Depeche Mode - Violator (The 12" Singles) [Vinyl, 10x12"] (2020) Hi-Res

Depeche Mode - Violator (The 12" Singles) [Vinyl, 10x12"] (2020) Hi-Res



Widely regarded as the absolute pinnacle of synth-pop history and Depeche Mode's definitive magnum opus, 'Violator | The 12" Singles' deluxe collector's box set offers an exhaustive, multi-disc celebration of their legendary 1990 masterpiece. Striking a flawless, revolutionary balance between dark electronic programming, cinematic sampling, and Martin Gore's iconic blues-styled guitar hooks, the album permanently redefined the alternative landscape. Powered by Dave Gahan's most commanding and seductive vocal performances alongside the pristine production work of Flood and François Kevorkian, this era delivered generational anthems including the stomping techno-blues hybrid "Personal Jesus", the melancholic electronic perfection of "Enjoy the Silence", and the sleek, nocturnal dance grooves of "Policy of Truth" and "World in My Eyes".

Housed across ten heavy-weight 12-inch vinyl records, this massive box set stands as the ultimate testament to the band's golden era of extended mixes and peerless B-sides. Sourced from the premium 2020 Venusnote European pressing, the collection compiles legendary alternate club versions—highlighted by the monumental, 15-minute ambient techno odyssey "Enjoy the Silence (The Quad: Final Mix)"—alongside highly coveted non-album tracks that rival the main album itself, including "Dangerous", "Sea of Sin", and "Happiest Girl" (featuring Orbital's seminal pulsating rave reworks), as well as the atmospheric instrumental cuts "Sibeling" and "Memphisto". Meticulously digitized 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, flawlessly capturing the staggering dynamic punch, deep analog basslines, and immaculate stereo separation of this historical release.

Quality: Hi-Res FLAC (.flac) | Rip Type: tracks (Vinyl Rip) | Bitrate: 24-bit / 192 kHz
Genre: Synthpop / Electronic / New Wave / Alternative | Duration: 02:58:58 | Size: 6,85 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 / +0.45 / +1.3 / +0.7 / +2.55 / +3.5 / +1.15 / +2.35 / +1.7 / +0.1 / +1 / +2.3 / +3.15 / +2.75 / +1 / +1 / +0 DB > Remove DC Bias
Label: Venusnote (12DMBOX07) | Country: EU

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