Album: Substance by Joy Division (1988)
Genre: Post-Punk | Style: Punk | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: Factory
Format: Compilation

Description: Substance 1977-1980 is a singles compilation album by the post-punk band Joy Division, released on Factory Records in 1988. It is companion to a similar singles compilation by their subsequent band New Order, also entitled Substance. It peaked at #7 in the UK album chart and #146 on the Billboard 200, the band's only chart appearance in the United States. It also reached #15 in New Zealand and #53 in Australia in August 1988.

Artist Background: 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 ... Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Known for Post Punk style.

Related Artists: New Order, Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Known for Post Punk style.

Tags: Post-Punk, Punk, Rousing, 1980s, Compilation, Factory


Substance 1977-1980 is a singles compilation album by the post-punk band Joy Division, released on Factory Records in 1988. It is companion to a similar singles compilation by their subsequent band New Order, also entitled Substance. It peaked at #7 in the UK album chart and #146 on the Billboard 200, the band's only chart appearance in the United States. It also reached #15 in New Zealand and #53 in Australia in August 1988.

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