List of Depeche Mode sample sources by album/Remixes 81–04

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.
= Information =
This page aims to document all verifiable sound sources for many of the musical parts used by Depeche Mode in the production of their 2004 compilation album Remixes 81–04.
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.
= Remixes 81–04 (2004) =
== Disc one ==
=== 1. "Never Let Me Down Again (Split Mix)" ===
=== 2. "Policy of Truth (Capitol Mix)" ===
=== 3. "Shout! (Rio Remix)" ===
"Shout! (Rio Remix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 4. "Home (Air 'Around the Golf' Remix)" ===
"Home (Air 'Around the Golf' Remix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 5. "Strangelove (Blind Mix)" ===
"Strangelove (Blind Mix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 6. "Rush (Spiritual Guidance Mix)" ===
=== 7. "I Feel You (Renegade Soundwave Afghan Surgery Mix)" ===
"I Feel You (Renegade Soundwave Afghan Surgery Mix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 8. "Barrel of a Gun (Underworld Hard Mix)" ===
=== 9. "Route 66 (Beatmasters Mix)" ===
=== 10. "Freelove (DJ Muggs Remix)" ===
"Freelove (DJ Muggs Remix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 11. "I Feel Loved (Chamber's Remix)" ===
"I Feel Loved (Chamber's Remix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 12. "Just Can't Get Enough (Schizo Mix)" ===
"Just Can't Get Enough (Schizo Mix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
== Disc two ==
=== 1. "Personal Jesus (Pump Mix)" ===
=== 2. "World in My Eyes (Mode to Joy)" ===
"World in My Eyes (Mode to Joy)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 3. "Get the Balance Right! (Combination Mix)" ===
"Get the Balance Right! (Combination Mix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 4. "Everything Counts (Absolut Mix)" ===
"Everything Counts (Absolut Mix)"is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 5. "Breathing in Fumes" ===
=== 6. "Painkiller (Kill the Pain DJ Shadow vs. Depeche Mode)" ===
=== 7. "Useless (The Kruder + Dorfmeister Session™)" ===
=== 8. "In Your Room (The Jeep Rock Mix)" ===
=== 9. "Dream On (Dave Clarke Acoustic Version)" ===
"Dream On (Dave Clarke Acoustic Version)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 10. "It's No Good (Speedy J Mix)" ===
"It's No Good (Speedy J Mix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 11. "Master and Servant (An ON-USound Science Fiction Dance Hall Classic)" ===
"Master and Servant (An ON-USound Science Fiction Dance Hall Classic)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 12. "Enjoy the Silence (Timo Maas Extended Mix)" ===
== Disc three ==
=== 1. "A Question of Lust (Remix)" ===
=== 2. "Walking in My Shoes (Random Carpet Mix [Full Length])" ===
=== 3. "Are People People?" ===
"Are People People?" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 4. "World in My Eyes (Daniel Miller Mix)" ===
=== 5. "I Feel Loved (Danny Tenaglia's Labor of Love Dub [Edit])" ===
"I Feel Loved (Danny Tenaglia's Labor of Love Dub [Edit])" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 6. "It's No Good (Club 69 Future Mix)" ===
=== 7. "Photographic (Rex the Dog Dubb Mix)" ===
"Photographic (Rex the Dog Dubb Mix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 8. "Little 15 (Ulrich Schnauss Remix)" ===
"Little 15 (Ulrich Schnauss Remix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 9. "Nothing (Headcleanr Rock Mix)" ===
"Nothing (Headcleanr Rock Mix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 10. "Lie to Me (The Pleasure of Her Private Shame Remix by LFO)" ===
=== 11. "Clean (Colder Version)" ===
"Clean (Colder Version)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 12. "Halo (Goldfrapp Remix)" ===
"Halo (Goldfrapp Remix)" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
=== 13. "Enjoy the Silence (Reinterpreted)" ===
= References =
= Notes =
<metadesc>This page documents all verifiable sound sources for many of the musical parts used by Depeche Mode in the production of their 2004 compilation album Remixes 81–04.</metadesc>