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Factory Records
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New Order Live In New York ’81
A snapshot of how the remaining members of Joy Division came into their own after the death of Ian Curtis.
A Look At The Factory Records Catalogue
The story behind the Manchester label’s legendary numbering system.
Ian Curtis & Martin Hannett: The Brilliant Minds Behind Unknown Pleasures
In this story, we uncover the impact of both Ian Curtis and Martin Hannett on Joy Division’s 1979 masterpiece Unknown Pleasures.
How New Order’s “Blue Monday” Became The Best-Selling 12-Inch Single Of All Time
When New Order released Blue Monday in 1983, no one suspected that the song would one day develop into the best-selling 12" of all time. Especially because the intention behind the song was a rather different one.
