This 1985 compilation collects the early singles from Depeche Mode's first five years, capturing their transition from UK synth-pop darlings to international electronic music heavyweights. It serves as a definitive document of their formative years.
- The album was released on Mute Records in the UK and Sire Records in the US.
- "The Singles 81→85" reached number 6 on the UK Albums Chart.
- It features their first UK top 10 hit, "Just Can't Get Enough."
Depeche Mode is a British electronic band formed in Basildon in 1980, best known for their influential synth-pop and new wave sound. In 1985, they were solidifying their status as electronic music pioneers with a string of successful singles.
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