Middles, Mick

Factory: The Story of the Record Label

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ISBN 13:
9780753518250
author:
Middles, Mick
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Virgin Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
464
Dimensions:
19.56 x 12.95 x 3.3 centimetres
Genre:
Indie
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.36

Description

Factory Records: The Story of the Record Label Factory Records' success was built on the back of two influential bands, Joy Division and New Order, and the charismatic leadership of Tony Wilson. At the height of the label's success in the late 1980s, it was a force to be reckoned with, running its own club, the legendary Haçienda, and producing a string of international hit records. However, by the 1990s, the story had taken a dramatic turn, with the back catalogue sold off, the bands in disarray, and the Haçienda shut down. This book tells the complete story of Factory Records' history, from its humble beginnings in 1970s Manchester to its '80s heyday and '90s demise. Drawing on exclusive interviews with the key players, it provides a fascinating insight into the unique personalities and chaotic reality behind one of the UK's most influential independent record labels. The book has been updated to include new material on the re-emergence of Joy Division, the death of Tony Wilson, and the enduring legacy of Factory Records.

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