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Jul 11, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: July 11, 1988 – Joy Division Releases Substance.

On this day July 11, 1988, Joy Division released the compilation album Substance, bringing together the band’s influential singles, B sides, and standout tracks into one essential collection. While the band’s original run was short lived due to the tragic death of frontman Ian Curtis in 1980, this release served as a powerful reminder of the impact Joy Division had on post punk, gothic rock, and alternative...

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