Policy of Truth

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"Policy of Truth"
DepecheModePolicyOfTruth.jpg
Single by Depeche Mode
from the album Violator
B-side "Kaleid"
Released7 May 1990 (1990-05-07)
Studio
Genre
Length4:55
Label Mute
Songwriter(s) Martin L. Gore
Producer(s)
Depeche Mode singles chronology
"Enjoy the Silence"
(1990)		"Policy of Truth"
(1990)		"World in My Eyes"
(1990)
Alternative cover
PolicyOfTruthL12.jpg
Cover art for the limited-edition 12-inch single

Charts

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Policy of Truth"
RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United Kingdom7 May 19907-inch vinyl Mute [41]
21 May 199012-inch vinyl [42]
29 May 1990Limited-edition 12-inch vinyl [43]
Japan25 June 1990CD [44]

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