The Original Sound of Sheffield '78/'82

Released2002

Recorded1978–1982

GenreExperimental, punk rock, post-punk, industrial, musique concrete

Length64:58

The Original Sound of Sheffield '78/'82
Greatest hits album by Cabaret Voltaire
Released	2002
Recorded	1978–1982
Genre	Experimental, punk rock, post-punk, industrial, musique concrete
Length	64:58
Label	Mute
Cabaret Voltaire chronology
Conform to Deform '82/'90 (2001) The Original Sound of Sheffield '78/'82 (2002)

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Allmusic	[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[2]
Pitchfork Media	8.0/10[3]

The Original Sound of Sheffield '78/'82 is a best-of compilation by Cabaret Voltaire. It is the third in a series of best-of compilations for the band, also including The Original Sound of Sheffield '83/'87 and Conform to Deform '82/'90. Compared to the other two compilations, however, this one focuses on a more primal period of Cabaret Voltaire's career, with more experimentation than their later, house-influenced work. The booklet includes an interview with the band as well as photos from the era.