Tony Wilson / factory records Collection

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FAC 51B Flexi Disc: New Order – Factory Records Christmas Flexi-Disc (1982) Add to favourites

Est. $800 - $1,200

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An original 7” flexi-disc issued in December 1982 by Factory Records as a special Haçienda Christmas gift. Pressed in a limited edition of just 4,400 copies, these were given away exclusively on Christmas Eve at The Haçienda.

The disc features two seasonal tracks by New Order, recorded for a local Manchester TV Christmas special:

Rocking Carol (3:33)
Ode to Joy (3:55)

The label carries the festive greeting: “Merry Xmas from the Haçienda and Factory Records. A B-Music Production 33 1/3. Peace on Earth Good Will to All Members.”

This piece perfectly captures Factory’s unique mix of wit, music, and design—an ephemeral gift turned into a rare collector’s artifact, linking New Order’s early experimental years with the rise of The Haçienda.

Format: 7” flexi-disc

Edition: Limited to 4,400 copies

All items in this Collection are shipped from the UK.

Provenance: Direct from Tony Wilson Archive

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VALUATION GUIDE

New Order Legacy – Rare early recordings capturing the band’s experimental spirit post-Joy Division.

Factory Ephemera – Factory Records were famed for their unconventional promos; these seasonal flexis are among the most collectible.

Haçienda Provenance – Directly tied to the club’s first year, embodying its role as Factory’s cultural hub.

Scarcity – Though 4,400 were pressed, few survive in collectible condition.

Cross-Market Appeal – Desired by New Order fans, Factory collectors, Haçienda historians, and design archivists.