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== Notes ==
== Notes ==


Depeche Mode's third out of three nights at the Hammersmith Odeon during their [[:Category:1983-1984 Construction Time Again Tour|1983-1984 Construction Time Again Tour]]. Most of this concert was broadcast on BBC Radio 1 on 1983-11-26 (see BBC website [http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/7f68f1842c574e5c93bfc7c3bd36272e here] and [http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/radio1/england/1983-11-26 here]), and a stellar recording incorporating both pre-broadcast and FM sources is below. It misses [[And Then...]] and [[Boys Say Go!]], unfortunately. According to the setlist sheet below, "Work Hard" was slated to be performed, but there is no confirmation whether it was played during any of the three nights at Hammersmith during this tour.
Depeche Mode's final night of their three-night stint at the Hammersmith Odeon during their [[:Category:1983-1984 Construction Time Again Tour|1983-1984 Construction Time Again Tour]].
 
According to the [[Depeche Mode Information Service November 1983 newsletter|November 1983 issue of the Depeche Mode Information Service newsletter]], this show was recorded for the [https://radio.bfbs.com/ British Forces Radio]. Most of this concert was broadcast on BBC Radio 1 on 1983-11-26 (see BBC website [http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/7f68f1842c574e5c93bfc7c3bd36272e here] and [http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/radio1/england/1983-11-26 here]), and a stellar recording incorporating both a pre-FM BBC CD and FM master tape is available below. Unfortunately, [[And Then...]] and [[Boys Say Go!]] were never broadcast and do not appear on any promotional release, and as such they are missing from this recording.
 
Although "Work Hard" was scheduled to be performed at least once during their three-night stint at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, there is no confirmation whether it was played during this tour. According to the "fake" setlist below, "Work Hard" was definitely not performed on the third night.
 
The available audio recording from this date is confirmed to be from this date and ''not'' [[1983-10-06 Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, UK|1983-10-06]] as was commonly thought for a very long time. The BBC Radio International catalog search page confirmed the date of the In Concert 320 pre-FM vinyl as being from October 8, 1983; see below for a screenshot. This is further evidenced by the fact that Dave gives a short speech before [[The Meaning Of Love]] to thank the road crew, since it is the final date of the UK leg of the Construction Time Again tour:
 
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<blockquote>
Dave: I'd like to dedicate this next one to all the crew, for being a great crew, and if it weren't for them, we wouldn't be able to do it. So thanks to all the crew. Okay, it's [[The Meaning Of Love]]!
</blockquote>


Matt Fretton was the support act.
Matt Fretton was the support act.
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== Set list ==
== Set list ==
[[File:1983-10-0x Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, UK.jpg|thumb|right|x398px|Credit to '''Markus Räbiger from the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/depechemodeclassicfansphotosandvideos/ DMCPAV Facebook group]'''.]]
[[File:1983-10-08 Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, UK (crew).jpg|thumb|right|x200px|"Fake" set list made by DM's crew. Attendee [https://www.facebook.com/groups/devoteesoftheuniverse/permalink/6262958870396638/ Tony Warren]: "I was at the front and at the end I took the song list from Dave Gahan's position. The first one was the original and someone from the crew taped over it with the second one.".]]
#[[Everything Counts]]
#[[Everything Counts]]
#[[Now, This Is Fun]]
#[[Now, This Is Fun]]
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==


*[[1983-10-08 Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, UK/Source 1|Source 1]] is the most complete version available comprised of pre-FM and FM sources. Sound is superb.
*[[1983-10-08 Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, UK/Source 1|Source 1]] is the best, most complete version available comprised of a pre-FM BBC CD and an FM master tape of the original broadcast.


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{{Template:Ticket|T-1983-10-08|unknown}}
[[Category:Download available]]
[[Category:Download available]]
[[Category:Setlist sheet picture]]
[[Category:Setlist sheet picture]]

Latest revision as of 11:29, 19 April 2024

Notes

Depeche Mode's final night of their three-night stint at the Hammersmith Odeon during their 1983-1984 Construction Time Again Tour.

According to the November 1983 issue of the Depeche Mode Information Service newsletter, this show was recorded for the British Forces Radio. Most of this concert was broadcast on BBC Radio 1 on 1983-11-26 (see BBC website here and here), and a stellar recording incorporating both a pre-FM BBC CD and FM master tape is available below. Unfortunately, And Then... and Boys Say Go! were never broadcast and do not appear on any promotional release, and as such they are missing from this recording.

Although "Work Hard" was scheduled to be performed at least once during their three-night stint at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, there is no confirmation whether it was played during this tour. According to the "fake" setlist below, "Work Hard" was definitely not performed on the third night.

The available audio recording from this date is confirmed to be from this date and not 1983-10-06 as was commonly thought for a very long time. The BBC Radio International catalog search page confirmed the date of the In Concert 320 pre-FM vinyl as being from October 8, 1983; see below for a screenshot. This is further evidenced by the fact that Dave gives a short speech before The Meaning Of Love to thank the road crew, since it is the final date of the UK leg of the Construction Time Again tour:

Dave: I'd like to dedicate this next one to all the crew, for being a great crew, and if it weren't for them, we wouldn't be able to do it. So thanks to all the crew. Okay, it's The Meaning Of Love!

Matt Fretton was the support act.

Photos

All scans and photos credit to Dennis Burmeister. Only the pre-FM CD source and an FM broadcast master tape source were used for the most complete, best sounding version of this concert available below; the scans of the LP sleeve and labels are provided for completion sake. Neither the original pressing LP cue sheets nor the CD inlay mention the exact date of this recording.

  • Pre-FM CD

    Pre-FM CD

  • Pre-FM CD Case

    Pre-FM CD Case

  • CD Inlay Page 1

    CD Inlay Page 1

  • CD Inlay Page 2

    CD Inlay Page 2

  • CD Inlay Page 3

    CD Inlay Page 3

  • Pre-FM LP Front Sleeve

    Pre-FM LP Front Sleeve

  • Pre-FM LP Back Sleeve

    Pre-FM LP Back Sleeve

  • LP Side 1

    LP Side 1

  • LP Side 2

    LP Side 2

  • LP Cue Sheet Page 1

    LP Cue Sheet Page 1

  • LP Cue Sheet Page 2

    LP Cue Sheet Page 2

Set list

"Fake" set list made by DM's crew. Attendee Tony Warren: "I was at the front and at the end I took the song list from Dave Gahan's position. The first one was the original and someone from the crew taped over it with the second one.".
  1. Everything Counts
  2. Now, This Is Fun
  3. Two Minute Warning
  4. Shame
  5. See You
  6. Get The Balance Right
  7. Love In Itself
  8. Pipeline (*)
  9. The Landscape Is Changing
  10. And Then...
  11. Photographic
  12. Told You So
  13. New Life
  14. More Than A Party
  15. The Meaning Of Love
  16. Just Can't Get Enough
  17. Boys Say Go!

Sources

  • Source 1 is the best, most complete version available comprised of a pre-FM BBC CD and an FM master tape of the original broadcast.

Ticket

Credit to unknown.
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