Rare UK First Pressing 1981 Factory Records Original - DAMONT Pressing (FAC 33)
  £   26
  $   34

 


£ 26 Sold For
Jul 25, 2026 Sold Date
Jul 18, 2026 Start Date
2   Number Of Bids
  Great Britain Country Of Seller
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Description

Up for sale is a holy grail for post-punk collectors: the authentic, 1981 UK first pressing of New Order’s debut 7" single, "Ceremony" b/w "In A Lonely Place".

This is the historic Version 1 recording, featuring the remaining members of Joy Division (Sumner, Hook, Morris) immediately following the passing of Ian Curtis, recorded before Gillian Gilbert joined the band.

Why This Copy Is Essential:

True 1981 Damont Pressing Matrix: The dead wax features the definitive hand-etched "DAMONT" signature, confirming its absolute first-run pedigree from the famous UK plant:

Side A: FAC 33 A-1 • DAMONT • WATCHING FOREVER

Side B: FAC 33 B-1 • DAMONT • HOW I WISH YOU WERE HERE WITH ME NOW

The Original Iconic Sleeve: Housed in the legendary Peter Saville-designed metallic copper/gold-bronze sleeve. Because of the delicate texture and metallic finish used by Factory Records, finding copies that aren't completely worn down is incredibly difficult.

Audio History: Contains the raw, poignant original arrangement of both tracks, captured at Eastern Artists Studios in New Jersey.

Condition Report:

Vinyl: [Insert Grade, e.g., EX/VG+] – Glossy vinyl with only light superficial hairlines. Plays beautifully with minimal surface noise. Labels are clean with no writing or tears.

Sleeve: [Insert Grade, e.g., VG] – Shows honest age but the distinct copper metallic sheen remains strong. Light ring wear and edge scuffs as pictured. No splits, no tape, no heavy stains.

Shipping & Packaging:

Professionally packed in a heavy-duty, dedicated vinyl mailer with the record removed from the sleeve to prevent seam splits during transit. Tracked and insured shipping worldwide.

Don't miss the chance to own a foundational piece of Factory Records history. Bid with confidence!


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