Depeche Mode - Construction Time Again (The 12" Singles) [Vinyl, 6x12"] (2018) Hi-Res

Depeche Mode - Construction Time Again (The 12" Singles) [Vinyl, 6x12"] (2018) Hi-Res



Representing a monumental, industrial-tinged turning point and the definitive dawning of their sampling era, Depeche Mode's 'Construction Time Again | The 12" Singles' deluxe collector's box set offers an exhaustive celebration of their seminal 1983 studio album. Marking the historical debut of Alan Wilder as a full-time member and key structural arranger, the album famously saw the band pivot toward concrete industrial soundscapes and gritty found-sound sampling mixed with Martin Gore's sharp new focus on socio-political themes. Driven by Dave Gahan's energetic vocal delivery, this pivotal era delivered generation-defining electronic landmarks including the massive anti-greed anthem "Everything Counts", the sophisticated synth architecture of "Love, in Itself", and the essential, highly influential non-album transition single "Get the Balance Right!".

Housed across six individual 12-inch vinyl records, this comprehensive box set serves as a spectacular archive of the band's early-80s maxi-single innovations and rare concert expansions. Sourced from the premium 2018 Venusnote European pressing, the collection compiles historic extended versions—highlighted by the iconic "Get the Balance Right! (Combination Mix)" and the sprawling "Everything Counts (In Larger Amounts)"—alongside fascinating studio experiments and crucial B-sides like "Work Hard" and "The Great Outdoors!". It also features an incredible, massive selection of raw, dynamic live recordings captured at the London Hammersmith Odeon during the album's supporting tours, delivering pristine live takes of early classics like "Just Can't Get Enough", "New Life", and "Photographic". Meticulously archived into flawless 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution by the master archivist thezabs, this transfer utilizes a reference Rega P10 turntable, an Apheta 3 MC cartridge, and a PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter, perfectly capturing every sharp industrial transient, mechanical synthetic beat, and historic frequency with magnificent fidelity.

Quality: Hi-Res FLAC (.flac) | Rip Type: tracks (Vinyl Rip) | Bitrate: 24-bit / 192 kHz
Genre: Synthpop / Electronic / Industrial Pop / New Wave | Duration: 01:54:54 | Size: 4,27 GB

Playback Gear:
Vinyl Condition: Mint | Turntable: Rega P10 Turntable with Rega P10 PSU | Cartridge: Rega Apheta 3 Cartridge
Preamp/ADC: PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter ADC | Software: Audition CC 2019
Processing: Click Repair 3.9.9 at 10/0 on DeClick > Volume Boost +0.5 DB Side D, H, L > Remove DC Bias
Label: Venusnote (12DMBOX03) | Country: EU

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