Unknown Pleasures (1980)
0.2750Canon Score · ranked #138 all time
Aggregated from 3 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
Unknown Pleasures is the debut studio album by the English rock band Joy Division. It was released on 15 June 1979 through Factory Records. The album was recorded and mixed over three successive weekends at Stockport's Strawberry Studios in April 1979, with producer Martin Hannett contributing a number of unconventional recording techniques to the group's sound.
Why it ranks #138
Every list on which Unknown Pleasures appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #40 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #211 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |