Limited edition 40th anniversary version of the band’s second and final studio album, pressed on 180g crystal clear vinyl.
Originally released in July 1980 on Factory Records, the album reached number 6 in the UK Charts. In the same year, the album was voted number 1 in NME’s 1980 Albums of the Year poll. Closer was recorded in March 1980 at Britannia Row Studios in Islington, London. It was produced by the highly praised Martin Hannett whose distinctive production style utilised unorthodox sound recording and technology.

"Unknown Pleasures" is the 1979 debut by the influential Manchester quartet. This landmark release is packed full of energy and passion. Featuring bold and powerful performances, Unknown Pleasures includes the monumental hits, “Disorder,” “She’s Lost Control” and “Interzone.” The album, not only one of music’s greatest debuts, is also one of the best albums ever released. It is included on various “Greatest Albums” lists including Rolling Stone, Spin, Q, NME, MOJO and more. This Collector's Edition expanded with a second disc featuring their live concert at the "Factory" on 13th July 1979.

U.K. post-punk icons, Joy Division, had an immense and profound impact on contemporary music. "Closer" is their acclaimed gothic-rock masterpiece. Released in 1980, the album was NME’s “Album of the Year.” Produced by Martin Hannett, the recording continues where the first album left off with standouts including “Heart And Soul”, “Isolation” and “Twenty Four Hours”.

"Substance" is a compilation album featuring singles by the 1970's English rock band Joy Division. The compilation was originally released in 1988, it peaked at number 7 on the UK charts and made it to the Billboard 200 chart at number 146. The singles are taken from four EPs: An Ideal for Living, A Factory Sample, Earcom 2: Contradiction and Licht und Blindheit. The record also includes a few singles that were previously unreleased on albums by the group.