The OMD Singles is a singles compilation album by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1998. It reached number 16 on the UK Albums Chart. Originally, the compilation was to include a second disc of new remixes; however, this idea was abandoned due to budget limitations. The few remixes that were produced were released separately as The OMD Remixes. In 2003, The OMD Singles was reissued in France with the remix disc finally included, comprising the 1998 remixes as well as additional remixes. In the same year Virgin also released a two-disc box set comprising The OMD Singles and Navigation: The OMD B-Sides.

Reception

Tom Schulte of AllMusic wrote, "Originating in post-punk synth experimentation and closing in dated, but still strong, pop productions, The OMD Singles is an excellent time line of the band whose sound covered in a single career that same territory explored by the Human League, Erasure, [Yazoo], New Order, and beyond." In the Press & Sun-Bulletin, Andy Stevens said, "What is most stunning about this compilation is that is displays the incredible emotional, rhythmic and stylistic range that Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark drew out of electronics... this collection is near brilliant." Paul Evans of Rolling Stone referred to the album as "radio music made in heaven".

Track listing

Single disc issue

Another version of 18 songs has 'Call My Name' (track 16) omitted and 'Enola Gay - OMD vs Sash!' included (track 18)

French issue with remix disc

Disc one

Disc two

The OMD Remixes

The OMD Remixes were released two weeks before The OMD Singles compilation album. The highest UK singles chart position was number 35.

Reception

David Jeffries of AllMusic wrote, "Sash! turns 'Enola Gay' into a pumping trance anthem, but the inserted news broadcasts are misguided, and hardly what you'd call respectful. Moby lightly updates 'Souvenir', but the Micronauts end up the winner doing a fine job of turning 'Electricity' into a noisy stomper."

Track listing

CD: Virgin / VSCDT 1694 (UK)

12": Virgin / VST 1694 (UK)

Side one Side two

12": Virgin / VSTX 1694 (UK)

Side one Side two

Promo CD: Virgin / VSCDJ1694 (UK)

Promo double 12": Virgin / VSTDJ 1694 (UK)

Side one Side two Side three Side four