Cut Of The Day: Monday 13 August.

Today’s YouTube clip sees the late Manchester music legend Tony Wilson introduce one of his discoveries Joy Division on Granada Television in 1978.

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The band, who were signed to Factory Records, perform classic track “Shadowplay” after a glowing introduction from Wilson, who dubs them ‘the most interesting sound of the last six months’.

For more on the life of Anthony H Wilson, have a look at Stephen Dalton’s obituary of the influential broadcaster and Factory Records boss.

John Mulvey has also compiled Factory Records’ complete catalogue on his blog.

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Check out the video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVr8YE4K7Fw