{"product_id":"joy-division-closer-factory-records-vinyl","title":"Joy Division - Closer Factory Records Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Joy Division\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Closer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Factory Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: FACT 25 (FAC XXV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1980 UK Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCloser is the haunting second and final studio album by Joy Division and one of the most influential records in post-punk history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in July 1980, shortly after the death of vocalist Ian Curtis, the album marked the end of Joy Division while cementing their legacy as one of the most important British bands of their generation. Produced by Martin Hannett, Closer combines atmospheric production with powerful performances and deeply emotional songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the classics Isolation, Heart And Soul, Twenty Four Hours, The Eternal and Decades, the album remains a timeless masterpiece and a cornerstone of alternative music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 1980 UK Factory Records pressing, catalogue number FACT 25 (FAC XXV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy is housed in the later non-textured sleeve and features the desirable \"OLD BLUE?\" hand-etched runout inscription, one of the distinctive deadwax messages associated with early UK Factory pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Peter Saville and produced by Martin Hannett, Closer is regarded as one of the finest-sounding and most iconic releases in the Factory Records catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly UK Factory pressings remain highly collectible, with variations in sleeve finish and runout inscriptions making individual copies especially interesting to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtrocity Exhibition\u003cbr\u003e\nIsolation\u003cbr\u003e\nPassover\u003cbr\u003e\nColony\u003cbr\u003e\nA Means To An End\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeart And Soul\u003cbr\u003e\nTwenty Four Hours\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Eternal\u003cbr\u003e\nDecades\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly 1980 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFactory Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number FACT 25 (FAC XXV)\u003cbr\u003e\nNon-textured sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n\"OLD BLUE?\" runout inscription\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned by Peter Saville\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Martin Hannett\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Isolation\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Heart And Soul\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Twenty Four Hours\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes The Eternal\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Decades\u003cbr\u003e\nLandmark post-punk album\u003cbr\u003e\nFinal Joy Division studio album\u003cbr\u003e\nEssential Factory Records vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57352506147189,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/F864C972-C033-4BE0-B348-F11D83B45013.jpg?v=1783947527","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/joy-division-closer-factory-records-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}