Depeche Mode - Violator - Sealed ! - Audio cassette - 1990
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Depeche Mode – Violator, a US club edition cassette released in 1990 by Sire/Reprise/Mute (catalog C 173408 / 9 26081-4), mint and sealed.
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General Information
Artist: Depeche Mode
Title: Violator
Label: Sire / Reprise Records / Mute
Catalog number: C 173408 / 9 26081-4
Format: Cassette, Album, Club Edition
Year: 1990
Country: US
Edition: BMG Direct Marketing
Genre: Electronic / Synth-pop
Description
Released on March 19, 1990, Violator is the seventh studio album by the English electronic band Depeche Mode. It is widely considered their magnum opus, propelling the band from cult heroes to global superstars. Produced by Flood and the band, and mixed by the legendary François Kevorkian, the album features a more refined, dark, and atmospheric sound compared to their earlier industrial-pop works.
The album yielded four massive hit singles: "Personal Jesus," "Enjoy the Silence," "Policy of Truth," and "World in My Eyes." An interesting fact for collectors: the iconic "Enjoy the Silence" video, featuring Dave Gahan dressed as a king wandering the wilderness with a deckchair, was inspired by the book The Little Prince. The album title itself was intended as a "joke" title—a play on the heavy metal titles of the era—but it ultimately stuck and became synonymous with 90s alternative excellence.
Condition
Tape: Presumed MINT (unplayed)
Case: Factory-sealed, never opened (small tears on shrink, see pics)
Notes for collectors
This particular copy is a BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. club edition, identifiable by the unique catalog number C 173408 and the specific licensing text on the front and back of the J-card. Club editions were distributed via mail-order services and are a distinct niche for Depeche Mode completionists.
Finding a factory-sealed copy of Violator in 2026 is an absolute rarity. Most cassettes from this era were opened and played until the magnetic tape wore thin; a "deadstock" sealed specimen like this, showing the original fold-over plastic seal and the BMG address (6550 East 30th Street, Indianapolis), is a high-tier investment piece for any serious synth-pop archive.
Matrix/Labels
Catalog Number (Spine): 9 26081-4 / C 173408
Manufacturer: Mfd. for BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. under License
Logos: Sire, Reprise, Mute, and Dolby System (HX Pro) logos are present on the spine.
Markings: Includes the BMG Indianapolis address: 6550 East 30th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46219.
Seller's Story
Hello, I sell my big private collection of vinyl, 8-track tapes, audio cassettes, CD's and more. I provide free worldwide shipping with tracking number and full insurance.
General Information
Artist: Depeche Mode
Title: Violator
Label: Sire / Reprise Records / Mute
Catalog number: C 173408 / 9 26081-4
Format: Cassette, Album, Club Edition
Year: 1990
Country: US
Edition: BMG Direct Marketing
Genre: Electronic / Synth-pop
Description
Released on March 19, 1990, Violator is the seventh studio album by the English electronic band Depeche Mode. It is widely considered their magnum opus, propelling the band from cult heroes to global superstars. Produced by Flood and the band, and mixed by the legendary François Kevorkian, the album features a more refined, dark, and atmospheric sound compared to their earlier industrial-pop works.
The album yielded four massive hit singles: "Personal Jesus," "Enjoy the Silence," "Policy of Truth," and "World in My Eyes." An interesting fact for collectors: the iconic "Enjoy the Silence" video, featuring Dave Gahan dressed as a king wandering the wilderness with a deckchair, was inspired by the book The Little Prince. The album title itself was intended as a "joke" title—a play on the heavy metal titles of the era—but it ultimately stuck and became synonymous with 90s alternative excellence.
Condition
Tape: Presumed MINT (unplayed)
Case: Factory-sealed, never opened (small tears on shrink, see pics)
Notes for collectors
This particular copy is a BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. club edition, identifiable by the unique catalog number C 173408 and the specific licensing text on the front and back of the J-card. Club editions were distributed via mail-order services and are a distinct niche for Depeche Mode completionists.
Finding a factory-sealed copy of Violator in 2026 is an absolute rarity. Most cassettes from this era were opened and played until the magnetic tape wore thin; a "deadstock" sealed specimen like this, showing the original fold-over plastic seal and the BMG address (6550 East 30th Street, Indianapolis), is a high-tier investment piece for any serious synth-pop archive.
Matrix/Labels
Catalog Number (Spine): 9 26081-4 / C 173408
Manufacturer: Mfd. for BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. under License
Logos: Sire, Reprise, Mute, and Dolby System (HX Pro) logos are present on the spine.
Markings: Includes the BMG Indianapolis address: 6550 East 30th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46219.
Seller's Story
Hello, I sell my big private collection of vinyl, 8-track tapes, audio cassettes, CD's and more. I provide free worldwide shipping with tracking number and full insurance.
Details
Multiple titles
No
Era
1900-2000
More than 3 artists/bands
No
Artist/band (max 3)
Depeche Mode
Record title
Violator - Sealed !
Number of objects
1
Release country
United States
Release year (oldest)
1990
Case/sleeve condition
Mint & Sealed (M&S)
Media condition
Mint & Sealed (M&S)
Genre
Electronic, New Wave, Rock
Record label
Sire
Record label number
C 173408 / 9 26081-4
Autographed by a famous person
No
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