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Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis (vocals and occasional guitar), Bernard Sumner (guitar and keyboards), Peter Hook (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Stephen Morris (drums and percussion). Joy Division rapidly evolved from their initial punk rock influences to develop a sound and style that pioneered the post-punk movement of the late 1970s. According to music critic Jon Savage, the band "were not punk but were directly inspired by its energy". Their self-released 1978 debut EP, ''An Ideal for Living'', drew the attention of the Manchester television personality Tony Wilson. Joy Division's debut album, ''Unknown Pleasures'', was released in 1979 on Wilson's independent record label, Factory Records, and drew critical acclaim from the British press. Despite the band's growing success, vocalist Ian Curtis was beset with depression and personal difficulties, including a dissolving marriage and his diagnosis of epilepsy. Curtis found it increasingly difficult to perform at live concerts, and often had seizures during performances. On the eve of the band's first American tour in May 1980, Curtis committed suicide. Joy Division's posthumously released second album, ''Closer'' (1980), and the single "Love Will Tear Us Apart" became the band's highest charting releases. After the death of Curtis, the remaining members continued as New Order, achieving critical and commercial success.

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1980-02-08: University of London… Other 2012-11-17 itunes amazon
Total: From Joy Division to New Order Compilation 2011-06-06 itunes amazon
+− Compilation 2010-12-06 itunes amazon
In the Studio with Martin Hannett Compilation 2008-06-16 itunes amazon
The Best of Joy Division Compilation 2008-03-24 itunes amazon
Martin Hannett's Personal Mixes Compilation 2007-05 itunes amazon
Let the Movie Begin Live 2006-01 itunes amazon
The End Live 2006 itunes amazon
Preston 28 February 1980 Live 2003-05-12 itunes amazon
They Keep Calling Me Live 2002-12 itunes amazon
Lost Treasures Compilation 2002 itunes amazon
Les Bains Douches 18 December 1979 Live 2001 itunes amazon
The Complete BBC Recordings Compilation 2000-08-07 itunes amazon
Heart and Soul Compilation 1997-12-08 itunes amazon
Permanent Compilation 1995-06 itunes amazon
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