Depeche Mode 'Construction Time Again' Remastered 2007

DEPECHE MODE

Collector's Editions of Remasters

Depeche Mode albums will not only be completely remastered, but will also contain 5.1 volume mixes, as well as other bonuses.

Luxury collector's editions of Depeche Mode remasters will be released as two-disc sets with original reworked stereo albums on CD plus 5.1 audio and improved stereo mixes, with all the B-sides of singles and remixes on a bonus DVD. Each DVD also includes a specially commissioned 30-minute short film about the album, featuring new interviews with band members past and present, chronicling this period of Depeche Mode's hugely influential career. The luxurious packaging includes a redesigned 16-page booklet with lyrics, the original album cover, rare photos and much more.

The SACD + DVD version includes the album in an updated 5.1 surround sound presentation on the SACD disc. The CD + DVD version includes the album in an updated 5.1 surround sound presentation on DVD.

CD (CDX STUMM 13) 26 March 2007 EU

"Love, In Itself" 04:29

"More Than A Party" 04:45

"Pipeline" 05:54

"Everything Counts" 04:20

"Two Minute Warning" 04:13

"Shame" 03:51

"The Landscape Is Changing" 04:49

"Told You So" 04:26

"And Then..." 04:36

"Everything Counts" (Reprise) 00:55

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Label Code:   LC05834

Barcode:   0094638415923

Rights Society:   SDRM / bierm

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Mastering SID Code:   IFPI LW03

Mould SID Code:   IFPI AAHP1

Packaging: Jewel Case. Booklet. Made in the EU. Track 10 is a hidden track (not mentioned anywhere on release).

CD/SACD + DVD (DMCD3) 26 March 2007 EU

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Label Code:   LC5834

Barcode:   0094638415725

Runout CD Outer Ring:   [Sony DADC logo] A0100783601-A911 17 A0

Runout CD Inner Ring:   [Sony DADC logo] A0100783601-B911 18 00A

Mastering SID Code CD Outer:   IFPI L557

Mastering SID Code CD Inner:   IFPI L558

Mould SID Code CD:   IFPI 94B1

Runout DVD Outer:   [MediaMotion logo] WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3841579-0 PAL @ 1

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Runout DVD, mirrored, mould code area (amber):   010101

Runout DVD, mould code area (white):   010102

Mastering SID Code DVD:   IFPI LW03

Mould SID Code DVD:   IFPI AAHM1

Notes: Packaging: 8 panel glossy digipak in screen-printed clear plastic slipcase. 16 page booklet.

NOTE:

Super Audio CD - The volume of the CD layer is 430 Mb - As you know, the SACD format is not compatible with a computer. Moreover, it's not about any artificial protections (as on competing DVD-Audio), but about the type of disc itself — the computer simply does not recognize it. Therefore, it is impossible to find out even the volume of the SACD layer on this disc, let alone copy tracks. However, for those who do not have players with SACD support, an Audio CD layer is provided on the disc. The computer treats the disc as a standard Audio CD without any protection whatsoever. Therefore, you can listen to the disc on your computer using any audio players in standard PCM quality. Which, of course, cannot be compared to the DSD stream on SACD. At the same time, you can listen to the disc in both stereo and six-channel mode. It should be noted that the album has been remastered in 5.1 mode with high quality. An exemplary six-channel mix. The channel decomposition is performed flawlessly. The back frequencies are turned on exactly when the musical material requires it. The sound quality is top notch.

DVD-Video Disc - Disc Type: DVD9. Volume — 5696 Mb. Zone: All. Video standard: PAL. Image format: 1.85:1, anamorphic. Audio track on the documentary: PCM Stereo. Audio track on additional tracks: PCM Stereo 24 bit. Audio tracks on audio tracks: PCM Stereo 24 bit, DD 5.1 (448 Kbps), DTS 5.1 96/24 (1536 Kbps). Subtitles (for documentaries): English, French, German, Spanish, Italian.

The DVD menu is static and not voiced. The overall style of the menu fully corresponds to the minimalism of the cover. The menu navigation is very convenient and intuitive. But before going to the menu, you will have to watch a 22-second, non-rewinding advertisement for the Mute label. Unfortunately, there are UOPS (actions prohibited to the user) on the materials themselves. For example, it is impossible to switch subtitles on a documentary while watching it. And if you're watching a DVD on your computer, then you won't be able to play the movie from the beginning, but from somewhere in the middle. Fast forward is not blocked. In addition, it is impossible to switch audio tracks on audio tracks while listening (of course, unless you use special programs to remove such protections).

Construction Time Again 5.1 Mix - The creators of the CD have taken care of those Depeche Mode fans who want to hear the full audio program of the album in six-channel mode, but do not have SACD players. On the DVD, all tracks can be listened to in three versions: with high-bit stereo sound (24 bit versus 16 bit on Audio CD), with standard Dolby Digital sound, which is supported even by the oldest DVD players, and, finally, with DTS 96/24, the most "advanced" modification of DTS, which differs from the most common version in increased bit depth and sampling frequency. As you know, the characteristics of the DTS 96/24 match those of DVD-Audio. And although the sound is on DVD-Audio (the so-called Advanced Resolution) and SACD (we are talking about a DSD stream), the DTS 96/24 is as close as possible to them in terms of sound quality, ahead of all other sound DVD formats, including the widely advertised DD EX. So in this case, the DTS track is almost as good as the SACD. Unless the detail on the SACD is slightly higher, but the difference will only be noticeable at high volume and a high-end audio system. The 24-bit stereo track is also very good. But the Dolby Digital track sounds much less vivid and expressive than PCM and DTS, but in itself it is very good.

Depeche Mode: 1983 (Teenagers growing up, bad government and all that stuff) (38:56) - A very entertaining documentary film covering the entire process of working on the album, starting from the release of the single Get The Balance Right!, which was not included in the playlist, and ending with the creation of carpet art Construction Time Again. The documentary includes clips from Everything Counts, Get The Balance Right!, Pipeline, and Love, In Itself (the last three have not been released on DVD before). But, alas, we still won't be able to see these videos in their entirety.

Bonus Tracks - presented only in stereo (standard PCM Stereo 1536 Kbps)

In 2007, the album was completely remastered, and released in two different formats (SACD + DVD, and LP in Europe, CD + DVD, and LP in North America). The SACD + DVD version featured the album in a remastered 5.1 surround sound presentation, on the SACD disc. The CD + DVD version featured the album in a remastered 5.1 surround sound presentation on the DVD disc. The CD and LP were remastered stereo audio. The US edition of the remastered CD was not a SACD. Only the European release was in SACD format. The US DVD is a standard DVD, not a specific DVD-Audio disc.

12" LP (DMLP3) 02 April 2007 EU

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Label Code:   LC05834

Barcode:   0 094638 415718 >

Runout Side One:   66107 1A 3841571/DMLP 3 MIKE'S™ - THE EXCHANGE 07 REMASTA

Runout Side Two:   66107 1B 3841571/DMLP 3 MIKE'S™ - THE EXCHANGE 07 REMASTA

Limited Edition. Gatefold. Deluxe heavy (180gr.) vinyl reissue with new sleeve notes. Remastered at Super Audio Mastering. Cut at The Exchange.

Depeche Mode: 1983

(Teenagers Growing Up, Bad Government, And All That Stuff)

PRODUCTION DETAILS ALBUM

"Love, In Itself" 04:29  •  Produced by Daniel Miller & Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones. Recorded at The Garden,London. Mixed at Hansa Mischraum, Berlin.

"More Than A Party" 04:45  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"Pipeline" 05:54  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"Everything Counts" 04:20  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"Two Minute Warning" 04:13  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"Shame" 03:51  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"The Landscape Is Changing" 04:49  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"Told You So" 04:26  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"And Then..." 04:36  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"Everything Counts" (Reprise) 00:55  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"Get The Balance Right!" 03:17  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and Daniel Miller.

"The Great Outdoors!" 05:04  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"Work Hard" 04:24  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"Fools" 04:17  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"Get The Balance Right!" (Combination Mix) 08:01  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and Daniel Miller.

"Everything Counts" (In Larger Amounts) 07:22  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"Love in Itself • 4" 04:40  •  Produced by Depeche Mode.

discussion album

2007