Album by Durutti Column. 12-inch vinyl in sandpaper sleeve inspired by Memoires by Asger Jorn and Guy Debord. The sleeve was assembled by members of Durutti Column and Joy Division at 86 Palatine Road, Didsbury. The first editions came in a plain sandpaper sleeve. This edition is a later edition with the title and Factory catalogue number stencilled on the sleeve in silver paint. Sleeve design by Dave Rowbotham and Tony Wilson. Sandpaper supplied by Naylor's Abrasives, Stockport. FACT 14 The Return of the Durutti Column
Booklet issued as item 4 in a series of 10 merchandise items or events developed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Punk. FAC 151 The Festival of the 10th Summer ran from 12-20 July 1986 and was organised by Factory Records. The booklet includes pieces by Jon Savage, Linder, Cath Carroll, Liz Naylor, Richard Boon, Paul Morley, Tony Wilson, Howard Devoto and Rob Gretton. It is referred to in promotional literature as "How was it for you, darlin?" or "The back pages". FAC 151 The Book
Deluxe boxed double VHS video collaboration between IKON FCL and Psychic Television, consisting of: 1962/3 - "Ghosts At No. 9" - archive film footage by Antony Balch featuring William S. Burroughs and Brion Gysin, plus the classic film "Towers Open Fire." The tape is accompanied by two postcards: Brion Gysin (1935) photographed by Brion Gysin, and Antony Balch (1975) photograph courtesy of Rita Jarvis with information on how to obtain the videos and other Ikon releases. 1982 - Documentary recordings of William S. Burroughs and John Giorno from the "Final Academy" evening, the Hacienda Club, Manchester, 4 October 1982. The tape is accompanied by two postcards: William S Burroughs (1959) photographed by Brion Gysin and John Giorno (1982) photographed by Ron Sumner with information on how to obtain the videos and other Ikon releases. IKON 9 The Final Academy Documents
Booklet with the Factory Catalogue number issued to the Durutti Column album The Return of the Durutti Column. The booklet uses a Situationist Slogan as its title. FACT 14 Be Reasonable, Demand the Impossible
Document discussing the breaking of the partnership with Ikon, a flyer of their current catalogue and copies of their accounts, 1984-1985. Dissolution of partnership with Ikon
Legal papers relating to dispute between original Factory directors including correspondence and affadavits. Also includes a notice of the settlement of the dispute with handwritten note 'The Five Year Praxis'. Martin Hannett Dispute Papers
A4 flyer advertising a gig headlined by Magazine with support from Spherical Objects, Saturday 16 December [1978]. Flyer for a gig at The Factory at the Russell Club
Minutes of planning meetings for the development of the label, strategies for development, press and promotional activities and reports on early staff activities. Minutes of Meetings and Planning
AV material relating to artist releases and publicity in a variety of formats. Audio and Video Material
Audio and video output of artists in various formats [see also YA1999.16/1/1/2/22/1/1]. Audio and Video Material
Poster for Happy Mondays and 808 State party held at the G-mex in 1990. Poster for Happy Mondays and 808 State party at the G-Mex
Documents relating to staff time and costs, costs of acquiring materials and producing records including studio costs and travel expenses. Expenses and Costs
Bundle labelled 'Man Not Man' consisting of unsigned small format artworks and photographs of an unidentified young male. Also contains a copy of 'Man Not Man' by Jeff Nuttall dedicated to Tony Wilson, 1978. The book, 'Man Not Man', contains language of a sexual nature which may be offensive. Ephemera File
A copy of the Palatine booklet in its FAC 345 wrapper, titled Christmas, Love and Peace/1991-1992, given away as the Factory Christmas gift in 1991. The wrapper was designed by John Macklin. FAC 345 Factory Christmas gift 1991
AV material relating to artist releases and publicity in a variety of formats. Audio and Video Material
Mock-up of a first edition of the factory catalogue and corresponding lists; newsletters, release schedules, products in production and shareholders analysis memos from 1980 to 1986. FAC229! The Music Week Factorial, July 1989. Includes a number of release updates for London Records from 1992 and list of current contracts across European and international territories. Also includes a [de-framed] copy of a Certificate of Associate Membership for Phonographic Performance Limited dated 6 June 1986. Company Catalogue, Releases, Shareholder News and Phonographic Performance Certificate
