ and that’s what we’ve been doing the last six months.” – The Quietus
As you have seen from previous posts, Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder both recently produced mixes on Depeche Mode’s 81-11 Remix album. Could this new collaboration mean other ones are in the works? Oh, one could only dream that they would also include Alan!
Speaking of limited editions, look what popped up in my mailbox recently. Yes, it’s true. It is the Record Store Day, four song, limited edition “Personal Jesus” 12″ single, and it’s MINE (seen here). When I called Lou’s Records June 7th, I thought I had missed out on this extremely rare piece of vinyl (see original post here). But I think Neil at Lou’s (who answered the phone at the time), must have heard the disappointment in my voice as he said “The last one literally walked out the door about 10 minutes ago!” and remembered how much I wanted it. Even when I received the Paypal invoice stating “Depeche Mode 3CD w/ promo 12” I still didn’t believe it. It wasn’t until I saw the large album shaped box that it finally dawned on me that I now own it. I called Lou’s back and they said that someone had canceled their order so they sent it to me as soon as I paid the invoice. I consider myself very lucky to have this. I am now going to play the Lotto.
(Photo of Martin Gore & Vince Clarke from The Quietus.
Photos of the Depeche Mode Remixes 81-11 CD & Promo 12″ single are from my living room!)
