Ceremony (New Order song)

"Ceremony" is a song written by Joy Division, and first released as New Order's debut single in 1981. The track and its B-side, "In a Lonely Place", were recorded as Joy Division prior to the death of Ian Curtis. Both were re-recorded and carried over to Joy Division's re-formation as New Order.

"Ceremony"
Sleeve for first version of 12-inch single, by Peter Saville
Single by New Order
B-side"In a Lonely Place"
ReleasedJanuary 1981 (1981-01)
Genre
  • New wave
  • post-punk
Length4:34 (original)
4:23 (re-recorded)
LabelFactory
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Martin Hannett
New Order singles chronology
"Ceremony"
(1981)
"Procession"
(1981)
"Ceremony"
Song by Joy Division
from the album Still
Released8 October 1981
Recorded2 May 1980
StudioHigh Hall, Birmingham University
Genre
Length3:51
LabelFactory
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Martin Hannett

New Order released the song as a single twice, firstly in January 1981 and secondly in September 1981 featuring new member Gillian Gilbert, with the latter recording later appearing on the album Substance.

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