The discography of English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) includes 14 studio albums and 46 singles, among other releases. The group issued their debut single, "Electricity ", in 1979, and achieved several international top 10 hits during the 1980s and 1990s, including their signature songs "Enola Gay " (1980) and "If You Leave " (1986).[ 1] [ 2] Architecture & Morality The Best of OMD Sugar Tax certified platinum or higher in the UK; the gold-certified Dazzle Ships [ 3] [ 4]
OMD disbanded in 1996 but reformed in 2006, and have since re-established themselves as a top 10 presence on international album charts. The group's overall record sales stand in excess of 40 million,[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
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Studio albums
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Singles
Videography
Video albums
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Notes
^ a b "Red Frame/White Light" and "Messages" jointly charted on the US Dance chart.
^ This version of "Electricity" debuted on the UK Vinyl Singles Chart at No. 1, making it the highest "Electricity" has ever charted.[ 35]
References
^ O'Brien, Jon. "Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Live in Berlin" . AllMusic . Retrieved 9 May 2021 . ^ " . The A.V. Club . Retrieved 9 May 2021 .^ Wade, Ian (8 April 2013). "Souvenirs: Andy McCluskey of OMD's Favourite Albums" . The Quietus . Retrieved 9 May 2021 . In 1983 [OMD] released the slightly bonkers but deeply influential Dazzle Ships . ^ Gray, Martin (7 April 2023). "OMD – Dazzle Ships: 40th Anniversary Reappraisal" . Louder Than War . Retrieved 28 January 2024 . A lot of bands now cite Dazzle Ships as an influence. ^ Awbi, Anita (19 March 2013). "Andy McCluskey, OMD" . PRS for Music . Retrieved 3 November 2017 . ^ Simpson, Dave (28 October 2019). "OMD review – clap-along electropop sounds even better with age" . The Guardian . Retrieved 3 March 2024 . ^ Sherwin, Adam (16 October 2020). "OMD forced to postpone benefit gig for roadies after Andy McCluskey tests positive for Covid-19" . iNews . Retrieved 9 May 2021 .^ Hanley, James (24 October 2019). " . Music Week . Retrieved 9 May 2021 . ^ a b c d e UK chart peaks:
^ a b c d Australian chart peaks:
Top 100 (Kent Music Report ) peaks to 12 June 1988: Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 224. ISBN 0-646-11917-6 ARIA from mid-1983 until 12 June 1988.
Top 100 (ARIA ) peaks from January 1990 to December 2010: Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 209. ^ a b Peak positions for Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark albums in Canada:
^ a b c d "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Suchen nach "Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 20 June 2019 .^ a b c d "dutchcharts.nl > OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) in Dutch Charts" . Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 June 2019 .^ a b c d "charts.nz > OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) in New Zealand Charts" . Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 April 2019 .^ a b c Salaverri, Fernando (2015). Sólo éxitos 1959–2012 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 978-84-8048-866-2 ^ "spanishcharts.com - Spanish charts portal" . spanishcharts.com . Retrieved 26 July 2022 .^ "swedishcharts.com - Swedish Charts Portal" . swedishcharts.com . Retrieved 26 July 2022 .^ a b "Die Offizielle Schweizer Hitparade - hitparade.ch" . www.swisscharts.com . Retrieved 26 July 2022 .^ a b "Billboard > Artists / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark > Chart History > Billboard 200" . Billboard the original on 24 September 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019 .^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "British certifications – OMD" . British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 7 January 2023 .Type OMD in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter. ^ Male, Andrew (July 2019). "Days of Future Passed". Mojo Organisation went gold in both the UK and France. ^ a b c "Dutch certifications – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers . Retrieved 25 September 2021 .Enter Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark in the "Artiest of titel" box. ^ a b c Salaverrie, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (PDF) (in Spanish) (1st ed.). Madrid: Fundación Autor/SGAE. p. 916. ISBN 84-8048-639-2 . Retrieved 30 July 2018 . ^ a b c d "Certified Awards Search ". Music Canada . Retrieved on 27 August 2011. Note: User needs to enter "Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark" in the "Search" field, "Artist" in the "Search by" field and click the "Go" button. Select "More info" next to the relevant entry to see full certification history.
^ a b c "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (OMD)" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved 25 September 2021 .^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 13 June 1988. Retrieved 3 December 2024 .^ "Searchable Database" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 27 August 2011 .^ a b "ultratop.be - ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS" . www.ultratop.be . Retrieved 26 July 2022 .^ a b "The Irish Charts - All there is to know" . irishcharts.ie . Retrieved 26 July 2022 .^ "Billboard > Artists / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark > Chart History > The Hot 100" . Billboard . Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019 .^ a b "Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark > Chart History > Dance Club Songs" . Billboard . Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019 .^ "International" (PDF) . Cash Box . Retrieved 13 March 2022 .^ Peak positions on the UK Independent Singles Chart:
^ "swedishcharts.com - Swedish Charts Portal" . swedishcharts.com . Retrieved 26 July 2022 .^ "Official Vinyl Singles Chart Top 40" . Official Charts . Retrieved 7 October 2019 .
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