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Produced by legendary New York mixmaster Mark Kamins, the album includes the infectious club singles \"\u003cem\u003eLove Tempo\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eGenius\u003c\/em\u003e\", both Hacienda classics and firm favorites of deejays from Larry Levan to Andrew Weatherall to Felix Da Housecat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBonus tracks include manic cut-up \"\u003cem\u003eGenius Pt 2\u003c\/em\u003e\", previously available only on Pow Wow in the States, and all four tracks from Quando's punchy 1984 BBC radio session for David Jensen, which includes the definitive version of \"\u003cem\u003eAtom Rock\u003c\/em\u003e\" as well as \"\u003cem\u003eSwampland\u003c\/em\u003e\", a song never recorded elsewhere. Quando Quango were Mike Pickering, Gonnie Rietveld, Simon Topping, and Barry Johnson. Guest musicians include Andy Connell, Vini Reilly, Donald Johnson, and Beverly McDonald.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePost Quango, Mike Pickering and Simon Topping went on to form British House music pioneers T-Coy, and later M People.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factory","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50470640222539,"sku":"363486","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/03e12165-90f8-42f2-85bf-a20edf730f2c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727379636"},{"product_id":"in-movimento","title":"In Movimento","description":"\u003cp\u003eFactory Benelux presents the first CD edition of 'In Movimento', the debut mini-album by Italian ambient funk group Surprize, originally released by Factory Benelux in April 1984. Formed in Bologna in 1980, Surprize issued two singles in Italy ('Nu-Clear Dance' and 'The Secret Lies In Rhythm') before supporting New Order on tour, and joining Factory Benelux in 1983. That same year the sextet travelled to Manchester to record mini-album 'In Movimento' at Revolution Studios, produced by Bernard Sumner of New Order and Donald Johnson of A Certain Ratio. Surprize also played shows with New York hipsters Konk; three members later formed Slava Trudu!!, a conceptual art project produced by Yello. This 2013 remaster also includes all six tracks from their early Italian singles. The CD booklet contains archive images and a short essay by guitarist Luca Patini. Cover art by Igort. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factory","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50470642417995,"sku":"363204","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ce3d7543-731c-4a23-b076-768865d302c7_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727379734"},{"product_id":"of-factory-new-york","title":"Of Factory New York","description":"\u003cp\u003eFactory Benelux and New Order present 'Of Factory New York', a unique benefit album released to assist Michael Shamberg, who ran the NYC office of Factory Records during the celebrated label's Eighties heyday. Available on CD and double gatefold vinyl formats, 'Of Factory New York' gathers a selection of classic tracks by artists associated with OFNY including the John Robie remix of 'Yashar' by Cabaret Voltaire, 'Do the Du' by A Certain Ratio, 'Cool As Ice' by 52nd Street, 'Love Tempo' by Quando Quango, the Megamix version of 'Looking From A Hilltop' by Section 25 and an exclusive version of 'Your Silent Face' by New Order, recorded live on tour in America in June 1989. Homegrown American talent featured on the album includes Ike Yard, Thick Pigeon, Konk, Anna Domino and deejay \/ producer Arthur Baker. The cover art is based on an original 1983 design by Lawrence Weiner, the conceptual artist closely associated with Shamberg and Factory's Big Apple operation. Unfortunately in 2006 Michael was struck down with highly debilitating mitochondrial disease. All artists featured on 'Of Factory New York' have donated their work free of charge, Factory Benelux will take no profit, and 100% of net revenues will be paid over to the medical trust which takes care of Michael.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factory","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50470805274955,"sku":"373683","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/54b037c5-31e6-42ba-aee3-6a7cba66ed17_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727383347"},{"product_id":"from-the-hip-30th-anniversary-edition","title":"From the Hip - 30th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eFactory Benelux presents a special 30th anniversary edition of 'From The Hip', the pioneering 1984 electro album by cult Factory Records group Section 25, produced by Bernard Sumner of New Order. Recorded in 1983, 'From The Hip' was the band's third album for Factory, and the first to pursue a more accessible musical direction, thanks largely to new members Jenny Cassidy and Angela Flowers. Adopting state of the art Roland electronics, Section 25 graduated from barbed post-punk to smooth electronic pop, much of which prefigured techno and house styles, and spawned an enduring club \/ dance hit in the Megamix version of 'Looking From A Hilltop'. 'From The Hip' was recorded at Rockfield by Bernard Sumner of New Order, falling between their classic albums 'Power Corruption and Lies' and 'Low-Life'. It would be the only time that Sumner produced an entire album for another artist. The iconic cover art is by Peter Saville and Trevor Key, and employs the cryptic colour-coding favoured by the Factory design director at this time. The original 1984 album appears on Disc 1 along with bonus tracks including both 12\" versions of 'Looking From A Hilltop', as well as singles 'Dirty Disco II', 'Beating Heart' and 'Back To Wonder'. Disc 2 features a raft of previously unreleased material, including a 1984 BBC radio session, five tracks from the original 'From The Hip' demo in 1983, a re-boot of Hilltop produced by Stephen Morris of New Order, and a brand new recording of 'Reflection' by the current iteration of the group. Liner notes include text by Vin Cassidy and Jon Savage. Sadly Jenny and Larry Cassidy are not with us to celebrate three decades of 'From The Hip', having passed away in 2004 and 2010 respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factory","offers":[{"title":"CD | x2","offer_id":50478711243083,"sku":"371834","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0f341a9f-f359-4d61-b90d-92a8feca43d4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727489460"},{"product_id":"mark-reeder-collaborator","title":"Mark Reeder - Collaborator","description":"\u003cp\u003eFactory Benelux presents 'Collaborator', a new collection of remixes by Berlin-based producer and musician Mark Reeder.  Expanding on Reeder's acclaimed 'Five Point One' collection in 2011, 'Collaborator' gathers together door-wobbling remixes for European dance acts such as Westbam, Koishii and Hush and Blank and Jones, along with electronic and EDM artists including Ladytron singer Helen Marnie, elegant Greek synthpop duo Marsheaux, and hotly-tipped newcomer Queen of Hearts (aka Elizabeth Morphew). Reeder's early influence on the electronic \/ dance direction taken by New Order after 1981 is reflected in several collaborations with his friend Bernard Sumner. As well as sharp electro remixes of the two Bad Lieutenant singles 'Sink Or Swim' and 'Twist of Fate', Sumner is also the featured vocalist on tracks by Westbam, Blank and Jones and Corvin Dalek (the latter track an early version of New Order single 'Crystal'). Sumner also produced 'You Hurt Me' by Reeder's band Shark Vegas, released as a single on Factory way back in 1986. Other featured vocalists range from postpunk poet Anne Clark to Duran Duran bassist John Taylor, all topped off by a beguiling version of 'I'm In Love With A German Film Star', recorded by noted British artist Sam Taylor Wood with the Pet Shop Boys. A collaborative effort indeed! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factory","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50490078691659,"sku":"373158","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/cd7d8710-0b08-40a7-a37f-f6ccecb4bb6e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727651297"},{"product_id":"treatise-on-the-steppenwolf","title":"Treatise on the Steppenwolf","description":"\u003cp\u003eFactory Benelux presents the very first soundtrack album by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Durutti Column\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary ensemble fronted by virtuoso guitarist and composer Vini Reilly. \u003cem\u003eTreatise on the Steppenwolf\u003c\/em\u003e is a soundtrack to the performance piece of the same name by experimental theatre group 12 Stars, written and directed by Gerard McInulty, first staged in Glasgow in May 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreely adapted from the celebrated counter-culture novel by Hermann Hesse, the performance is a portrait of a divided character in an ongoing state of conflict. The soundtrack album combines the studio recordings of the 12 pieces performed live by The Durutti Column during the Glasgow run, as well as two bonus live tracks recorded at the event, one featuring spoken-word narrative by cast member Carolyn Allen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe booklet includes background notes and images from the show.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factory","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50525763699019,"sku":"361566","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ad0be2d8-0e12-49da-b6fd-a3669bb93ce2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728036551"},{"product_id":"in-time-2","title":"In Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eFactory Benelux presents 'In Time', a new studio collection by acclaimed Belgian new wave group The Names, best known for their association with Factory Records and producer Martin 'Zero' Hannett. Between 1980 and 1982 The Names recorded a string of classic records for Factory, Factory Benelux and Les Disques du Crepuscule. 'In Time' gathers together selected tracks from two studio albums released by the group independently in 1997 and 2009. Like 'Swimming' it features cover art and typography by Benoit Hennebert, and is in some respects a sequel to their acclaimed Eighties debut, with the tracks split into contrasting 'day' and 'night' sides, and mixing dynamic modern rock songs with longer, more contemplative tracks. 'Halloween In June' is perhaps the best song Michel Sordinia has written since their sublime Factory single 'Nightshift' back in 1980, and features guest vocals from French pop polymath Isabelle Antena. 'In Time' also features a heartfelt tribute to Hannett ('Zeroes') as well as two songs by keys player Christophe Den Tandt, the lyrics of which reflect his time as a visiting doctorate student at Yale University.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factory","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50526464835915,"sku":"370564","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/782a1d10-2dd7-4022-9e89-411ccae6ad5d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728044027"},{"product_id":"sparks-in-a-dark-room-1","title":"Sparks in a Dark Room","description":"\u003cp\u003eFactory Benelux presents a new deluxe 2xCD edition of 'Sparks In A Dark Room', the second studio album by Dutch electronic group Minny Pops, originally released by Factory Benelux in May 1982. Formed in Amsterdam in 1978 by vocalist Wally Van Middendorp, Minny Pops took their name from the primitive Korg drum machine which propelled their austere, post-punk rhythms and provocative live performances. An early association with Factory Records in Manchester saw the band work with producer Martin Hannett, share stages with Joy Division and New Order, and become the first Dutch band to record a BBC radio session for John Peel. 'Sparks In A Dark Room' is their second studio album, originally issued on Factory Benelux in May 1982. Self-produced by the group, the album was recorded without a guitarist and as a result sounded unusually polished and layered, its smooth sequencers and motorik rhythms often redolent of Moroder, Kraftwerk and Cabaret Voltaire. Bonus tracks include the non-album singles Time and Een Kus, as well as demo tracks and an EP by instrumental splinter project Smalts. 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