Martin Hannett
History of Great Britain
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| | 1975 | Buzzcocks |  |
| Produced by Martin Hannett, the music is roughly recorded, insistently repetitive, and energetic |
| 1978 | Facory Records |  |
| Manchester British independent record label, started in 1978, featuring several prominent musical acts on its roster such as Joy Division, New Order, A Certain Ratio, The Durutti Column, Happy Mondays, and James and OMD |
| Manchester Factory Records uses a creative team producer Martin Hannett and graphic designer Peter Saville which gives the label, and the artists recording for it, a particular sound and image |
| 1978 | Joy Division |  |
| Joy Division contribute two tracks recorded with producer Martin Hannett to the compilation double 7" EP A Factory Sample, the first release by Tony Wilson's record label Factory Records |
| 1979 | Joy Division |  |
| April Stockport The band begin recording their debut album Unknown Pleasures at Strawberry Studios, producer Martin Hannett contributes significantly to the final sound |
| 1980 | Joy Division |  |
| April London With Martin Hannett again producing, the band record their second album Closer Britannia Row Studios |
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