Factory Records

From the Ridiculous to the Sublime: Post-Punk and Graphic Design Meet with the Art Direction of DAHSAR, Commercial Type, and Peter Saville

From the grand metropolis of Philadelphia emerges DAHSAR, a design brand that has established itself with collaborates with musicians and…

2 years ago

New Order’s First Gig

On July 30th, 1980 New Order performed their first gig following the demise of Joy Division after the suicide of…

4 years ago

Legendary Producer Mark Reeder Talks New Collaborations, World History, and Quarantine In Exclusive Interview

Mark Reeder's icy-blue eyes have seen it all. The legendary Factory Records musician and producer talked with Post-Punk.com about his…

4 years ago

Joy Division’s Closer to Receive 40th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue

Joy Division's second and final studio album Closer, which came out four decades ago on July 18th, 1980, is set…

4 years ago

Factory Records to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with “Use Hearing Protection” Exhibition, Box Sets, and More!

Factory Records is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a pair of box-sets and major exhibitions devoted to the legendary independent…

5 years ago

Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark’s 1980 Debut Album

On February 22nd, 1980 Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark, aka OMD, released their highly influential self-titled debut LP. Formed in…

5 years ago

Joy Division’s TV Debut on Granada Reports

On September 20th, 1978, Joy Division made their television debut on by performing "Shadowplay" on "What's On", a segment that…

6 years ago

New Order’s “Blue Monday”

On March 7th, 1983, New Order pioneered dance music with the release of the best selling 12 inch single of…

6 years ago

A Certain Ratio announce album reissue series and UK Dates for 2018

"All the energy of Joy Division but better clothes." Factory Records alumni A Certain Ratio have announced their UK tour details…

6 years ago

Mauerstadt | An Interview with Mark Reeder

Mark Reeder is a historic figure in the Post-Punk scene. Leaving Manchester for Berlin back in 1978, he became  Factory…

7 years ago