Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) continue their special 40th anniversary celebrations with a brand new expanded version of their fourth LP ‘Dazzle Ships’.

Originally released back in 1983, the LP marked a departure in sound for the group, with a more experimental direction than their previous release ‘Architecture & Morality’. 

It spawned the singles Genetic Engineering and Telegraph and for its latest reissue, the album is expanded with a bonus LP of unreleased demos and rarities.

Compiled and mixed by Paul Humphreys, it’s available in a bespoke die cut sleeve on 180g black vinyl, along with a standard gatefold sleeve edition on blue and silver vinyl. 

Both versions will use the alternate blue artwork, with a CD version also on offer. 

‘Dazzle Ships’ 40th anniversary edition is out March 31 and available to pre-order now. 

Tracklist: OMD – Dazzle Ships

1. Radio Prague
2. Genetic Engineering
3. ABC Auto-Industry
4. Telegraph
5. This Is Helena
6. International
7. Dazzle Ships (Parts II, III And VII)
8. The Romance Of The Telescope
9. Silent Running
10. Radio Waves
11. Time Zones
12. Of All The Things We’ve Made
13. Telegraph – Very Early Demo / 1982
14. Silent Running – Demo
15. Sold Our Souls – The Avenue Demo
16. Shakespeare ’82
17. Untitled Instrumental ’82
18. In Heaven Above – 4- NEU Demo
19. Telegraph – Live 1984