Tracklist
| Love Will Tear Us Apart | 3:22 | ||
| These Days | 3:23 | ||
| Love Will Tear Us Apart | 3:09 |
Credits (3)
Ben Kelly (2)Design [Uncredited]
Peter Saville (2)Design [Uncredited]
Martin HannettProducer
Notes
The 7" was commercially released on 27 June 1980, the 12" followed in August 1980.
Until 17 July 1981, ca. 150,000 copies of the 7", and 25,075 of the 12" were pressed in total.
All side A versions were recorded in March 1980 at Strawberry Studios, Stockport;
All side B versions and These Days were recorded in January 1980 at Pennine Sound Studios, Oldham.
The 7" cover comes in 4 sleeve variants:
- Glossy sleeve with squared cut-out and curved glue-flaps;
- Matte sleeve with squared cut-out and straight glue-flaps;
- Semi-glossy sleeve without cut-out and straight glue-flaps;
- Glossy sleeve without cut-out and straight glue-flaps.
The 12" cover photo is a detail of the Ribaudo family tomb in the Staglieno Cemetery in Genova, Italy. The sculpture was made by Onorato Toso.
The 12" comes in 6 pressing variants (with approximative timelines):
1st pressing (1980-1981), cut at Portland Studios, pressed by Lyntone: FAC-23-12-A // FAC-23-12-B.
2nd pressing (1982), cut at the Townhouse, pressed by MVS: FAC 23 A2 // FAC 23 B-2.
3rd pressing (1983 - 1984), cut at the Townhouse, plated by Gedmal Galvanics, pressed by MVS: FAC 23 T A3 // FAC 23 T B3.
4th pressing (1985 - 1987), pressed by Linguaphone or Adrenalin (25mm rings): FAC 23 A4 // FAC 23 B4
5th pressing (1987 - 1988), scribes, pressed by Immediate Sound Solutions (32mm rings): FAC 23 A4 // FAC 23 B4
6th pressing (1989 - 1992), no scribes, pressed by Audio Services Ltd. (32mm rings): FAC 23 A4 // FAC 23 B4
Note: several hybrid versions (e.g. A2 / B3 or A3 / B2) exist.
Chart trivia:
UK Indie Singles Charts: Stayed for 195 weeks (the longest ever chart run), peaking at #1 for a total of 10 weeks.
UK Singles Charts: Stayed for 9 weeks between June and July 1980, peaking at #13. Re-entered in October 1983 for another 9 weeks, peaking at #19.
New Zealand charts: Peaked at #1 in June 1981.
In 1995, a 12" was reissued by London Records with new versions.
This MR contains all official and unofficial non-album releases, regardless of the track differences.
Exception: the Love Will Tear Us Apart.
Until 17 July 1981, ca. 150,000 copies of the 7", and 25,075 of the 12" were pressed in total.
All side A versions were recorded in March 1980 at Strawberry Studios, Stockport;
All side B versions and These Days were recorded in January 1980 at Pennine Sound Studios, Oldham.
The 7" cover comes in 4 sleeve variants:
- Glossy sleeve with squared cut-out and curved glue-flaps;
- Matte sleeve with squared cut-out and straight glue-flaps;
- Semi-glossy sleeve without cut-out and straight glue-flaps;
- Glossy sleeve without cut-out and straight glue-flaps.
The 12" cover photo is a detail of the Ribaudo family tomb in the Staglieno Cemetery in Genova, Italy. The sculpture was made by Onorato Toso.
The 12" comes in 6 pressing variants (with approximative timelines):
1st pressing (1980-1981), cut at Portland Studios, pressed by Lyntone: FAC-23-12-A // FAC-23-12-B.
2nd pressing (1982), cut at the Townhouse, pressed by MVS: FAC 23 A2 // FAC 23 B-2.
3rd pressing (1983 - 1984), cut at the Townhouse, plated by Gedmal Galvanics, pressed by MVS: FAC 23 T A3 // FAC 23 T B3.
4th pressing (1985 - 1987), pressed by Linguaphone or Adrenalin (25mm rings): FAC 23 A4 // FAC 23 B4
5th pressing (1987 - 1988), scribes, pressed by Immediate Sound Solutions (32mm rings): FAC 23 A4 // FAC 23 B4
6th pressing (1989 - 1992), no scribes, pressed by Audio Services Ltd. (32mm rings): FAC 23 A4 // FAC 23 B4
Note: several hybrid versions (e.g. A2 / B3 or A3 / B2) exist.
Chart trivia:
UK Indie Singles Charts: Stayed for 195 weeks (the longest ever chart run), peaking at #1 for a total of 10 weeks.
UK Singles Charts: Stayed for 9 weeks between June and July 1980, peaking at #13. Re-entered in October 1983 for another 9 weeks, peaking at #19.
New Zealand charts: Peaked at #1 in June 1981.
In 1995, a 12" was reissued by London Records with new versions.
This MR contains all official and unofficial non-album releases, regardless of the track differences.
Exception: the Love Will Tear Us Apart.
Versions
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Tranco Pressing
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Factory – FAC 23 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", 45 RPM, Single, Lyntone Pressing
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Factory – FAC 23-12 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Lyntone Pressing
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Factory – FAC 23-12 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", 45 RPM, Single, Carlton Pressing
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Factory – FAC 23-12 | Ireland | 1980 | Ireland — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", 45 RPM, Single
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Factory – FAC 23-12 | Italy | 1980 | Italy — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single
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Factory – FAC 23 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, White Sleeve
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Factory – FAC 23 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single
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Factory – FAC 23 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, CBS Aston Clinton Pressing
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Factory – FAC 23 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, White Label
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Factory – FAC 23 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
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Factory – FAC 23-12 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Tranco Pressing; Semi-glossy Sleeve
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Factory – FAC 23 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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Factory – FAC 23 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Matte Sleeve, Tranco Press
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Factory – FAC 23 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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Factory – FAC 23 | UK | 1980 | UK — 1980 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM
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Edigsa – 19P0095 | Spain | 1981 | Spain — 1981 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", 45 RPM, Single
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Factory – FAC•XXIII•XII | 1981 | — 1981 | |||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", Single, 45 RPM
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Factory – FAC 23 | Australia | 1981 | Australia — 1981 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM
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Factory (US) – FAC 23 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", Single, Jukebox
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Factory (US) – FACUS 23 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM
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Factory – FAC 23 | New Zealand | 1981 | New Zealand — 1981 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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Factory – FAC 23 | 1981 | — 1981 | |||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
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Factory – FAC•XXIII•XII | Spain | 1981 | Spain — 1981 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", Single, 45 RPM
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Factory – FAC 23 | Australia | 1981 | Australia — 1981 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered
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Factory – FAC 2312 | New Zealand | 1981 | New Zealand — 1981 | ||||
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These Days
7", Test Pressing
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Factory (US) – FAC 23C | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", Single, 45 RPM
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Factory – 101579 | 1981 | — 1981 | |||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing
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Factory (US) – FAC 23 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
Acetate, 10", 45 RPM, Single Sided
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Factory (US) – FACUS 23 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | ||||
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These Days
Acetate, 10", 45 RPM, Single Sided
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Factory (US) – FACUS 23 | US | 1981 | US — 1981 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo, Stereo
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Edigsa – 19P0095 | Spain | 1981 | Spain — 1981 |
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
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GAP Records – SFA 406 | Australia | 1981 | Australia — 1981 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo
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Factory – 0030.337 | 1981 | — 1981 | |||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM
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Factory – FAC 23 | Portugal | 1982 | Portugal — 1982 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo, A2/B2
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Factory – FAC•XXIII•XII | UK | 1982 | UK — 1982 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", Single, 45 RPM
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Factory – FAC 23-12 | New Zealand | 1982 | New Zealand — 1982 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Hybrid A2/B
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Factory – FAC•XXIII•XII | UK | 1982 | UK — 1982 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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Factory – VFACT 110-3 | Portugal | 1982 | Portugal — 1982 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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Factory – FACX•II•XII | Canada | 1983 | Canada — 1983 | ||||
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
12", 45 RPM, Single
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Factory – FAC 23/12 | Australia | 1983 | Australia — 1983 |
Recommendations
Reviews
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This Japanese edition sounds glorious. I’ve owned many copies and this is the one to get! -
referencing Love Will Tear Us Apart (12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 180g) FAC·XXIII·XII
Sounds pretty great to my ears! It could be a little more punchy for sure, but it still sounds really good. Definitely glad that I got this, as I really adore this song and the B-side track along with the other version of Love Will Tear Us Apart are great too! -
Edited one month agoI grew up with these guys, and as any die-hard fan knows, compared to everything up to this point, this is the worst song they ever made - lyrically great, of course, but that melody ! - it sounds like a failed attempt at a pop song.....but of course, the masses (who don't know shit) think it's the cat's meow.....their worst song considered their finest......well, there ya go !... now bring it on ! -
The central melodic progression of Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart” was directly borrowed, with permission, from the song “The Cake Shop Device” by the little-known Manchester band Manchester Mekon. -
I don't care much for the Arthur Baker remix issued in '95. You don't remix something that was perfect by Martin Hannett. He was a pain in the arse, but when he got it right, you don't argue
Arthur Baker is a brilliant producer and remixer, in my opinion. You just have to listen to New Orders' Confusion when it was originally released to back that up -
This pressing contains 3 alternative versions (takes) of the 3 tracks compared to the 2020 reissue! All the 3 tracks sound completely different - both the vocals and the instruments (especially A1 and B1 while B2 is very close to the 2020), it’s not just a different mix or mastering. Can anyone please comment on it, how many versions (takes) of the 12” exist? Is the Japanese first pressing the same as the UK first pressing (takes-wise)?
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Edited 5 months ago
referencing Love Will Tear Us Apart (12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 180g) FAC·XXIII·XII
Love this single, I love it, sounds perfect and a bit punchy. It could be more punchy for my taste. -
referencing Love Will Tear Us Apart (12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo, A4/B4 - Linguaphone Pressing) FAC∙XXIII∙XII
I don’t have a first press to compare, but I would assume it sounds identical
to this pressing. Sonic beauty! -
Edited 8 months agoThe actual track listing per iTunes Import CD:
1. Love Will Tear Us Apart (Martin Hannett 1980 7 Inch Remix)
2. Transmission (Hannett Version)
3. Love Will Tear Us Apart (Recorded @ John Peel Session, 31/10/79)
4. These Days (Recorded @ Piccadilly Radio Session, 04/06.79)
5. Atmosphere (Edit)
6. Love Will Tear Us Apart (Martin Hannett 1980 12 Inch Remix)
The actual track listing per MusicBrainz Picard Scan:
1. Love Will Tear Us Apart (Alternate Version)
2. Transmission (Alternate Version)
3. Love Will Tear Us Apart (The Peel Sessions)
4. These Days (Heart and Soul Piccadilly Radio Session)
5. Atmosphere (Hannett)
6. Love Will Tear Us Apart (12 Inch Alternate Version)
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This or very similar pressings were probably in circulation ca. 1987-1992.
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