Depeche Mode 'Policy Of Truth' 1990

Depeche Mode "Policy Of Truth"

Single Released on 7 May 1990 in the UK

Francois Kevorkian mixed a new single version for the release, extending it slightly while lowering the tempo, and also making Dave Gahan's vocals more prominent. He also mixed the Beat Box Mix (the 12" version of the single mix) and the Pavlov's Dub.

The Trancentral Mix is by The KLF, a popular Acid House band.

The "Capitol Mix" uses the sample "I want to tell you my side of the case" from the Checkers speech by Richard Nixon.

A version of "Kaleid" was used as intro music for Depeche Mode's World Violation Tour in 1990.

7" single (BONG19) UK

Side One

"Policy Of Truth" 05:05

Side Two

"Kaleid" 04:17

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   5 016025 130191

Runout Side One:   BONG19A MR.ERRATIC TOYS IN THE ATTIC JA MPO

Runout Side Two:   MR.ERRATIC TOYS IN THE ATTIC BONG19B DAMONT

Vinyl record format:   45rpm

NOTE: Cover: Made in England. This release has matte labels and was pressed by MPO.

12" single (12BONG19) UK

Side One

"Policy Of Truth" (Beat Box) 06:30

Side Two

"Policy Of Truth" (Capitol Mix) 08:01

"Kaleid" (When Worlds Mix) 05:23

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   5 016025 230198

Runout Side One:   12BONG19-A ✱ MR PARANOIA-GET HIM A LAWYER COPYMASTERS MILES B

Runout Side Two:   12BONG19-B ✱ MR ERRATIC-TOYS IN THE ATTIC D MAX

Vinyl record format:   45rpm

NOTE: Cover: Made in England. Durations do not appear on release.

Limited 12" single (L12BONG19) UK

Side One

"Policy Of Truth" (Trancentral Mix) 05:55

Side Two

"Kaleid" (Remix) 04:34

"Policy Of Truth" (Pavlov's Dub) 06:02

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   5 016025 530199

Runout Side One:   DAMONT L12BONG19A1 COPYMASTERS Miles I SPOKE TO THE FAT ONE TODAY.

Runout Side Two:   NO RICHARD. WE'RE NOT OKAY. L12BONG19B1 3 F

Vinyl record format:   45rpm

NOTE: Cover: Made in England. Gatefold sleeve. Black glossy card inner sleeve with catalogue number in white top right corner. Runouts are etched.

CD single (CDBONG19) UK

1   "Policy Of Truth" (Beat Box) 06:30

2   "Policy Of Truth" (Capitol Mix) 08:01

3   "Kaleid" (Remix) 04:34

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   5 016025 630196

Runout:   CDBONG 19 • MASTERED BY NIMBUS

NOTE: Cover: Made in England. Comes in slimline jewel case. The original, with MASTERED BY NIMBUS but no IFPI code in the matrix or the mould.

Limited CD single (LCDBONG19) UK

1   "Policy Of Truth" (Trancentral Mix) 05:55

2   "Kaleid" (When Worlds Mix) 05:23

3   "Policy Of Truth" (Pavlov's Dub) 06:02

4   "Policy Of Truth" 05:05

5   "Kaleid" 04:17

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   5 016025 930197

Runout:   LCDBONG 19 : ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS·

NOTE: Cover: Made in England. Comes in J-Card Case. Original release without SID Codes.

Cassette single (CBONG19) UK

Side one and two

"Policy Of Truth" 05:05

"Kaleid" 04:17

● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE

Barcode:   5 016025 430192

One side (pressed into the clear shell at the top):   1

Other side (pressed into the clear shell at the top):   2

NOTE: Cover: Made in England.

Promotional Tracks

01.   "Policy Of Truth" (Radio Edit)(Mute – R7BONG19 release 7 May 1990 UK Promotional / CD Promo Sire - Reprise PRO-CD-4027 US) 04:06

02.   "Policy Of Truth" (Beat Box Mix)(12" Maxi-Single Sire - Reprise 9 21534-0 released 22 May 1990 US) 07:14

Policy Of Truth

Release 07 May 1990

Written by Martin L. Gore

Produced by Flood, Depeche Mode

Video directed by Anton Corbijn

PRODUCTION DETAILS TRACKS

"Policy Of Truth" 05:05  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and Flood. Mixed by Francois Kervorkian. Engineered by Peter Iversen and Steve Lyon.

"Kaleid" 04:17  •  Produced by Depeche Mode. Recorded at Worldwide Studios, London. Engineered by Steve Lyon.

"Policy Of Truth" (Beat Box) 06:30  •  Remixed by Francois Kervorkian at Axis Studios, New York. Engineered by Alan Gregorie and Peter Iversen.

"Policy Of Truth" (Capitol Mix) 08:01  •  Remixed by Francois Kervorkian at Axis Studios, New York. Engineered by Alan Gregorie and Peter Iversen. Additional production by Francois Kervorkian. Overdubs by Alan Friedman.

"Kaleid" (When Worlds Mix) 05:23  •  Mixed by Daniel Miller and George Holt at Konk, London.

"Policy Of Truth" (Trancentral Mix) 05:55  •  Remixed and remodelled by the KLF for KLF Communications, at The Roundhouse, London. Engineered by Bobb'e Westwood.

"Kaleid" (Remix) 04:34  •  Remixed by Bruce Smith & Sean Oliver for Hogmint Productions at Berwick Street Studios, London. Engineered by Andy Falconer.

"Policy Of Truth" (Pavlov's Dub) 06:02  •  Remixed by Francois Kervorkian at Axis Studios, New York. Engineered by Alan Gregorie. Additional production by Francois Kervorkian. Overdubs by Alan Friedman.

"Policy Of Truth" (Radio Edit) 04:06  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and Flood. Mixed by Francois Kervorkian. Engineered by Alan Gregorie.

"Policy Of Truth" (Beat Box Mix) 07:14  •  Remixed by Francois Kervorkian at Axis Studios, New York. Engineered by Alan Gregorie.

"Policy Of Truth" (Video Version) 04:10  •  Produced by Depeche Mode and Flood. Mixed by Francois Kervorkian. Engineered by Alan Gregorie.

Anton Corbijn, New York, 1990

THE 26th SINGLE

discussion single

1990