List of Depeche Mode sample sources by album/Music For The Masses

In audio production, sampling refers to the use of a portion (or sample) from a sound within another recording. As pioneers of the , Depeche Mode were among the most prolific acts to make use of technology within a traditional format. Among the many original samples recorded and utilized by Depeche Mode to enhance the atmosphere of their musical output are many that originated elsewhere, including brief passages of musical recordings by other artists, snippets of audio from television shows, radio broadcasts, films, environmental sounds, and more. Analysis of these sample sources and how they are manipulated is a popular topic of discussion amongst fans of the group.
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This page aims to document all verifiable sound sources for many of the musical parts used by Depeche Mode in the production of their 1987 album Music For The Masses.
Due to the manipulated nature of the samples described in this article, there is unavoidable potential for error or sample misattribution. To ensure accuracy, this article strives to use verified quotes from band members and recording personnel with citations wherever possible, audio examples, and independent research voluntarily contributed by Depeche Mode and Recoil fans worldwide. This article provides an interesting document on this topic in a tabular format that is organized, well-researched, and reasonably accurate. Please bear in mind that due to the limited number of relevant quotes for each sample from band members or associates involved in producing the music described on this page, audio samples that lack official confirmation are not guaranteed to be accurate.
This article differentiates samples by origin: Self-made samples, which describe any material initially recorded by Depeche Mode or Recoil, and Sourced samples, which describe samples not initially recorded by either group. In addition to confirmed samples, this article also covers samples commonly misreported as having been used but directly refuted by a member or associate of Depeche Mode or Recoil.
If you notice an error or wish to contribute or request the removal of information contained within this article, please feel free to contact us.
= Music For The Masses (1987) =
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== B-sides, bonus tracks and remixes ==
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"Stjärna" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== "Sonata No.14 in C#m (Moonlight Sonata)" ===
"Sonata No.14 in C#m (Moonlight Sonata)" is not known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
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=== "Route 66 (Beatmasters Mix)" ===
=== "Route 66 (Casualty Mix)" ===
=== "Behind The Wheel (Beatmasters Mix)" ===
=== "Never Let Me Down Again (Aggro Mix)" ===
=== "Never Let Me Down Again (Split Mix)" ===
=== "To Have And To Hold (Spanish Taster)" ===
=== "Pleasure, Little Treasure (Glitter Mix)" ===
=== "Strangelove" [3:44] ===
=== "Strangelove (Highjack Mix)" ===
=== "Strangelove (Pain Mix)" ===
=== "Strangelove (The Fresh Ground Mix)" ===
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<metadesc>This page documents all verifiable sound sources for many of the musical parts used by Depeche Mode in the production of their 1987 studio album Music For The Masses.</metadesc>