5 Things to Know About New Order's 'Blue Monday'

‘Blue Monday’ was recorded during the Power, Corruption & Lies sessions but released as a standalone twelve-inch single, not on the album.

It became the best-selling twelve-inch single of all time, proving that a song cut from an album can still define a band’s legacy.

The track’s production was expensive and complex, using a sequencer and drum machine that pushed the band’s sound in a new direction.

Its iconic sleeve design, inspired by a Peter Saville graphic, cost more to produce than the single earned in profit initially.

The song’s success forced the band to rethink their approach, cementing their shift from post-punk to dance-oriented electronic music.