Tracklist
| Transmission | 3:35 | ||
| Novelty | 3:59 |
Credits (4)
Peter Saville (2)Design [Uncredited]
Graeme*Lacquer Cut By
EG*Plated By
Martin HannettProducer
Notes
Released on 16 November 1979 as 7".
The initial run of 10,000 pressings came in a textured sleeve. The subsequent run of another 20,000 pressings came in textured or flat (untextured) sleeves. Until 17 July 1981, 38.245 7" records were pressed in total.
Other differentiation criteria:
The cut-out on the rear is either bevelled or rounded or there is none.
The glue flaps are either all straight or rounded at the bottom.
The G+L is either white or purple.
First editions (A1 / B1) were cut by Graeme Durham at the Sound Clinic, while later editions (A2 / B1) were cut by George "Porky" Peckham.
Editions were pressed by WEA (S-x), Lyntone (LYN-xxxx) or MVS (MVS Sx).
Issued as 12" in February 1981. According to Tony Wilson "due to continuing unhappiness with cut on 'Novelty'".
Despite high expectations, the single only charted in the UK Independent charts.
Please note there is an Italian Material - Ciquri / Detached that was inadvertently packaged (with sleeve and labels) as their version of this release.
The initial run of 10,000 pressings came in a textured sleeve. The subsequent run of another 20,000 pressings came in textured or flat (untextured) sleeves. Until 17 July 1981, 38.245 7" records were pressed in total.
Other differentiation criteria:
The cut-out on the rear is either bevelled or rounded or there is none.
The glue flaps are either all straight or rounded at the bottom.
The G+L is either white or purple.
First editions (A1 / B1) were cut by Graeme Durham at the Sound Clinic, while later editions (A2 / B1) were cut by George "Porky" Peckham.
Editions were pressed by WEA (S-x), Lyntone (LYN-xxxx) or MVS (MVS Sx).
Issued as 12" in February 1981. According to Tony Wilson "due to continuing unhappiness with cut on 'Novelty'".
Despite high expectations, the single only charted in the UK Independent charts.
Please note there is an Italian Material - Ciquri / Detached that was inadvertently packaged (with sleeve and labels) as their version of this release.
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Transmission
7", 45 RPM, Single, Textured Sleeve
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Factory – Fac 13 | UK | 1979 | UK — 1979 | ||||
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Transmission
7", Single, Flat Sleeve
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Factory – Fac 13 | UK | 1979 | UK — 1979 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Single
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Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
12", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint
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Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | Italy | 1981 | Italy — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
7", Single, 45 RPM
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Factory – SFA 490 | Australia | 1981 | Australia — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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Factory – FAC 13 | Canada | 1981 | Canada — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered
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Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | New Zealand | 1981 | New Zealand — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo
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Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
7", 45 RPM, Single
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Factory – Fac 13 | New Zealand | 1981 | New Zealand — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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Factory – FAC 13.12 | 1981 | — 1981 | |||||
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Transmission
7", Single, 45 RPM
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Factory – FAC 13 | Scandinavia | 1981 | Scandinavia — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
7", 45 RPM, Single
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Factory – FAC 13 | 1981 | — 1981 | |||||
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Transmission
12", Single, 45 RPM
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Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | Italy | 1981 | Italy — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Lyntone Pressing
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Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Lyntone Pressing
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Factory – Fac 13 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Single
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Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | Ireland | 1981 | Ireland — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
Acetate, 10", 45 RPM, Single Sided
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Factory – FAC 13 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, White Label
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Factory – FAC 13-12 | UK | 1981 | UK — 1981 | ||||
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Transmission
7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Textured Sleeve
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Factory – Fac 13 | UK | 1982 | UK — 1982 | ||||
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Transmission
7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Flat Sleeve
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Factory – Fac 13 | UK | 1983 | UK — 1983 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Single
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Factory – FAC 13.12 | Australia | 1984 | Australia — 1984 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue
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Factory – FAC 13.12 | 1984 | — 1984 | |||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue
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EMI – GOOD 40 | New Zealand | 1984 | New Zealand — 1984 | ||||
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Transmission
12", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
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Factory – FAC 13.12 | Australia | 1984 | Australia — 1984 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, MVS Pressing
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Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | ||||
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Transmission
7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, White Label
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Factory – FAC 13 | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 | ||||
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Transmission
7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, ISS Pressing, Flat Sleeve
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Factory – Fac 13 | UK | 1988 | UK — 1988 | ||||
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Transmission
VHS, PAL, Promo
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Factory – FAC 400 | UK | 1991 | UK — 1991 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress
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Factory – FAC 13/12 | Australia | 1991 | Australia — 1991 | ||||
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Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Mono, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Blue
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буд кон – Д60 4888 | Russia | 2001 | Russia — 2001 | ||||
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7", Unofficial Release, Red
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Factory (2) – FAC 13 | US | 2008 | US — 2008 | ||||
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7", Unofficial Release, Grey Marbled
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Factory (2) – FAC 13 | US | 2008 | US — 2008 | ||||
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Transmission
7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Textured Sleeve, Marbled Purple
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Factory (2) – Fac 13 | UK | 2008 | UK — 2008 |
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12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 180g
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Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | Europe | 2020 | Europe — 2020 | ||||
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Transmission
2×File, FLAC, Single, Reissue, Remastered
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Warner Music UK – 190295 274610 | Europe | 2020 | Europe — 2020 | ||||
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Transmission
12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, White Label, Stereo, 180g
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Factory – FAC 13 X 12 | Europe | 2020 | Europe — 2020 | ||||
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Transmission (2020 Digital Remaster)
2×File, MP3, Single, Reissue, Remastered, VBR
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Not On Label – none | Worldwide | 2020 | Worldwide — 2020 | ||||
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12", Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release
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Fractured – FF476 | 2021 | — 2021 | |||||
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Transmission
7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Textured Sleeve
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Factory – Fac 13 | UK | UK | |||||
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Transmission (Live In Paris)
Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Mono, Unofficial Release, Yellow
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буд кон – Д60 5961 | Russia | Russia |
Recommendations
Reviews
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Forse la versione più rara di tutte, questa versione traslucente rossa , vedi anche le poche copie che compaiono nello storico delle vendite
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Sound quality is wonderful, punchy, and strong, perfect for Joy Division!
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referencing Transmission (12", 45 RPM, Single) FAC 13.12
in early time i find the 7'' uk colpy in translucent
red,this copy have the run off in rekief,other copies in normal black vinyl have run off smoot -
referencing Transmission (12", 45 RPM, Single) FAC 13.12
Love this Porky Prime Cut. No other pressing can compete in my ears (and system)! -
referencing Transmission (12", 45 RPM, Single) FAC 13.12
Based on my experience with this pressing, it is extremely bass-heavy to the point that every other instrument (namely drums and vocals) sound like they are under a blanket. However, if you adjust your EQ settings to bring up the treble, it is a good sounding pressing. -
referencing Transmission (12", 45 RPM, Single) FAC 13.12
Purchased this new...still NM...just such a fantastic sounding record. Nothing like 45rpm 12" singles. Vocals and instruments clear and centered properly. Just awesome.. and btw I am not selling it...ever. -
I've got 2 copies of the reissue now with the exact same flaw - a nasty edge warp/blip where the needle jumps out of the groove at the beginning of the track. On each side. If I place the needle about 40-50 seconds (guess) into the song it tracks ok the rest of the way. I've played over 500 records on my current setup and never had the needle jump out of the groove before. Should I keep returning them for replacements? or is it hopeless.
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Edited 3 years ago
referencing Transmission (12", 45 RPM, Single) FAC 13.12
It's a mystery how no joy Division fans have not got this pressing. It sounds perfect between highs and lows and mid level is bang on. . It was this track on Tony Wilsons show and Ians dancing that launched the band. -
My copy has no warp, embossed cover is a nice touch- I like how they've been so faithful reproducing the original art and sleeves of this release. The sound is fantastic- 12" 45s are the way to go to listen to the joy division singles. It is incomparable. A touch of light surface noise in the beginning of each side, but it's drowned out once the music gets going. Honestly this comes as a close second to the Atmosphere 12" in of sound quality, and that record blew my mind the first time I spun it, which really says something. I think this is going for about $12-14 on Amazon right now- definitely worth a grab! -
Sounds excellent- Textured sleeve print is crisp and vibrant- definitely the better art variant than the 12”!
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