Different versions featured production by Martin Hannett (Martin Zero) and later by the band themselves alongside Chester Valentino .
The song addresses mankind's wasteful energy consumption, delivering a "politically clear" message without being preachy. The line "the alternative is all we want" is often viewed as the band's artistic manifesto. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity
A 40th-anniversary clear vinyl edition was released in 2019, which eventually topped the UK vinyl singles chart. Production & Technical Details Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity