The world tour ended 18 June 1988 with a concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl with paid attendance of 60,453 , the highest in eight years for the venue . The tour was a breakthrough for the band and a massive success in the United States . It was documented in '' 101 '' – a concert film by D. A. Pennebaker and its accompanying soundtrack album . The film is notable for its portrayal of fan interaction . Alan Wilder is credited with coming up with the title , noting that the performance was the 101st and final performance of the tour . On 7 September 1988 , Depeche Mode performed " Strangelove " at the 1988 MTV Video Music Awards at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles
1988 MTV Video Music Awards
1988 MTV Video Music Awards
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