Love Will Tear Us Apart was released in June 1980, not long after Ian Curtis’ untimely passing, and become the group’s highest charting single. Named NME Single of the Year 1980, this 40th anniversary 12” has been remastered and pressed on 180g vinyl. Features Peter Saville’s iconic original artwork. Love Will Tear Us Apart was released in June 1980, not long after Ian Curtis’ untimely passing, and become the group’s highest charting single. Named NME Single of the Year 1980, this 40th anniversary 12” has been remastered and pressed on 180g vinyl. Features Peter Saville’s iconic original artwork. Joy Division will be re-releasing a 40th anniversary edition of sophomore album 'Closer'. The release follows last year's reissue of the ground-breaking debut album 'Unknown Pleasures,' and will be pressed on crystal clear vinyl. In addition to the LP release, non-album singles 'Transmission,' 'Atmosphere' and 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' will be reissued with 2020 remastered audio. Since the demise of Factory records, these singles have never been repressed or reissued before and are cut on 180g vinyl, featuring the original artwork on heavyweight board. 'Transmission' will feature an embossed sleeve. 18th May 2020 also marks the 40th anniversary of Ian Curtis' passing.