My Favorite Mode: Rarities

I had to think long and hard about what Depeche Mode rarities are my favorites, which is why it took awhile to do another installment of “My Favorite Mode”. Keep in mind that these are the rare items from my very own collection (please refer to depmod.com for a more exhaustive list). These are cool little gems that I’ve collected over the years, and three just got a little more worthy because Alan Wilder signed them (the “Love In Itself” numbered 12 inch single, the “Some Great Reward” grey vinyl, and the “Everything Counts” 10 inch single). I was too afraid to bring the “Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth” flexidisc to the signing because it’s so thin and incredibly rare.

(Descriptions are in order from top to bottom, then left to right)

My Favorite Mode: Rarities by sighgee on Polyvore.com

Love In Itself · 2 And Live Tracks – Love In Itself 12″ with 4 live tracks – Numbered limited edition with texture and goldfoiled sleeve.

Some Great Reward – Grey Vinyl Germany 12″ RECORD – Some Great Reward LP in Grey Vinyl, German import – “If You Want To” on back sleeve instead of “If You Want”.

Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth – Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth, Flexidisc – “Happy Christmas 87 From Depeche Mode”, sent to members of the official fan club during Christmas 1987.

A Question of Lust – A Question of Lust cassette – Package includes cassette, booklet & badge.

Everything Counts 10″ – Everything Counts 10″ – Strictly limited numbered envelope sleeve. Deluxe black die cut inner sleeve includes 2 postcards and window sticker.

Death’s Door – Death’s Door (Jazz Mix), Flexidisc – Sent to members of the official fan club in 1991, it was included with Bong 16, the Depeche Mode official fan magazine.

I Want You Now / Behind the Wheel (Remix) – I Want You Now 3″ CD, Japanese import – A special 3″ Edit of “I Want You Now” exclusive to this release.