Propaganda was formed in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 1982 by Ralf Dörper (a member of the German industrial band Die Krupps). As a trio,with artist Andreas Thein and vocalist Susanne Freytag, With the inclusion of classically trained musician and composer Michael Mertens and singer Claudia Brücken, music-journalist Paul Morley signed the band to Trevor Horn's newly-formed ZTT Records label.

The first week of July 1985 finally saw the release of the band's debut album, A Secret Wish. Receiving considerable critical acclaim and some commercial success, it reached number 16 on the UK Album Chart.

The group spent the rest of the year on their "Outside World" tour, taking in Europe and America. They were joined once again by Derek Forbes on bass, his fellow ex-Simple Minds cohort Brian McGee on drums, and Kevin Armstrong on guitar.

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