Joy Division - Substance 1977-1988

Substance 1977-1988 is a compilation album by the English rock band Joy Division, released in 1988. It collects the band's non-album singles, B-sides, and the compilation album Still, offering a comprehensive look at their studio output beyond their two studio albums. The collection showcases the evolution of Joy Division's sound from their early, more energetic post-punk tracks to their later, more atmospheric and introspective material.

Upon its release, Substance was widely praised by critics as an essential collection for understanding Joy Division's relatively short but impactful career. It is often seen as a definitive overview of their studio recordings, highlighting their significant influence on subsequent genres like gothic rock and alternative music. The album is generally regarded as a landmark release in post-punk history.

• Essential collection for understanding Joy Division's studio output.

• Showcases the band's influential evolution in sound.

• A definitive overview of their impactful, albeit brief, career.

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The iconic cover art for 'Substance' features a photograph of the 'Radio Manchester' transmitter mast, a nod to the band's Manchester origins and their connection to radio play and broadcast media.