Joy Division - Closer (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1980)

Joy Division – Closer is the second and final studio album by the Manchester band. It was released on Factory Records on 18 July 1980, around two months after the death of singer Ian Curtis, and was produced by Martin Hannett. On offer is the UK original pressing (FACT 25) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Factory – FACT 25
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo – dark red translucent or opaque vinyl
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1980
• Genre: Post-Punk, New Wave, Rock – more in Punk and Indie Rock
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+ (tiny sticker rip-off on front)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Atrocity Exhibition (6:03)
2. Isolation (2:53)
3. Passover (4:44)
4. Colony (3:52)
5. A Means To An End (4:04)

Side B

1. Heart And Soul (5:48)
2. Twenty Four Hours (4:26)
3. The Eternal (6:01)
4. Decades (6:08)

Personnel

Ian Curtis (vocals), Bernard Sumner (guitar, keyboards), Peter Hook (bass), Stephen Morris (drums). Produced by Martin Hannett, recorded at Britannia Row Studios. Design: Peter Saville and Martyn Atkins.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1980 UK original on Factory Records (FACT 25) with original inner sleeve.

Is the vinyl red or black?
The UK first pressing was pressed on both dark red translucent and opaque vinyl, so the colour does not indicate a later pressing.

What does media VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) stands for light signs of use without impairment. All grades are explained in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more post-punk?
Yes, browse our Punk and Indie Rock collections.