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Permanent: Joy Division 1995

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Permanent is a compilation album by Joy Division released in 1995 by London Records. The album includes tracks from the band's two studio albums, 'Unknown Pleasures' (1979) and 'Closer' (1980), alongside non-album singles and B-sides. The collection features songs written and recorded between 1977 and 1980, prior to the death of lead singer Ian Curtis in May 1980. The compilation introduced the band's catalog to new listeners following the 1990s post-punk revival.

The album title references the Joy Division track 'Dead Souls,' which contains the lyric 'Someone take these dreams away.'

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What songs are on Joy Division's Permanent compilation?

Permanent, released in 1995, features tracks from Joy Division's two studio albums, Unknown Pleasures and Closer, alongside rare non-album singles. It includes well-known tracks such as 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' and 'Transmission' that were not originally on studio albums.

How does Permanent differ from Joy Division's Substance compilation?

Substance, released in 1988, focused primarily on non-album singles, B-sides, and rarities, while Permanent combines selected album tracks with key singles for a broader overview. Permanent was designed as a more accessible introduction to the band's catalog.

Who released the Permanent compilation and when?

Permanent was released in 1995 by London Records, which managed Joy Division's catalog after the collapse of Factory Records. The compilation was assembled fifteen years after Ian Curtis's death and the dissolution of the band.

Do I need Permanent if I already own Unknown Pleasures and Closer?

If you own both Unknown Pleasures and Closer, the main appeal of Permanent is its inclusion of essential non-album singles like 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' and 'Atmosphere.' However, these tracks are also available on the Substance compilation, which covers similar ground.

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