
The Story
The Return of the Durutti Column is the debut album from Manchester’s The Durutti Column, originally released in 1980 and produced by Martin Hannett. Minimal, atmospheric, and deeply emotive, the album blends ambient textures, post-punk experimentation, and Vini Reilly’s delicate, expressive guitar work. Often regarded as a cornerstone of Factory Records’ legacy, the record is celebrated for its restraint, intimacy, and timeless mood. On vinyl, it remains a quietly powerful and influential listening experience.
Track list:
Side A
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Sketch for Summer
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Requiem for a Father
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Katharine
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Conduct
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Beginning
Side B
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Jazz
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Sketch for Winter
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Collette
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In “D”
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Never Known
Description
The Return of the Durutti Column is the debut album from Manchester’s The Durutti Column, originally released in 1980 and produced by Martin Hannett. Minimal, atmospheric, and deeply emotive, the album blends ambient textures, post-punk experimentation, and Vini Reilly’s delicate, expressive guitar work. Often regarded as a cornerstone of Factory Records’ legacy, the record is celebrated for its restraint, intimacy, and timeless mood. On vinyl, it remains a quietly powerful and influential listening experience.
Track list:
Side A
-
Sketch for Summer
-
Requiem for a Father
-
Katharine
-
Conduct
-
Beginning
Side B
-
Jazz
-
Sketch for Winter
-
Collette
-
In “D”
-
Never Known
















