On this date in 1980, JOY DIVISION released their second and final studio album, CLOSER – three years to the day after they had entered PENNINE SOUND STUDIOS to record their first demo (July 18th, 1980). NOTE: The video here is ISOLATION, featuring scenes from the film 'Control'. 'Isolation' marks a significant departure from Joy Division's earlier guitar-driven sound, embracing electronic elements that would later become a hallmark of New Order. Stephen Morris's electronic drum beat forms the b