Closer

Factory

calendar_today1980Italy

“Back cover: Base Record Via Collamarini 26, Bologna tel. (051) 534697 - Italy Labels: They have silver lettering on black background with song titles/ timings on them. A Fractured Music • A Factory Record. Published By Fractured Music. Made In Italy Credit on the label reads: "All songs by Curtis/ Albrecht-Dickens/ Morris/ Hook". Release has a printed inner sleeve. Misprint: The labels are reversed on the vinyl. Label states "Side One" meaning "Side Two" and vice versa. On this release the back cover text "Made In Italy" is missing.”

Factory

calendar_today1980Italy

“Misprint : "Side One" should be "Side Two" and vice versa. Back cover : BASE RECORD Via Collamarini 26, Bologna tel. (051) 534697 - Italy and "Made In Italy" bottom right and typed vertically. Inner sleeve : Printed with the same layout as the UK pressings. Labels: Silver on black with song titles / timings. A Fractured Music • A Factory Record. Made in Italy.”

Factory

calendar_today1980Italy

“On back cover at the bottom: Base Record Via Collamarini 26, Bologna tel. (051) 534697 - Italy and Made in Italy (printed vertically in the right corner). Labels: White on black with song titles / timings. A Fractured Music • A Factory Record. Made in Italy. This is an almost identical edition like this one: [r1609796] - only the matrix differs. It's also an almost identical edition like that one: [r2604098] - but here, the backcover differs; matrix is the same.”

Factory

calendar_today1980Ireland

“Produced at Brittania Row. A Fractured Music A Factory Record Labels: 9/5/80 A Factory Records Product Published by Fractured Music Printed by Garrod And Lofthouse Limited UK sleeve/inner with Irish pressed record. Translucent brown when held to light. The 'TOWN HOUSE' credit in the runout matrices is stamped as opposed to the rest of the runout information which is hand-etched. Plated at Gedmal Galvanic Ltd. [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/265380-Carlton-Productions]Carlton Productions[/url] mark in runout.”

Factory

calendar_today1980Italy

“Back cover: Base Record Via Collamarini 26, Bologna tel. (051) 534697 - Italy Made In Italy (bottom right and typed vertically) Inner sleeve: Same layout as the UK pressings. Labels: Silver on black with song titles / timings A Fractured Music • A Factory Record S.I.A.E. Made in Italy written by Curtis / Albrecht - Dickens / Morris / Hook Dipped labels with outer elevation at 80mm. Also available as mislabelled version (side B label twice).”

Factory

calendar_today1980Canada

“This release is printed by [l684195], as opposed to [l856208] for [r255866]. Release includes inner-sleeve with tracklisting.”

Factory

calendar_today1980Germany

“Produced at Britannia Row P. 1980 Factory Records Im Vertrieb der Metronome Musik GmbH Made in W.-Germany Issued with printed inner sleeve (track titles, few credits). Without non-ink PRS Hannover stamp on back of cover. Track durations not listed on the release.”

Factory

calendar_today1980United Kingdom

“Outer: Plain matte carton cover. Inner: Plain matte carton with straight corners. Dark red translucent or opaque vinyl. Reverse: A Factory Records Product Inner: Produced at Brittania Row Printed by Garrod And Lofthouse Limited Labels: A Fractured Music · A Factory Record 9/5/80 Catalog numbers: FACT·XXV on cover FACT. 25 on labels Runouts are etched.”

Factory

calendar_today1980United Kingdom

“Outer cover: thick and rough / textured cardboard sleeve. Inner sleeve: rough / textured with straight corners. On translucent red or translucent green vinyl. Some copies also on opaque black. Some copies with the same labels on both sides. Reverse: A Factory Records Product Inner sleeve: Produced at Brittania Row. Printed by Garrod And Lofthouse Limited Labels: A Fractured Music · A Factory Record 9/5/80 Cat#: FACT·XXV on cover FACT. 25 on labels”

Factory

calendar_today1980United Kingdom

“This pressing has opaque black vinyl (quite lightweight). Runouts carry the pressing plant signature ∴ on some editions and all labels are double dipped. Outer sleeve: smooth shiny stiff card sleeve. Inner sleeve : smooth shiny card sleeve (slightly thinner than the original press) with straight corners. Produced at Brittania Row. A Fractured Music A Factory Record Labels: 9/5/80 A Factory Records Product Published by Fractured Music Printed by Garrod And Lofthouse Limited”

Factory

calendar_today1980Italy

“Misprinted labels: "Side One" should be "Side Two" and vice versa. Back cover: Base Record Via Collamarini 26, Bologna tel. (051) 534697 - Italy and "Made In Italy" bottom right and typed vertically. Inner sleeve: Printed with the same layout as the UK pressings. Labels: Silver on black with song titles / timings. A Fractured Music • A Factory Record. Made in Italy. written by Curtis / Albrecht-Dickens / Morris / Hook S.I.A.E.”

Factory

calendar_today1980Italy

“Back cover : Made in Italy by: Base Record Via Collamarini 26, Bologna tel. 051-534697 -Telefax 051-538017 No printed inner sleeve. Labels: White on black with song titles / timings. A Fractured Music • A Factory Record Made in Italy written by Curtis / Albrecht-Dickens / Morris / Hook S.I.A.E.”

Factory (US)

calendar_today1980United States

“Repress of [r239034]. Comes in a textured matte cardboard cover. Opaque black vinyl. Textured matte inner sleeve with square corners at the top and no dropdown at opening. Runouts on side A and side B have a monster head etched after matrix references. Back cover: FACTUS VI A Factory Records US Product Spine: Joy Division FACTUS VI A Factory Records US Product Closer Inner sleeve: Distributed by Rough Trade Produced at Brittania Row”

Factory

calendar_today1980Italy

“Post 1989 reissue. Back cover : Made in Italy by: BASE RECORD Via Collamarini 26, Bologna tel. 051-534697 - Telefax 051-538017 No "Made In Italy" bottom right / typed vertically. Labels: Silver on black with song titles / timings. A Fractured Music • A Factory Record. Made in Italy.”

Factory

calendar_today1980Italy

“On back cover at the bottom: Base Record Via Collamarini 26, Bologna tel. (051) 534697 - Italy Made in Italy (printed vertically in the right corner). Labels: White on black with song titles / timings. A Fractured Music • A Factory Record. Made in Italy. written by Curtis / Albrecht-Dickens / Morris / Hook S.I.A.E. This edition does not have a printed inner sleeve.”

Factory

calendar_todayJul 18, 1980United Kingdom

“Outer cover: thick and rough / textured cardboard sleeve. Inner sleeve: rough / textured with rounded corners. On dark red translucent or black / opaque vinyl. Reverse: A Factory Records Product Inner sleeve: Produced at Brittania Row. Printed by Garrod And Lofthouse Limited Labels: A Fractured Music · A Factory Record 9/5/80 Cat#: FACT·XXV on cover FACT. 25 on labels”

Factory

“Beige labels. Back cover with 2 tracklists, one per side”

Factory

calendar_today1980Europe

“Some copies have a fake barcode sticker with 0825646401413 attached to the cover back side. With runout etchings.”

Factory

calendar_today1980Europe

“Yellow Vinyl, says LIMITED EDITION colored Vinyl on upper right corner of the front cover Pirate edition without insert, comes in different colors. First cat# from back cover, 2nd on labels and from the spine, 3rd from the runouts!”

Factory

“Released after 2007 due to the mentioned printing company (Clifford Press) that was first used for the UK 2007 reissues. Does not look like a USA pressing either according to the ring while runouts were copied from a USA 2007 test press.”

Factory

“"Limited Edition coloured Vinyl" (top right corner on front jacket) Catalog number on the labels: 19L0094 Off white/ beige color vinyl. Flimsy cardboard jacket, shrink wrapped.”

Not On Label (Joy Division)

“Bootleg issue of Closer with Love Will Tear Us Apart as an extra track, pretending to be a Brazilian edition The sleeve is the same as the legitimate version - [r=1474501], mfg by PolyGram do Brasil Ltda in 1987 - but the labels are different, mentioning a different manufacturer Fermata Ind. Fonográfica Ltda. and (p)1985.”

Factory / Stiletto

“Unofficial / counterfeit pretending to appear as the legit Brazilian press from 1986, reproducing original artwork Unknown country of origin, unknown date of release (circa 2012, as on other similar) Included a bonus track: Love Will Tear Us Apart "Distribuido no Brasil por Estudio Eldorado Ltda. Fabricado por Polygran (sic) do Brasil Ltda. Licenciado por Stiletto." FACT XXV - Back Cover & Spine. FACT.25 - Disc Label. 992 527-1 - Disc Label.”

Factory

“A Fractured Music - A Factory Record Issued in a printed inner sleeve. Has 'Printed by Garrod and Lofthouse Limited' printed on inner sleeve. Otherwise completely identical to [r1878448].”

London Records

calendar_today1980Europe

“Released in standard jewel case. Recorded at Brittania Row. Published by Fractured Music. ℗ 1980 CentreDate Co Ltd. © 1992 CentreDate Co Ltd. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by CentreDate Co Ltd and is exclusively licensed to London Records 90 Ltd. Made in Germany by Warner Manufacturing Europe Previously available as [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/484481] 520 015.2[/url] Track times per player, not listed on media, fold-out or inlay.”

London Records

calendar_today1980Europe

“Produced at Brittania Row. Published by Fractured Music. ℗ 1980 CentreDate Co Ltd. © 1992 CentreDate Co Ltd. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by CentreDate Co Ltd and is exclusively licensed to London Records 90 Ltd. Unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited. All rights of the manufacturer of the recorded work reserved. Previously available as [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/484481]520 015.2[/url] Issued in a standard jewel case with four page booklet.”

Qwest Records

calendar_today1980United States

“Produced By Martin Hannett at Brittania Row. On disc ℗ 1980 Factory Communications Limited. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. Mfg. by WEA Manufacturing Made in USA. On sleeve Licensed from Factory Records, Manchester, England for the United States by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. © 1980 Factory Communications Limited. ℗ 1980 Factory Communications Ltd. Printed in USA. Manufactured by Columbia House under license”

London Records

calendar_today1980Europe

“Similar to [r=7027364] but has a different rights society on the disc, as well as a master SID code.”

London Records

calendar_today1980Brazil

“(P)1980 (c) 1992 Centre Date Co. Ltd.”

Qwest Records

calendar_today1980United States

“Produced By Martin Hannett at Brittania Row. On disc ℗ 1980 Factory Communications Limited. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. Mfg. by WEA Manufacturing Made in USA. On sleeve Licensed from Factory Records, Manchester, England for the United States by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. © 1980 Factory Communications Limited. ℗ 1980 Factory Communications Ltd. Printed in USA. Similar to Club Edition but with a different Matrix code and without the Columbia House manufacture legend”

Factory

calendar_today1980Canada

“Album originally released in 1980. Produced at Brittania Row. ℗ © 1987 A Factory Records Product. Distributed by/Distribué par Warner Music Canada Ltd. MFA code points to a reissue from ca. 2010.”

Factory

calendar_today1980Canada

“℗ 1987 A Factory Records Product. © 1987 A Factory Records Product. Album originally released in 1980. Produced at Brittania Row. This release is in a standard jewel case with a 4 panel, folded cover pamphlet. Distributed by/Distribué par Warner Music Canada Ltd.”

Factory

calendar_today1980Canada

Factory

calendar_today1980Canada

“Album originally released in 1980. Produced at Brittania Row. ℗ © 1987 A Factory Records Product. Distributed by/Distribué par Warner Music Canada Ltd. Made in Canada (on cd).”

London Records

calendar_today1980Brazil

“(P)1980 (c) 1992 Centre Date Co. Ltd. Covers in cream color 'JOY DIVISION' on back cover JOY DIVISION ' CLOSER on spine”

Qwest Records

calendar_today1980United States

“Produced at Brittania Row. On disc ℗ 1980 Factory Communications Limited. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. Mfg. by WEA Manufacturing Made in USA. On sleeve Licensed from Factory Records, Manchester, England for the United States by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. © 1980 Factory Communications Limited. ℗ 1980 Factory Communications Ltd. Printed in USA.”

London Records

calendar_today1980Europe

“Produced at Brittania Row. Published by Fractured Music. ℗ 1980 CentreDate Co Ltd. © 1992 CentreDate Co Ltd. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by CentreDate Co Ltd. Marketed in France by Barclay & in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH. London Records, P.O. Box 1422, Chancellors House, Chancellors Road. London W6 9SG.”

London Records

calendar_today1980Europe

“℗ 1980 CentreDate Co Ltd. © 1992 CentreDate Co Ltd. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by CentreDate Co Ltd. Marketed in France by Barclay & in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH. Vinyl originally released in 1980. First CD released in 1986 and first re-released in 1992. Released in a standard jewel case with 4-page folded insert. Other similar German PMDC London Records releases with cat# 520 015-2: "MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC", without SID codes: [r3615249] "MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC", with Mould SID code: [r3432374] "MADE IN GERMANY", with Mould SID code: This one.”

London Records

calendar_today1980Europe

“Similar to [r=7027364] but has a different rights society on the disc, as well as a master SID code.”

Qwest Records

calendar_today1980United States

“Produced at Brittania Row. On disc ℗ 1980 Factory Communications Limited. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. Mfg. by WEA Manufacturing Made in USA. On sleeve Licensed from Factory Records, Manchester, England for the United States by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. © 1980 Factory Communications Limited. ℗ 1980 Factory Communications Ltd. Printed in USA.”

London Records

calendar_today1980Russia

“℗ 1980 CentreDate Co Ltd © 1992 Centredate Co Ltd Packaged in jewel case. Booklet 4 pages,”

Qwest Records

calendar_today1980China

“Bootleg copy of the [url=http://www.discogs.com/Joy-Division-Closer/release/139885]US issue[/url], bad quality manufactured. The clear plastic case shows rough edges, the inserts are just 1-sided handcut b&w paper photocopies . Almost the same imprint except : - the lack of "Qwest" logo on CD. - the "G13-99-343-00/V.J6 A05-2" code on CD - a lightly difference on the back card, the word "the" is the only word of the 3d credits line.”

London Records

calendar_today1980Japan

“On sleeve: 2009.05.27 In Stores On Disc: 2008.03.05 In Stores Promotional use only - not for sale”

London Records

calendar_today1980Russia

Factory

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“This release has no barcode and does not include the "CD Car Carry Case". Packaged in a standard jewel case with a 4-panel folded insert. Track durations are not printed on the release. There is a [url=/release/15449240]later release[/url] which also has no barcode, but whose matrix features "MASTERED BY NIMBUS".”

Factory

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“First edition CD release - comes with an additional cardboard sleeve ("CD Car Carry Case"). This release has no barcode and the matrix features "NIMBUS ENGLAND". Similar releases with no barcode: 1. [r170347] - same as this release except it doesn't come with the "CD Car Carry Case" 2. [r15449240] - matrix features "MASTERED BY NIMBUS" making it a later release”

Factory

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“This release has no barcode and the matrix features "MASTERED BY NIMBUS". There are two earlier releases that also have no barcode, but the matrix features "NIMBUS ENGLAND" instead: 1. [r1657961] - comes with the "CD Car Carry Case" 2. [r170347] - doesn't include the "CD Car Carry Case"”

Factory

calendar_today1987Canada

“The inserts are printed on cream-coloured card stock. Produced at Brittania Row A Factory Compact Disc ℗ 1987 A Factory Records Product © 1987 A Factory Records Product Manufactured by PolyGram Inc. and distributed by PolyGram Distribution Inc., Cote de Liesse, St. Laurent, Quebec. Made In Canada.”

Factory / Crystal

calendar_today1980Taiwan

“© & ℗ 1980 Factory Records Wax Group Includes a sheet with all lyrics.”

Factory

calendar_today1980Italy

“Produced at Brittania Row On back of 4-panel inlay: Prodotto: Base Record, Via Castiglione 109, Bologna tel. 051/534697”

Factory

calendar_today1980France

“Published 1980 Factory Records Made In France”

Factory

calendar_today1980Italy

“Produced at Brittania Row On back of 4-panel inlay: Made in Italy by Base Record, Via Collamarini 26, Bologna.”

Qwest Records

calendar_today1980United States

“This version has "SR" printed on both sides of the shell. The timing window has six vertical hatchmarks with a circle in the center centered across it: | | | O | | | Text on insert: W4 25841 Licensed from Factory Records, Manchester, England for the United States by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. © 1980 Factory Communications Limited. ℗ 1980 Factory Communications Limited. Made in USA. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Text on cassette: A: Produced by Martin Hannett at Brittania Row B: ℗ 1980 Factory Communications Limited Marketed by Columbia House under licence.”

Vivo

calendar_today1980Romania

“TAPE BASF ℗ 1980”

Not On Label

calendar_today1980Poland

“Joy Division "Closer" FACT25 Factory 1980 Produced By Martin Hannett”

Takt Music

calendar_today1980Poland

“Same j-card as [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/33610617]this release[/url] but with different shell design and pink Takt Music logo.”

Takt Music

calendar_today1980Poland

“Same j-card as [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/2152701-Joy-Division-Closer]this release[/url] but with black and white cassette shell design and logo.”

DECK

calendar_today1980Poland

747

calendar_today1980Saudi Arabia

“Track A3 is incorrectly titled "Pass" instead of "Passover"”

MG Records

calendar_today1980Poland

“Peculiar order of the tracks. Released at the turn of 1993/1994 Stereo Dolby Sysytem”

London Records

Factory / ChannelTapes

calendar_today1980Russia

Edigsa / Factory

calendar_today1981Spain

“Track names not printed, just "Closer" on each side and Cara A: Closer / Cara B: Closer on back cover. White plastic tape, black labels silver printed.”

Factory

calendar_today1981Italy

“Single panel thin paper J-card inlay with perforated folds. Cream/off-white cassette with orange paper labels. This cassette was also issued with small variations to the cassette shell including: [r8808233] with a grey shell [r4350854] with a different white shell On inlay: Prodotto: Base Record Via Castiglione 109 Bologna tel. 051 / 534697”

GAP Records / Factory

calendar_today1981Australia

“Sound Recording by Factory Records First published 1980 in U.K. Manufactured and distributed by EMI Music Group of Companies, Sydney, Australia and Lower Hutt, New Zealand.”

Factory

calendar_today1981Italy

“Single panel thin paper J-card inlay with perforated folds. Grey cassette with orange paper labels. This cassette was also issued with small variations to the cassette shell including: [r4350854] with a white shell [r8808249] with a cream/off-white shell with a small window On inlay: Prodotto: Base Record Via Castiglione 109 Bologna tel. 051 / 534697”

Factory

calendar_today1981Italy

“Produced at Brittania Row The cassette was also issued with small variations to the cassette shell, including: [r8808249], which has a cream/off-white shell with a small window [r8808233], which has a grey shell. J-card comes in 2 editions : 3- or 4-panel. On back of inlay: Prodotto: Base Record Via Castiglione 109 Bologna tel. 051 / 534697”

Factory

calendar_today1981Canada

“Insert: A Factory Records Product ℗1980 A Factory Records Product ©1980 A Factory Records Product Produced at Brittania Row Manufactured by Polygram Inc. and distributed by Polygram Distribution Inc., 6000 Cote de Liesse, St-Laurent, Quebec H4T 1E3 Stereo also playable mono. Cassette: A Factory Records Product ℗1980 ©1980 Made in Canada”

Factory

calendar_todayAug 1981New Zealand

“Published by Fractured Music Marketed by RTC, PO Box 3825, Auckland”

Factory (US)

calendar_todayNov 1981United States

“Fractured Music/Zomba Enterprises Inc. A Factory Records US Product Manufactured and distributed in the US by Rough Trade, under license from Factory Communications Limited Produced at Brittania Row”

Factory / Vimúsica

calendar_todayApr 1982Portugal

“Published by Fractured Music Editado sob licenca por Vimusica - Musica e Video Lda.”

Edigsa / Factory

calendar_today1983Spain

“White shell with black text.”

fnac.com

calendar_todayOct 12, 2009France

“Released by FNAC Stores in France only. Includes the Closer CD, the Grant Gee Documentary DVD, a booklet, and a collection of 20 pictures (28x24 cm).”

London Records

calendar_today1980Japan

“On sleeve: 2009.05.27 In Stores On Disc: 2008.03.05 In Stores Promotional use only - not for sale”

Factory

calendar_today1985Canada

“Cassette in stickered purple box and inserts. Front sticker: Deluxe Cassette Package PolyGram FACT-C Reverse sticker: PolyGram 6000 Cote De Liesse, St. Laurent, Que., Canada H4T 1E3 Produced at Britannia Row. © 1985 Factory Communications Limited A Factory Records Product”

Factory

calendar_todayDec 1985United Kingdom

“Cassette in purple box and inserts. Produced at Britannia Row. © 1985 Factory Communications Limited A Factory Records Product”

London Records / Warner Music Taiwan

calendar_today2007Taiwan

“Both CDs are held in a gatefold cardboard digipak which in turn is held in a firm plastic sleeve sporting Collector's Edition at the bottom. The plastic sleeve features a bar code sticker which reads: "Re-mastered studio album with bonus disc of a previously unreleased live show from the University of London Union". The release features almost the original Factory Records artwork. Published by Fractured Music FACD - XXV A Factory Records Product ℗ 2007 London Records 90 Ltd. © 2007 London Records 90 Ltd.”

London Records

calendar_today2007Europe

“8-panel Digipak. Sticker on cellophane envelope: "Re-mastered studio album with bonus disc of a previously unreleased live show from the University of London Union". Almost identical to [url=/release/1073883]Collector's Edition[/url], without plastic slipcase. Includes a 24-page black and white booklet. Factory label and cat.no (FACD - XXV) are legacy from original artwork. ℗ 2007 London Records 90 Ltd. © 2007 London Records 90 Ltd. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by London Records 90 Ltd. Made in the E.U.”

London Records

calendar_todaySep 17, 2007South Korea

“Blue/black OBI strip added to UK issue and sealed. Both CDs are held in a gatefold cardboard digipak which in turn is held in a firm plastic sleeve sporting Collector's Edition at the bottom. The plastic sleeve features a bar code sticker which reads: "Re-mastered studio album with bonus disc of a previously unreleased live show from the University of London Union". The release features almost the original Factory Records artwork. A black and white booklet featuring new band interviews, photos and track overviews is also held in the digipak. Published by Fractured Music Orubted by Cinram FACD - XXV A Factory Records Product ℗ 2007 London Records 90 Ltd. © 2007 London Records 90 Ltd. Made in the E.U.”

Rhino Records / London Records

calendar_todayOct 30, 2007United States

“Both CDs are held in a gatefold cardboard digipack which in turn is held in a firm plastic sleeve sporting Collector's Edition at the bottom. A black and white booklet featuring new band interviews, photos and track overviews is also held in the digipak. "FACD - XXV A Factory Records Product" Printed by Cinram. tracks 1-1 to 1-9: Published by Fractured Music This reissue ℗ & © 2007 London Records 90 Ltd. Manufactured & marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Printed in the USA”

Rhino Records / London Records / Warner Bros. Records

calendar_today2007United States

“This Reissue ℗ & © 2007 London Records 90 Ltd. All rights reserved. Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Made in U.S.A.”

London Records

calendar_todayMar 5, 2008Japan

“Both CDs are held in a gatefold cardboard digipak. The release features almost the original Factory Records artwork. A black and white booklet featuring new band interviews, photos and track overviews is also held in the digipak. Published by Fractured Music Printed by Cinram FACD - XXV A Factory Records Product”

London Records

“Unofficial reissue meant to be looking as it were an official Japanese Mini-LP, including: - the same catalogue number than the official Japanese Deluxe Edition from 2008. - an OBI strip reproducing on both front and back the original artwork from the OBI strip found on the original Japanese Deluxe Edition from 2008; the artwork on the spine is an adaption to fit the different thickness; - a Mini-LP sized gatefold cardboard sleeve; - a reproduction of the main black and white booklet found in the official Japanese Deluxe Edition from 2008 (featuring band interviews, photos and track overviews); - a reproduction of the second booklet found in the official Japanese Deluxe Edition from 2008 (featuring a short biography in Japanese and lyrics in English and Japanese); - white opaque plastic protective inner sleeves, different to the clear ones usually found in official Japanese Mini-LPs. - CDs with the same matrix numbers than on the official Japanese Deluxe Edition from 2008. ℗2007 London Records 90 Ltd. ©2007 London Records 90 Ltd “Manufactured and distributed by Warner Music Japan Inc., a Warner Music Group Company. Made in Japan.” Published by Fractured Music. “FACD - XXV A Factory Records Product””

London Records

“Replica CD in style of Japan release with: 1. OBI 2. 34 page Japan booklet. 3. 4 page booklet on English ℗2007 London Records 90 Ltd. ©2007 London Records 90 Ltd “Manufactured and distributed by Warner Music Japan Inc., a Warner Music Group Company. Made in Japan.” Published by Fractured Music. “FACD - XXV A Factory Records Product””

London Records

calendar_today2008Japan

“Includes extra promo text around the centre rim of the disc plus a small numbered promo sticker on the back of the obi. Otherwise identical to the commercial release. The release features almost the original Factory Records artwork. Both CDs are held in a gatefold cardboard digipak, identical to the commercial release. A black and white booklet featuring new band interviews, photos and track overviews is also held in the digipak. Published by Fractured Music Printed by Cinram FACD - XXV A Factory Records Product”

fnac.com

calendar_todayOct 12, 2009France

“Released by FNAC Stores in France only. Includes the Closer CD, the Grant Gee Documentary DVD, a booklet, and a collection of 20 pictures (28x24 cm).”

London Records

calendar_todayOct 2010United Kingdom

“The release features almost the original Factory Records artwork. The same black and white booklet (as 2007 releases) featuring new band interviews, photos and track overviews is also included in the box. CD 2 comes in a plain white paper/clear plastic die-cut sleeve. Published by Fractured Music Orubted by Cinram FACD - XXV A Factory Records Product ℗ & © 2007, © 2010 London Records 90 Ltd. Made in the E.U. Song titles appear nowhere in this product ! First cat# appears on box, second cat# on CD's and booklet.”

London Records

calendar_today2017Europe

“8-panel digipak without plastic collectors edition o-card that came with 1st version”