Fact200 Honest Review

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FACT 200 is the iconic catalog number assigned by Factory Records for Substance 1987, the legendary compilation album by the English alternative dance/synth-pop band New Order. The Album at a Glance

Released in August 1987, the compilation was uniquely designed to gather all of the band’s non-album 12-inch singles onto one comprehensive release. Legend has it that Factory Records boss Tony Wilson created the album because he bought a new Jaguar with a built-in CD player and wanted all of New Order’s hits accessible on a single compact disc. Critical & Fan Reviews

Reviewers and audiophiles frequently debate the merits of the original pressings versus modern reissues: New Order – Substance – Discogs