Buzzcocks
Produced by Martin Hannett, the music is roughly recorded, insistently repetitive, and energetic
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Martin Hannett Biography and Timeline
Follow Martin Hannett through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Martin Hannett, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1975–1980Years on this page
1975
1978
Factory Records
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. 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
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
The band begin recording their debut album Unknown Pleasures at Strawberry Studios, producer Martin Hannett contributes significantly to the final sound
1980
Joy Division
With Martin Hannett again producing, the band record their second album Closer Britannia Row Studios
Records, sources and methodology
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