Substance (Joy Division album)

Substance is a compilation album by the English rock band Joy Division, released in July 1988 by Factory Records. It is notable for containing all of the band's non-album singles, B-sides, and tracks from their extended play releases, as well as previously unreleased material.

The album serves as a comprehensive collection of Joy Division's work outside of their two studio albums, Unknown Pleasures and Closer. It showcases the band's evolution and experimentation with sound, featuring a raw, post-punk energy alongside their signature dark and atmospheric style.

Substance was released after the band's dissolution following the death of vocalist Ian Curtis in 1980. It became a commercial success, reaching the Top 10 in the UK Albums Chart and becoming one of Joy Division's best-selling releases. Its enduring popularity has cemented its status as an essential compilation for fans of the band and a key document of the post-punk era.

The album's tracks include well-known singles such as "Transmission," "Love Will Tear Us Apart," and "Atmosphere," as well as lesser-known but equally influential tracks like "Dead Souls," "Komakino," and "She's Lost Control" (12" version). It offers a valuable insight into the creative process of Joy Division and their lasting impact on alternative music.