Joy Division Lost Album ‘VOID’ Resurfaces After 37 Years

Manchester, UK – In a stunning revelation, a previously lost album by iconic post-punk band Joy Division has resurfaced after 37 years. The album, titled “VOID”, was recorded in 1980, just months before lead singer Ian Curtis’s tragic passing.

 

A Piece of Music History

“VOID” is a 9-track album that showcases Joy Division’s signature atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics. The album was shelved due to the band’s label, Factory Records, deciding to focus on the release of their seminal album “Closer” instead.

 

Rediscovery and Restoration

The lost album was rediscovered by Joy Division’s bassist, Peter Hook, while sorting through the band’s archives. The album has since been meticulously restored and remastered from the original analog recordings.

 

Tracklist and Release Details

“VOID” features the following tracks:

 

1. “Echo Chamber”

2. “Fractured Light”

3. “Lost in the Haze”

4. “Void”

5. “Ghosts of Summer”

6. “Shattered Dreams”

7. “Invisible Threads”

8. “Cathode Ray”

9. “Elegy”

 

The album will be released on vinyl, CD, and digital formats on April 1, 2025.

 

A Message from Peter Hook

“We are thrilled to finally share this lost piece of Joy Division’s history with the world,” said Peter Hook. “‘VOID’ is a testament to the band’s innovative spirit and creative genius, and we hope fans will enjoy this previously unheard chapter in our story.”

 

Get ready to experience a piece of music history!