Joy Division – Transmission 12" 1980 UK 2nd Press Porky Prime Cut
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Description


Joy Division’s Transmission 12” UK single released by Factory Records in December 1980, catalog number FAC 13 12.


Record Overview

• Artist: Joy Division

• Title: Transmission / Novelty

• Label: Factory Records

• Catalog Number: FAC 13.12

• Format: 12” 45 RPM Single

• Release Date: December 1980 (per sleeve: “DEC 80 - JD”)

• Country: UK

• Tracks:

• Side A: Transmission

• Side B: Novelty

• Producer: Martin Hannett

• Publisher: Fractured Music


Etchings & Matrix Details (Highly Collectible Features)


Side A Deadwax:

• LYN 8858 (indicates a Lyntone pressing)

• FAC 13 12 A

• Hand-etched quote: “I’ve seen the atrocities”

• Mastering mark: PORKY PRIME CUT (George “Porky” Peckham)


Side B Deadwax:

• FAC 13 12 B

• EA “buried in the sand” (hand-etched, “EA” may be initials for cutting engineer or additional signature)

• Mastering mark: PORKY PRIME CUT again


These etched phrases are classic Porky humor and philosophical commentary—one of the traits that makes these original pressings desirable.


Cover Design

• Design: Peter Saville’s abstract imagery; minimalism typical of Factory releases

• Notable: No artist/title on the sleeve—aesthetic decision that adds to mystique and collectible status


• Sleeve: Moderate ring wear and edge wear (VG to VG+)

• Vinyl: excellent ; EX

• Labels: Clean with some spindle marks


Additional Notes

• This is a second UK pressing, not the first 7” pressing (FAC 13), but it is still extremely desirable for collectors due to:

• Mastering by George “Porky” Peckham

• Etched quotes and Lyntone matrix

• Iconic Factory minimal artwork

• Cult status of Joy Division and rarity of original Factory Records releases

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