5 Facts About New Order’s Power, Corruption & Lies Recording
- The album was recorded at Britannia Row Studios in Islington, London, during 1982 and 1983.
- It was released on 2 May 1983 through Factory Records.
- The studio was originally built by Pink Floyd and had been used by many post-punk acts.
- The recording sessions followed the band’s transition from their earlier post-punk sound to a more electronic, dance-influenced style.
- The album’s title and cover art were inspired by a 17th-century still-life painting, reflecting themes of decay and deception.