OMD Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Record sleeves and a picture disc for various releases of the 1985 single “So in Love” by Orchestral Manœuvres in the Dark. Designed by Peter Seville, the artwork draws from the imagery of Día de los Muertos, the Mexican celebration of All Saints’ Day which incorporates pre-Columbian traditions.
“So in Love,” the lead single from the 1985 album Crush by Orchestral Manœuvres in the Dark, produced by Stephen Hague. Music video directed by Andy Morahan.
“Dreaming” by Orchestral Manœuvres in the Dark was released thirty years ago today. It was the last single to feature O.M.D.’s classic lineup.
"If You Leave" by Orchestral Manœuvres in the Dark, from the 1986 film Pretty in Pink, released as a single later the same year. Music video directed by Howie Deutch.
A few years ago, when I was on an O.M.D. fan forum, I asked about the instruments used in "If You Leave." Andy McCluskey himself dropped in and answered my question...and then some!