The best-selling 12-inch single of all time. From the iconic Oberheim DMX drum intro to the haunting synth pads, this track sounds gargantuan in . It’s the moment the band fully embraced the nightclub. 2. Bizarre Love Triangle
: Unlike Substance , which focused on 12-inch singles, Best Of acts as a sampler of the band's career from 1981 to 1993, pulling one standout track from each studio album (e.g., "Age of Consent" from Power, Corruption & Lies ). Comparison: Substance vs. The Best Of Substance (1987) The Best Of New Order (1994) Focus 12-inch Singles & B-sides Radio Edits & 7-inch Mixes Era Covered 1981–1987 1981–1993 Vibe "Consistent" and club-focused "Mainstream pop" sampler Unique Content Extensive 12" mixes 1994 Remixes & "Let's Go"
Critics noted it as an excellent "sampler" of the band's work from 1981 to 1993, though some found it less consistent than Substance due to its mix of album tracks and radio edits.