{"product_id":"ultra-rare-joy-division-amsterdam-1981-vg-vg-top-copy","title":"Ultra Rare Joy Division - Amsterdam 1981 VG+\/VG+ Top Copy!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10657\"\u003eSuper rare original 1981 pressing of Amsterdam, in excellent condition, covering the concert at Paradiso, Amsterdam 11th January 1980.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10657\"\u003eJOY DIVISION - AMSTERDAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10657\"\u003eImmerse yourself in the raw, haunting definitive peak of post-punk history with this legendary vintage 1981 vinyl pressing of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10657\"\u003eAmsterdam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10657 citation-end-10657\"\u003e by Joy Division.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10656 citation-end-10656\"\u003e Masterfully capturing the band's monumental, volcanic performance live at the Paradiso Club on January 11, 1980, this historic underground release is widely revered by audiophiles as the finest live recording of Ian Curtis and company ever pressed to wax.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-10655 citation-end-10655\"\u003eRunning flawlessly through the band's second set of the evening, the deep analog grooves bring out the full, visceral snap of Stephen Morris' percussion, Peter Hook’s driving basslines, and Curtis' echoing, hypnotic vocal intensity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-10654 citation-end-10654\"\u003eFrom the frantic, jagged post-punk energy of \"Transmission\" and \"Disorder\" to a beautifully melancholic, raw performance of \"Love Will Tear Us Apart,\" every track crackles with unparalleled live energy.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-10653 citation-end-10653\"\u003eHoused in its stunning, iconic woodcut tulip jacket and carrying the infamous counterfeit \"FAC (PRO1) A\u0026amp;B\" promotional catalog marks, this beautifully preserved vintage LP is an absolute crown-jewel target for any serious Joy Division archivist or alternative music collector.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"17\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10653 citation-end-10653\"\u003e1981 US release not on label, catalog # FAC (PRO1) A\u0026amp;B.  Live at Paradiso, Amsterdam, 11th January 1980.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10653 citation-end-10653\"\u003eSleeve grades VG+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10653 citation-end-10653\"\u003e  There's a little aging discoloration but otherwise the sleeve remains in excellent, clean condition with sharp corners and no edgewear.  Super clean copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10653 citation-end-10653\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10653 citation-end-10653\"\u003eVinyl grades VG+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10653 citation-end-10653\"\u003e  Plays perfectly, crisp and clear with no issue\/deficiencies or surface noise.  Under magnification and direct light it looks like Side A has two superficial marks and Side B has 4-5 light surface marks, none of which impact playback.  Labels are flat, clean and in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10653 citation-end-10653\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47240769110147,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260602_21_58_23_Pro.jpg?v=1780456504","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/ultra-rare-joy-division-amsterdam-1981-vg-vg-top-copy","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}