Name: Unknown Pleasures
Brand: Joy Division

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

2564697789

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2007-09-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

825646977895

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Joy Division

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

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Joy Division was a British punk/post-punk/new wave band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, they quickly changed their name to Joy Division at the start of 1978. The band gained recognition with the release of their first EP. Tragically, lead vocalist Ian Curtis took his own life on May 18, 1980. Following this devastating event, the remaining members formed New Order, as agreed upon prior to Curtis's death.The band consisted of Ian Curtis on vocals and occasional guitar, Bernard Sumner on guitar and keyboards, Peter "Hooky" Hook on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Stephen Morris on drums and percussion.Despite their short-lived career, Joy Division left an indelible mark on the music industry with their unique sound that blended punk rock with post-punk and new wave influences. Their haunting lyrics and atmospheric melodies continue to resonate with fans around the world.

remastered and expanded. joy division's career has often been shrouded by myths, but the truth is surprisingly simple: over a period of several months, joy division transformed themselves from run of the mill punk wannabes into the creators of one of the most atmospheric, disturbing and influential debut albums ever recorded. 'unknown pleasures' was the first and never surpassed timeless debut album from joy division released in 1979. as each year passes, their influence has become greater. it is a dark masterpiece and includes the classics 'she's lost control', 'shadowplay' and 'disorder'. to mark the release of the anton corbijn directed 'control' movie and as a timely reminder to the sadly departed tony wilson, all three legendary albums have been remastered and expanded and now include a live set unique to each one. 'unknown pleasures' comes featuring a twelve track live set from the factory, manchester recorded in 1980.

Unknown Pleasures

Music GB