Depeche mode music cds are in a genre of their own. Or perhaps, I should say they occupy tons of genres. Well, except that they are not considered a rap music cd, much like other multiple genre music at present day. Nonetheless, Depeche mode music cds can be found under: Synthpop, New Wave, Post Punk, Alternative Dance, Electronica, and Industrial Rock. They have been around since the 1980's and Depeche mode music cds have been under the following labels: Mute, Sire, and Reprise.

They are one of the longest-lived, most successful and influential bands to have emerged from the New Romantic and New Wave era. As of 2006, it was reported that they had sold over 91 million Depeche Mode music cds.

According to Matt Smith, the former music director of the modern-rock radio station KROX, "The Killers, The Bravery, Franz Ferdinand- that whole wave of music owes a tremendous amount to Depeche Mode".

Chester Bennington, vocalist of Linkin Park, was inspired by the band. Another Linkin Park member Mike Shinoda has said, "Depeche Mode is one of the most influential groups of our time. Their music is an inspiration to me".

Perhaps, the Depeche Mode music cd will one day be amongst other oldies music cds. Depeche Mode has certainly been both influential and impacting in music history.