Table of Contents

1. 1978–1979: Warm Leatherette and Letraset: Founding a New New Wave • 2. 1980–1982: Mute in the Charts: Depeche Mode and Yazoo • 3. 1983–1989: Beyond Electropop: The Experimental Side of Mute • 4. 1990–1999: Mute into the Nineties • 5. 2000– Into the Future

Promotional Information

The definitive history of the iconic independent label Mute Records.

About the Author

Terry Burrows is an author, musician
and producer. Best known as a cult
performer under the alias Yukio
Yung, Burrows has recorded
with The Chrysanthemums,
Asmus Tietchens and the duo
Push-Button Pleasure.
He is also a prolific author
of more than 80 books relating
to music history, tuition
and technology, popular
psychology and history.

Reviews

'Visually stunning' - Buzz magazine

'Packed with artwork and photography – much of it previously unseen' - M magazine

'A beautifully crafted celebration of “the accidental label”' - Uncut

'The Book of the Year has arrived. Quite the treat … If there’s one book you need on the old Christmas list this year, make it this one' - Electronic Sound

'Beautifully bound, this book is as iconic and dynamic as Mute’s musical past' - Rough Trade

'Highlights the unsung heroes – the artists, designers and photographers whose talent is often overlooked – and places them firmly in the spotlight' - Classic Pop

'Packed full of great imagery' - Sonicstate.com