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United 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 ...”
Cat#: FACT. 25
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United 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 Lab...”
Cat#: FACT. 25
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Ireland“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 ...”
Cat#: FACT. 25
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ItalyCat#: FACT 25
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United 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 s...”
Cat#: FACT. 25
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United 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 Ro...”
Cat#: FACT 25 · FACT. 25
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chevron_rightGAP Records
AustraliaCat#: FACOZ 1001
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Italy“Misprint: tracklist on labels was printed on the wrong side of the record. This release makes side one the 4 tracks starting "Heart and Soul" the A-Side and the 5 tracks starting with "Atrocity Exhibition" the B-Side. Back cover: Prodot...”
Cat#: FACT. 25
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Canada“This release has an SPC logo, as opposed to DJ (2) for Closer. A Factory Records Product. Distribution PolyGram. Published by Fractured Music. Date on label: 19/6/81. Manufactured by PolyGram Inc. and distributed by PolyGram Distribut...”
Cat#: FACD. 01
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United Kingdom“Cover: thick and matte, a bit rough Inner sleeve: smooth with straight corners Black vinyl Rear cover: FACT∙XXV A Factory Records Product Inner sleeve: Produced By Martin Hannett At Brittania Row Printed by Garrod And Lofthouse Limite...”
Cat#: FACT. 25
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United Kingdom“Outer: Plain matt paperboard cover. Inner: Plain matt paperboard with straight corners. Black / opaque or translucent red vinyl. Reverse: A Factory Records Product Inner sleeve: Produced at Brittania Row. Printed by Garrod And Lofth...”
Cat#: FACT. 25
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chevron_rightFactory / GAP Records
Australia“Pre-final edition with generic EMI label design. A final edition was released after the label design was adjusted. Specific label changes were the removal of "Sound recording by Factory Records. First publ. ℗ 1980 in U.K.℗ 1980 Factory ...”
Cat#: FACOZ 1001
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chevron_rightGAP Records
Australia“White label for FACOZ 1001 issued in a generic white die-cut paper sleeve with a separate transparent round-bottomed anti-static polyethylene inner sleeve. Some copies may be further accompanied by a bespoke promotional GAP Records PAC b...”
Cat#: FACOZ 1001
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chevron_rightEdigsa / Factory
Spain“First Spanish pressing of this album. Notes: This edition is pressed with black labels and text in metallic argent ink. A Closer repress with white labels is also available from the same era. Runout stamped”
Cat#: 19L0094 · 19L0094 5
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Europe“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 Cover comes in hard paper glossy. With printed FACT 25 in the ...”
Cat#: FACT. 25
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Germany“Produced at Britannia Row Published by Fractured Music P. 1980 Factory Records Im Vertrieb der Metronome Musik GmbH Made in W.-Germany Back cover has non-ink embossed stamp "PRS Hannover". Issued with printed inner sleeve (track tit...”
Cat#: 0060.361
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“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 Closer.”
Cat#: FACT.25
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Italy“Back cover: Prodotto: Base Record Via Castiglione 109 Bologna tel 051/237528. Inner sleeve: Printed with the same layout as the UK pressings. Labels: Silver on black (no track list). Stamped with "S.I.A.E.". A Fractured Music • A Fact...”
Cat#: FACT. 25
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chevron_rightFactory / Factory Benelux
Belgium“A Fractured Music - A Factory Record The Benelux pressing comes with a printed paper inner sleeve.”
Cat#: FACT. 25
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“A Fractured Music - A Factory Record Issued with a printed inner sleeve.This edition does not have Garrod And Lofthouse Limited credited on the inner sleeve. Otherwise identical to Closer. Matrix codes are stamped.”
Cat#: FACT 25 · FACT.25
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United Kingdom“Outer cover: matte cardboard sleeve. Inner sleeve: rough / textured with square corners. On opaque vinyl. Catalogue numbers FACT XXV (spine), FACT•XXV (rear sleeve), FACT. 25 (labels). Spine and sleeve: A Factory Records Product Inner...”
Cat#: FACT. 25
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chevron_rightFactory / GAP Records
Australia“Final edition with adjusted label artwork. Some copies of this release were also issued in a wrap around 24 x 12 inch "open sided" inner sleeve page (as well as the regular inner sleeve). A Factory Records Product Released In Australi...”
Cat#: FACOZ 1001
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United States“Comes in a thick textured rough cardboard cover with textured printed inner sleeve having rounded corners at the top. Back cover: FACTUS VI A Factory Records US Product Spine: Joy Division FACTUS VI A Factory Records US Product Close...”
Cat#: FACTUS 6
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France“Produced at Britannia Row. Published by Fractured Music. A Factory Records Product. ℗ 1980 Factory. Release includes inner sleeve with tracklisting. Representation Exclusive Virgin France S.A.”
Cat#: 201 882 · 201882
CD(85)
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United 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 later release which also has no barcod...”
Cat#: Facd 25
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United 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. Closer - comes with the "CD Car Carry Case" 2. Clos...”
Cat#: Facd 25
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United 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. Closer - same as this release except ...”
Cat#: Facd 25
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chevron_rightFactory / Virgin France S.A.
FranceCat#: 30216
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United KingdomCat#: FACD 25
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chevron_rightFactory / PolyGram Group Canada Inc.
CanadaCat#: 830 685-2
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United States“Fractured Music/Zomba Enterprises, Inc. A Factory Records US Product Manufactured and distributed in the USA by Rough Trade, under license from Factory Communications Limited Produced at Brittania Row. Made in U.S.A. by Laservideo Inc.”
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Canada“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 Distr...”
Cat#: 830 685-2
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chevron_rightFactory / Rough Trade
Germany“Produced at Brittania Row. Published by Fractured Music. A Factory Compact Disc © Factory Communications Limited. ℗ Rough Trade Records GmbH Licensed, marketed and distributed by Rough Trade First cat# appears on disc, backsl...”
Cat#: 110.0217.2 · RTDCD 68
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chevron_rightFactory / Rough Trade
Germany“Produced [...] at Brittania Row [booklet] Published by Fractured Music © Factory Communications Limited ℗ Rough Trade Records GmbH [CD] A Factory Compact Disc [booklet & tray card] Factory Communications Ltd. Licensed, marketed and di...”
Cat#: RTDCD 68
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Netherlands“A Factory compact disc Published By Fractured Music. Made by Dureco Holland. Second cat# on disc only.”
Cat#: FAC 252 · FACD 252
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chevron_rightQwest Records
United StatesCat#: 9 25841-2
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France“Album originally released in 1980. [Inlay] Produced at Brittania Row. Imp. Morault - Rouen - Tél. 35 64 64 64 [Back cover] A Factory Compact Disc. Diffusion exclusive Virgin France SA. Gatefold inlay card and back card print...”
Cat#: 30216
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Japan“Includes a fold-out insert with lyrics in English and Japanese and a short biography. Produced at Brittania Row Made in Japan by Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. Original retail price: ¥2,500 Track durations not printed on release.”
Cat#: 25CY-3102 · CY-3102
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chevron_rightQwest Records
United 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, Manch...”
Cat#: 9 25841-2
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Japan“Features white obi-strip with pricing and release informations. Also features a fold-out insert with lyrics in English and Japanese and a short biography. Produced at Brittania Row Made in Japan by Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.”
Cat#: 25CY-3102 · CY-3102
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chevron_rightFactory / Festival Records
Australia“Produced at Brittania Row. Published by Mushroom Music A Factory Compact Disc ℗ © 1980 Factory Communications Ltd. England Made and printed in Australia. Manufactured by Festival Records Pty. Ltd. Australia.”
Cat#: D 30408 · D30408 · FACD 25
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chevron_rightFactory / Sonic Records (2)
Poland“Produced at Brittania Row. Published by Fractured Music. Originally released in 1980. Released by Sonic under license from Factory. FACD 25 A Factory Disc. SON 11 Sonic.”
Cat#: Facd 25 · SON 11
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chevron_rightFactory / Zona Records
LithuaniaCat#: ZNCD 007
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chevron_rightロンドンレコード
EuropeCat#: 520 015-2
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chevron_rightロンドンレコード
GermanyCat#: 3984 28219 2
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Canada“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 PolyGr...”
Cat#: 830 685-2
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Europe“℗ 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. Originally released in 1980.”
Cat#: 520 015-2
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chevron_rightPolydor Records
Japan“reissue”
Cat#: POCD-1880
Tape(55)
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Canada“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...”
Cat#: FACD 401
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Italy“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: Closer with a white shell Closer with a cream/off-...”
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chevron_rightEdigsa / Factory
Spain“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.”
Cat#: 19C0094
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Italy“Produced at Brittania Row The cassette was also issued with small variations to the cassette shell, including: Closer, which has a cream/off-white shell with a small window Closer, which has a grey shell. J-card comes in 2 editions : 3...”
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Italy“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: Closer with a grey shell Closer with a ...”
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chevron_rightFactory / GAP Records
Australia“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.”
Cat#: TC-FACOZ 1001
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New Zealand“Published by Fractured Music Marketed by RTC, PO Box 3825, Auckland”
Cat#: FACTC 25 · FACTC25
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United 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”
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chevron_rightFactory / Vimúsica
Portugal“Published by Fractured Music Editado sob licenca por Vimusica - Musica e Video Lda.”
Cat#: VFACT 112-2
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chevron_rightEdigsa / Factory
Spain“White shell with black text.”
Cat#: 19C0094
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France“℗ 1980 Factory Records Published by Fractured Music No barcode on this version”
Cat#: 50162
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Greece“A Factory Record distributed by Virgin Records Greece Ltd. Reversed sides.”
Cat#: 262 VG 50086
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United Kingdom“Three-panel inlay printed black and white both sides on heavy matte paper stock. Clear cassette with 'marble' effect paper labels. Housed in plastic box. No numbers moulded on cassette window, but bars are moulded. Similar versions: Clo...”
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United Kingdom“Three-panel inlay printed black and white both sides on heavy matte paper stock. Clear cassette with 'marble' effect paper labels. Housed in plastic box. This is very similar to this version, which is printed on thin glossy paper stoc...”
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United Kingdom“Three-panel inlay printed black and white both sides on glossy white paper stock. Clear cassette with white paper labels. Housed in plastic box. This is very similar to this version, which is identical except that it is printed on h...”
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United Kingdom“Three-panel inlay printed black and white both sides on heavy, uncoated paper. Clear cassette with white paper labels. Similar versions: Closer has numbers moulded on cassette window Closer has a glossy inlay. Produced at Britannia Row...”
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Canada“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 Facto...”
Cat#: Fact 25c
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United Kingdom“Cassette in purple box and inserts. Produced at Britannia Row. © 1985 Factory Communications Limited A Factory Records Product”
Cat#: Fact 25c
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Canada“Produced at Brittania Row A Fractured Music On insert: ℗ 1980 Factory Communications Ltd. © 1980 Factory Communications Ltd Manufactured by PolyGram Inc. and distributed by PolyGram Distribution Inc., Cote de Liesse, St. Laurent,...”
Cat#: 830 685-4 · Fact 25c
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CanadaCat#: 830 685-4
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France“℗ 1980 Factory Records Published by Fractured Music Diffusion exclusive Virgin France S.A.”
Cat#: 50162
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chevron_rightFactory Records Australasia
Australia“Published by Fractured Music (Mushroom) ℗ & © 1980 Factory Records. Released by Factory Australasia under licence. A Factory Records Product”
Cat#: FACTC 25
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chevron_rightQwest Records
United States“This version has "SR" on both sides of the shell. Produced at Britannia Row On insert: Licensed from Factory Records, Manchester, England for the United States by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. © 1980 Facto...”
Cat#: 4-25841 · 9 25841-4
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chevron_rightQwest Records
United States“This version has "AR" on both sides of the shell. Produced at Britannia Row On insert: Licensed from Factory Records, Manchester, England for the United States by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company. © 1980 Facto...”
Cat#: 4-25841 · 9 25841-4