Joy Division – Unknown Pleasures (Vinyl, 1980, Factory (US) FACTUS 1, Smooth Cover)

Why This Record Matters
Unknown Pleasures is Joy Division's 1979 debut album, produced by Martin Hannett and built around the band's stark post-punk sound and Peter Saville's iconic sleeve design. Songs including "Disorder," "She's Lost Control," "Shadowplay," and "New Dawn Fades" became central works in the band's catalog. This US Factory edition followed the original UK release and appeared in 1980.

Collector Note
This 1980 US Factory FACTUS 1 edition has the smooth-finish heavy-card cover and was pressed by Record Technology Incorporated, with plating by Greg Lee Processing. The supplied runouts identify the Leo Kulka cut on Side A and include the "I've been looking for a guide" inscription on Side B. Original printed inner sleeve is included.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG
Includes original printed inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Smooth Cover
Label: Factory (US) – FACTUS 1
Country: US
Released: Oct 1980
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Post-Punk

Matrix / Runout
Side A: SACC 008A Factus 1 LKulka ⊏◯⊐ 9838+ L-1835
Side B: SACC 008B FACTUS 1. L-1835-X 9839 + I've been looking for a guide

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Disorder – 3:36
A2 Day Of The Lords – 4:43
A3 Candidate – 3:00
A4 Insight – 4:00
A5 New Dawn Fades – 4:47

Side B
B1 She's Lost Control – 3:40
B2 Shadowplay – 3:50
B3 Wilderness – 2:35
B4 Interzone – 2:10
B5 I Remember Nothing – 6:00

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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