Depeche Mode
Awards & Honours
63
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
Depeche Mode's trophy case is as deep as their discography. They've won three Grammys, a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and an MTV VMA. But the real bragging rights come from their longevity: they're one of the few bands to remain relevant across five decades, and their influence is felt across genres. Their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 was a long-overdue recognition of their pioneering work in electronic music.What sets Depeche Mode apart is not just the awards, but the sheer scale of their success. Over 100 million records sold, 17 UK Top 10 albums, and a string of sold-out stadium tours. They've been honored by their peers, critics, and fans alike, and their music continues to inspire new generations of artists. For a band that started in a small Essex town, that's a legacy few can match.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for their influence on electronic and alternative music.
UK Music Hall of Fame Induction
Recognized for their contributions to British music.
Guinness World Record
Most Top 40 singles in UK chart history without a number one.
Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Awarded honorary MBEs for services to music (band members).
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Artists of All Time
100 Greatest Artists of All Time
Top Dance Club Artists of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
June 1990
Depeche Mode: The Dark Side of the Synth
NME
March 1988
Depeche Mode: The Band That Wouldn't Die
Q
May 1993
Depeche Mode: The Sinner in Me
Melody Maker
October 1982
Depeche Mode: A Broken Frame and a New Direction
Vogue
November 1990
Depeche Mode: Fashion and Music
Records & Feats
Most UK Top 40 singles without a number one
With 54 UK chart entries, Depeche Mode hold the record for the most Top 40 singles without ever reaching the top spot.
First electronic band to headline the Rose Bowl
In 1988, Depeche Mode played to over 60,000 fans at the Pasadena Rose Bowl, a record for the venue at the time.
Over 100 million records sold
Depeche Mode have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling electronic acts ever.
Most streamed electronic band of the 80s on Spotify
Depeche Mode's catalog has been streamed billions of times, making them one of the most streamed electronic bands of their era.