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OTD 1978: Joy Division at Salford College of Technology with Ed Banger and Fast Cars. Steve Brotherdale who was a drummer in Warsaw was also in Fast Cars for a while
joydiv.org/c011278.htm
joydiv.org/c011278.htm
December 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
OTD 1978: Joy Division at Salford College of Technology with Ed Banger and Fast Cars. Steve Brotherdale who was a drummer in Warsaw was also in Fast Cars for a while
joydiv.org/c011278.htm
joydiv.org/c011278.htm
New Order OTD 1983: Brixton Academy
Photo: Rob Pearce
Photo: Rob Pearce
December 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
New Order OTD 1983: Brixton Academy
Photo: Rob Pearce
Photo: Rob Pearce
OTD 2018: TOTAL from Joy Division to New Order is released on vinyl for the first time.
Currently £33.75 on Amazon amzn.to/2ADIoSK
Currently £33.75 on Amazon amzn.to/2ADIoSK
November 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
OTD 2018: TOTAL from Joy Division to New Order is released on vinyl for the first time.
Currently £33.75 on Amazon amzn.to/2ADIoSK
Currently £33.75 on Amazon amzn.to/2ADIoSK
Released OTD 2019: Factory Records: Communications 1978-92 8 LP box set
November 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Released OTD 2019: Factory Records: Communications 1978-92 8 LP box set
OTD 2007: Control did well the British Independent Film Awards:
Best British independent film
Best Director - Anton Corbijn
The Douglas Hickox Award - Anton Corbijn
Most promising newcomer - Sam Riley
Best Supporting Actor - Toby Kebbell
Best British independent film
Best Director - Anton Corbijn
The Douglas Hickox Award - Anton Corbijn
Most promising newcomer - Sam Riley
Best Supporting Actor - Toby Kebbell
November 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
OTD 2007: Control did well the British Independent Film Awards:
Best British independent film
Best Director - Anton Corbijn
The Douglas Hickox Award - Anton Corbijn
Most promising newcomer - Sam Riley
Best Supporting Actor - Toby Kebbell
Best British independent film
Best Director - Anton Corbijn
The Douglas Hickox Award - Anton Corbijn
Most promising newcomer - Sam Riley
Best Supporting Actor - Toby Kebbell
Joy Division NOTD 1979: Odeon Theatre, Edinburgh
When the Human League were dropped from the Talking Heads tour, Joy Division were to replace them in Scotland.
However they pulled out and their place was taken by Section 25 joydiv.org/c291179.htm
When the Human League were dropped from the Talking Heads tour, Joy Division were to replace them in Scotland.
However they pulled out and their place was taken by Section 25 joydiv.org/c291179.htm
November 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Joy Division NOTD 1979: Odeon Theatre, Edinburgh
When the Human League were dropped from the Talking Heads tour, Joy Division were to replace them in Scotland.
However they pulled out and their place was taken by Section 25 joydiv.org/c291179.htm
When the Human League were dropped from the Talking Heads tour, Joy Division were to replace them in Scotland.
However they pulled out and their place was taken by Section 25 joydiv.org/c291179.htm
OTD 1981: New Order's classic Movement album (FAC 50) entered the UK charts. It stayed for ten weeks peaking at number 30. Tony Wilson described the chart position as ‘extremely poor’.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
OTD 1981: New Order's classic Movement album (FAC 50) entered the UK charts. It stayed for ten weeks peaking at number 30. Tony Wilson described the chart position as ‘extremely poor’.
Amazon: amzn.to/33vkjtM
Amazon: amzn.to/33vkjtM
Joy Division OTD 1978: The Venue, Collyhurst Street, Manchester with The Passage. This is the renamed Electric Circus where the band were originally inspired by the Sex Pistols
joydiv.org/c261178.htm
joydiv.org/c261178.htm
November 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Joy Division OTD 1978: The Venue, Collyhurst Street, Manchester with The Passage. This is the renamed Electric Circus where the band were originally inspired by the Sex Pistols
joydiv.org/c261178.htm
joydiv.org/c261178.htm
OTD 2000: Fixtures & fittings from Manchester’s legendary Haçienda club were sold off in aid of local youth charities.
Pics: Manchester Evening News
Pics: Manchester Evening News
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
OTD 2000: Fixtures & fittings from Manchester’s legendary Haçienda club were sold off in aid of local youth charities.
Pics: Manchester Evening News
Pics: Manchester Evening News
Warsaw OTD 1977: Rafters, Manchester supporting The Heat and Accelerator. Warsaw played Rafters at least five times in 1977 joydiv.org/c241177.htm
November 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Warsaw OTD 1977: Rafters, Manchester supporting The Heat and Accelerator. Warsaw played Rafters at least five times in 1977 joydiv.org/c241177.htm
Around this time in 1979 Joy Division and Martin Hannett were finishing off the Sordide Sentimental tracks at Cargo Studios, Rochdale joydiv.org/sessions.htm#11
November 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Around this time in 1979 Joy Division and Martin Hannett were finishing off the Sordide Sentimental tracks at Cargo Studios, Rochdale joydiv.org/sessions.htm#11
Out now:
Uncut magazine: Ultimate Music Guide – Joy Division & New Order
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Uncut magazine: Ultimate Music Guide – Joy Division & New Order
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November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Out now:
Uncut magazine: Ultimate Music Guide – Joy Division & New Order
www.yourcelebritymagazines.com/en-es/collec...
Uncut magazine: Ultimate Music Guide – Joy Division & New Order
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New Order OTD 1981: Peppermint Lounge, NY
A certain member of our entourage copped for a girl who wore Rupert the Bear trousers. We used to follow them, going, Rupert, Rupert the Bear. Everyone knows your name -Peter Hook, Substance amzn.to/37uJiAX
Photo Eugene Merinov
A certain member of our entourage copped for a girl who wore Rupert the Bear trousers. We used to follow them, going, Rupert, Rupert the Bear. Everyone knows your name -Peter Hook, Substance amzn.to/37uJiAX
Photo Eugene Merinov
November 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM
New Order OTD 1981: Peppermint Lounge, NY
A certain member of our entourage copped for a girl who wore Rupert the Bear trousers. We used to follow them, going, Rupert, Rupert the Bear. Everyone knows your name -Peter Hook, Substance amzn.to/37uJiAX
Photo Eugene Merinov
A certain member of our entourage copped for a girl who wore Rupert the Bear trousers. We used to follow them, going, Rupert, Rupert the Bear. Everyone knows your name -Peter Hook, Substance amzn.to/37uJiAX
Photo Eugene Merinov
Peter Hook and The Light OTD 2016: Orange Peel, Asheville, NC. Hooky took the opportunity to visit the Moog Music factory in Asheville ahead of the show
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Peter Hook and The Light OTD 2016: Orange Peel, Asheville, NC. Hooky took the opportunity to visit the Moog Music factory in Asheville ahead of the show
Original Futurama poster up for auction at Omega Auctions plus a back stage pass badge and more.
Auction date 2 December, current bid £650
bid.omegaauctions.co.uk/auction/lot/...
Auction date 2 December, current bid £650
bid.omegaauctions.co.uk/auction/lot/...
November 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Original Futurama poster up for auction at Omega Auctions plus a back stage pass badge and more.
Auction date 2 December, current bid £650
bid.omegaauctions.co.uk/auction/lot/...
Auction date 2 December, current bid £650
bid.omegaauctions.co.uk/auction/lot/...
Joy Division OTD 1978: Check Inn Club, Altrincham
joydiv.org/c201178.htm
“We’d been told all the posh girls lived in Altrincham ... It was a dreadful gig and a dreadful audience, no girls at all" - Peter Hook, Unknown Pleasures
Poster Peter Saville
joydiv.org/c201178.htm
“We’d been told all the posh girls lived in Altrincham ... It was a dreadful gig and a dreadful audience, no girls at all" - Peter Hook, Unknown Pleasures
Poster Peter Saville
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Joy Division OTD 1978: Check Inn Club, Altrincham
joydiv.org/c201178.htm
“We’d been told all the posh girls lived in Altrincham ... It was a dreadful gig and a dreadful audience, no girls at all" - Peter Hook, Unknown Pleasures
Poster Peter Saville
joydiv.org/c201178.htm
“We’d been told all the posh girls lived in Altrincham ... It was a dreadful gig and a dreadful audience, no girls at all" - Peter Hook, Unknown Pleasures
Poster Peter Saville
Joy Division Not On This Day 1978: Locarno, Bristol CANCELLED.
Joy Division travelled down from Manchester only to be told they weren't playing. Rezillos had split up and John Otway and Chelsea were to headline that night instead
Joy Division travelled down from Manchester only to be told they weren't playing. Rezillos had split up and John Otway and Chelsea were to headline that night instead
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Joy Division Not On This Day 1978: Locarno, Bristol CANCELLED.
Joy Division travelled down from Manchester only to be told they weren't playing. Rezillos had split up and John Otway and Chelsea were to headline that night instead
Joy Division travelled down from Manchester only to be told they weren't playing. Rezillos had split up and John Otway and Chelsea were to headline that night instead
Eugene Merinov took these photos of New Order at the Ukrainian National Home, New York, OTD 1981
November 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Eugene Merinov took these photos of New Order at the Ukrainian National Home, New York, OTD 1981
The date on the Taras Shevchenko video cover is incorrect
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The date on the Taras Shevchenko video cover is incorrect
OTD 1981: New Order live gig at the Ukrainian National Home, New York, NY. Filmed for Taras Shevchenko video
November 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
OTD 1981: New Order live gig at the Ukrainian National Home, New York, NY. Filmed for Taras Shevchenko video
New Order OTD 2015 Glasgow Academy
Singularity
Ceremony
Crystal
586
Restless
Lonesome Tonight
Silent Face
Tutti Frutti
High Line
Bizarre Love Triangle
Sirens' Call
Plastic
Perfect Kiss
True Faith
Temptation
Atmosphere
LWTUA
Blue Monday
📸Matthew McAndrew
Singularity
Ceremony
Crystal
586
Restless
Lonesome Tonight
Silent Face
Tutti Frutti
High Line
Bizarre Love Triangle
Sirens' Call
Plastic
Perfect Kiss
True Faith
Temptation
Atmosphere
LWTUA
Blue Monday
📸Matthew McAndrew
November 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
New Order OTD 2015 Glasgow Academy
Singularity
Ceremony
Crystal
586
Restless
Lonesome Tonight
Silent Face
Tutti Frutti
High Line
Bizarre Love Triangle
Sirens' Call
Plastic
Perfect Kiss
True Faith
Temptation
Atmosphere
LWTUA
Blue Monday
📸Matthew McAndrew
Singularity
Ceremony
Crystal
586
Restless
Lonesome Tonight
Silent Face
Tutti Frutti
High Line
Bizarre Love Triangle
Sirens' Call
Plastic
Perfect Kiss
True Faith
Temptation
Atmosphere
LWTUA
Blue Monday
📸Matthew McAndrew
Peter Hook and The Light OTD 2011: The Lowry, Salford.
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The limited edition T Shirt was on sale on the night. Did you get one? tinyurl.com/y2xukaus
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The limited edition T Shirt was on sale on the night. Did you get one? tinyurl.com/y2xukaus
November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Peter Hook and The Light OTD 2011: The Lowry, Salford.
Photo: tinyurl.com/y6k36j7r
The limited edition T Shirt was on sale on the night. Did you get one? tinyurl.com/y2xukaus
Photo: tinyurl.com/y6k36j7r
The limited edition T Shirt was on sale on the night. Did you get one? tinyurl.com/y2xukaus
1979: The NME reviews the Transmission single, along with Joy Division and Factory as "contenders"
November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
1979: The NME reviews the Transmission single, along with Joy Division and Factory as "contenders"
This week 1983: Love Will Tear Us Apart was peaking at number 19 in the UK charts, up from 30 the previous week.
In June 1980 it had peaked at No 13
In June 1980 it had peaked at No 13
November 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This week 1983: Love Will Tear Us Apart was peaking at number 19 in the UK charts, up from 30 the previous week.
In June 1980 it had peaked at No 13
In June 1980 it had peaked at No 13
Peter Hook OTD 2017: On the Joy Division bridge
November 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Peter Hook OTD 2017: On the Joy Division bridge