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Official Version is the third studio album by Belgian electronic music group Front 242, released in 1988. The album is notable for its innovative blend of electronic body music (EBM) and industrial sounds. It features a prominent use of samples, sequencers, and a heavy rhythmic approach that defines the group's style. The tracks often explore themes of technology, politics, and social commentary, positioning Front 242 as pioneers in the electronic music scene of the late 1980s. The album is regarded as a landmark release in the EBM genre, influencing a wide range of artists and genres in the years that followed.