Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) - Universal

Originally released in 1996, Universal was the final album of the solo Andy McCluskey era of OMD before the band's eventual hiatus. Departing from the high-energy dance-pop of the early 90s, the record saw McCluskey embracing a more "organic and expansive" sound, blending live strings and brass with the group's foundational electronic textures. It is a "refined and mature" collection that features the Top 20 hit "Walking on the Milky Way," a track often cited as one of the finest songwriting achievements in the entire OMD catalog.

This 180-gram black vinyl reissue marks the first time Universal has been available on the format since its original limited release nearly 30 years ago. Remastered at the world-renowned Abbey Road Studios, the audio has been "meticulously polished" to bring out the depth of the orchestral arrangements and the clarity of McCluskey's vocals. It is an essential acquisition for collectors who have long sought a high-quality, "audiophile-grade" copy of this mid-90s landmark.