Video 5 8 6
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| "Video 5 8 6" | ||
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| Single by New Order | ||
| from the album Non-album single | ||
| Released | 1997 | |
| Format | 12", CD | |
| Recorded | ??? | |
| Genre | Techno | |
| Length | 22:23 | |
| Label | Touch | |
| Producer(s) | New Order | |
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| New Order singles chronology | ||
| "Blue Monday-95" (1995) |
"Video 5 8 6" (1997) |
"Crystal" (2001) |
"Video 5 8 6" is an instrumental piece recorded by British group New Order in 1982. In its entire form it was released as a single by Touch Records in 1997, although 2 edited versions had appeared back in 1982.
Although credited to New Order, it is believed Stephen Morris is the sole architect of the song. "Video 5 8 6" is a long form demo of the track "5 8 6" from the album Power, Corruption & Lies and also bears many similarities to the group's 1983 hit, "Blue Monday". It is believed the song was recorded for the opening of the club the group co-owned, The Haçienda. On release it reached #81 on the main British singles chart and #19 on the British indie chart.
Bassist Peter Hook has said the key to the title "5 8 6" can be found in another of the group's songs, "Ecstacy"; 5, 8 then 6 is the song's bar structure.
[edit] Track listing
- "Video 5 8 6" (22:25)
- "As You Said" (Joy Division song, 12" version only)
