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David M. Allen

David M. Allen is credited on 322 albums across 3,040 pressings tracked on Gatefold, active 1975–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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322

Albums

3,040

Pressings

6

Decades active

1,267

In collections

Biography

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English producer, engineer and remixer for mainly new-wave, synth-pop, goth rock bands like The Cure, The Sisters Of Mercy, Depeche Mode, Wire, The Human League and others.
Sometimes credited as Dave Allen, he shouldn't be confused with Dave Allen, member of Gang Of Four, Shriekback or Low Pop Suicide.
He is the son of Reg Allen, a professional footballer who played for Q.P.R. and Manchester United.

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Credited work

322 albums · 3,040 pressings · active 1975–2025

  • Production · 2,976
  • Engineering · 1,468
  • Performance · 265
  • Other credits · 22

Studios: Genetic Studios · The Manor · Outside Studios · Genetic Sound

Discography

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