Depeche Mode Prep “Black Celebration” and “Music for the Masses” Vinyl Box Sets

The twelve-inch single collections bring back the original single releases from both albums.
Depeche Mode Prep “Black Celebration” and “Music for the Masses” Vinyl Box Sets

The twelve-inch single collections bring back the original single releases from both albums.

Words: Scott T. Sterling

photo by David Iskra

April 03, 2019

Depeche Mode / photo by David Iskra

Depeche Mode is throwing it back to the glory days.

The electronic rock legends have revealed details for the forthcoming Black Celebration (1986) and Music for the Masses (1987) vinyl box sets, both set for release on May 31.

The Black Celebration set will come with all four of the breakthrough album’s singles, as well as a bonus: a 12″ vinyl version of the limited edition “A Question of Lust” cassette release, available for the first time internationally in this collection. This set will retail for $90.

The box set for Music for the Masses is packed with all seven(!) of the original and special edition single releases for such DM classics as “Never Let Me Down Again” and “Strangelove.” The box will list for $130.

This latest entry in the band’s ongoing series of vinyl reissues is pressed on audiophile-quality vinyl, with audio mastered from the original tapes. The vinyl sleeves will feature the iconic original single artwork. See outer sleeve artwork for the releases below.