"Living in Oblivion" is a song by American synthpop band

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. It was initially self-released by the band as a 12" single in 1988, with "Time to Go" and "Living in Oblivion (Slow Mix)" on its B-side. It was released again in 1990 as their first major label single, on

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. The song is from their debut album ''

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''. It was the band's first chart hit, and only single to appear on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it reached No. 65. On the ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs chart, the song peaked at No. 10. A new version titled "Living in Oblivion (MCMXCVI A.D.)" was released in 1996 on their label Orangewerks which contained additional remixes by Digital 3, Paul Robb, Rythmus and Seven Red Seven.

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1988 songs 1988 singles 1990 singles American new wave songs American synth-pop songs Epic Records singles {{1980s-single-stub