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An original membership card for Manchester’s legendary nightclub, The Haçienda (FAC 51). Founded in 1982 by Factory Records’ Tony Wilson and New Order, the Haçienda became the epicenter of the acid house explosion, rave culture, and the Madchester scene.

The card features the club’s distinctive yellow and silver stripes with blue lettering, and the famous line engraved on the reverse: “Management Reserves the Right To Refuse Admission.” 

  • Original Haçienda membership card (FAC 51).

  • Iconic yellow/silver/blue Factory design.

  • Features the classic engraved phrase: “Management Reserves the Right To Refuse Admission.”

  • Rare survivor from one of the most important clubs in global dance music history.

Membership cards to the Haçienda rarely surface, and when they do, they stand as powerful relics of club culture’s most influential venue

Provenance: Direct from Tony Wilson Archive

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VALUATION GUIDE

Scarcity – Few original cards have survived; most were lost, destroyed, or heavily worn from nights out. Clean examples are exceptionally rare.

Cultural Icon – The Haçienda was the heartbeat of Manchester’s acid house and Madchester scene, shaping global club culture. A membership card is a direct link to that history.

Design Pedigree – Like all Factory ephemera, the card reflects the label’s pioneering graphic identity. The yellow/silver/blue design and engraved back text are pure Factory wit and style.

Cross-Market Appeal – Collectors of Factory Records, New Order, rave memorabilia, and design history all covet authentic Haçienda artifacts.

ITEM IS DIRECT FROM Tony Wilson Archive

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