Architecture & Morality

Zimbabwean release, 1982. Compare to similar South African release with identical cat. no. and other similarities [url=https://www.discogs.com/Orchestral-Manoeuvres-In-The-Dark-Architecture-Morality/release/4783244]here[/url]. Features often encountered in Zimbabwean releases, found here: SLEEVE: Poor quality, made from recycled cardboard. Rough-textured, speckled and grey-brown inside. PRINTING: Matt in appearance in comparison to the SA release, which is glossy. LABELS: Monochromatic (in this case, green & white); very simple. Rough indentations in the area surrounding the spindle hole from the pressing plate which had become damaged over time. OTHER: Zimbabwean releases often have analogous South African releases with identical cat. #'s and other similarities. This is also the case, here. 3 — A appears on rear sleeve, bottom right. This is a local Zimbabwean printer's mark. Many sequential variations of this mark exist. It is likely that this sleeve was printed by [url=https://www.discogs.com/label/156885-Belmont-Printers]Belmont Printers[/url] (more likely) or [url=https://www.discogs.com/label/412381-Bardwell-Printers]Bardwell Printers[/url] (less likely), both of which are Zimbabwean printing companies. No credits appear on the labels or sleeve. This information was obtained from the [url=https://www.discogs.com/Orchestral-Manoeuvres-In-The-Dark-Architecture-Morality/release/150403]UK release[/url]. No track-lengths appear on labels or sleeve. This information was obtained from the analogous [url=https://www.discogs.com/Orchestral-Manoeuvres-In-The-Dark-Architecture-Morality/release/4783244]SA release[/url]. Generic inner sleeve. Also available on Cassette: ZDN 1002 Licensed to and Marketed by: Principal Records (Pty.) Ltd. ℗ & © Virgin Records 1982 (labels) © 1981 Dindisc Ltd. / ℗ 1981 Dindisc Ltd. (rear sleeve)