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Released in 1988 by Factory Records, Substance is a compilation album by the English post-punk band Joy Division. The collection is notable for bringing together the group's non-album singles, B-sides, and rare tracks that were not included on their primary studio albums. It features key tracks from their brief career, including "Transmission," "Atmosphere," and "Love Will Tear Us Apart." The album provides listeners with a comprehensive overview of the band's evolution and their significant influence on the broader post-punk and alternative music genres.
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Substance - Joy Division ranks #38 of 704 in the Compilation Album ranking, behind Crossroads - Eric Clapton, ahead of Sly and the Family Stone - Greatest Hits.
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What songs are included on Joy Division's "Substance" compilation?
The 1988 album compiles the band's non-album singles, B-sides, and rare tracks that were not included on their primary studio albums. It features essential tracks like "Love Will Tear Us Apart," "Transmission," and "Atmosphere." These songs represent some of the band's most commercially successful and critically acclaimed work.
What record label released Joy Division's "Substance"?
The compilation was released by Factory Records, the iconic Manchester-based independent label that originally signed the band. The album's catalog number is FACT 200, continuing the label's unique and artistic numbering system. It was released to help introduce the band's rare singles to a new generation of listeners on CD.
How does the "Substance" compilation differ from Joy Division's studio albums?
Unlike their two studio albums, "Unknown Pleasures" and "Closer," "Substance" focuses entirely on standalone singles and B-sides. This means it captures a slightly more accessible, radio-friendly side of the post-punk band. The tracklist showcases the evolution of their sound from their early, raw punk days to their later, atmospheric gothic rock.
Did New Order also release an album called "Substance"?
Yes, the surviving members of Joy Division, who formed the band New Order, also released a compilation album titled "Substance" in 1987. New Order's version compiled their own early singles and B-sides, serving as a spiritual companion to the Joy Division release. Both albums were released on Factory Records.
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