Talking Loud and Clear

Talking Loud and Clear
Released by	Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Written by	Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Produced by	Brian Tench & OMD
First released as	album track on Junk Culture
First release date	April 1984
Second release	7"/12" single
Second release date	04 June 1984
Further releases	The Best of OMD, The OMD Singles etc.
Cover versions	-

Talking Loud and Clear is the title of a song recorded and released by British group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD).

The song first appeared on the group's 1984 album Junk Culture and was released as a single shortly after.

Single release

Facts and figures

Chart entry placing:	39
Chart entry date:	12 June 1984
Peak position:	11
Peak date:	03 July 1984
Weeks in Top 40:	49 consecutive
TOTP:	21 June 1984 (video), 05 July 1984

Tracklistings

7" VIRGIN VS 685, 1984 / 7" picture disc VSY 685

A. Talking Loud and Clear

B. Julia's Song

12" VIRGIN VS 685-12, 1984

A. Talking Loud and Clear (extended version)

B. Julia's Song (extended version)

• although only two tracks are listed, each side is divided distinctly into 2 tracks. Individual times for these tracks are approx:
  • A Talking Loud And Clear 2:41 / 6:09
  • B Julia's Song 4:11 / Julia's Song 4:16

Notes

• Julia's Song is a complete re-recording of the song originally performed as the group when they were known as The Id, and later released as OMD on their debut album.