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New Order – Substance 1987( 2LPs Compilation, UK FACT 200) Non Embossed. NM/NM
THE VINYL (2 LPS): The two vinyl discs are both in Near Mint condition. On Test playing on Naim/Nait amplifiers, Kef Foundry 5 Reference Speakers and Audio Concept deck, the sound was excellent. Pin sharp electronics and great guitars etc.. NO clicks, jumps or other annoyances. Neither were warped and the discs look pretty perfect with clean labels etc..No spindle wear to speak of.
THE OUTER SLEEVE: No tears, major creases, labels stuck on or other problems. Slight crease to the right bottom edge slightly noticeable. No real fading to speak of and no major ring wear to note.
THE 2 INNER SLEEVES: Laminated card inners look excellent with coloured art-work.
THE 2 PAPER AND PLASTIC SLEEVE LINERS:  These also look excellent and are probably the originals.
DELIVERY AND PACKING: I send by tracked and Signed For Delivery using stiff cardboard cases with additional stiffeners. I pack the discs separately from the outer sleeve and include an extra plastic cover for storage.   REVIEWS  AND NOTES:
New Order gradually built its signature sound, single by single - and, like The Beatles, The Smiths or Joy Division itself, many of these singles were not released on LPs. Since many of them are among New Order's masterpieces, several DJs were asking the band to compile these songs into one album to make it easier to play them at parties. They were attended on August 17, 1987.
The first single, "Ceremony" (1981), is one of the last (and best) lyrics left by Ian Curtis. This beautiful song still has certain Joy Division features (like the melodic bass and the military-style drums), but the crisper sound already indicates the directions the New Order would take.
"Everything's Gone Green" (81) is literally a transition track, as it was the last to be produced by Martin Hannett (the band's producer since Joy Division), and the first to intensively use synthesizers; the highlight is the dancing rhythm of the drums.
"Temptation" (1982) is perhaps the most typical song of the New Order, with sunny melody and slightly melancholic lyrics, though certainly more optimistic than those made by Ian. Bernard finally lost his shyness to sing. The Substance version is a re-recording, far superior to the original.
"Blue Monday" (1983) is one of the most danceable songs of all time, and it was an immediate hit on the charts. Mixing influences from Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder and Kraftwerk with resentful lyrics and a creative use of synthesizers, this track inspired all the later electronic music, from synthpop to techno. "Blue Monday" still sounds modern, just like a futuristic classic.
"Confusion" (83) is their first partnership with the new yorkian DJ Arthur Baker. It was also re-recorded for Substance, and it is also better than the first version.
"Thieves Like Us" (1984) has a long instrumental introduction, and is one of New Order's most romantic songs.
"The Perfect Kiss" (1985) reaches several sublime moments over its eight-minute length. The irreverent lyrics verges on nonsense, and the "frog noises part" is sensational.
"Sub-culture" (85) is a remixed version of a song from the LP Low-life. There are so many effects that sometimes it seems that the CD is jumping! The lyrics are about loneliness and sexual frustration.
"Shellshock" (1986) was featured on the soundtrack for Pretty in Pink, and again we have two minutes of intro, along with an exciting chorus.
"State of the Nation" (86) has an oriental vibe, and its verses have more social content than the average New Order song.
"Bizarre Love Triangle" (86) is the song that introduced a lot of people (including me) to NO, whether for its constant presence at '80s theme parties or for the acoustic cover made by Frente!. Both its lyrics and melody are unforgettable.
"True Faith" (1987) was the promotional single of Substance (and it went very well - #4 in UK and #32 in USA), and it anticipates the style that the band will adopt in the coming years. Its fun clip contributed to the band's growing popularity.

Substance, therefore, is one of the rare cases of a compilation that contains so much exclusive material that it becomes as (or more) important than the other albums. More than that, it is one of the key records of the '80s, offering the listener an innovative and exciting bridge between post-punk and electronic pop.

New Order – Substance

Tracklist

Companies, etc.

• Published By – Fractured Music
• Published By – Zomba Music Ltd.
• Published By – Be Music (2)
• Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
• Published By – Shakin' Baker Music
• Published By – Indulgent Music
• Published By – Cut Music
• Published By – MCA Music Ltd.
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Factory Communications Ltd.
• Mastered At – The Town House
• Pressed By – Immediate Sound Services Ltd.
• Copyright © – Factory Communications Ltd.

Credits

• Design [Sleeve] – Peter Saville Associates, Trevor Key
• Plated By – Max*
• Producer – New Order (tracks: A3 to D3)
• Written-By – New Order (tracks: A2 to D3)

Notes

Barcode and Other Identifiers (all present)

• Other (cat# on label side A): Fact 200 / 1
• Other (cat# on label side B): Fact 200 / 2
• Other (cat# on label side C): Fact 200 / 3
• Other (cat# on label side D): Fact 200 / 4
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side A - variation 1): FACT-200-A1 ✱ C MAX "GOODBYE DAVY PILS 27.I2.78 - 5.6.87 TOWNHOUSE DMM
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side B - variation 1): FACT-200-B1 ✱ C MAX "THE PLEASURE AND THE PAIN.... TOWN HOUSE DMM
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side C - variation 1): FACT-200-C ✱ C MAX ... OF AN EXTENDED CHILDHOOD TOWN HOUSE DMM
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side D - variation 1): FACT-200-D1 ✱ C MAX "STEVEN WON'T GO TO STOCKPORT" TOWN HOUSE DMM