--- product_id: 10243953 title: "Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures (Thirty Three and a Third series)" price: "€ 30.59" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/10243953-joy-divisions-unknown-pleasures-thirty-three-and-a-third-series store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures (Thirty Three and a Third series) **Price:** € 30.59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures (Thirty Three and a Third series) - **How much does it cost?** € 30.59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/10243953-joy-divisions-unknown-pleasures-thirty-three-and-a-third-series) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Joy Division's career has often been shrouded by myths. But the truth is surprisingly simple: over a period of several months, Joy Division transformed themselves from run-of-the-mill punk wannabes into the creators of one of the most atmospheric, disturbing, and influential debut albums ever recorded. Chris Ott carefully picks apart fact from fiction to show how Unknown Pleasures came into being, and how it still resonates so strongly today. EXCERPT The urgent, alien thwack of Stephen Morris' processed snare drum as it bounced from the left to right channel was so arresting in 1979, one could have listened to that opening bar for hours trying to figure how on earth someone made such sounds. Like John Bonham's ludicrous, mansion-backed stomp at the start of "When The Levee Breaks"-only far less expensive-the crisp, trebly snare sound with which Martin Hannett would make his career announced Unknown Pleasures as a finessed, foreboding masterpiece. Peter Hook's compressed bass rides up front as "Disorder" comes together, but it's not until the hugely reverbed, minor note guitar line crashes through that you can understand the need for such a muted, analog treatment to Hook's line. Layering a few tracks together to create a six-string shriek, Hannett's equalization cuts the brunt of Sumner's fuller live sound down to an echoing squeal, revealing a desperation born of longing rather than rage. This is the way, step inside. Review: Honoring the legacy of Ian Curtis... - This book was sent as a gift and the recipient loved it! It is a great tribute to a wonderful album by an historic, influential band. Review: ... is what I hoped all 33 1/3 books read like. It actually takes you through the band's recording ... - This is what I hoped all 33 1/3 books read like. It actually takes you through the band's recording processes leading up to and including the album. Some entries in the series are much more about the author than the subject matter. Chris Ott does a fantastic job of providing interesting information for obsessive types. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,140,180 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #306 in Punk Music (Books) #2,154 in Music History & Criticism (Books) #2,692 in Rock Music (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 104 Reviews | ## Images ![Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures (Thirty Three and a Third series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zvIsNIuFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Honoring the legacy of Ian Curtis... *by K***T on May 10, 2017* This book was sent as a gift and the recipient loved it! It is a great tribute to a wonderful album by an historic, influential band. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... is what I hoped all 33 1/3 books read like. It actually takes you through the band's recording ... *by J***K on August 23, 2016* This is what I hoped all 33 1/3 books read like. It actually takes you through the band's recording processes leading up to and including the album. Some entries in the series are much more about the author than the subject matter. Chris Ott does a fantastic job of providing interesting information for obsessive types. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read *by J***N on February 27, 2022* Great read about band and album --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/10243953-joy-divisions-unknown-pleasures-thirty-three-and-a-third-series](https://www.desertcart.be/products/10243953-joy-divisions-unknown-pleasures-thirty-three-and-a-third-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-06-17*