The new Joy Division biopic “Control” which follows the life and death of Ian Curtis is getting a limited release starting today. I won’t be able to make it tonight, but I’ll be going tomorrow. On a related note, there’s a new Joy Division unauthorized release that has been floating around. It is Martin Hannett’s personal mixes from the Earcom 2 and Closer sessions that someone apparently got from a relative of his. The mixes have subtle differences but it’s worth checking out to hear some of the stuff that didn’t make it into the final tracks.

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Download: Joy Division – From Safety to Where…? (Martin Hannett’s Personal Mix)