Sailing on the Seven Seas

~ Recording by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSailing on the Seven SeasOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSingle
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)663 790, VSCDT 1310
1.1Sailing on the Seven Seas?:??Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSailing on the Seven SeasOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSingle
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VS 1310
1.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSugar Tax (EMI Swindon)Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum
  • XE1991-05-07
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)0777 7 86234 2 7, 261 392, CDV 2648, CDV2648
1.6Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45OMDHit Fascination 4/91Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Top 13 Music-Club69 793 8
1.6Sailing on the Seven Seas3:44Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkNow That’s What I Call Music! 20Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1991-11-18
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)NOW 20
1.6Sailing on the Seven Seas3:44Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkNow That’s What I Call Music! 20Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1991-11-18
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)CD NOW 20, CDP 7 98448-2
1.6Sailing on the Seven Seas3:44Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkNow That’s What I Call Music! 20Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1991-11-18
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)TC NOW 20
1.15Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark21 Jump Street, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Control (German electronic)CON 4017-2
1.3Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkBanana JackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Electrola (more likely the company trademark of EMI Electrola GmbH than an imprint)1C 2CD 686-797004 2
2.8Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkDie Stars und Hits 1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International712299
1.9Sailing on the Seven Seas3:48Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkHot and FreshVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)354 170
2.9Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkInternationale Hits 91Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)354 256, 354 256-263
1.14Sailing on the Seven Seas3:44Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkLarry Präsentiert: Sommer Smash Hits ’91Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 468742 2
2.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkPeter's Pop ShowVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)354 421
1.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSailing on the Seven SeasOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSingle
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VSCDT1310
1.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSailing on the Seven SeasOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSingle
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)113 790, VS1310
1.14Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSchmucke MuckeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Germany (a division of EMI Electrola GmbH)2CD 686- 797133 2
1.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSugar TaxOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDVNC 5196
1.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSugar Tax (matrix/runout: Nimbus)Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)261 392, CDV 2648
1.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSugar TaxOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum
Virgin Records America, Inc. (for copyrights use only; for release labels, please refer to either “Virgin” or “Virgin America”)86234 2
1.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSugar Tax (DADC AUSTRIA)Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDV 2648
1.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSugar TaxOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)261 392, CDV2648
1.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSugar TaxOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum
Virgin Records America, Inc. (for copyrights use only; for release labels, please refer to either “Virgin” or “Virgin America”)2 91715
1.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSugar Tax (matrix/runout: DADC Austria)Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)261 392, CDV2648
1.2Sailing on the Seven Seas3:49Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThen You Turn Away (velvet box)Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSingle
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VSCDG 1368
1.12Sailing on the Seven Seas3:44Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkStereoplay Highlights CD 64Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplayCD 27100647 A
1.18Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkVirgin’s 21st Anniversary SamplerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-05-01
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VVSAM 21
2.19Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkNow That’s What I Call Music! 1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-11-01
NOW (bogus label; use the MusicBrainz Series instead)CDNOW1991
1.13Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe Best of 1990–1992, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)0777 7 81418 2 2
1.7Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkIn the Air Tonight: Virgin’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1994-04-18
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
1.6Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkIn the Air Tonight: Virgin’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1994-04-18
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 39703 2 2
1.7Sailing on the Seven Seas3:44Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAbsolute PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE1994-06-22
EVA Records (Sweden)EVACD 5018
1.6Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkIn the Air Tonight: Virgin’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.6Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkIn the Air Tonight: Virgin’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
1.7Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkIn The Air Tonight: Virgin’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 26
19.4Sailing on the Seven Seas3:44Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe Golden CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Golden CollectionMMCD 8001, MMCD 8002, MMCD 8003, MMCD 8004, MMCD 8005, MMCD 8006, MMCD 8007, MMCD 8008, MMCD 8009, MMCD 8010, MMCD 8011, MMCD 8012, MMCD 8013, MMCD 8014, MMCD 8015, MMCD 8016, MMCD 8017, MMCD 8018, MMCD 8019, MMCD 8020
2.19Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkDrive Time 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 99
1.15Sailing on the Seven Seas3:44Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe Best Concerts of Your LifeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDCONCERT (WF) 1
1.10Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe Very Best of Pop Music 1991-92Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Egmont Music ClubEMC9192010
1.14Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe OMD Singles (EMI Swindon)Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-09-25
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDV2859
1.14Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe OMD SinglesOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-24
Virgin Records America, Inc. (for copyrights use only; for release labels, please refer to either “Virgin” or “Virgin America”)7243 8 46520 2 9
1.14Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe OMD SinglesOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1998-11-24
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 46520 2 9, CDV2859
1.14Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe OMD SinglesOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 46861 2 3
1.14Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe OMD SinglesOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDVIR(WF) 396
1.14Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe OMD Singles (printed in E.U. label code: LC3098 distribution code: PM538 matrix / runout: EMI UDEN 8465202 @ 1)Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
  • -1998
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 84652029, CDV2859
1.12Sailing on Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkNineties - The Hits 1990 - 2000, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-01-29
Warner Special Marketing (Germany)9548 37162-2
1.4Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45OMDNow That’s What I Call Music! 1991: The Millennium SeriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-06-21
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5 20286 2 7, NOWMIL 1991
2.4Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkFetenhits: The Real 90'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-12-10
Polystar (Germany)
1.2Sailing on the Seven Seas3:44Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkBest of the 90’s – 60 Fantastic SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CMC Special5215552
3.1Sailing on the Seven Seas3:47Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkMedia Markt Collection: The 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special Marketing Europe GmbH74321 69542 2
1.4Sailing on the Seven Seas3:47Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkA 2001 Rock OdysseyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDC 993462
2.9Sailing on the Seven Seas3:42Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkClassic Cuts Presents: 90’s Night: The Ultimate DJ Collection: Complete SetVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)SET116
6.6Sailing on the Seven Seas3:47Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkCruisin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Disky B.V.BX 648412
3.12Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkFull ThrottleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2003-10-13
Disky901451
1.14Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe OMD Singles (remixx edition)Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5 82859 2 5
1.14Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe OMD Singles / Navigation – The OMD B‐SidesOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)543 1872
3.12Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkFull SpeedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Disky
2.17Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkDie ultimative Chart Show: Die erfolgreichsten Stars der 90er JahreVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2007-03-09
Polystar (Germany)06024 9847232 3
1.12Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThis Is… 1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-08-08
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)5099922795229
4.10Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark101 90s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-08-11
EMI TV, Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)5099923532328, VTDCDX916
1.17Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkMessages: Greatest HitsOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-09-29
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)50999 2 36924 2 8, CDVX 3050
2.12Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkNachtschicht, Volume 43Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AT2011-11-25
EMI Austria5 0999 7 31681 2 6
2.12Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkNachtschicht, Volume 43Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Austria
2.19Sailing on the Seven Seas3:47Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark100 Hits: 90s ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-04-08
100 HitsDMG 100 110
1.3Sailing on the Seven Seas3:48Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkNew Romantic. CLASSICSVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • PL2014-11-03
1.7Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkFormel Eins: Die 90er! 80s goes 90s!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2015-10-16
Sony Music Catalog (a division of Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH, as well as its imprint)88875136312
3.15Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkTop of the Pops: 1990–1994Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2016-09-02
Syco Entertainment, Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)00600753704714, 5370472
2.2Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSouvenir (40th anniversary boxset)Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-10-04
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
2.2Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSouvenirOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2019-10-04
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)
2.2Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSouvenir: The Singles Collection 1979–2019Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2019-10-04
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7743909
1.107Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe Best New Year’s Party Album in the World…Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2022-04-24
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.14Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe OMD SinglesOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
1.4Sailing on the Seven Seas3:47Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe Real 90'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
1.8Sailing on the Seven Seas3:46Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkThe CollectionOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)TRAIN 1
1.9Sailing on the Seven Seas3:42Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkClassic Cuts Presents: 90s Night: The Ultimate DJ Collection: 1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD340
Bootleg
3.6Sailing on the Seven Seas3:44OMDThe Millenium Dance CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compact Disc Club21
7.19Sailing on the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark80’s Giga Hits CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008
1.13Sailing on the Seven Seas3:44Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark20 Years on MTV: 1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
(unknown)
3.14Sailing the Seven Seas3:45Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark101 Moments in MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

engineer:Jeremy Allom
producer:Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) (in 1991)
recording of:Sailing on the Seven Seas

Sailing on the Seven Seas

lyricist and composer:Stuart Kershaw
Andy McCluskey
publisher:Raw Unltd. Ltd. (publisher) (in 1991)
Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. (in 1991)