In 1978, right after joy division dropped its original name, warsaw, they released an ep called an ideal for living. It was released in 1978 by the bands own label, enigma, shortly after the group changed its name from warsaw. If you want the best sounding joy division on vinyl, early uk factory pressings should be on your shopping list. Joy division an ideal for living reissue 7 vinyl record. All tracks were recorded at the pennine sound studios, oldham, on 14 december 1977. About joy division hugh ford is the dj from joy division with over 15 years experience and has djed at hundreds of parties and at most of the main wedding venues in canberra including the botanic gardens, the boat house, the lakeside hotel and the hyatt hotel to name a few.
No one couldve predicted the impact joy division would have. This vinyl pressing originally had joy division ideal for living a generic white sleeve with two glued on sheets as cover. Joy division an ideal for living 2011, purple, vinyl discogs. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Theres a striking similarity between both their vocals and thats a fantastic thing, what a beautiful voice to be influenced b y. The record has been bootlegged over the years, and now a reimagined version will be out on april 19 for record store day via rhino. Joy division an ideal for living vinyl records and cds for. If you already like joy division then youll absolutely want this release an original copy of this rare ep recently sold on. Joy division an ideal for living records, lps and cds.
Filters joy division an ideal for living 12 rerelease for rsd 2014 recordstore day. Apparently joy division were so impatient they sent it out to various music papers before they even got the folder covers back from the printers. The letter was probably originally part of the an ideal for living 7 ep music press promo pack. With beautiful new artwork and a new master, cut at abbey road in january 2014 by the bands. Because of this, an ideal for living has become one of the most collectable records ever. Just happening to coincide with the release of grant gees eponymous documentary, the best of joy division is a 14track, 55minute grab bag of scattered tracks from the bands discography. Early in 1979, the buzz surrounding joy division increased with a session recorded for john peels bbc radio show. The sorrow and masterfully ironic oneliners decorate the album in a sort of oblique ice. Picture disc 750 copies reissued on colour vinyl, see below matrix numbers. Recorded at pennine sound studios on 14 december 1977.
This version of the kill is completely different from the kill off of the warsaw lp. This is really warsaw pre joy division very raw for the time it was first released but its worth. However, i think the vinyl reissue of unknown pleasures is extremely good its sound is actually a little less closed in than the original and some may prefer it for that reason. Released as a 7 single 1,000 copies in a 14x14 foldout sleeve, on joy division s own enigma label in june 1978 enigma pss9, after they discovered that another label already was called enigma, they changed it to anonymous records, and released an ideal for living as a 12 single 1,200 copies in september or october 1978 anonymous. It is impossible to call these the best, or even the highlights, when the band recorded no obvious lowlights and only in a relative sense a handful of. Joy division to reissue debut ep an ideal for living for record. Artist joy division release an ideal for living limited 1,000 copy ep year 1978 format 7.
Joy division an ideal for living reissue 7 vinyl record x. With beautiful new artwork and a new master, cut at abbey road in january 2014 by the bands longstanding engineer and vinyl specialist frank arkwright. He also noted that with the rerelease of warsaw and leaders of men on the rarities album substance the other two were originally only. Joy division closer joy division, for those of you who dont know were a british postpunk band with a frighteningly suicidal lead singer. Lets face it, the transion from an ideal for living to unknown. Joy division to reissue debut ep an ideal for living for. By 1979, they had produced debut lp unknown pleasures.
An ideal for living, a bootleg of songs by joy division. Joy divisions debut release an ideal for living has been reimagined for record store day 2014. All tracks were recorded at pennine sound studios, oldham, on 14 december 1977. An ideal for living is the first ep by the english postpunk band joy division. Joy division made their recorded debut in june 1978 when the band selfreleased an ideal for living, and two weeks later their track at a later date was featured on the compilation album short circuit. The sleeve pays homage to the scaffolding release of this classic joy division record. An ideal for living 7 debut release, enigma pss9 june 1978 12 reissue, anonymous anon1 october 1978 01 warsaw 02 no love lost 03 leaders of men 04 failures 05 at a later date bonus, from the virgin cd issue of short circuit see the post over at the recycle blog for more details, and my original mastering notes. Joy division an ideal for living book history of joy division 1st press freepost jan, 2018 15. This reissue has ideal for living with art like closer printed on the cover. Reissue from a newly cut master for the first ever joy division release.
Joy division an ideal for living joy division central. Joy division the ideal beginning 7 pss 8 enigma 1981. Other great tracks include ice age and walked in line. The first actual joy division release came in june 1978, when the initial mid1977 demos were released as the ep an ideal for living, on the bands own enigma label. Joy divisions debut ep an ideal for living to be reissued. Released on enigma, the bands own label, with only 1,000 copies pressed, the back story behind joy divisions debut makes it all the more alluring. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. Unknown pleasures 180g remastered vinyl record album. This joy division collection is the one recording with a kickass version of the kill. I dont understand though because not a lot seems to be suggested that ian was even a fan of the doors. Joy divisions debut ep, an ideal for living, receives long overdue. Several counterfeit editions of this release exist. To mark the 35th anniversary of joy divisions careerdefining love will tear us apart, rhino records will reissue the bands entire catalog on vinyl unknown pleasures and closer will.
An ideal for living is the debut ep released by joy division in 1978, shortly after changing their name from warsaw. If so, the best of joy division falls short, offering nothing from the bands early demos as warsaw or their debut ep, an ideal for living. A 7 version was released in june on the bands own enigma records label copies, followed by a 12 version on 10 october on the bands anonymous records label 1200 copies. Dont ever let it fade away side a, and feel it closing in side b from the lyrics to digital. Still is a compilation album by english rock band joy division, consisting of previously released and unreleased studio material and a live recording of joy division s last concert, performed at birmingham university. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Joy division, like many of their manchester peers, were inspired by the diy antiethos of the sex pistols. The sleeve is matte, will be warm to the touch and pays homage to the scaffolding release of this classic joy division record. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Joy division an ideal for living 1978, vinyl discogs. A strange start for one of the most regarded progenitors of the postpunk revolution.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Joy divisions firstever release, their 1978 ep an ideal for living, is receiving a long overdue reissue for record store day april 19th via. Jul 15, 2015 in 1978, they switched their name from warsaw to joy division and released the soso an ideal for living ep. Joy division joy divisions debut release an ideal for. Mar 20, 2014 joy divisions debut release an ideal for living has been reimagined for record store day 2014. Record store day 2014 joy division an ideal for living 1978. An ideal for living e lep desordio del gruppo postpunk inglese joy division, pubblicato il 3 giugno 1978. Pss9epa1b1 plays at 33 rpm in 2006 an orange sometimes referred to as gold or yellow vinyl version appeared see picture below. Thurston moore remembers buying tickets to a joy division show days before ian curtis tragic demise, recalls his feat of derringdo from a recent recording. Ian curtis, the man in question, did end up killing himself shortly after the completion of closers recording. Joy division an ideal for living ep this was the first ep and release that the british postpunk greats joy division put out back in 1978.
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