{"product_id":"new-order-blue-monday-12-single-die-cut-sleeve-vinyl","title":"New Order - Blue Monday 12” Single Die Cut Sleeve Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: New Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Blue Monday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Factory Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue Number: FAC 73\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1983\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing Year: 1983\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: 12” Vinyl Single\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeed: 45 RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Blue Monday” is one of the most iconic electronic singles of the 1980s and a defining release in the history of New Order and Factory Records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally released in March 1983, the track combines electronic dance music, synth-pop, post-punk and club influences, driven by its instantly recognisable sequenced bassline, drum machine rhythm and distinctive synthesiser melodies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacked by “The Beach”, the single became a landmark release for New Order and remains one of the most influential 12” singles of its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original UK edition is particularly recognisable for its innovative packaging, designed by Peter Saville and Brett Wickens. The sleeve was created to resemble a 5¼-inch floppy disk, with a die-cut outer sleeve and coded colour blocks rather than conventional printed artist and title information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1983 UK Factory Records pressing, catalogue number FAC 73.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition features the highly sought-after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edie-cut sleeve with the original silver inner sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The first pressing was released on 7 March 1983.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sleeve’s colour-coded design secretly spells out “FAC 73 \/ BLUE MONDAY \/ AND THE BEACH \/ NEW ORDER”. The striking packaging was designed by Peter Saville and is regarded as one of the most distinctive pieces of record artwork of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original pressing contains the two tracks “Blue Monday” and “The Beach”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Monday – 7:29\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide Two\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Beach – 7:19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Electronic \/ Synth-Pop \/ Post-Punk \/ Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1983\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57616525525365,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/4F0CD35F-4A3D-4ED6-8747-78346A1945D6.jpg?v=1790780380","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/new-order-blue-monday-12-single-die-cut-sleeve-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}