Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity -

The original sleeve, designed by Peter Saville , used black thermographic ink on black card to emulate Braille—a literal nod to the "Dark" in the band's name. Legacy & Influence Electricity (Hannett/Cargo Studios Version / Remastered)

The original A-side was recorded at Henry's Studio in Liverpool, while the B-side, "Almost," was recorded at Cargo Studios in Rochdale.

Different versions featured production by Martin Hannett (Martin Zero) and later by the band themselves alongside Chester Valentino . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity

Frontman Andy McCluskey described "Electricity" as a faster, "punkier" version of Kraftwerk's "Radioactivity" . Other primary influences for the band included Brian Eno, David Bowie, and Neu!.

"Electricity" was first released on . Despite its status as a genre-defining track, it did not achieve significant chart success upon its initial release or its subsequent re-issues in 1979 and 1980. The original sleeve, designed by Peter Saville ,

The song addresses mankind's wasteful energy consumption, delivering a "politically clear" message without being preachy. The line "the alternative is all we want" is often viewed as the band's artistic manifesto.

The track is noted for its multiple recorded versions and its reliance on early electronic equipment. Frontman Andy McCluskey described "Electricity" as a faster,

A 40th-anniversary clear vinyl edition was released in 2019, which eventually topped the UK vinyl singles chart. Production & Technical Details