Joy Division - Transmission (Peel Sessions 1979)

"Transmission" is a song by post-punk band Joy Division, released on Factory Records in November 1979 on 7" and re-released as a 12" single with a different sleeve in December 1980.

The single charted twice in New Zealand, debuting at number two in September 1981, and re-appearing again at number 24 in July 1984.

In May 2007, NME magazine placed "Transmission" at number 20 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever,[2] one place below "Love Will Tear Us Apart."

It was played on-stage in the film 24 Hour Party People, a scene in which Ian Curtis suffers an epileptic fit.

It has been covered by Low (on its EP Transmission) and Innerpartysystem. A version by Hot Chip is on the War Child charity album, Heroes, released in February 2009.[3]

It was also played by The Smashing Pumpkins on the Adore Tour in 1998, with performances of the song usually lasting around 25 minutes.

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[JonasVanRetro]

thise was the pell session concert when they play love will tears us apart?

[Seriousbaker]

thanks for the upload!

[CeelsUK]

the intensity on Ian's face is not put on for show - if only it had been... Ah damn.. we love you Ian you big idiot.

[Waitingforriki]

Put on a bit of weight since then 'eh guys?? Lol!