Music group OMD will release a deluxe edition of their 1983 album 'Crush' to mark its 40th anniversary.
In an exciting development for music enthusiasts, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) have announced a 40th anniversary reissue of their classic album "Crush". Scheduled for release on October 10, 2025, this deluxe edition promises to be a treasure trove for fans.
Formed in Meols, Merseyside, England, in 1978, OMD have since sold more than 40 million records and achieved 14 top-20 albums in the UK. The band, which includes Andy McCluskey (vocals/bass), Paul Humphreys (keyboards/vocals), Martin Cooper (keyboardist), Stuart Kershaw (drummer), and Malcolm Holmes (keyboardist), reformed in 2006 with the addition of drummer Stuart Kershaw.
The 2CD deluxe edition pairs the original album with a second disc of rare material. Alongside the unheard songs, the second disc includes B-sides and remixes such as "Concrete Hands", "Firegun", "Maria Gallante", "Drift", "Secret (Extended Mix)", "So In Love (Special American Dance Remix)", "So In Love (Extended)", "La Femme Accident (12'' Mix)" and "Concrete Hands (Extended)".
The collection contains seven previously unreleased tracks, including "Wheels of Steel", "Lana Turner v.1", "Hold You (Rough)", "Choral", "Lana Turner v.2", "Drift (Demo)" and "All or Nothing (Demo)". However, the specific titles of these seven unreleased tracks have not been detailed in the search results available.
Each format includes a booklet featuring rare photographs and liner notes by journalist Jason Draper. The 2025 reissue of "Crush" will be available as 2CD, 2LP black or coloured vinyl, and digital editions. An exclusive clear-vinyl 2LP will be offered through the band's UK webstore.
Fans in the United States, Canada, and Mexico can order from OMD's USA webstore for local shipping rates. Donations can be made monthly or once only on the Side-Line Magazine website, safely powered by PayPal, to support their independent journalism.
The reformed group has revisited their early experimental sound while continuing to release new albums and tour internationally. Pre-orders for the deluxe editions are available now via the band's UK webstore.
Music fans eagerly anticipate the 2CD deluxe edition of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's (OMD) "Crush" album, which will include rare material, B-sides, remixes, and seven previously unreleased tracks such as "Wheels of Steel" and "Choral". The collection offers a treasure trove of unheard songs and will be available for pre-order, with formats featuring booklets, rare photographs, and liner notes by journalist Jason Draper.
