Joy Division Top Ten Rarities

compiled by Jake Kennedy

Joy Division are a collecting oddity. It seems that every day a new band comes along who cite them as a major influence, and their sound can be traced right through to acts such as Interpol, Editors and even Nine Inch Nails.

But despite all this, their collecting scope remains preciously small. Inevitably, the earlier one looks back through their work the higher the prices are, but there are still a few surprises. The band are in a unique position whereby they existed for a short space of time, on a label which has become collectable in its own right, while making some of the most affecting and timeless music ever produced this side of punk. While there may not be that much to collect, prices can surprise, and with the increasing fascination with the band, they will only go higher.

So here are the top 10 European Joy Division rarities. Japanese pressings with Obi strips are now fetching high prices also. Added to this, there is now great interest in Factory-related posters, flyers and handbills surrounding the band, and the bootleg scene is, as ever, a law unto itself…

by Jake Kennedy
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