Strange
Video by
Depeche Mode
Released12 July 1988 (1988-07-12)
Recorded1986–1988
Length30 minutes
Label
DirectorAnton Corbijn
ProducerRichard Bell
Depeche Mode chronology
Some Great Videos
(1985) 		Strange
(1988) 		101
(1989)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Strange – A Black and White Mode by Anton Corbijn is the second music video compilation by Depeche Mode, featuring the first five Depeche Mode videos directed by Anton Corbijn, released in 1988. Corbijn shot the entire video album in Super 8.[2]

The five videos are mostly in black and white, except for some random megaphones that were colored red. The compilation includes the three main singles for Music for the Masses, the final Black Celebration single "A Question of Time", and "Pimpf", the instrumental closer to Music for the Masses. The "Pimpf" video is currently exclusive to this release.

On 26 October 2023, it was announced that both Strange and Strange Too will be re-released on DVD and Blu-ray on 8 December 2023.[3]

Releases

UK releases

US releases

Japan releases

All videos are present on all releases

  1. "A Question of Time" [remix]
  2. "Strangelove" [7" version]
  3. "Never Let Me Down Again" [Split mix], longer than the video on The Videos 86>98
  4. "Behind the Wheel" [album version], longer than the video on The Videos 86>98
  5. "Pimpf"

Certifications and sales

Certifications and sales for Strange
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[4] Gold 50,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Strange – Depeche Mode". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  2. ^ Barassi, Daniel. "DM Archives | Discography / Home Videos: Strange". depechemode.com. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  3. ^ Sinclair, Paul (30 October 2023). "Depeche Mode / Strange & Strange Too blu-ray release". SuperDeluxeEdition. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  4. ^ "American video certifications – Depeche Mode – Strange". Recording Industry Association of America. 22 May 1990.
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