Music for the Masses

Music for the Masses is the sixth studio album by the English electronic band Depeche Mode, released on 28 September 1987 by Mute Records in the United Kingdom and Sire Records in the United States. The follow-up to their successful album Black Celebration, it was co-produced by Depeche Mode and David Bascombe. Recorded in Paris and London and mixed in Denmark, it was the first Depeche Mode album to see band member Alan Wilder take control of the production. The album marked a turning point in the band's sound, blending dark, introspective themes with expansive production. Its release also marked a shift in visual identity, with Anton Corbijn's involvement in music videos and promotional materials helping to redefine the band's aesthetic. Music for the Masses was considered instrumental in helping the band achieve chart success and popularity in the US, which up until then had eluded them. It reached number 10 in the UK, number 35 in the US and number 2 in West Germany. Certified platinum in the US in 1991, it was estimated in 2023 that it had sold over 5.5 million copies globally. From Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_f...) under Creative Commons Attribution CC-BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)