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Joy Division An Ideal For Living EP - Fully Autographed UK 7" vinyl single (7 inch record / 45)
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HISTORY
This 4-track 7" EP was recorded at the Pennine Sound Studio, Oldham in December 1977 when the band were still known as WARSAW. It was eventually released in early 1978 on the bands' own Enigma label, despite them not being happy with the sound quality, after the band name change to Joy Division.
This was their first official release, before they signed to the legendary Factory Records label.
The sleeve, which showed a controversial image of a Hitler Youth drummer boy alongside the 'Joy Division!' name, folds out into a 14" x 14" poster sleeve which was designed by band guitarist Bernard Albrecht (nee Sumner). Legend has it that the band had to fold the sleeves and add the vinyl 7"s themselves!
The 7" has been the subject of various bootleg 're-issues'.
CONDITION
The matt black label has silver lettering with the catalogue number PSS139
Matrix numbers (hand scratched) read:
PSS-139-EP-A-1 EG
PSS-139-EP-B-1 EG
The vinyl itself shows few signs of being played, although as mentioned above the band were not over happily with the actual sound quality of the EP, hence the reason that it was re-released on 12" vinyl for superior clarity.
It also looks to have been pressed on 're-processed' vinyl and some lumps & bumps are evident, although they are mostly inaudible & it plays without fault with just some light surface noise in places.
There are a couple of visible surface marks on side two but these are completely cosmetic & probably part of the 'quality' pressing.
The vast majority of these 'faults' are actually the result of the original pressing process & the vinyl used, so a 'better' sounding copy does not exist & explains the band's decision to subsequently re-release it!
The black & white sleeve folds out into a 1-sided 14" x 14" 'poster'. The overall condition is excellent with minimal discolouration, creases or marks.
AUTOGRAPHS
On the back of the sleeve, each member of the band - Bernard Albrecht, Stephen Morris, Ian Curtis & Peter Hook - have signed in black pen next to their individual pictures.
The autographs were obtained at The Band On The Wall club in Manchester in May 1978 & comes with a note from the original owner explaining how the autographs were obtained.
Possibly the ultimate Joy Division collectable in 'as good as it gets' condition AND it's autographed.
This is THE ONE!
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| Condition : |
This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
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| Year of Release: |
1978 - 46 years old |
| Artist: |
Joy Division (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
An Ideal For Living EP (click here for more of the same title) |
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| Format: |
7" vinyl single (7 inch record / 45) |
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| Record Label: |
Enigma |
| Catalogue No: |
PSS139 |
| Country of Origin: |
UK
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Additional info: |
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
JOY07AN393934 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Genres: |
Electronica, Factory, Indie, NME Indie/Alternative Artists
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| Related Artists: |
Bad Lieutenant, Bernard Sumner, Electronic, Electroset, Foreign Press, Hyper Go Go, Jah Division, K÷93, Mike Garry & Joe Duddell, Peter Hook, Re-Order, Stanton Miranda, Stephen Morris, The Other Two |
| Complete Stock List: |
Joy Division |
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sales@eil.com to contact our sales team. |
| Alternative Names: |
None |
| To order by phone: |
Call +44 1474 815010 quoting EIL.COM reference number JOY07AN393934 |
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4-track 7" vinyl EP on the bands' own Enigma label, featuring Warsaw,
No Love Lost, Leaders Of Men & Failures Of the Modern Man, housed in
a fold-out 'Hitler Youth drummer boy' picture sleeve with original poly
outer. This legendary item has its own place in the history of punk/new
wave & has been <B>FULLY AUTOGRAPHED</B> by the entire band
on the back in black ink! PSS139) <BR> <B>See 'More Info' for further details on background & condition ...</b>)
