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EPISODIX:

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May 16, 2022

Music:

All songs in this episode from A Factory Sample, released on Factory Records in 1979 (originally intended for release in 1978).

• Joy Division “Digital”
• The Durutti Column “Thin Ice (Detail)”
• John Dowie “Idiot”
• Cabaret Voltaire “Sex In Secret”

Notes:

We have one more bite-sized record label history lesson for you all. Listener Nick Optus wrote in to suggest we investigate the first release on the legendary Factory Records. There is a twist to the “first release” tale on this episode you won’t want to miss!

For your viewing pleasure…

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