Joy Division ‎– Closer Sleeve is textured, 'rough' with a matt finish. OIS is also 'rough' with square corners. Features green OBI with pricing and release information. Also includes a 4-page, fold-out bio/lyric sheet in Japanese and English. Sleeve VG+ The sleeve is as new, except for light foxing spots on white cardboard (common in Japan due to humidity) Record NM OIS VG+ (yellowing/ageing) Insert VG+ (yellowing/ageing) OBI NM- (light discolouration on the lower front) "Closer" is the second and final studio album by the English rock band Joy Division, released in 1980, shortly after the death of their lead singer, Ian Curtis. The album is considered a masterpiece of post-punk music, characterized by its dark and atmospheric sound, haunting melodies, and introspective lyrics. Tracks like "Atmosphere," "Isolation," and "Twenty Four Hours" showcase the band's ability to create a sense of brooding intensity, while "Love Will Tear Us Apart" remains one of their most iconic and enduring songs. "Closer" is often regarded as a seminal album that continues to influence generations of musicians and listeners with its raw emotion and experimental approach to sound. A Factory Records Product Produced at Britannia Row. Published by Fractured Music ℗ 1984 Made in Japan by Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.