Ike Yard —
Ike Yard ... LP Factory/Superior Viaduct, 1982. New Copy (reissue)...
$20.99
A rare album on Factory Records – and one of the few records on the label done by an American group as well! Yet despite the rather obscure status of Ike Yard – who issued this set on Factory US – the overall vibe of the set is very much in the spirit of classic Manchester ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Joy Division —
Closer ... LP Factory, 1981. Near Mint- ...
$59.99
Much as we love the legendary debut from Joy Division, we love this second album even more – as the whole thing's a perfect realization of their genius – and such a strong step forward, it still pains us to remember that singer Ian Curtis was taken from us all too soon, and the group ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US Qwest pressing, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and some small stains on front and back.)
Much as we love the legendary debut from Joy Division, we love this second album even more – as the whole thing's a perfect realization of their genius – and such a strong step forward, it still pains us to remember that singer Ian Curtis was taken from us all too soon, and the group ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(40th Anniversary limited edition pressing – on heavyweight clear vinyl!)
One of those Joy Division 12" singles that's definitely worth owning as a separate piece of wax – because the raw power and moody energy of "Transmission" just flows perfectly out of the fast-spinning single with its extra-deep grooves! "Novelty" is great, too – ... (Rock) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
One of the first really catchy songs to ever come from New Order – but served up here on a single that still retains some of the moodier elements of their Joy Division years! At some level, "Everything's Gone Green" is almost a blueprint for everything that would follow – ... (Rock) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
(Original pressing. Cover is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
"Murder" is a great statement of evolution from New Order – a track that has a title that would have been right at home in the Joy Division years, and the same sort of heavy drums you'd hear on Closer – but a more far-reaching sense of progression as the murky vocals mix with ... (Rock) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Arguably the most perfect record ever from New Order – a stunning second full length set that has the group emerging from the turgid depths of the early post-Ian Curtis years, and before the schmaltzy pop of the John Hughes generation! The electronics are wonderful – definitely a few ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Super-heavy pressing – better than the original!)
A fantastically tuneful single from New Order – but one that also still has the group at their best pre-pop level – catchy, but moody at the same time – with really strong basswork from Peter Hook, and a keyboard line that's light and dreamy as a nice contrast! That great bass ... (Rock) read more12-inch, Vinyl record