Depeche Mode: Everything Counts (1983) watch online HD

The music video for "Everything Counts" was directed by Clive Richardson in West Berlin. In the original music video, the xylophone, the melodica, and the shawm are played by Alan Wilder, Martin Gore, and Andy Fletcher, respectively. The shawm is produced by a synthesizer on the studio recording, but the band used the real shawm in the music video and television performances, for show. In the video, frontman Dave Gahan for the first time appeared blonde-haired, losing his natural black color of hair.

"Everything Counts" specifically addresses the issue of corporate greed and corruption in Britain, as the chorus sings of "grabbing hands" that "grab all they can".

It was also the first song in the band's catalogue which includes both of the band's singers prominently (at different times). Lead singer Dave Gahan sings the lead vocals on the verses, while songwriter Martin Gore sings the lead vocals on the chorus.

The music video for "Everything Counts" was directed by Clive Richardson.

"Everything Counts (Absolut Mix)" was remixed at Trident Studio, London by Alan Moulder.

The 2007 single Escape to the Stars by German glam-rock band Cinema Bizarre sampled "Everything Counts".

In 2011, the song was covered by DMK, a band featuring Colombian artist Dicken Schrader and his children Milah and Korben, playing toys and common utensils as musical instruments.

The song is featured on the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories soundtrack. It is played on the video game's radio The Wave 103.

US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play, reached Number 17, 1983.

Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) peak position 8, 1983.

UK Singles (Official Charts Company) peak position 6, 1983.