Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart Again 12" Single Vinyl

Artist: Joy Division

Title: Love Will Tear Us Apart

Label: Factory Records

Catalogue Number: FAC 23

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1980

Pressing Year: 1980 UK Original First Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl Single

Speed: 45 RPM

Description

Love Will Tear Us Apart is Joy Division's most celebrated and enduring release. Issued in June 1980, shortly after the death of Ian Curtis, the single became the band's highest-charting release and has since become one of the most influential songs in alternative music history. Produced by Martin Hannett, it perfectly captures the band's haunting atmosphere, melodic sophistication and emotional intensity.

Backed by These Days and Love Will Tear Us Apart on the reverse side, this iconic 12-inch edition remains one of the defining releases of the post-punk era and an essential record for any serious vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1980 UK first pressing on Factory Records, catalogue number FAC 23.

Issued in the distinctive Peter Saville-designed picture sleeve, the 12-inch edition was pressed at 45 RPM and features the original non-textured sleeve artwork. Early UK pressings are highly regarded for their exceptional sound quality and remain among the most sought-after Joy Division releases.

Track Listing

Side One

Love Will Tear Us Apart

Side Two

These Days
Love Will Tear Us Apart
Additional Information
Original 1980 UK first pressing
Factory Records
Catalogue Number FAC 23
12-inch single
45 RPM
Peter Saville sleeve design
Produced by Martin Hannett
Features Love Will Tear Us Apart
Includes These Days
Classic Factory Records release
Essential post-punk collectible
Highly sought-after original UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A 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.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

All 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.