Tracklist
| Transmission | 3:35 | ||
| Novelty | 3:59 |
Credits (4)
Peter Saville (2)Design [Uncredited]
Graeme*Lacquer Cut By
EG*Plated By
Martin HannettProducer
Notes
Released on 16 November 1979 as 7".
The initial run of 10,000 pressings came in a textured sleeve. The subsequent run of another 20,000 pressings came in textured or flat (untextured) sleeves. Until 17 July 1981, 38.245 7" records were pressed in total.
Other differentiation criteria:
The cut-out on the rear is either bevelled or rounded or there is none.
The glue flaps are either all straight or rounded at the bottom.
The G+L is either white or purple.
First editions (A1 / B1) were cut by Graeme Durham at the Sound Clinic, while later editions (A2 / B1) were cut by George "Porky" Peckham.
Editions were pressed by WEA (S-x) or Lyntone (LYN-xxxx).
Issued as 12" in February 1981. According to Tony Wilson "due to continuing unhappiness with cut on 'Novelty'".
Despite high expectations, the single only charted in the UK Independent charts.
Please note there is an Italian Base Record pressing of Material - Ciquri / Detached that was inadvertently packaged (with sleeve and labels) as their version of this release.
The initial run of 10,000 pressings came in a textured sleeve. The subsequent run of another 20,000 pressings came in textured or flat (untextured) sleeves. Until 17 July 1981, 38.245 7" records were pressed in total.
Other differentiation criteria:
The cut-out on the rear is either bevelled or rounded or there is none.
The glue flaps are either all straight or rounded at the bottom.
The G+L is either white or purple.
First editions (A1 / B1) were cut by Graeme Durham at the Sound Clinic, while later editions (A2 / B1) were cut by George "Porky" Peckham.
Editions were pressed by WEA (S-x) or Lyntone (LYN-xxxx).
Issued as 12" in February 1981. According to Tony Wilson "due to continuing unhappiness with cut on 'Novelty'".
Despite high expectations, the single only charted in the UK Independent charts.
Please note there is an Italian Base Record pressing of Material - Ciquri / Detached that was inadvertently packaged (with sleeve and labels) as their version of this release.
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| Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Transmission 7", 45 RPM, Single, Textured Sleeve | Factory – FAC 13, Factory – Fac 13 | UK | 1979 | UK — 1979 | ||||
 | Transmission 7", Single, Flat Sleeve | Factory – FAC 13, Factory – Fac 13 | UK | 1979 | UK — 1979 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Single | Factory – FAC 13.12, Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint | Factory – FAC13.12, Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | Italy | 1981 | Italy — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 7", Single, 45 RPM | Factory – SFA 490 | Australia | 1981 | Australia — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | Factory – FAC 13.12, Factory – FAC 13 | Canada | 1981 | Canada — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Single | Factory – FAC 13.12, Factory – FAC 1312, Factory – FAC 13 X 12 +1 more label... | New Zealand | 1981 | New Zealand — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | Factory – FAC 13.12, Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 7", 45 RPM, Single | Factory – FAC 13, Factory – Fac 13 | New Zealand | 1981 | New Zealand — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | Factory – FAC 13.12, Factory – 600209, Factory – 600 209 +1 more label... | France | 1981 | France — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 7", Single, 45 RPM | Factory – Fac 13, Factory – FAC 13 | Scandinavia | 1981 | Scandinavia — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 7", 45 RPM, Single | Factory – 101 576, Factory – 101576, Factory – FAC 13 +1 more label... | France | 1981 | France — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", Single, 45 RPM | Factory – FAC13.12, Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | Italy | 1981 | Italy — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Lyntone Pressing | Factory – FAC 13.12, Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Lyntone Pressing | Factory – FAC 13, Factory – Fac 13 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Single | Factory – FAC 13.12, Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | Ireland | 1981 | Ireland — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission Acetate, 10", 45 RPM, Single Sided | Factory – FAC 13 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, White Label | Factory – FAC 13, Factory – FAC 13-12 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
 | Transmission 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Textured Sleeve | Factory – FAC 13, Factory – Fac 13 | UK | 1982 | UK — 1982 | ||||
 | Transmission 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Flat Sleeve | Factory – FAC 13, Factory – Fac 13 | UK | 1983 | UK — 1983 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Single | GAP Records – FAC 13/12, GAP Records – FAC 13.12, Factory – FAC 13/12, Factory – FAC 13.12 +2 more labels... | Australia | 1984 | Australia — 1984 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | Factory – 80043, Factory – FAC 13.12 | France | 1984 | France — 1984 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | EMI – GOOD 40 | New Zealand | 1984 | New Zealand — 1984 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", Single, 45 RPM, Promo | GAP Records – FAC 13/12, GAP Records – FAC 13.12, Factory – FAC 13/12, Factory – FAC 13.12 +2 more labels... | Australia | 1984 | Australia — 1984 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, MVS Pressing | Factory – FAC 13.12, Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | ||||
 | Transmission 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, White Label | Factory – FAC 13 | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 | ||||
 | Transmission 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, ISS Pressing, Flat Sleeve | Factory – FAC 13, Factory – Fac 13 | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 | ||||
 | Transmission VHS, PAL, Promo | Factory – FAC 313, Factory – FAC 400 | UK | 1991 | UK — 1991 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | Festival Records – X 14829, Factory – FAC 13/12 | Australia | 1991 | Australia — 1991 | ||||
 | Transmission Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Mono, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Blue | буд кон – Д60 4888 | Russia | 2001 | Russia — 2001 | ||||
 | Transmission 7", Unofficial Release, Red | Factory (2) – FAC 13 | US | 2008 | US — 2008 | ||||
 | Transmission 7", Unofficial Release, Grey Marbled | Factory (2) – FAC 13 | US | 2008 | US — 2008 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 180g | Factory – FAC13.12, Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | Europe | 2020 | Europe — 2020 | ||||
 | Transmission 2×File, FLAC, Single, Reissue, Remastered | Warner Music UK – 190295 274610 | Europe | 2020 | Europe — 2020 | New Submission | |||
 | Transmission 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, White Label, Stereo, 180g | Factory – FAC13.12, Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | Europe | 2020 | Europe — 2020 | ||||
 | Transmission 12", Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release | Fractured France – FF476 | France | 2021 | France — 2021 | New Submission | |||
 | Transmission 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Textured Sleeve | Factory – FAC 13, Factory – Fac 13 | UK | UK | |||||
 | Transmission (Live In Paris) Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Mono, Unofficial Release, Yellow | буд кон – Д60 5961 | Russia | Russia | |||||
 | Transmission 12", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Misprint | Factory – FAC13.12, Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | Italy | Italy | |||||
 | Transmission 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Flat Sleeve | Factory – FAC 13, Factory – Fac 13 | UK | UK |
Recommendations
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Reviews
referencing Transmission (12", 45 RPM, Single) FAC 13.12
in early time i find the 7'' uk colpy in translucent
red,this copy have the run off in rekief,other copies in normal black vinyl have run off smoot
referencing Transmission (12", 45 RPM, Single) FAC 13.12
Love this Porky Prime Cut. No other pressing can compete in my ears (and system)!
referencing Transmission (12", 45 RPM, Single) FAC 13.12
Based on my experience with this pressing, it is extremely bass-heavy to the point that every other instrument (namely drums and vocals) sound like they are under a blanket. However, if you adjust your EQ settings to bring up the treble, it is a good sounding pressing.
referencing Transmission (12", 45 RPM, Single) FAC 13.12
Purchased this new...still NM...just such a fantastic sounding record. Nothing like 45rpm 12" singles. Vocals and instruments clear and centered properly. Just awesome.. and btw I am not selling it...ever.- I've got 2 copies of the reissue now with the exact same flaw - a nasty edge warp/blip where the needle jumps out of the groove at the beginning of the track. On each side. If I place the needle about 40-50 seconds (guess) into the song it tracks ok the rest of the way. I've played over 500 records on my current setup and never had the needle jump out of the groove before. Should I keep returning them for replacements? or is it hopeless.
- Edited one year ago
referencing Transmission (12", 45 RPM, Single) FAC 13.12
It's a mystery how no joy Division fans have not got this pressing. It sounds perfect between highs and lows and mid level is bang on. Remember. It was this track on Tony Wilsons show and Ians dancing that launched the band. 
My copy has no warp, embossed cover is a nice touch- I like how they've been so faithful reproducing the original art and sleeves of this release. The sound is fantastic- 12" 45s are the way to go to listen to the joy division singles. It is incomparable. A touch of light surface noise in the beginning of each side, but it's drowned out once the music gets going. Honestly this comes as a close second to the Atmosphere 12" in terms of sound quality, and that record blew my mind the first time I spun it, which really says something. I think this is going for about $12-14 on Amazon right now- definitely worth a grab!- Sounds excellent- Textured sleeve print is crisp and vibrant- definitely the better art variant than the 12”!
Edited 3 years agoNice reissue, love the pressing. It was the first single out of the three that got mailed to me, so was excited and opened it. Sadly, it was warped. Nevertheless, I cleaned it and span the record, and even tho it looked funny jumping up and down, the needle didn't jump out of it's groove! Still, it looked also really scary and probably won't play it that often, but it's a nice addition to my collection.
P.S.: The other singles weren't warped and after cleaning sounded fantastic just like this one. The warp was probably a rare thing.- Where can one purchase the FLAC files of these re-issues?
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