Depeche Mode never released an official extended mix or 12-inch single for "What's Your Name?" during the Speak & Spell era.
Despite the band cringing at it, the song holds a very special place in the hearts of hardcore "Devotees": Depeche Mode - What's Your Name? (Extended Remix)
In later years, band members openly admitted that "What's Your Name?" was one of their least favorite songs they ever recorded, viewing it as a cringeworthy relic of their youth. 🎛️ The "Extended Remix" Reality Depeche Mode never released an official extended mix
Heavy use of upbeat, bright synthesizer hooks and a driving electronic rhythm. Originally released in 1981 on their debut album,
Originally released in 1981 on their debut album, Speak & Spell , the song was written by founding member Vince Clarke before his departure to form Yazoo and Erasure. While the band eventually became global icons of dark, moody, and industrial synth-pop, this track remains a time capsule of their brief stint as pure, bubblegum electronic-pop artists. 🎹 Background and Composition