Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark – Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc) 12" Maxi Single – Retro 80s Synthpop

This 12" maxi-single by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) , titled Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc), was released in 1982 by Dindisc/Virgin. The song is considered one of the band's biggest hits and impresses with its distinctive blend of synth-pop and anthemic new wave sound of the early 80s.
The cover features striking artwork in the style of a church window, which thematically perfectly matches the mystical mood of the song.

Historical background

OMD was founded in Liverpool in 1978 and is one of the most important representatives of synthpop. With songs like "Enola Gay" and "Souvenir," the band shaped the 1980s. "Maid of Orleans" was an international success in 1982, achieving high chart positions throughout Europe. The single is still considered a classic of the New Wave era.

Product details

• Format: 12" maxi single (45 RPM)

• Artist: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)

• Title: Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)

• B-side: Of All the Things We've Made / Navigation

• Label: Dindisc – 600 493

• Year of publication: 1982

• Genre: Synthpop, New Wave

• Color: Black (Vinyl)

• Vinyl condition: Well preserved, few visible surface marks, plays without skips

• Cover condition: Clear signs of wear – abrasion, creases, several areas with peeling surface (see pictures). Structure still stable, artwork recognizable.

Notes

• Genuine 80s pressing, not a reissue

• A collector's item with an authentic sense of the times.

• Cover and vinyl with transparently described used condition (see photos)

• Images are part of the item description