Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity Direct

Released in May 1979, this version featured a limited run of 5,000 copies.

The track was reissued in September 1979 (DIN 2) and again in March 1980. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity

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. Released in May 1979, this version featured a

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 line "the alternative is all we want"

"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.