Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity May 2026

"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.

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!. 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) "Electricity" was first released on

The following report outlines the history, production, and cultural significance of "Electricity," the debut single by the English synth-pop duo . Release History and Neu!. The original sleeve