“Everybody did what they did the way they wanted to do it”

How the creation of Joy Division's unique sound came about when they signed to new independent label Factory Records.

02 October 2015

3 minutes

This clip is from

Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie—The DIY Movement

The Birth of Joy Division & Factory Records
Duration: 03:02
“Joy Division were getting too popular…”
Duration: 01:49
“Buzzcocks were about to revolutionise the music industry”
Duration: 02:33
“Proper songs and catchy lyrics and melody lines were a part of your DNA”
Duration: 01:18

“We didn't quite fit into the indie fraternity”—Into the Mainstream
Duration: 02:19
“We started playing music for our friends…”—Into the Mainstream
Duration: 02:23
“It was such a private, elite club…”—The Alternative 80s
Duration: 01:53
'Here in Manchester there was a club called the Hacienda...'—The Alternative 80s
Duration: 02:19