Factory Benelux discography


Factory Benelux was the Belgian imprint of Factory Records, operated by Les Disques du Crépuscule from August 1980 until March 1988, releasing a large number of exclusive recordings as well as Benelux issues of regular Factory releases. The imprint was founded by Michel Duval and Annik Honoré. A detailed history of both Factory Benelux and Crépuscule can be found in the book Shadowplayers: The Rise & Fall of Factory Records by James Nice.
Factory Benelux was reactivated in 2012 by James Nice for select reissues and special editions, as well as new recordings by original FBN artists.
Catalogue numberArtistTitleFormatDateNotes
FAC-BN-1-004A Certain RatioShack Up / And Then Again 7"1980-07Also Crepuscule TWI-004
FAC-BN-2-005, FBN-2The Durutti ColumnLips that Would Kiss / Madeleine 7", 12"1980-10Also Crepuscule TWI-005
FBN-2CDThe Durutti ColumnLips That Would KissCD1991Compilation of Durutti Column recordings for Factory Benelux, including tracks from unreleased album "Short Stories For Pauline".
FAC-BN-3-006Section 25Charnel Ground / Haunted 7"1980-10Also Crepuscule 006
FBN-3-045-CDSection 25Always Now2×CD2015-04-061981 album plus singles, Peel Sessions and live tracks
FAC-BN-4Crispy AmbulanceLive on a Hot August Night / Concorde Square )12"1981-06
FACBN-4-011Claude StassartFactory Nightposter1980-10Poster for "Factory Night "show at Free University of Brussels, 31 October 1980: A Certain Ratio, Section 25, Durutti Column, The Names. Designed by Claude Stassart.
FAC-BN-5Section 25Je Veux Ton Amour / Oyo Achel Ada 7"1981-08
FBN-5BlurtLive In Berlin10" mini-album2013-02-111980 release cancelled as band had left Factory; later issued on Armageddon as In Berlin, and finally issued on 10" as FBN 5 in February 2013
FAC-BN-6Crawling ChaosThe Gas ChairLP1982-01
FACBN-6Manhattan ProjectNicky7"unreleased
FAC-BN-7Various ArtistsA Factory ComplicationVHS, Beta1981-11UK: Ikon FCL IKON-1
FBN-8New OrderEverything's Gone Green // Mesh / Cries & Whispers 12"1981-12CD single FBN-8CD 1990
FBN-9The NamesCalcutta / Postcards 7"/12"1982-02
FBN-9CDThe NamesSwimming + SinglesCD1991Album plus Factory and Crepuscule recordings; later reissued on LTM
FBN-9The NamesSwimming2×LP2013-02-11Reissue of 1982 Crépuscule LP, with bonus tracks
FBN-9-CDThe NamesSwimmingCD2013-02-11Reissue of 1982 Crépuscule LP, with bonus tracks
FBN-10The Durutti ColumnDeux Triangles / Zinni // Piece for Out of Tune Grande Piano )12"1982-10
FBN-10-CDThe Durutti ColumnLCCD2013-02-11Reissue with bonus CD of compilation tracks and demos
FBN-11Minny PopsTime / Lights 7"1982-04
FBN-11A Certain RatioSextetLP, 2×CD2014-11-03Reissue of FACT-55 with 12" and Peel Session tracks, more on CD
FBN-12Crispy AmbulanceThe Plateau PhaseLP1982-03CD FBN-12CD, 1990, with 3 extra tracks as Comprising: The Plateau Phase, Live On A Hot August Night, Sexus; also reissued 2013-02-11 with original title and sleeve
FBN-13Various ArtistsVinyl Magazine flexi / Mental: "Love In My Heart" )7" flexidisc1981-11Included with Vinyl #8, November 1981
FBN-14Section 25The Key of DreamsLP1982-06
FAC-BN-15Minny PopsSparks in a Dark RoomLP1982-06
FBN-15-CDMinny PopsSparks in a Dark RoomCD2014-02-17with second CD of live performance 20 April 2012
FBN-16Swamp ChildrenTaste What's Rhythm / You've Got Me Beat / Softly Saying Goodbye 12"1982-09
FBN-17A Certain RatioGuess Who? 12"1982-07
FBN-17-CDA Certain RatioI'd Like to See You AgainCD2013-07Reissue of FACT-65 with 5 bonus tracks
FBN-18Crispy AmbulanceSexus / Black Death/Life Is Knife 12"1984-04
FBN-19Stockholm MonstersMiss Moonlight // The Longing / Lafayette 12"1983-03
FBN-2052nd StreetCool As Ice / Twice As Nice 12"1983-06
FBN-20-BIS52nd StreetCool As Ice / Twice As Nice 12"1983-06Also on A&M US "Of Factory New York" as FBN-20
FBN-21Swamp ChildrenSo HotLP1982-10Same tracks as UK version FACT-70 but different sleeve
FBN-22New OrderMurder / Thieves Like Us Instrumental 12"1984-05
FBN-23Quando QuangoLove Tempo / Love Tempo 12"1983-06
FBN-23-BISQuando QuangoLove Tempo / Love Tempo 12"1983-06
FBN-23-TERQuando QuangoLove Tempo / Love Tempo 7"1983-06
FBN 24The WakeSomething Outside / Host 12"1983-10
FBN 25Cabaret VoltaireYashar / Yashar 12"1983-07Also FAC-82-12 - but only FBN edition has picture sleeve
FBN-26SurprizeIn Movimento / Parador Style // Over Italia / Stavolta 12"1984-04EP tracks produced by Bernard Sumner and Donald Johnson.
FBN-26-CDSurprizeIn MovimentoCD2013-08CD reissue with 6 extra tracks
FBN-27Various ArtistsFactory Benelux Greatest HitsLP1983-12
FBN-28Nyam NyamFate/Hate / So Long Ago / Fate/Hate 12"1984-04
FBN-29The WakeHarmonyLP1984Contains extra track "Chance" not on FACT-60
FBN-29-CDThe WakeHarmonyCD2013-02-11Includes FBN-24 and 1983 Peel session; identical to LTM LTMCD-2323
FBN-29The WakeHarmony2×LP2013-08-26includes FBN-24 and 1983 Peel session
FBN-30The Durutti ColumnAnother SettingLP1984LP track listing incorrect; same as FACT-74
FBN-30-CDThe Durutti ColumnAnother SettingCD2015-10bonus tracks
FBN-30The Durutti ColumnAnother Setting2×LP2018-03-10800 copies; second LP: live at Pandora's Box Festival, Rotterdam, 4 September 1983
FBN-31Stockholm MonstersAlma MaterFACT-80, never released by FBN but assigned number
FBN-32A Certain RatioBrazilia12"1984-12
FBN-33Section 25From the HipLPBenelux release of FACT-90. Test pressing only, not released
FBN-33-CDSection 25From the HipCD2014-05-05extra CD of remixes and sessions
FBN-34Lavolta LakotaPrayer / Mitawin 7"1984-07
FBN-35The WakeTalk About the PastFAC-88, never released by FBN but assigned number
FBN-35-CDThe WakeHere Comes EverybodyCD2014reissue of FACT-130
FBN-35-CDThe WakeHere Comes Everybody2×CD2015-05-0430th anniversary reissue, with second disc of singles, sessions and demos
FBN-36The Durutti ColumnCircuses and BreadLP, Cassette1985-05FBN-36 was originally to have been unreleased album Short Stories for Pauline
FBN-36The Durutti ColumnShort Stories for PaulineLP/CD2012-06-18Limited edition vinyl in 2012, followed by unlimited CD in 2013
FBN-37LifeDites Moi / Tell Me Theme / Tell Me 12"1984-07French language version of "Tell Me"
FBN-38LifeDites MoiUnreleased 7" of FBN-37
FBN-38TunnelvisionWatching The HydroplanesLP2019-05Limited edition vinyl
FBN-39La Cosa NostraComing Closer12"1984-10
FBN-40La Cosa NostraComing Closer7"1984-10
FBN-41Simon ToppingProspect Park / Chicas Del Mundo Mission and 24 12"1985-02
FBN-42LifeBetter / Optimism / Optimism 12"1985-04
FBN-43Marcel KingReach For Love12"1985-03Same A-side as FAC-92-R, B-side is dub version
FBN-44Stanton MirandaWheels Over Indian Trails7", 12"1986-05
FBN-45Section 25Crazy Wisdom / Dirty Disco II /Guitar Waltz 12"1985-09Almost released on 7" as FAC-132.
FBN-45-CDSection 25Love & HateCD2013-05-20different bonus tracks to 1999 LTM reissue CD
FBN-46Stockholm MonstersHow Corrupt Is Rough Trade? / Kan Kill! 12"1985-08
FBN-47The ExecutionerExecutioner's Theme7"Unreleased collaboration by Paul Haig and Cabaret Voltaire. Versions on Paul Haig European Sun LP and After Twilight CD and various artists The Quick Neat Job cassette compilation.
FBN-48The ExecutionerExecutioner's Theme12"Unreleased 12" of FBN-47
FBN-49PlaygroupEuphoria12"1985-08
FBN-50PlaygroupEuphoria7"1985-07Test pressing only, not released
FBN-51The Durutti ColumnTomorrow / Tomorrow / All That Love and Maths Can Do 7", 12"1986-03"All That Love and Maths Can Do" only on 12"
FBN-52Various ArtistsThe Factory Complication 1LPUnreleased compilation, announced early 1986 but never finished
FBN-52Durutti ColumnDomo Arigato3×CD+DVD, 2×LP+7"2017-04Expanded and remixed version of FACT-144
7-FBN-53Section 25Reflection / Change7"2014-04-19For Record Store Day 2014
FBN-54Crispy AmbulanceCompulsionLP2015-04-18500-copy vinyl edition for Record Store Day
FBN-55Various ArtistsThe Factory Complication 2LPUnreleased compilation, announced early 1986 but never finished
FBN-55Various ArtistsOf Factory New York2×LP, CD2014Benefit album for Michael Shamberg of Factory US and Of Factory New York
FBN-56Durutti ColumnThe Durutti Column Postcard Setbox of 25 postcards2017-05
FBN-57Factory BeneluxFactory Benelux teeshirtT-shirt2012-12Limited edition of 50 T-shirts with FBN logo
FBN-60Various ArtistsNew Order Presents Be Music2×LP, 3×CD2017-02Recordings produced by members of New Order
7-FBN-62Section 25My Outrage / Hinterland7"2013-04500 copies only for Record Store Day, 2013.
FBN-63-CDThe Durutti ColumnTreatise on the SteppenwolfCD2013-05identical to LTMCD 2518, 2008
FBN-64The WakeA Light Far OutLP2013-04Limited edition of 500 copies, vinyl only.
FBN-65Martin Hannett and Steve HopkinsThe Invisible GirlsCD2015-02Rare and unreleased recordings
FBN-73Section 25Mirror / You Leave Me No Choice7"2015-04-18500 copies for Record Store Day, 2015
FBN-81Crispy AmbulanceRandom Textures + Compulsion2×CD2016-06-19second CD is FBN-54
FBN-84Durutti ColumnWithout Mercy4×CD, 2×LP2018-10-01
FBN-94The WakeClouds Disco / The Sun is a Star7"2015-04-18500-copy edition for Record Store Day 2015
FBN-95The WakeTestament CD2014
FBN-100The Durutti ColumnFor Patti / Weakness And Fever7"1982-10Limited edition of 100 copies with FBN-10.
FBN-100New OrderLow-LifeLP, Cassette1985-05Same as FACT-100. Number FBN-100 was reused.
FBN-110-CDQuando QuangoPigs + BattleshipsCD2013-06FACT 110 was also pressed by Factory Benelux in 1985. 2013 CD edition uses "composite" catalogue number and has five bonus tracks; different bonus tracks to LTM 2003 reissue
FBN-111-CDMark ReederCollaboratorCD2014-04Compilation of remixes of various mostly-Factory- or Crépuscule-associated bands
FBN-112The NamesIn TimeCD, LP2014-01-14
FBN-113
TWI-1174
Various ArtistsSampler et Sans ReprocheCD2014-11-09Factory Benelux/Crépuscule sampler CD, given away with mail-orders
FBN-114Durutti ColumnThe Return of the Durutti ColumnLP+7"2013-12-08Sandpaper on front of sleeve
FBN-114-CDDurutti ColumnThe Return of the Durutti ColumnCD2013-03-23Vinyl tracks, plus six bonus tracks from rare second pressing of original FACT-10
FBN-119The NamesStranger Than YouCD, LP2015-05-18
FBN-122-CDThe NamesGerman NightsCD2017-09
FBN-123New OrderThe Perfect Kiss7", 12"1985-0512" includes "The Perfect Dub", different sleeves based on sleeve of Low Life
FBN-124Section 25AlfrescoLP+CD2016-04-16500 edition live LP+CD for Record Store Day
FBN-125
TWI-1234
Various ArtistsNoblesse ObligeCD2017Factory Benelux/Crépuscule sampler CD, given away with mail-orders
FBN-127The Other TwoThe Other DiscCD2020-02bonus CD with Super Highways
FBN-145-CDSection 25Dark LightCD2013-02-25First all-new release by resurrected label
FBN-146
TWI-1244
Various ArtistsConstellation de ComportementsCD2018-12-04Factory Benelux/Crépuscule sampler CD, given away with mail-orders. Cover lists number as FBN-125.
FBN-150New OrderBrotherhoodLP1986-09Same as FACT-150
FBN-153New OrderState of the Nation / Shame of the Nation12"1986-09Same as FAC-153
FBN-158 TWI-1254Various ArtistsThe Cold OpenCD2020-06Factory Benelux/Crépuscule sampler CD, given away with mail-orders.
FBN-164Durutti ColumnM24J2×LP+7", 2×CD2018-09compilation
FBN-204Durutti ColumnThe Guitar and Other Machines2×LP, 3×CD2018-01
FBN-244Durutti ColumnVini Reilly + WOMAD Live3×CD2020-01Double album of FAC-244 plus bonus tracks; optional third CD "I Know Very Well How I Got My Note Wrong" with Morrissey
FBN-274-CDDurutti ColumnObey The Time3×CD2019-04
FBN-390The Other TwoSuper HighwaysCD2020-02With optional bonus CD The Other Disc
FBN-839-6, FBN-839-7New OrderTouched by the Hand of God7", 12"1987-12Same as FAC-193
TWI-774Various ArtistsSalvation!LP1988-02Factory Benelux/Crépuscule, issued in other countries by Factory affiliates as FACT-182