Depeche Mode 'A Pain That I'm Used To' 2005

“A Pain That I’m Used To” is the second single and opening track of the album Playing the Angel by Depeche Mode, and the forty-second DM single overall. The single was released on 12 December 2005 by Mute Records. The single contains remixes by UK Mute label mates Goldfrapp, and Jacques Lu Cont (Stuart Price). There are also two radio versions. The first one is only a slight remix, whereas the second contains a completely different, more electronic introduction and instrumentation.

Although “Better Days” was mentioned to be the B-side for the single in its press release, it ended up being a track called “Newborn” when the track lists were released. “Better Days” went on to be the B-side to the following single, “Suffer Well”. “Newborn” is a slow song that transforms into a harder song during the chorus. It is a fan-favourite in terms of B-sides.

The single was only physically released in the UK. The US only had a digital release (i.e., iTunes). The song reached number 15 upon UK release. In the US, the song debuted at number 45 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart on 14 January 2006. It eventually reached number 6.

The music video is directed by Uwe Flade, who also directed the “Precious” single. It features much more live action sequences (in a race track), than the “Precious” video and even David Gahan’s “Bottle Living” video. Depeche Mode’s live drummer Christian Eigner also appears in the video.

The track is one of the few Depeche Mode songs to feature a real bass, which is played by Andy Fletcher in this one.

7" picture disc single (BONG36) EU

SIDE A

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Goldfrapp Remix) 04:39

SIDE B

"Newborn" (Foster Remix By Kettel) 05:26

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   0 094634 917971 >

Label Code:   LC5834

Runout Side A:   Bong36 A-1 MG @ Alchemy Soho 63422H1/A

Runout Side B:   Bong36 B-1 63422H2/A

Barcode Side A:   0094634917971-A

Barcode Side B:   0094634917971-B

Limited to 10,000 copies. Picture Disc. Plastic sleeve sealed by an info sticker. Comes sealed in stickered PVC. Numbered limited edition.

12" single (12BONG36) EU

Side A

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Jacques Lu Cont Remix) 07:51

Side AA

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Jacques Lu Cont Dub) 08:00

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   0 094634 983716

Label Code:   LC5834

Other:   Made in the EU

Runout Side A:   P12 BONG 36 A-1 DAMONT MG-ALCHEMY SOHO

Runout Side B:   P12 BONG 36 B-1 DAMONT

Barcode:   0094634983716

Vinyl record format:   45rpm

Limited 12" single (L12BONG36) EU

Side A

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Bitstream Threshold Mix) 06:07

Side AA

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Bitstream Spansule Mix) 07:21

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   0 94634 983914

Label Code:   LC5834

Other:   Made in the EU

Runout Side A:   PL12 BONG 36 A-1 DAMONT MG-ALCHEMY SOHO

Runout Side B:   PL12 BONG 36 B-1 DAMONT

Barcode:   094634983914

Vinyl record format:   45rpm

CD single (CDBONG36) EU

1 •   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Album Version) 04:11

2 •   "Newborn" (Single Version) 05:34

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   0 094634 918121 >

Label Code:   LC5834

Other:   Made in E.U.

Runout:   [MediaMotion logo] WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3491812 @ 1

Mastering SID Code:   IFPI LW03

Mould SID Code:   IFPI 151D

Mould code area (white):   010102-NL

Barcode:   0094634918121

Cover: Printed in the EU. Comes in slimline jewel case. Sticker black: "2 track CD Includes exclusive b-side 0094634918121".

Limited CD single (LCDBONG36) EU

1 •   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Jacques Lu Cont Remix) 07:51

2 •   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Jacques Lu Cont Dub) 08:00

3 •   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Goldfrapp Remix) 04:39

4 •   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Bitstream Spansule Mix) 07:22

5 •   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Telex Remix) 03:28

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   0 094634 960823 >

Label Code:   LC5834

Other:   Made in E.U.

Runout:   [MediaMotion logo] WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3496082 @ 1

Mastering SID Code:   IFPI LW03

Mould SID Code:   ifpi AAHG6

Mould code area (white):   010101-NL

Barcode:   0094634960823

Cover: Printed in the EU. Comes in slimline jewel case. Sticker black: "5 track CD Includes remixes by Jacques Lu Cont Goldfrapp Bitstream Telex 0094634960823".

DVD single (DVDBONG36) EU

1 •   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Video) 03:49

2 •   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Video - Exclusive Behind The Scenes Footage)

3 •   "Newborn" (Foster Remix By Kettel) 05:26

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   0 094634 960991 >

Label Code:   LC5834

Other:   Made in E.U.

Runout:   [MediaMotion logo] WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3496099 PAL @ 2

Mastering SID Code:   IFPI LW04

Mould SID Code:   ifpi AAH05

Mould code area (white):   020101-NL

Barcode:   0094634960991

Cover: Printed in the EU. Comes in slimline jewel case. Sticker black: "DVD Single Includes A Pain That I'm Used To Video Exclusive behind the scenes footage & remix of Newborn 0094634960991".

A Pain That I'm Used To MUTE 6 December 2005 UK

Digital Download 3 x File, MP3, 320 kbps

1.   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Telex Club Mix) 05:49

2.   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Telex Remix 2) 03:26

3.   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Radio Version) 03:23

Promotional Tracks

01.   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Radio Version 1) (RCDBong36 12 December 2005 EU Promotional radio CD single) 03:23

02.   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Radio Version 2) (RLCDBong36 12 December 2005 EU Promotional radio CD single) 03:27

03.   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Bitstream Spansule Mix Edit) (CD-R Reprise Records 13 December 2005 US) 04:15

04.   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Bitstream Threshold Mix Edit) (CD-R Reprise Records 13 December 2005 US) 04:04

05.   "A Pain That I'm Used To" (Jacques Lu Cont Remix Edit) (CD-R Reprise Records 13 December 2005 US) 04:47

A Pain That I'm Used To

Release 22 November 2005

Written by Martin L. Gore

Produced by Ben Hillier

Video directed by Uwe Flade

A Pain That I'm Used To (Video Making off)

PRODUCTION DETAILS TRACKS

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Goldfrapp Remix) 04:39  •  Remix by Goldfrapp.

"Newborn" (Foster Remix By Kettel) 05:26  •  Co-producer by Secede. Mastered By Martin GilesRemix by Kettel.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Jacques Lu Cont Remix) 07:51  •  Remix by Jacques Du Cont.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Jacques Lu Cont Dub) 08:00  •  A dub of the remix by Jacques Du Cont.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Bitstream Threshold Mix) 06:07  •  Remix by Bitstream.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Bitstream Spansule Mix) 07:21  •  Remix by Bitstream.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Album Version) 04:11  •  Produced by Ben Hillier for 140dB. Mixed by Steve Fitzmaurice and Ben Hillier. Programming by Dave McCracken and Richard Morris. Engineered by Ben Hillier and Richard Morris.

"Newborn" (Single Version) 05:34  •  Produced by Ben Hillier for 140dB. Mixed by Steve Fitzmaurice. Programming by Dave McCracken and Richard Morris. Engineered by Ben Hillier and Richard Morris.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Telex Remix) 03:28  •  Remix by Telex.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Radio Version 1) 03:23  •  Mixed By Mark 'Spike' Stent. Mixed By Alex Dromgoole, David Emery.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Radio Version 2) 03:27  •  Mixed By Mark 'Spike' Stent. Mixed By Alex Dromgoole, David Emery.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Bitstream Spansule Mix Edit) 04:15  •  Remix by Bitstream.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Bitstream Threshold Mix Edit) 04:04  •  Remix by Bitstream.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Jacques Lu Cont Remix Edit) 04:47  •  Remix by Jacques Lu Cont.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Telex Club Mix) 05:49  •  Remix by Telex.

"A Pain That I'm Used To" (Telex Remix 2) 03:26  •  Remix by Telex.

THE 43th SINGLE

discussion single

2005