British punk/post-punk/new wave band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. They were incorrectly named [a695777] on the flyer for their first gig alongside Buzzcocks and Penetration but announced themselves as [a310128] at the start of their first performance. Throughout 1977 they continued under this name up to the recording of the first EP but changed their name to Joy Division at the start of 1978, before releasing their first 7" EP "[r=498855]". Shortly after the suicide of Ian Curt