A landmark in electronic music history, Blue Monday redefined the 12" single format with its pulsating synths, melancholic vocals, and groundbreaking production. Released in 1983 on Factory Records, this edition features the original die-cut sleeve designed by Peter Saville to resemble a floppy disk—an audacious design that became as legendary as the track itself. Despite its commercial success, the sleeve’s high production cost famously left Factory with minimal profit per unit. The B-side, “The Beach,” offers a compelling instrumental reinterpretation, rounding out a release that remains the best-selling 12" single of all time in the UK.
Track Listing:
A: Blue Monday – 7:29
B: The Beach – 7:19
Features and Specifics:
Original UK pressing released by Factory Records in 1983
Catalogue number: FAC 73
Die-cut outer sleeve with thick black inner
Design by Peter Saville
Matrix / Runout (Side A): FACT 73 A2 GG .THE ROBOT. STRAWBERRY
Matrix / Runout (Side B): FACT 73 B2 GG .THE ROBOT. STRAWBERRY
Genre: Synth-pop / Electronic / Post-punk
Format: 12" Vinyl, 45 RPM
Barcode: Not originally issued with barcode
- Artist New Order
- Record Label Factory Records
- Occasion Birthday, Carnival
- Case Type Cardboard Sleeve
- Fidelity Level High-Fidelity
- Inlay Condition Very Good (VG)
- Colour Black
- Format Record
- Record Grading Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Release Year 1983
- Style 1980s, Electro, New Wave
- Features 180-220 gram, Remastered, Sealed
- Number of Audio Channels Stereo
- Catalogue Number FAC 73
- Speed 45 RPM
- Release Title Blue Monday
- Edition First Edition
- Type LP
- Sleeve Grading Good Plus (G+)
- Era 1980s
- Instrument Keyboard
- Genre Electronic
- Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom
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