Blue Monday

Factory

calendar_today1983Nueva Zelanda

“Never commercially released. A GAP Records release.”

Qwest Records

calendar_today1983Estados Unidos

“Front and back of sleeve have cut-outs to look like a floppy diskette. Straight open edge.”

Factory (US)

calendar_today1983Estados Unidos

“Published by B Music 1983 A Factory Record Silver inner sleeve. Some copies are stickered: New Order Blue Monday b/w The Beach Factus 10 [Factory anvil+cog logo] Some have a second sticker on the back : [Factory anvil+cog logo] and [Grafica Industria logo] A Factory US Project Mfg & Dist by Rough Trade inc. San Francisco 415 6214307 Special die cut sleeve; made to resemble a floppy disc. Some copies appear translucent purple or translucent brown when held up against a strong light. These copies are the result of using high-quality virgin vinyl for some portion of the pressing.”

Factory

calendar_today1983Reino Unido

“This version has two styles of runouts, A side uses dashes and B side uses spaces. Strawberry is stamped, the rest is etched. Plain cover without die-cuts, all silver/grey elements are replaced by black squares. Generic white inner sleeve with 'Made in England R.S. 8-83”

Factory

“Labels: black with white printing. Cover: inner sleeve from Power, Corruption & Lies (FACT 75). No inner sleeve. There also are editions in a non die-cut Blue Monday cover with either black or white labels. Published by B Music 1983 A Factory Record”

Factory

“Published by B Music 1983 A Factory Record In genuine Blue Monday cover. Also released with inner sleeve of Power, Corruption & Lies as cover. Also released with white labels.”

Factory / Rough Trade

calendar_today1983Alemania

“Published by B Music 1983 A Factory Record Duration is not given on the release. Actual duration in tracklist. Cat# on label: FAC 73/RTD 10 Cat# on spine: FAC SEVENTY THREE Special die-cut sleeve with cut-outs and black inner sleeve. Also available as [url=https://www.discogs.com/New-Order-Blue-Monday/release/5878247]Sonopress[/url] pressing.”

Factory

calendar_today1983Alemania

“Published by B Music 1983 A Factory Record Durations are not given on the release. Cat# on label: FAC 73/RTD 10 Cat# on spine: FAC SEVENTY THREE Special die-cut sleeve with cut-outs and thin matte black inner sleeve. Embossed bass clef on the B-side centre label. Runouts are etched, except "Made in Germany" which is stamped.”

Factory Records Australasia / Factory

calendar_today1983Australia

“Published by B Music 1983 A Factory Record FAC 73 Likely misprint of the Australian 1985 reissue. Sleeve has partial printed die-cuts in grey. No centre cut or print. No GAP reference. "P.C. 040" & "FAC 73" on back of sleeve, upper left. Same runouts as the 1983 and 1985 editions. Other Australian releases: The [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/618736-New-Order-Blue-Monday]1983 first edition[/url]: all die-cuts printed in silver, GAP reference. "FAC 73" on back of sleeve. Runout text. The [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1188635-New-Order-Blue-Monday]1985 reissue[/url]: cut-out sleeve, centre circle only. No GAP reference. "P.C. 040" & "FAC 73" on back of sleeve. Same runouts as the 1983 edition. The [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/9914368-New-Order-Blue-Monday]1988 repress[/url]: same cover as the 1985 edition but without runout text.”

Factory

calendar_today1983Reino Unido

“Plain black sleeve and colour-code on the open edge. All silver/grey elements are replaced by black squares. Catalogue number on the spine is given as FAC SEVENTY THREE. Catalogue number on the centre labels is given as FAC 73. Published by B Music 1983. A Factory Record.”

Factory

calendar_today1983Reino Unido

“Published by Be Music 1983 A Factory Record A3/B3 pressing. In plain black sleeve with colour-code, but all silver/grey elements are replaced by black squares. Generic white inner sleeve.”

Factory

calendar_today1983Reino Unido

“On spine: FAC SEVENTY THREE On labels: Published by B Music 1983. A Factory Record. Die-cut cover with white inner sleeve. Flat labels with 32,5mm rings (used by MVS). Vinyl runout space: 2,2 cm // 2,2 cm”

Factory

calendar_today1983Reino Unido

“A2/B2 pressing with different run-off groove notations and dipped labels (used by MVS since late 1983). Die-cut cover and thin paper silver inner sleeve with rounded top corners. Lighter translucent vinyl, runout space 0,86 inches.”

Factory

calendar_today1983Reino Unido

“A-1/B-1 pressing. Plain black cover with just colour coding and grey / silver blocks. Plain black inner sleeve. Vinyl : some have double dipped labels and some labels have a 32,5 mm ring on a flat label: both characteristics of an MVS pressing. Runouts are etched, Strawberry is stamped.”

Factory

calendar_today1983Zimbabue

“Published by B Music 1983. A Factory Record.”

Factory

calendar_today1983Irlanda

“Published by B Music 1983. A Factory Record. Printed cover without cut-outs. Plain white inner sleeve. Double dipped centre label and translucent brown when held up to a light. The coloured strip is not random - it spells out the Catalog#, band name and both song titles. The back cover of "Power, Corruption and Lies" has the same colour coding, done with the alphabet (a decoder ring).”

Qwest Records

calendar_today1983Estados Unidos

“No center hole cutout, no floppy disk jacket. Published by Bemusic/All rights for the Western Hemisphere administered by WB Music Corp. A Factory Record • P 1983 Qwest Records”

Factory

calendar_today1983Reino Unido

“Published by B Music 1983. A Factory Record. A3/B2 hybrid pressing. Side A cut at Tape 1, side B at Strawberry. Die-cut cover. Plain black inner sleeve.”

Factory

calendar_today1983Reino Unido

“Unique A-1/B-1 pressing with CBS runout indicators and the whole pressing seems to have been mislabeled by swapping both labels. Plain black cover with just the colour coding : final adaptation without grey blocks. White inner sleeves without any text, and some have 'PATENT Nos. 1,125,555' and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' printed at the bottom. Vinyl : slightly lighter press, weighing around 106 gram. Runouts are etched, Strawberry and the CBS indicators are stamped.”

Qwest Records

calendar_today1983Estados Unidos

“Catalog number on spine: 9 20332-0 A Catalog number on inner label: 0-20332 Also on spine: NEW ORDER "BLUE MONDAY" "THE BEACH" $4.98 QWEST RECORDS PRINTED IN U.S.A. Front and back of sleeve without cut-outs to look like a floppy diskette, but these holes are drawn with colour brown almost black (barely visible). Cover: Licensed from Factory Records, Manchester, England for the United States by Qwest Records. Manufactured and distributed by Warner Brothers Inc., a Warner Communications Company © 1983 Qwest Records ℗ 1983 Qwest Records Made in U.S.A. Labels: Published by Bemusic/All rights for the Western Hemisphere Administered by WB Music Corp. ASCAP A Factory Record . ℗ 1983 Qwest Records ==== This release was released later than [r106464] and has the same matrix/runout and artwork of the labels Comes with white paper inner sleeve”

Factory

calendar_today1983Irlanda

“Published by B Music 1983. A Factory Record. Not translucent. UK inner "Power, Corruption & Lies" sleeve was used as outer sleeve.”

Factory

calendar_today1983Reino Unido

“Published by B Music 1983 A Factory Record A-1/B2 pressing with dipped labels (used by MVS since late 1983), using Musitech and Gedmal plates. Plain black sleeve with colour coding, but all silver/grey elements are replaced by black squares. Thick black card inner sleeve. Runouts are etched except Strawberry stamped.”

Factory

calendar_today1983Canadá

“Released with a die-cut cover and a plain silver inner sleeve. Front cover: Some copies with a silver sticker attached to the cover: "New Order Blue Monday The Beach 12" Single FACX — 10 Manufactured by PolyGram Inc and distributed by PolyGram Distribution Inc. — Made In Canada." (copies without sticker also existing) Spine: New Order Blue Monday ℗© 1983 Factory Communications Ltd. Factory FACX 10 Back cover: Distribution PolyGram Inner sleeve: FACX 10 Labels: Published By B Music 1983 A Factory Record FACX 10 Made in Canada Runouts are etched, except for variant 3 where the circled CR is stamped.”

Factory (US)

calendar_today1983Estados Unidos

“Published by B Music 1983 A Factory Record Black glossy inner sleeve. Special die cut sleeve; made to resemble a floppy disc. Some copies appear translucent purple or translucent brown when held up against a strong light. These copies are the result of using high-quality virgin vinyl for some portion of the pressing.”

Factory

calendar_today1988Canadá

“Specially priced extended play CD Made in Canada Original version of "Blue Monday" from the album "Substance" Available on LP, Cassette and Compact Disc. ℗ 1983 Factory Communications Ltd. (Tracks 1, 2, 4) ℗ 1987 Factory Communications Ltd. (Tracks 3, 5) © 1988 Factory Communications Ltd.”

Factory

calendar_today25 may 1988Reino Unido

“Published by Bemusic/Warner Bros Music A Factory Compact Disc. ℗ 1988 Factory Communications Limited. © 1988 Factory Communications Limited. 1: Additional production and remix for Direct Eject Inc, Los Angeles. 3: Remix for Direct Eject Inc, Los Angeles. J-card case. Copies were also exported to Australia, where Factory Australasia added a sticker to the jewel case front: "Factory Australasia Import"”

Factory

calendar_today21 jun 1988Japón

“Traycard: ℗ & © 1983/1988 Factory Communications Limited 1: Additional production and remix for Direct Eject Inc., Los Angeles Obi and disc: ℗ 1983/1988 Factory Communications Limited Made in Japan Lyrics insert: 1988.6 Nippon Columbia Co., LTD. Made in Japan. The insert contains (not entirely accurate) lyrics of Blue Monday in English. Track 2 is the 7" mix of 'Beach Buggy'. Track 3 is the original 12" version from 1983.”

Factory

calendar_today21 jun 1988Japón

“The inner sleeve contains (not entirely accurate!) lyrics to Blue Monday in English. The sleeve is a flatpack design and includes optional instructions in Kanji for folding the packaging into a miniature square. The sleeve spine has "FACTORY" printed on it. Both tracks on this release are the 7" mixes. Published by Bemusic/Warner Bros Music ℗ 1988 Factory Communications Limited © 1988 Factory Communications Limited ℗ 1988 Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd Made in Japan 1st cat.no. on card, 2nd on disk.”

Factory

calendar_todayago 1988Reino Unido

“Edition of 6'000. J-card case with two-sided insert. Both the sleeve and disc face incorrectly state 'Beach Buggy' as track 2 but the disc actually plays the Blue Monday 1988 (Dub). Also, the '7 Inch' here is a slightly different mix from the more common '7 Inch' on [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/37315]FACD 73 R[/url] and subsequent compilations; it is unique to this release. At least some copies of this release have the track indices shifted back by a fraction of a second so that all three tracks are missing a small bit of audio at the beginning (and consequently that small bit of audio appears at the very end of the preceding track). Published by Bemusic / Warner Bros Music. A Factory Compact Disc Video. ℗ 1988 Factory Communications Limited. © 1988 Factory Communications Limited.”

Qwest Records

calendar_today1988Estados Unidos

“Promotional copy. not for sale. From the album Substance on Qwest Records. ℗ 1983 Qwest Records. Manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. Mfg. by WEA Manufacturing. Licensed from Factory Records, Manchester, England for the United States by Qwest Records. © 1988 Qwest Records. ℗ 1983 Qwest Records Printed in USA”

Factory

calendar_today21 jun 1988Japón

“Sample in the mould of the CD and 4,5 x 6 cm white promo sticker with black lettering on the back.”

Factory

calendar_today28 ene 1991Australia

“Published by Bemusic/Warner/Chappell A Factory Compact Disc ℗ 1988 Factory Communications Limited. © 1988 Factory Communications Limited. Trademark owned by Factory Communications Ltd. and used by Festival Records Pty. Ltd. Australia under authorization. Manufactured by Festival Records Pty. Ltd. Australia. Made in Australia. Printed in Australia.”

Factory / Rough Trade

calendar_today1992Alemania

“Packaged in a J-card case. Track durations are not printed on the release. 1: Additional Production and remix for Direct Eject Inc, Los Angeles. 3: Remix for Direct Eject Inc, Los Angeles. Insert: [P] 1988 Factory Communications Limited & [C] 1992 Rough Trade Rec. Factory, licenced, marketed and distributed by Rough Trade Rec. Disc: [P] 1988 Factory & [C] 1992 Rough Trade Rec.”

London Records

calendar_today1995Sudáfrica

“Track 3 is in fact the original 1983 12" version. Digital Imaging at Idea. Track 1: Remixed at Plutonic Island Studios © London Records ℗ 1995 U.K. ℗ 1995/9/15 Mix ℗ 1983 1, 2 &4 ℗ 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. © 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by London Records 90 Ltd. Marketed and distributed by Polygram South Africa Made in RSA.”

London Records

calendar_today1995Sudáfrica

“Track 4 recorded at Lake Studio, Konstanz. © London Records 90 Ltd. ℗ 1995 U.K. ℗ 1995/9/8 1995 London Records 90Ltd. © 1995 London Records 90 Ltd.”

London Records

calendar_today1995Canadá

“There is an error on the inner sleeve crediting track 1 remix to "Plutonic Island Studios" when it is in fact the original 1983 12" version; a typo carried over from the [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/112645]EU CD single[/url] inner sleeve. ℗ & © Track 1 1983 ℗ & © Tracks 4 to 6 1994 ℗ & © Tracks 2 and 3 1995 London Records 90 Ltd Manufactured and distributed by PolyGram Group Canada Inc. 1345 Denison Street, Markham, Ont. L3R 5V2 - Made in Canada Digital Imaging at Idea.”

London Records

calendar_today1995Europa

“Track 3: ℗ 1983 London Records 90 Ltd. Tracks 1, 2, 4: ℗ 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. © 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. Marketed in France by Barclay and in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH. Track 1: Remixed at Plutonic Island Studios. Track 3 is an edit of the original 12" version, missing the first 7 beats (nearly two bars). Digital Imaging at Idea. Packaging: J-card case. Insert: 4-panel J-card, color print exterior, no print interior. CD: black print.”

London Records

calendar_today1995Europa

“Digital imaging at Idea. Track 4 recorded at Lake Studio, Konstanz. ℗ 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. © 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by London Records 90 Ltd. Marketed in France by Barclay & in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH Track 4 "BlueMonday-95 (Brain Mix)" featured newly recorded vocals plus the extra & unique lyrics/verse (at 4:55) "How does it feel / When a new day has begun? / When you're drinking in the sunshine/ Sunkist is the one" that New Order had recorded for the soft drink SUNKIST ad. In the mid-80s, the band accepted US$200,000 to use "Blue Monday" in a commercial for Sunkist, with the above new lyrics but eventually it was never used/aired.”

London Records / Polydor

calendar_today1995Australia

“Track 3 is in fact the original 1983 12" version. Digital Imaging at Idea. Track 1: Remixed at Plutonic Island Studios Track 3 ℗ 1983 (on disc 1993) London Records 90 Ltd. Tracks 1, 2 & 4 ℗ 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. © 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by London Records 90 Ltd. Marketed in Australasia by PolyGram under exclusive licence. Made in Australia.”

London Records

calendar_today24 jul 1995Reino Unido

“The front cover reads only “Montag” (German for “Monday”) and has a hype sticker. Track 2 is the original version of '[r=20755]', which was released on the 7th March 1983 in the UK. Track 5 remixed at Plutonic Island Studios. Digital Imaging at Idea. ℗ 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. © 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by London Records 90 Ltd. Marketed in France by Barclay & in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH Catalogue numbers listed as: INT 850241.2 NUOCD 7 on J-card spine INT 850241.2 UK NUOCD 7 on J-card flap and disc Packaging: J-card case. Insert: 4-panel J-card, color print exterior, 1 spot-color print interior (silver metallic). CD: 1 spot-color print (silver metallic). Stickered: 15/16" round label, black print on white, reading: “NewOrder […] BlueMonday-95”.”

London Records

calendar_today1995Reino Unido

“Track 2 'Original Mix' is more commonly known as the definitive 'Blue Monday 1988' on most New Order compilations; it is the original '7 Inch' from the 1988 re-release ([url=http://www.discogs.com/release/37315]FACD 73 R[/url]). The original 1983 version does not appear on this Promo in any form. ℗ 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. © 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. For promotional use only.”

London Records

calendar_today1995Europa

“In fact Blue Monday-95. CD promo only Not for resale. Some editions come with a front insert. Some copies accompanied with a German "Product-Fact" insert card.”

Factory / EMI

calendar_today1983Nueva Zelanda

“(P) 1983 Factory Records Made and distributed in New Zealand by EMI (New Zealand) Limited, Lower Hutt Same tracks on both sides”

Factory / GAP Records

calendar_today11 jul 1983Australia

“B-Music/Gap Music. ℗ 1983 Factory Records U.K. Made and Distributed in Australia under licence. There is a 1985 [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/956224]re-release[/url]”

Factory / Factory Records Australasia / Gap Records

calendar_todayago 1985Australia

“1985 re-release with different artwork. "Extended Cassette". published in 1983 by Be-Music/Warner Bros. Music © & ℗ 1983 Factory Records Released by Factory Records Australasia under licence from Factory Records, Manchester, England. M & D by CBS Records Australia Limited The original Blue Monday 1983 version was available in Australia on cassingle in multiple variations: - 1983: Gap Records - Black text on white shells ([url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1316973]here[/url]) - 1985: Factory Records Australasia - Blue text on grey shells (this version) - 1985: Factory Records Australasia - White text on black shells ([url=https://www.discogs.com/release/33393812]here[/url]) - 1991: Festival Records: Black text on red shells ([url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1966703]here[/url])”

Not On Label (New Order)

calendar_today1988Reino Unido

“In fact Blue Monday 1988.”

Factory

calendar_today1988Canadá

“A1, B2 ℗ 1983 A2 ℗ 1987 Factory Communications Limited © 1988 Factory Communications Limited Manufactured for Polygram Inc. and distributed by Polygram Distribution Inc., 6000 Cote de Liesse, St. Laurent, Quebec - Made in Canada.”

Not On Label (New Order)

calendar_today1988Estados Unidos

“Tape duplication by 52nd Street Studio Side 2 is blank.”

Factory / Factory Records Australasia / Gap Records

calendar_today1988Australia

“1988 re-release with different artwork. "Extended Cassette". published in 1983 by Be-Music/Warner Bros. Music © & ℗ 1983 Factory Records Released by Factory Records Australasia under licence from Factory Records, Manchester, England. M & D by CBS Records Australia Limited The original Blue Monday 1983 version was available in Australia on cassingle in multiple variations: - 1983: Gap Records - Black text on white shells ([url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1316973]here[/url]) - 1985: Factory Records Australasia - Blue text on grey shells ([url=https://www.discogs.com/release/956224]here[/url]) - 1988: Factory Records Australasia - White text on black shells (this version) - 1991: Festival Records: Black text on red shells ([url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1966703]here[/url])”

Qwest Records

calendar_today1988Estados Unidos

“Original version of 'Blue Monday' from the album 'SUBSTANCE' on Qwest Records. Available on LP, cassette and compact disc (1/4/2-25621) A: Additional production and remix for Direct Eject Inc. Los Angeles Licensed from Factory Records, Manchester, England by Qwest Records, 3300 Warner Blvd., Burbank, California 91510. Manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc. © 1988 Qwest Records ℗ 1983, 1987 Qwest Records Made in USA.”

Qwest Records

calendar_today1988Estados Unidos

“Original version of 'Blue Monday' from the album 'SUBSTANCE' on Qwest Records. Available on LP, cassette and compact disc (1/4/2-25621) A: Additional production and remix for Direct Eject Inc. Los Angeles Licensed from Factory Records, Manchester, England by Qwest Records, 3300 Warner Blvd., Burbank, California 91510. Manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc. © 1988 Qwest Records ℗ 1983, 1987 Qwest Records Made in USA.”

Factory Records Australasia

calendar_todaymay 1988Australia

“A1, B1: Additional production and remix for Direct Eject Inc. Los Angeles Published by Bemusic/Warner Bros. Music ℗ & © 1988 Factory Communications Limited Released by Factory Records Australasia under licence from Factory Records Manchester England. Tracks repeated on both sides. 100 - 50 - 0 scale under cassette shell windows. Platterlog release date: 23 May 1988.”

Factory Records Australasia

calendar_todaymay 1988Australia

“A1, B1: Additional production and remix for Direct Eject Inc. Los Angeles Published by Bemusic/Warner Bros. Music ℗ & © 1988 Factory Communications Limited Released by Factory Records Australasia under licence from Factory Records Manchester England. Tracks repeated on both sides. No 100 - 50 - 0 scale under cassette shell windows. Platterlog release date: 23 May 1988.”

Factory / EMI

calendar_today1989Indonesia

“Published by Bemusic/Warner Bros. Music A remixed for Direct Eject Inc., Los Angeles ℗ 1988 Factory Communications Limited © 1989 EMI Manufactured under licence in Indonesia and distributed by PT. Aquarius Musikindo. For sale in Indonesia only.”

Factory / Alpha Records

calendar_today1989Filipinas

“Extended Cassette Single edition. Additional Production and Remix for Direct Eject Inc, Los Angeles Published by Bemusic/Warner Bros. Music ℗ © 1988 Factory Communications Limited Manufactured in the Philippines by Alpha Records Corporation under license from Factory Records, Manchester, England.”

Factory

calendar_today1989Malasia

“℗ 1988 Factory Communications Limited © 1989 EMI (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.”

Factory / EMI

calendar_today1989Indonesia

“First Indonesia edition in white shells. Published by Bemusic/Warner Bros. Music A remixed for Direct Eject Inc., Los Angeles ℗ 1988 Factory Communications Limited © 1989 EMI Manufactured under licence in Indonesia and distributed by PT. Aquarius Musikindo. For sale in Indonesia only.”

Festival Records / Factory Records Australasia

calendar_today28 ene 1991Australia

“A1/2: ℗ & © 1988 Factory Communications Ltd, England. Manufactured by Festival Records Pty Ltd, Australia. Tracks repeated on both sides. Red cassette shell with black text design. Some copies still include a Festival Records sticker on spine.”

Festival Records / Factory Records Australasia

calendar_today28 ene 1991Australia

“Published in 1983 by Be Music7Warner Bros. Music ℗© 1983 Factory Records Trademark owned by Factory Communications Ltd. England and used by Festival Records Pty. Ltd. Australia under authorization. Manufactured by Festival Records Pty. Ltd. Australia.”

Polydor / London Records

calendar_today1995Australia

“Complete program appears on both sides. ℗ 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. © 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. Marketed in Australasia by PolyGram under exclusive licence. Made in Australia.”

London Records

calendar_today1995Europa

“Digital imaging at Idea. ℗ 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. © 1995 London Records 90 Ltd. Marketed in France by Barclay & in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH.”

Not On Label

London Records

calendar_today1995Reino Unido

Factory

calendar_today1983Reino Unido

“In black shell without artwork.”

Factory

calendar_today1988Reino Unido

“In transparent soft-shell. Cassette with sticker: Factory Communications VHS 625 Line PAL DURN: 4'06" Media Communications, Knutsford, Cheshire”