Depeche Mode 'Some Great Reward' Remastered 2006/2007

"The world we live in and life in general"

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 19) 02 October 2006 EU

"Something To Do" 03:46

"Lie To Me" 05:03

"People Are People" 03:52

"It Doesn't Matter" 04:45

"Stories Of Old" 03:14

"Somebody" 04:27

"Master And Servant" 04:12

"If You Want" 04:40

"Blasphemous Rumours" 06:22

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Label Code:   LC5834

Barcode:   0094637006221

Rights Society:   bel BIEM

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Mastering SID Code:   IFPI LW03

Mould SID Code:   IFPI AAHD4

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

CD/SACD + DVD (DMCD4) 02 October 2006 EU

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Label Code:   LC05834

Barcode:   0094637006320

Runout CD Outer Ring:   [Sony DADC logo] A0100729797-A911 27 A 1

Runout CD Inner Ring:   [Sony DADC logo] A0100729797-B911 18 A 1

Mastering SID Code CD Outer:   IFPI L557

Mastering SID Code CD Inner:   IFPI L558

Mould SID Code CD:   IFPI 94A6

Runout DVD Outer:   [MediaMotion logo] WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3700639-0 PAL @ 1

Runout DVD Inner:   [MediaMotion logo] WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3700639-1 PAL @ 1

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

Runout DVD, mould code area (white):   010104

Mastering SID Code DVD:   IFPI LW03

Mould SID Code DVD:   IFPI AAHM3

Packaging: Surface Foldout Digipak - Gloss. 8 panel glossy digipak in screen-printed clear plastic slipcase. 20 page booklet.

NOTE:

Super Audio CD - The volume of the CD layer is 480 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 — 5406 Mb. The zone: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. 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 album and concert 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).

Some Great Reward 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: 1984 (You can get away with anything if you give it a good tune) (31:00) - The documentary only tells about the creation of the album. There is no background and no facts about subsequent tours here. Nevertheless, the film is of interest, as it contains a number of archival footage, including fragments of music videos and concert performances by the band. It's a pity that not a single full-fledged musical recording is presented here.

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 (DMLP4) 02 April 2007 EU

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Label Code:   LC05834

Barcode:   0 094637 006313 >

Runout Side One:   66001 1A 3700631 DMLP4 MIKE'S™ - THE EXCHANGE 07 REMASTA

Runout Side Two:   66001 2B 3700631/DMLP 4 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: 1984

(You Can Get Away With Anything If You Give It A Good Tune)

PRODUCTION DETAILS ALBUM

"Something To Do" 03:46  •  Produced by Daniel Miller, Depeche Mode and Gareth Jones. Assistant Engineers - Ben Ward, Stefi Marcus, Colie McMahon.

"Lie To Me" 05:03  •  Produced by Daniel Miller, Depeche Mode and Gareth Jones. Assistant Engineers - Ben Ward, Stefi Marcus, Colie McMahon.

"People Are People" 03:52  •  Produced by Daniel Miller, Depeche Mode and Gareth Jones. Assistant Engineers - Ben Ward, Stefi Marcus, Colie McMahon.

"It Doesn't Matter" 04:45  •  Produced by Daniel Miller, Depeche Mode and Gareth Jones. Assistant Engineers - Ben Ward, Stefi Marcus, Colie McMahon.

"Stories Of Old" 03:14  •  Produced by Daniel Miller, Depeche Mode and Gareth Jones. Assistant Engineers - Ben Ward, Stefi Marcus, Colie McMahon.

"Somebody" 04:27  •  Produced by Daniel Miller, Depeche Mode and Gareth Jones. Assistant Engineers - Ben Ward, Stefi Marcus, Colie McMahon.

"Master And Servant" 04:12  •  Produced by Daniel Miller, Depeche Mode and Gareth Jones. Assistant Engineers - Ben Ward, Stefi Marcus, Colie McMahon.

"If You Want" 04:40  •  Produced by Daniel Miller, Depeche Mode and Gareth Jones. Assistant Engineers - Ben Ward, Stefi Marcus, Colie McMahon.

"Blasphemous Rumours" 06:22  •  Produced by Daniel Miller, Depeche Mode and Gareth Jones. Assistant Engineers - Ben Ward, Stefi Marcus, Colie McMahon.

"In Your Memory" 04:06  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and Daniel Miller. Engineered by Trigger. Recorded and mixed at Aosis Studios, London.

"(Set Me Free) Remotivate Me" 04:18  •  Produced by Daniel Miller and Depeche Mode. Tonmeister - Gareth Jones.

"Somebody" (Remix) 04:21  •  Produced by Daniel Miller, Depeche Mode and Gareth Jones. Assistant Engineers - Ben Ward, Stefi Marcus, Colie McMahon.

discussion album

2006/2007