Unknown Pleasures

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division is a timeless classic and a must-own on vinyl. The music speaks for itself — dark, atmospheric, and emotionally heavy in a way that still feels powerful decades later. Every track contributes to the mood, and it’s an album that really rewards listening straight through. This pressing is very solid. Sound quality is clean and well balanced, with good separation and depth that suits the album’s stripped-down, moody production. It feels quiet and well made, letting the music take center stage without distractions. Great music and a good pressing. If this album means anything to you, this vinyl is absolutely worth owning.

The reissue of Joy Division's iconic "Unknown Pleasures" on 180 Gram Vinyl is not just a record; it's a time capsule of raw emotion and post-punk brilliance. This isn't merely listening to music; it's an immersive experience that transports you back to the heart of the late 70s' Manchester sound. Firstly, the 180 Gram Vinyl speaks volumes about quality. It's the kind of heavyweight vinyl that feels substantial, promising an auditory experience as deep and rich as the history it carries. This record spins not just tracks, but tales of a band that redefined a genre. The remastering is a delicate operation, carried out with the precision of a heart surgeon. The result is a sound that is both authentic to the original recording and rejuvenated for modern ears. Ian Curtis' haunting vocals and the band's moody, atmospheric instrumentals are rendered with a clarity that's as sharp as a shard of broken glass. The album itself is a masterpiece of melancholy and introspection. Each track, from the rhythmic "Disorder" to the chilling "She’s Lost Control", resonates with an intensity that's as relevant today as it was over four decades ago. It's like diving into a deep, dark ocean of sound, where the pressure of the profound lyrics and stark instrumentation envelops you. TL;DR: "Unknown Pleasures" on 180 Gram Vinyl is a must-have for Joy Division fans and vinyl collectors alike. It's a beautifully crafted tribute to a band that left an indelible mark on the music world. This record isn't just played; it's felt – a sensory journey through the depths of post-punk's soul.

So happy to have this classic on vinyl. Could not believe the great price.

One of the greatest albums ever created.

I read in at least one review that this album was on the bright side. Well, they weren’t kidding. I don’t have tone controls on my preamp so whatever. Besides that it’s the best I’ve ever heard this album. The sound is huge. The bass is deep. Feels like I’m in a small pub watching them perform in front of me. The sound fills the room. Nice clean straight pressing. Says made in Germany on a sticker. Welcome addition to my collection. 😬

If you don't have, you should....

Upon first receiving this record, it did have very minor, yet noticeable skips in every song, which was my biggest fear. The skips weren't as bad for me as some of the other reviews mentioned so I consider myself lucky. I wasn't going to give up on it so I played it a second time & it played with noticeably less skips. By the third time I didn't notice any more skips & then my friend recommended to clean the record, which I did, then played it a fourth time and it has played perfectly ever since! So I'm not sure what the issue was with it at first, but I'm glad it basically resolved itself somewhat. I noticed this happened to someone else in the reviews as well. It's a gamble & unfortunate this record seems to have issues in the beginning, but I *needed* this record so I was willing to take the risk lol. Just keep in mind that yes, initially you may have some skips & I'm not sure if the skips will resolve for everyone, but this has been my experience. Hope it helps!

Obe of the best albums of all time with great quality...

An amazing pressing for an amazing album! A must have for any music lover. No matter what is your genre

Livraison rapide, très bon état. C'est super

Selbst ich sollte meinen, dass es völlig überflüssig ist noch eine Rezension zu Unknown Pleasures, der ersten Joy Division Aufnahme aus dem Jahr 1979, zu schreiben: ein Meisterwerk der Musik-Geschichte, das allerdings in dieser Form nur vor dem Hintergrund tobenden Punks entstehen konnte. Doch was ist so Besonderes an dieser Musik - ist sie doch reichlich ungeschliffen, geradezu amateurhaft, klingt als hätten die Musiker gerade erst entdeckt, dass es E-Gitarren, Drums und Bass gibt und ein Mikro, in das man....sich hineinstürzen kann. Und da sind wir beim Punkt: über die Depression Ian Curtis' ist so ziemlich alles und noch viel mehr gesagt worden, was ärztliche Bulletins, Schwarz/Weiß-Regisseure und Boulevard-Zeitschriften wie Rolling Stone et al. zu sagen wußten. Das macht sicherlich den morbiden Reiz der Aufnahme aus, doch ist das noch nicht der Schlüssel. Den findet man erst in der geradezu radikalen Archaik der Aufnahme. Ein Rock-Musiker, vielleicht jeder Musiker, ist gut beraten zumindest den Hut in den Ring zu werfen, wenn er sich der Selbstentäußerung, die Musikmachen immer mit sich bringt, aussetzen will - alles andere ist Halbherzigkeit, davon gibt's mehr als genug. Doch Joy Division warfen nicht nur den Hut, die warfen sich selbst, setzen sich schonungslos den Schlägen aus, die sie aus ihrem eigenen Seelenleben zogen....und sich selbst versetzten: eine Musik wie ein Bild Francis Bacon's - Three Screaming Popes oder Figure With Meat - ein Bild und eine Musik so radikal in seiner Selbstentäußerung: wie ein Klumpen nacktes blutiges Fleisch, an fiebrige Nerven gebunden, in neurotischen Kuben der Angst gefangen: "According to Gilles Deleuze, painting is hysteria. Painting in the throes of hysterics attempts to go 'beyond representation,' morphing 'cerebral pessimism into nervous optimism.' - Francis Bacon, zitiert aus In Perspective by Camer Onafzal....und Ian Curtis? Nur das "optimism" fehlt. Der Manchester Live-Gig aus dem selben Jahr unterstreicht dies nur noch, indem er nun auch den Aspekt radikaler Bildhauerei hinzufügt: ein Monument, wie mit der Axt aus einem Stamm geschlagen. Nein, neu und einzig war das nicht, wie die Verwendung von Sister Ray auf ihren späteren Live-Konzerten beweist. Dieser Song ebenso wie I'm Waiting For My Man, beide von Velvet Underground, The End von den Jim Morrisson und den Doors, I Wanna Be You Dog von Iggy Pop und den Stooges - sie alle lebten diesen überreizten Expressionismus, dieses alle Sicherheit negierende radikale Spiel um niemals weniger als Alles.

I often visit record stores, whether in physical stores or online, but I always miss this classic post-rock record. I bought it from Amazon Japan It was still cheaper than buying it in a store in Taiwan. The entire delivery process was also smooth and fast.

Fantastic price and album.