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Joy DivisionSubstance

Label:

Factory – Fact250

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Compilation

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

New Wave, Post-Punk

Tracklist

A1Warsaw
A2Leaders Of Men
A3Digital
A4Autosuggestion
A5Transmission
B1She's Lost Control
B2Incubation
B3Dead Souls
B4Atmosphere
B5Love Will Tear Us Apart
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Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Factory Communications Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Factory Communications Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Jan Van Munster
  • Copyright ©DACS
  • Published ByFractured Music
  • Published ByZomba Music
  • Designed AtPeter Saville Associates
  • Lacquer Cut AtThe Town House
  • Pressed ByLyntone Recordings Ltd. – LYN-20891
  • Pressed ByLyntone Recordings Ltd. – LYN-20892

Credits

  • Art DirectionPeter Saville (2)
  • Artwork [Image]Jan Van Munster
  • DesignBrett Wickens
  • Photography ByTrevor Key
  • ProducerMartin Hannett
  • Producer, Written-ByJoy Division

Notes

Inner sleeve image: "Energie-Piek ijs' (detail) by Jan Van Munster, 1981.
© Jan Van Munster / DACS 1988.

Published by Fractured Music/Zomba Music.

A Factory Record
℗ 1988 Factory Communications Limited
© 1988 Factory Communications Limited

B1: Different mix than on FACUS 2, with length of 4:54. Unique to the UK Substance releases and the compilation Various - Martin.

Matrices are etched.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 5 016839 302500
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A variation 1): FACT 250 A2 TOWNHOUSE 2 LYN - 20891
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B variation 1): FACT 250 ·B·4 3 TOWNHOUSE LYN - 20892 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A variation 2): FACT 250 A2 TOWNHOUSE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B variation 2): FACT 250 ·B·4 4 LYN 20892 TOWNHOUSE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A variation 3): FACT 250 A2 TOWNHOUSE 2 LYN - 20891
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B variation 3): FACT 250·B·4 2 LYN 20892 H TOWNHOUSE

Other Versions (5 of 144)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Substance (CD, Compilation)Factory834 586-2Canada1988
Substance (CD, Compilation)Qwest Records9 25747-2US1988
Substance (CD, Compilation)FactoryFacd250UK1988
Substance (LP, Compilation, Allied Pressing)Qwest Records, Qwest Records9 25747-1, 1-25747US1988
Substance (Cassette, Compilation, Clear Shell)FactoryFact250cUK1988

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Reviews

  • Ramzy's avatar
    Ramzy
    Trying to work out if there's an unlisted pressing or if what I have is a variation of this one. My copy is very dark translucent red (only visible when held to the light) and has etched runouts: TOWNHOUSE MPO FACT 250 A2 and TOWNHOUSE MPO FAC 250 B2. "MPO" is scratched out on both sides, as is the "T" of "FACT" on side A. The pressing rings match Lyntone, not MPO. So what's going on?
    • Talkinfun's avatar
      Talkinfun
      Another person on discogs, AndyPLewis, wrote a few comments down below that if you buy just one Joy Divison release this is the one. You are certainly entitled to your opinion but I've never heard anyone express anything like that. Maybe if you just want the five singles, this is the cheapest way to do it. Other wise this is the LAST album you would buy. I hope no one thinks this is some sort of career overview. The five non-album singles are here, but since this was put out they have much better compilations. Joy Division Permanent 1995 is what you'd want. Better yet, buy Heart and Soul, the box set. Best of all, get the following on vinyl: their two proper albums, and the compilations that collect the remaining track: Unknown Pleasures, Closer, Still, Substance (Version with two vinyl albums) and you're pretty much set. And maybe pick out the best live album they reissued. You need to hear them live, particularly for Stephen Morris's amazing drumming and Ian's vocals, and Bernard and Hooky are no slouches, so they sound pretty awesome on some of those official released concernts This one disc version of Substance [Substance (LP, Compilation) Fact250] is actually the only thing that has been superceeded by other compilations and is to be avoided.
      • AndyPLewis's avatar
        AndyPLewis
        Edited one year ago
        If you can have only one Joy Division album, this is the one to own! Purchased in 1989, and still playing it.
        Excellent track selection, recording & pressing - but deduct one star for the manufacturing. The hole in my copy is around 1-2mm off centre, such that the tone-arm on my deck visibly oscillates while playing. That said, the manufacturing flaw hardly detracts from the musical enjoyment. Just be careful that you don’t miss the landing track!
        • alberto1957's avatar
          alberto1957
          I have a first UK press, I can confirm the existence of the `` translucent red vinyl '' version
          • dominicci_'s avatar
            dominicci_
            If anyone has a spare sleeve for this, please let me know. Thanks.
            • domskilamonski's avatar
              I remember seeing an uk first press on ebay with the addition:"vinyl is translucent when held against strong light source.",just like UP and closer.....can anyone confirm this?
              • zobythefly's avatar
                zobythefly
                Hi,
                Is the sleeve black or grey ? It seems to have a different color on each photo...

                Thanks,
                • privatepete's avatar
                  privatepete
                  Avoid the unofficial version!I'm furious with the copy I have received!and the seller is selling as new and unplayed!mine came with finger prints allover it,werent sealed,and has etching matks on the actual vinyl between autosuggestion and transmission!absolute crap audio quality,it stands out like a sore thumb on my sound system!i honestly believe a cassete version probably would sound better than this!please read my feedback for the link of the seller,to avoid buying one of these counterfeit records
                  • privatepete's avatar
                    privatepete
                    Joy Division - Substance (LP, Comp, Unofficial) (Factory (2), Rough Trade (2) - Fact250, RTD 70). Avoid this copy, its very poor quality audio!iv contacted the seller and iv had nothing but abuse and had bad feedback!the sound quality is very poor, so just be aware of these copies!going on my experience of buying one of these counterfeit copies,id advise on paying more for an original copy
                    • alberto1957's avatar
                      alberto1957
                      Substance CD Italy CGD INT 300067 made by OPTI.ME.S

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