Artist: Joy Division
Title: Unknown Pleasures
Label: Factory Records
Catalogue Number: FACT 10
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1979
Pressing Year: 1979 UK First Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Description
Unknown Pleasures is the groundbreaking debut album by Joy Division, released in 1979. Produced by Martin Hannett, the album revolutionised post-punk with its atmospheric production, haunting melodies and Ian Curtis' unmistakable vocals. Combining stark minimalism with emotional intensity, Unknown Pleasures has become one of the most influential albums in British music history and continues to inspire generations of musicians.
Featuring seminal tracks including Disorder, Day Of The Lords, She's Lost Control, Shadowplay, New Dawn Fadesand I Remember Nothing, this landmark debut remains an essential record for collectors and fans of post-punk alike.
Pressing Notes
Original 1979 UK first pressing on Factory Records, catalogue number FACT 10. This example features the desirable textured outer sleeve and translucent black vinyl, which appears deep ruby red when held up to a strong light—a characteristic found on many early UK pressings manufactured by EMI. Complete with the original rounded-corner inner sleeve, first pressings in this condition are increasingly difficult to find and remain among the most sought-after releases in the Factory Records catalogue.
Track Listing
Side One
- Disorder
- Day Of The Lords
- Candidate
- Insight
- New Dawn Fades
Side Two
- She's Lost Control
- Shadowplay
- Wilderness
- Interzone
- I Remember Nothing
Additional Information
- Original 1979 UK first pressing
- Factory Records
- Catalogue Number: FACT 10
- Textured outer sleeve
- Translucent ruby-red vinyl when held to light
- Original rounded-corner inner sleeve
- 33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
- Produced by Martin Hannett
- Features Disorder
- Features She's Lost Control
- Features Shadowplay
- Features New Dawn Fades
- Iconic Peter Saville artwork
- One of the most influential post-punk albums ever released
- Highly collectible UK first pressing
Condition
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Sleeve: Excellent (EX)
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Record: Excellent (EX)
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Inner Sleeve: Excellent (EX)
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
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