Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity Here

The track is noted for its multiple recorded versions and its reliance on early electronic equipment.

The original A-side was recorded at Henry's Studio in Liverpool, while the B-side, "Almost," was recorded at Cargo Studios in Rochdale.

Released in May 1979, this version featured a limited run of 5,000 copies. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity

"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.

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) The track is noted for its multiple recorded

The song addresses mankind's wasteful energy consumption, delivering a "politically clear" message without being preachy. The line "the alternative is all we want" is often viewed as the band's artistic manifesto.

Different versions featured production by Martin Hannett (Martin Zero) and later by the band themselves alongside Chester Valentino . "Electricity" was first released on

The track was reissued in September 1979 (DIN 2) and again in March 1980.