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Though a product of their homeland, the best British bands have had a global impact that’s shaped the course of music history.

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From sonic daring to emotional outpouring, the best debut albums set the bar not only for their creators, but for everyone else who followed.

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So good they recorded it twice, Joy Division’s She’s Lost Control is a stark post-punk classic that still sounds like the future.

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Initially intended to be a giveaway for fans, Joy Division’s three-track Komakino single is now a collector’s item.

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Dark, enigmatic and compelling, Joy Division’s debut album, ‘Unknown Pleasures’, has retained its allure in the decades since its release.

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Like ‘The X Factor’ for punks, the Stiff Test/Chiswick Challenge got Joy Division noticed and led to the creation of Factory Records.

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Ian Curtis was almost banned from the venue, and their support act started a fight, but Joy Division’s live debut birthed the post-punk era.

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Released following Ian Curtis’ death, ‘Still’ proves that Joy Division’s outtakes and rarities stack up against most bands’ A-grade material.

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From fearless folk outings to hard-rock missives, the best 70s albums rescued the decade with a courageous ear and a progressive ambition.

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Think you know everything about these post-punk pioneers? Here are ten Joy Division facts that may surprise you…

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Hauntingly beautiful, Joy Division’s ‘Closer’ isn’t just a landmark record, it’s a simply timeless work of art.

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