The Dark - Electricity | Orchestral Manoeuvres In

"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 A-side was recorded at Henry's Studio in Liverpool, while the B-side, "Almost," was recorded at Cargo Studios in Rochdale. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity

The track was reissued in September 1979 (DIN 2) and again in March 1980. "Electricity" was first released on

Released in May 1979, this version featured a limited run of 5,000 copies. while the B-side

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)