Barrel of a Gun (album version)

~ Recording by Depeche Mode

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Barrel of a Gun (single version)5:30Depeche ModeBarrel of a GunDepeche ModeSingle
  • US1997-01-28
Reprise Records9 43828-2
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:29Depeche ModeBarrel of a GunDepeche ModeSingle
  • GB1997-02-03
Mute12 BONG 25
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:31Depeche ModeBarrel of a Gun (CDBong25)Depeche ModeSingle
  • DE1997-02-03
IntercordINT 829.104
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:31Depeche ModeBarrel of a GunDepeche ModeSingle
  • GB1997-02-03
MuteCDBONG25
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:30Depeche ModeBarrel of a GunDepeche ModeSingle
  • US1997-02-04
1.10Barrel of a Gun5:30Depeche ModeBravo Hits 16 ("Printed in the UK")Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-03-12
EMI Electrola (more likely the company trademark of EMI Electrola GmbH than an imprint), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Warner Special Marketing (Germany)7243 8 56176 2 1
1.11Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Best... In the World... Ever! Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-03-31
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD120
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:24Depeche ModeChecklist File 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Play It Again Sam (PIAS Belgium & worldwide generic imprint releases)444.0004.29
1.11Barrel of a Gun5:23Depeche ModeFormel Eins: Hit TorpedoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-04-07
Polystar (Germany)553 492-2
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:32Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • JP1997-04-10
MuteTOCP-50158
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • GB1997-04-14
MuteCSTUMM148
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltra (EMI Uden pressing)Depeche ModeAlbum
  • DE1997-04-14
  • NL1997-04-14
  • GB1997-04-14
Mute7243 4 84456 2 9, CD STUMM 148, INT 4 84456 2
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • AU1997-04-14
Liberation Records (Australian, big LIB logo or target behind name, 1981-1999; big L and record logo, 2018-)MUSH33002.2
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • GB1997-04-14
MuteSTUMM 148, STUMM148
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • GB1997-04-14
MuteCD STUMM 148
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • FR1997-04-14
  • DE1997-04-14
  • NL1997-04-14
Labels724384402020
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltra (club edition)Depeche ModeAlbum
  • US1997-04-15
Mute, Reprise Records9 46522-2
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • US1997-04-15
Mute, Reprise Records9 46522-2
1.4Barrel of a Gun5:28Depeche ModePiranha: Music That Bites! Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-06-05
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 844474 2 7, 7243 844475 2 6, 7243 844476 2 5
2.11Barrel of a Gun5:31Depeche ModeIndie 2000, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1997-10-06
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)488737.2
1.19Barrel of a Gun5:19Depeche ModeBest of ’97Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-11-14
Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom9548 35844-2
2.14Barrel of a Gun5:30Depeche ModeBravo: The Hits 97Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-11-28
Electrola Media, EMI Electrola (more likely the company trademark of EMI Electrola GmbH than an imprint), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Warner Special Marketing (Germany)7243 8 23984 2 4
2.4Barrel of a Gun5:31Depeche ModeA Tribute to Lara CroftVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 53829 2
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:32Depeche ModeBarrel of a GunDepeche ModeSingle
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:31Depeche ModeBarrel of a GunDepeche ModeSingle
Mute, PIAS Benelux391.1025.24
1.3Barrel of a Gun5:25Depeche ModeBest Alternative, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)BA-220297-V5
1.13Barrel of a Gun5:31Depeche ModeBest of Pop '97 - Die internationalen Tophits des JahresVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International36 621 1
1.14Barrel of a Gun5:29Depeche ModeChart Hits Vol. 3 1997Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mr Music (Swedish compilation label)MMCD 3071
1.12Barrel of a Gun5:23Depeche ModeHit Machine, Volume 16Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)487466 2
2.6Barrel of a Gun5:31Depeche ModeInnovationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 51337 2
1.14Barrel of a Gun5:28Depeche ModeKeinijg 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Belgium7243 844126 2
1.19Barrel Of A Gun (Single Version)5:30Depeche ModeL!veclub Super Sampler 3/97Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International34 546 2
1.14Barrel of a Gun5:19Depeche ModeMaximum Dance 3/97Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.19Barrel of a Gun5:28Depeche ModeMost Wanted Rock 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Entertainment (Holland) B.V. (Sony Music Entertainment's NL subsidiary until 2004)488923 2
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:26Depeche ModePowerstation 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
IntercordINT 890.012
2.19Barrel of a Gun5:21Depeche ModeRonny’s Pop Show 29Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media487531 2
1.2Barrel of a Gun5:31Depeche ModeShineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Gallo Record CompanyCDRPM 1612 (K)
1.11Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Best… Album in the World… Ever! (Oasis, Pulp, Kula Shaker)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin TVVTDCD120
1.7Barrel of a Gun5:23Depeche ModeThe Electric Ballroom Presents Full Tilt: Past, Present, FutureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
JVCJVC 9029-2
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:35Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
Paradoxx Music1309058-1
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
MuteCSTUMM148
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1998-09-23
東芝EMI 株式会社 (record company, do not use as release label – check obi, back or disc for imprint! Ended 2007‐06‐29)TOCP-50689
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98 (EMI Uden)Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-09-28
  • NL1998-09-28
Mute7243 4 84573 2 5, CDMute5, INT 4 84573 2
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-09-28
MuteCDMUTEL5
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-10-06
Reprise Records9 47110-2
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1998-10-06
Mute, Reprise RecordsCDW 47110
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-10-06
Mute, Reprise Records, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)9 47110-2, D 226715
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98 (VIETATO IL NOLEGGIO on back cover)Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
MuteCDMUTEL5
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
Labels, Mute72438 465372 9
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)
2.3Barrel of a Gun5:23Depeche ModeThe Best Rock Album in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
1.16Barrel Of A Gun5:23Depeche ModeTune UpVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Catalogue Marketing
3.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 81>98Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-09-03
MuteLCDMUTEL5
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
MuteCDVIRD (WFD) 550
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:32Depeche ModeBarrel of a GunDepeche ModeSingle
  • GB2004-03-29
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:32Depeche ModeSingles 31–36Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2004-03-29
MuteDMBX6
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:32Depeche ModeBarrel of a GunDepeche ModeSingle
  • US2004-03-30
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:32Depeche ModeBarrel of a GunDepeche ModeSingle
MuteCD BONG 25X
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
Mute5016025682195, CDMUTEL5
16.15Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Complete Depeche ModeDepeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2006-12-19
MuteiDMBOX 1
23.1Barrel of a Gun5:32Depeche ModeThe Complete Depeche ModeDepeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2006-12-19
MuteiDMBOX 1
9.1Barrel of a Gun5:35Depeche ModeThe Complete Depeche ModeDepeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2006-12-19
MuteiDMBOX 1
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • GB2007-10-01
MuteCDXSTUMM148
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • XE2007-10-01
Mute0094638416425, DMCD9
3.2Barrel of a Gun5:37Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • XE2007-10-01
Mute0094638416425, DMCD9
2.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltra (collectors edition)Depeche ModeAlbum
  • XE2007-10-01
MuteDMCD9
4.2Barrel of a Gun5:37Depeche ModeUltra (collectors edition)Depeche ModeAlbum
  • XE2007-10-01
MuteDMCD9
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltra (collectors edition)Depeche ModeAlbum
  • XE2007-10-01
MuteDMCD9
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltra (collectors edition)Depeche ModeAlbum
  • US2007-10-02
Rhino (reissue label), Mute, Reprise Records2-108988
2.2Barrel of a Gun5:39Depeche ModeUltra (collectors edition)Depeche ModeAlbum
  • US2007-10-02
Rhino (reissue label), Mute, Reprise Records2-108988
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • GB2007-10-08
MuteDMLP9
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • US2007-10
  • -2007
Sire Records
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88883751132
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
BMG Rights Management (see annotation), Mute, Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88883751132
1.9Barrel of a Gun5:24Depeche ModeTop of the Pops 1997Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-04-14
EMI Gold207 3922
34.9Barrel of a Gun5:23Depeche ModeTop of the Pops: Year by Year Collection 1964‒2006Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008-07-07
EMI Gold
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
MuteDMCDX9
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltra (Collectors Edition without Slipcase)Depeche ModeAlbum
Mute5099969434327, DMCDX9
2.2Barrel of a Gun5:37Depeche ModeUltra (Collectors Edition without Slipcase)Depeche ModeAlbum
Mute5099969434327, DMCDX9
3.5Barrel of a Gun5:24Depeche Mode100 Essential Tracks: AlternativeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony CMG (subsidiary of SME UK, add only UK releases)88697721762
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:24Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2013-07-03
Mute
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:31Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • XW2013-07-03
Mute[none]
3.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 81>98 (re‐release)Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88883753572
2.2Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltra (collector’s Edition, DADC Austria)Depeche ModeAlbum
  • AT2013-10-14
BMG Rights Management (see annotation), Mute, Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88883770822
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltra (collector’s Edition, DADC Austria)Depeche ModeAlbum
  • AT2013-10-14
BMG Rights Management (see annotation), Mute, Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88883770822
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:31Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • XE2014-03-28
Music on Vinyl (imprint of Music on Vinyl B.V. Do not use for manufacturing/distribution relationships!), MuteMOVLP945, STUMM148
1.12Barrel of a Gun5:29Depeche ModeRock [R]Evolution: AlternativeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88843030052
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeUltraDepeche ModeAlbum
  • XE2017-02-10
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), Mute88985336911, STUMM148
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:32Depeche ModeDMBX6Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2018-01-12
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)DMBX6
9.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeMODE: The definitive Depeche Mode studio collection (limited edition)Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • US2020-01-24
Rhino (reissue label), Sire Records603497849062, 88985389492S1, R2 607295
9.1Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModeMODE∶ The Definitive Depeche Mode Studio Collection (box set, compilation, limited edition, numbered)Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2020-01-24
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Mute, Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88985389492
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:31Depeche ModeUltra | The 12" SinglesDepeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2021-09-10
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
Promotion
1.2Barrel of a Gun (album version)5:29Depeche ModeBarrel of a GunDepeche ModeSingle
Reprise RecordsPRO-CD-8600
1.18Barrel of a Gun5:36Depeche ModePromo Only: Modern Rock Radio, February 1997Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promo Only
1.9Barrel of a Gun5:33Depeche ModeQ: Presents the Best of the Best 97Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Q (magazine)QMAGJAN 98
2.5Barrel of a Gun5:27Depeche ModeThe Singles 86>98Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-10-06
MutePRO-CD-9497
Bootleg
2.14Barrel of a Gun5:30Depeche ModeBravo: The Hits ’97Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing7243 8 23984 2 4
1.1Barrel of a Gun5:13Depeche ModeThe Greatest HitsDepeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)WH 970424 C
2.8Barrel of a Gun5:30Depeche ModeGreatest HitsDepeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
Star MarkLDB 5187-1/2
2.10Barrel of a Gun5:38Depeche ModeGreatest Hits, Vol. 2Depeche ModeAlbum + Compilation
Mute (Bootleg version, pretending to be the real Mute)22454-1/2, 4607147894071

Relationships

programming:Kerry Hopwood
engineer:Q (mix engineer)
producer:Tim Simenon
mixer:Q (mix engineer)
Tim Simenon
keyboard:Dave Clayton
percussion:Victor Indrizzo
lead vocals:Dave Gahan
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Mute Records Ltd. (not for release label use! original company behind the Mute label) (in 1997)
recorded at:Eastcote Studios in London (Greater London)
mixed at:Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood
Westside Studios in London (Greater London)
has remixes:Barrel of a Gun (3 Phase mix)
Barrel of a Gun (One Inch Punch mix, version 2)
Barrel of a Gun (One Inch Punch mix)
Barrel of a Gun (Underworld hard mix)
Barrel of a Gun (Underworld soft mix)
music videos:Barrel of a Gun (video)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/374DUxiEeDdYciHQwUM3AJ [info]
recording of:Barrel of a Gun

Barrel of a Gun

lyricist and composer:Martin L. Gore
publisher:EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!)
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Grabbing Hands Music Ltd.
later versions:В прицеле твоего ружья (Barrel of a Gun)