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Cover of Closer: 40th Anniversary Edition by Joy Division.

Joy Division

Closer: 40th Anniversary Edition

Rhino

    Limited edition 40th anniversary version of the band’s second and final studio album, pressed on 180g crystal clear vinyl.

    Originally released in July 1980 on Factory Records, the album reached number 6 in the UK Charts. In the same year, the album was voted number 1 in NME’s 1980 Albums of the Year poll.

    Closer was recorded in March 1980 at Britannia Row Studios in Islington, London. It was produced by the highly praised Martin Hannett whose distinctive production style utilised unorthodox sound recording and technology.

    FORMAT INFORMATION

    Coloured LP Info: 180g 12” 1LP on Crystal Clear Vinyl.

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    Cover of Transmission by Joy Division.

    Joy Division

    Transmission

    Rhino

      Joy Division’s debut single, FAC 13, Transmission kicked off the group’s trend for releasing singles that didn’t appear on their albums. This 40th anniversary 12” features remastered audio on 180g vinyl, and the original artwork on heavyweight board with an embossed sleeve.

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      Cover of Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division.

      Joy Division

      Love Will Tear Us Apart

      Rhino

        Joy Division’s most enduring classic, Love Will Tear Us Apart, was released in June 1980 not long after Ian Curtis’ untimely passing; and become the group’s highest charting single. Named NME Single of the Year 1980, this 40th anniversary 12” has been remastered and pressed on 180g vinyl and features Peter Saville’s iconic original artwork.

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        Cover of Atmosphere by Joy Division.

        Joy Division

        Atmosphere

        Rhino

          The second of the group’s three singles, Atmosphere, was originally released as “Licht und Blindheit” in France only with a different B-side, before being released on Factory in May 1980 as FACUS 2. This 40th anniversary 12” single has been remastered and pressed on 180g vinyl and features the original artwork.

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          Cover of This Searing Light, The Sun And Everything Else - Joy Division: The Oral History by Jon Savage.

          Jon Savage

          This Searing Light, The Sun And Everything Else - Joy Division: The Oral History

          Faber & Faber

            Jon Savage's magisterial oral history is the last word on Joy Division and a must-read for any fan.

            Joy Division emerged in the mid-70s at the start of a two-decades long Manchester scene that was to become much mythologised. It was then a city still labouring in the wake of the war and entering a phase of huge social and physical change, and something of this spirit made its way into the DNA of the band. Over the course of two albums, a handful of other seminal releases, and some legendary gigs, Joy Division became the most successful and exciting underground band of their generation. Then, on the brink of a tour to America, Ian Curtis took his own life.

            In This searing light, the sun and everything else, Jon Savage has assembled three decades worth of interviews with the principle players in the Joy Division story: Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Deborah Curtis, Peter Saville, Tony Wilson, Paul Morley, Alan Hempsall, Lesley Gilbert, Terry Mason, Anik Honore, and many more. It is the story of how a band resurrected a city, how they came together in circumstances that are both accidental and extraordinary, and how their music galvanised a generation of fans, artists and musicians. It is a classic story of how young men armed with electric guitars and good taste in literature can change the world with four chords and three-and-a-half minutes of music. And it is the story of how illness and demons can rob the world of a shamanic lead singer and visionary lyricist.

            This searing light, the sun and everything else presents the history of Joy Division in an intimate and candid way, as orchestrated by the lodestar of British music writing, Jon Savage.

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            Cover of Substance - 2010 Remaster Edition by Joy Division.

            Joy Division

            Substance - 2010 Remaster Edition

            Rhino

            Joy Division compilation ‘Substance’, first released in 1988 fills in the missing pieces of the band’s history with four non-album singles (‘Transmission’, ‘Komakino’, ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ and ‘Atmosphere’), plus their B-sides.

            LP Edition
            This new heavyweight double vinyl edition features audio remastered in 2010 for the +- singles box and for the first time on vinyl, the expanded tracklist from the original CD release, plus two additional songs: “As You Said” and the Pennine version of “Love Will Tear Us Apart.” 

            CD Edition
            This new CD edition features audio remastered in 2010 for the +- singles box. The tracklist matches the expanded original CD release, plus two additional songs: “As You Said” and the Pennine version of “Love Will Tear Us Apart.” 


            FORMAT INFORMATION

            2xLP Info: 2xLP 180 gram heavyweight 12” vinyl.

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            Cover of Unknown Pleasures - 2007 Remaster Edition by Joy Division.

            Joy Division

            Unknown Pleasures - 2007 Remaster Edition

            Rhino

            It's difficult to describe the jaw-dropping astonishment that came with the release of this, Joy Division's debut album, in 1979. That four Mancunian punks could create a work of such power, splendour and originality that would change pop music forever, well, a whole new genre had to be invented for them. This had the honesty and passion of punk, but this was arty, angular, literary and unique; this was definitely post-punk, but the massive impact of this record saw Joy Division quickly transcend any pigeon-holing. With singer Ian Curtis documenting fear and alienation, and the band conjuring powerful, brooding rock that featured bass as a lead instrument, dischordant guitar and churning drums and percussion, an emotive group was turned into one of the greatest of all time by Martin Hannett's beautiful production. This is bleak, heavy music, but it's also incredibly exhilarating. In Curtis's words and monotone vocals there's doom and drama, but you could never say this was an act; this is pure, naked emotion captured on tape. There's an intensity here that still shocks.

            FORMAT INFORMATION

            LP Info: 180g vinyl edition.

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            Cover of Closer - 2007 Remaster Vinyl Edition by Joy Division.

            Joy Division

            Closer - 2007 Remaster Vinyl Edition

            Rhino

              Joy Division's second album came out a year after their debut, and many consider it an even greater achievement. Whilst still messed-up, depressed and turbulent, there's a less violent and more resigned vibe here. A majestic gloom prevails and whilst the old side one would feature their trademark, twisted, scariness, a glacial, detached beauty sees the last four songs take Joy Division into the realm of the gods. These are brooding soundscapes with keyboards to the fore (the whole album has less guitars) and heartbreaking melodies. In this seamless run of four unbelievable tracks, the sorrow and emptiness is so real, so powerful, that nothing in popular music has since surpassed it. They were growing as writers and their sound had evolved. Two of the most stunning albums in the history of pop and only a year apart. A whole slew of imitators were waiting in the wings, and Joy Division were set to take on the world. We all know what happened next.

              FORMAT INFORMATION

              LP includes MP3 Download Code.

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              Cover of Total: From Joy Division To New Order by Joy Division / New Order.

              Joy Division / New Order

              Total: From Joy Division To New Order

              Rhino

              Despite an incredibly short recording career Joy Division remarkably have stood the test of time in terms of influential British bands. Their dark, brooding sound has inspired more artists than could be listed and their continued adoration today is testament to the forward thinking yet inward projected music and lyricism of a young band on the brink of success yet unsure of how to deal with it. With the sad passing of Ian Curtis, from the ashes rose New Order; the same core band but with a new fresh approach to their chosen career path. Loud, colourful and full of life.

              ‘Total’ is a chronological look at the two bands most important tracks, covering Joy Division staples such as 'Love Will Tear Us Apart', and the resonating 'Atmosphere'. New Order bring to the table 'Blue Monday', 'Bizarre Love Triangle' and 'True Faith'. Also included is a brand new never released New Order track ‘Hellbent’.

              FORMAT INFORMATION

              2xLtd LP Info: Originally released in June 2011 on CD, available on vinyl for the very first time.
              Mastered for vinyl by Frank Arkwright from his 2011 remasters.

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              Cover of The Best Of by Joy Division.

              Joy Division

              The Best Of

              Rhino

                A collection of 14 tracks highlighting the band's career on disc one, while disc two, "The Peel Sessions" is a collection of the two John Peel sessions recorded by Joy Division in 1979, along with the Something Else versions of "Transmission" and "She's Lost Control" and an interview by Richard Skinner with Ian Curtis and Stephen Morris. Music doesn't get any better than this!!!

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                Cover of Still (Remastered) by Joy Division.

                Joy Division

                Still (Remastered)

                Warners

                This album is a compilation released after Ian Curtis's death and it's an odds'n'sods affair featuring outtakes, live tracks and b-sides. The unreleased songs are of their early, punkish variety: edgy, fractured and intense. But it's the live album which makes this special. This is the band's last ever gig at Birmingham University and whilst there's some punkish mistakes and wonky sound, Joy Division's power is undeniable. This is the only place you can hear their version of what would become New Order's debut (and greatest?) single, too: "Ceremony", though hindered by a dozy soundman, proves that this band were going to mix awesome rock songs with the more refined splendour of "Closer's" new, calm, keyboard-ghostliness. Their scope was breathtaking. But two weeks later, Ian Curtis was dead.

                FORMAT INFORMATION

                2xCD Info: A double remastered CD, housed in plastic O-card. The bonus CD features 14 tracks recorded live at High Wycombe 20th Feb 1980.

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                Cover of Unknown Pleasures - 2007 Remastered Edition by Joy Division.

                Joy Division

                Unknown Pleasures - 2007 Remastered Edition

                Rhino / Warners

                It's difficult to describe the jaw-dropping astonishment that came with the release of this, Joy Division's debut album, in 1979. That four Mancunian punks could create a work of such power, splendour and originality that would change pop music forever, well, a whole new genre had to be invented for them. This had the honesty and passion of punk, but this was arty, angular, literary and unique; this was definitely post-punk, but the massive impact of this record saw Joy Division quickly transcend any pigeon-holing. With singer Ian Curtis documenting fear and alienation, and the band conjuring powerful, brooding rock that featured bass as a lead instrument, dischordant guitar and churning drums and percussion, an emotive group was turned into one of the greatest of all time by Martin Hannett's beautiful production. This is bleak, heavy music, but it's also incredibly exhilarating. In Curtis's words and monotone vocals there's doom and drama, but you could never say this was an act; this is pure, naked emotion captured on tape. There's an intensity here that still shocks.

                FORMAT INFORMATION

                2xCD Info: A double remastered CD, housed in plastic O-card. The bonus CD features 12 tracks recorded live at Factory, Manchester 13th July 1979.

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                Cover of Permanent by Joy Division.

                Joy Division

                Permanent

                London Records

                  Great collection of singles and selected tracks, includes classics such as "Love Will Tear Us Apart", "Transmission", "Dead Souls", "She's Lost Control" and the godlike "Atmosphere".

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