Ultra: The 12" Singles

by Depeche Mode

Overview

Depeche Mode's 12" singles march continues with the deluxe treatment for their ninth album, 1997's Ultra. As with previous collector's editions, this eight-vinyl box set compiles the original LP's official singles -- "Barrel of a Gun," "It's No Good," "Home," and "Useless" -- and all the era B-sides ("Painkiller" and "Slowblow") and remixes in one convenient package, serving two 12" records for each of the album's official singles, mastered from the original tapes, with vinyl sleeves featuring the original CD single artwork. Understandably, this effort is mainly for the die-hard completionists, so to that end, it's a fine collection of everything from this haunted era in the band's history. It also serves as a sonic snapshot of what was in vogue at the time in the late-'90s alternative and electronic worlds, especially with the drum'n'bass and jungle remixes. Fans of Depeche Mode's deep remix catalog will have much to dig through, whether it's straightforward interpretations that don't veer too far off course -- "It's No Good" Hardfloor Mix, Darren Price's "Slowblow," LFO's "Home," and "Useless" (Escape from Wherever: Parts 1 & 2!) are standouts -- or more exciting takes that strip the originals to the bone or pump them up to frenzied levels. Of the more atmospheric remixes, Underworld's "soft" mix of "Barrel of a Gun"; the One Inch Punch mix of "Barrel of a Gun"; Air's gorgeous "Around the Golf" mix of "Home"; and the Plastikman mix of "Painkiller" are blissed-out forays into the cosmos. On the energetic side, Underworld's "hard" mix of "Barrel of a Gun" and CJ Bolland's Funky Sub Mix of "Useless" are nostalgic pleasures complete with crazy breakbeats and techno-trance flair. While previous singles sets yielded more unique B-sides and a wider array of songs, the Ultra 12" Singles collection is a wealth of deep cuts for the cross-section of fans who are well-versed in '90s electronic music. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	09/10/2021
Label:	Mute / Reprise / Rhino
UPC:	0603497843695

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Depeche Mode   Primary Artist
Victor Indrizzo   Percussion
Andy Fletcher   Keyboards,Guitar (Bass)
Martin Gore   Guitar,Keyboards
Christian Eigner   Drums
Dave Gahan   Vocals
Kerry Hopwood   Sequencing
Victor Endrizzio   Percussion
Dave Clayton   Keyboards
Shino   Drums

Technical Credits

Speedy J   Remixing
Paul Hicks   Assistant Engineer
Skylab   Remixing,Additional Production
Andrea Parker   Remixing
LFO   Remixing
Kruder & Dorfmeister   Remixing
Roland Brown   Editing
Carl Craig   Producer,Remixing
David Morley   Engineer
Jedi Knights   Remixing
Mike Marsh   Mastering Engineer
Martin Gore   Composer,Lyricist
Richie Hawtin   Remixing,Additional Production
Ramon Zenker   Remixing,Additional Production
Nicolas Godin   Arranger,Producer
Stephane "Alf" Briat   Mixing
Alan Moulder   Remixing,Additional Production
Guy Massey   Assistant Engineer
Darren Price   Remixing
Grantby   Remixing
Jamie Campbell   Assistant Engineer
Audie Chamberlain   Assistant Engineer
Kerry Hopwood   Programming
Mr. Adamson   Remixing,Additional Production
Cosmic Blues   Producer,Remixing
Steve Browell   Technical Assistance
Sie Medway-Smith   Engineer
Lee Phillips   Assistant Engineer
Robbie Kazandjian   Assistant Engineer
Jean-Benoit Dunckel   Arranger,Producer
Sven Rohrig   Remixing
Dom T   Remixing
The United   Remixing
Gary Forde   Assistant Engineer
Tony Salter   Engineer
Dan Grigson   Remixing,Additional Production
Philip Zdar   Remixing
Lee Fitzgerald   Assistant Engineer
Greg   Assistant Engineer
Q   Engineer,Remix Engineer,Mixing Engineer
Motorbass   Remixing
Aidan Love   Engineer,Programming
Alan Branch   Engineer,Remixing,Programming
CJ Bolland   Mixing,Engineer,Remixing
Anton Corbijn   Sleeve Design
Will Shapland   Engineer
Air   Remixing
Tom Rixton   Assistant Engineer
Hardfloor   Remixing
Tim Simenon   Mixing,Producer,Remix Engineer,Mixing Engineer
PK   Editing
Jim   Assistant Engineer
Oliver Bondzio   Remixing,Additional Production
One Inch Punch   Remixing
3 Phase   Remixing
Barry Adamson   Remixing
Underworld   Remixing,Additional Production
Peter Kruder   Remixing