Depeche Mode 'Little 15' 1988

Depeche Mode "Little 15"

Single Released on 16 May 1988 in the UK

"Little 15" fo the was never intended to be a single. In fact, it barely made it onto the album, but a French record label wanted to release the song as a single, which became a popular import and a minor hit in the UK. The song's title, as well as its status as a minor release, contributed to its special catalog number "LITTLE15".

There was no remix of the song at the time of release (the 12" and 7" versions were the same); however, there are two piano instrumental B-sides, both performed by Alan Wilder. The first is "Stjärna" (Swedish for 'star') (mislabelled "St. Jarna"), written by Martin Gore. The 12" B-side also contains a performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata #14." According to his website, Wilder did not intend for it to be a B-side, as he was merely performing it for fun, but Gore stealthily recorded it. Wilder did not perform the song perfectly (his error occurs near the end of the song).

"The Singles 86>98" states that "Little 15" was only released in France. That is not true. The single was released in the UK, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Spain...and France.

7" single (LITTLE15) UK

a

1   "Little 15" (Album Version) 04:14

b

2   "Stjarna" (Single Version) 04:22

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   5 016025 140152

Runout 1:   MPO LITTLE 15 A¹ The Exchange

Runout 2:   MPO LITTLE 15 B¹ JONZ

Vinyl record format:   45RPM Stereo

12" single (12LITTLE15) UK

1

a   "Little 15" (Album Version) 04:14

2

b1   "Stjarna" (Single Version) 04:22

b2   "Sonata No. 14 in C#m (Moonlight Sonata)" (Single Version) 05:36

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   5 016025 240159

Runout 1:   MPO 12 LITTLE 15 A1 The Exchange

Runout 2:   MPO 12 LITTLE 15 B1 JONZ

Vinyl record format:   45rpm Stereo

Little 15

Release 16 May 1988

Written by Martin L. Gore

Produced by Daniel Miller, Dave Bascombe, Depeche Mode

Video directed by Martyn Atkins

Notes: The music video was filmed in the Trellick Tower in London.

PRODUCTION DETAILS TRACKS

"Little 15" (Album Version) 04:14  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Additional production and help from Daniel Miller. Engineered by David Bascombe.

"Stjarna" (Single Version) 04:22  •  Produced by Depeche Mode. Engineered by Stephan Taylor. Assisted by James Monkman. Recorded and mixed at The Strongroom, London.

"Sonata No. 14 in C#m (Moonlight Sonata)" (Single Version) 05:36  •  Engineer by Stephen Taylor. Engineer (Assistant) by James Monkman. Performer by Alan Wilder. Producer by Depeche Mode. Written-By Ludwig Van Beethoven

THE 21th SINGLE

discussion single

1988