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Joy Division's Lost Tapes Unearthed for Massive Box Set
8 Sep
Summary
- A 14-disc box set, Eternal (Live), features 16 remastered Joy Division concerts.
- Two concerts in the set are previously unheard by the public.
- The collection includes upgraded audio from fan-recorded bootlegs and rare footage.
A monumental 14-disc box set, titled Eternal (Live), is set to be released on September 25th, offering fans an unprecedented collection of Joy Division's live performances. This comprehensive assemblage features 16 concerts, two of which have never been publicly heard before, all meticulously remastered to enhance their sonic quality.
The project involved extracting audio from fan-recorded bootlegs and meticulously cleaning them up at Abbey Road Studios. While the source material varies, many recordings have undergone significant upgrades, making this a dream release for Joy Division's dedicated fanbase.
Stephen Morris, the band's drummer, discussed the decades-long effort behind the box set, acknowledging the thriving black market for bootlegs that preceded this official release. The collection also includes rare concert footage and a new edit of a 1982 film.
Eternal (Live) spans from March 1979, capturing the band just before they recorded Unknown Pleasures, through their later performances. While some Warsaw-era recordings exist, the set prioritizes complete gigs, reflecting the band's evolution and dedication to a comprehensive historical record.
