Blue Monday (original 12″ version)

~ Recording by New Order

Annotation

Annotation last modified on 2026-01-28 14:24 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Blue Monday7:29New OrderBlue MondayNew OrderSingle
  • GB1983-03-07
Factory (Records/Communications)FAC 73
1.1Blue Monday7:29New OrderBlue MondayNew OrderSingle
Qwest Records9 20332-0
1.1Blue Monday7:29New OrderBlue MondayNew OrderSingle
Virgin France S.A. (not for release label use!)600717
1.1Blue Monday7:29New OrderBlue Monday (silver inner sleeve)New OrderSingle
Factory (Records/Communications)FAC 73, RTD 10
1.1Blue Monday7:29New OrderBlue MondayNew OrderSingle
Factory (Records/Communications)FACTUS 10
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1987-08-10
Factory (Records/Communications), Rough Trade (pre‐2000)RTD 50
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
  • US1987-08-11
Qwest Records9 25621-2
1.4Blue Monday?:??New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1987-08-17
Factory (Records/Communications)Fact 200c
1.4Blue Monday7:28New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1987-08-17
Factory (Records/Communications)FACT 200
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
Factory (Records/Communications)FACD 200
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
Factory (Records/Communications)460130.2, Facd 200
1.5Blue Monday7:29New OrderPower, Corruption & LiesNew OrderAlbum
Qwest Records9 25308-2
1.5Blue Monday7:29New OrderPower, Corruption & Lies (BMG club release)New OrderAlbum
Qwest Records, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)9 25308-2, D102682
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987 (BMG release)New OrderAlbum + Compilation
Qwest Records, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)9 25621-2, D201247
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
Quest Records, Columbia House (distributor, a division of CBS Records Canada Ltd.)W2 25621, W22 25621
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
Qwest Records9 25621-1
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987 (longbox with 2 jewel cases)New OrderAlbum + Compilation
Qwest Records9 25621-2
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
Factory (Records/Communications)Fact 200d
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
Factory (Records/Communications)30103
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
Factory (Records/Communications), PolyGram832 616-2
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
Factory (Records/Communications), Rough Trade Records (Germany)RTDCD 50
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
CentreDate (UK)BA 892
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
  • PL1991-11-30
Sonic Records (Polish label, releases Polish pop, rock and alternative)SON 18, SON 19
1.18Blue Monday7:28New OrderThe Indie Scene 83: The Story of British Independent MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionIBM CD 83
2.14Blue Monday7:30New OrderThe Best of New Wave Club Class•XVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE1993-12-01
Antler-SubwayAS 5110 CD
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present), Factory (Records/Communications)520008-2, 520008•2
2.7Blue Monday7:30New OrderHet beste uit de top 100 allertijden: Editie ’94Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)17-516 760-10
1.1Blue Monday (full 12″ mix)7:28New OrderIt’s Electric: Classic Hits From an Electric EraVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 73
2.12Blue Monday7:27New OrderThe Ultimate EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)516 831-2
1.1Blue Monday (original 12")7:30New OrderElectric DreamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-02-01
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)525 435-2
1.15Blue Monday7:30New Order"...Just Can't Get Enough": Originalhits fra 80'erneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DK1995-03-30
EMI‐Medley (Danish division of EMI Music Group)
2.1Blue Monday7:25New OrderInto the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-04-08
Global TelevisionRADCD09
2.1Blue Monday7:25New OrderInto the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-04-08
Global TelevisionRADMC09
1.2Blue Monday (original mix)7:26New OrderBlue Monday-95New OrderSingle
  • GB1995-07-24
London Records 90NUOCD7
1.1Blue Monday (original 12" mix)7:27New OrderBlue Monday '95New OrderSingle
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)422 850 185-2
1.3Blue Monday (original 12" mix)7:25New OrderBlue Monday-95New OrderSingle
London Records 90INT 850041.2
2.1Blue Monday (original 12″ mix)7:26New Order(The Rest of) New OrderNew OrderAlbum + Compilation + Remix
  • GB1995-08-21
London Records 908286612
2.18Blue Monday7:27New OrderFetenhits: The Real ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1995-12-05
Polystar (Germany)535 173-2
1.15Blue Monday7:30New Order“…Just Can’t Get Enough”: Originalhits fra 80’erneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Medley (Danish division of EMI Music Group)EMI 8328532
2.1Blue Monday (original 12" mix)7:26New Order(The Rest of) New OrderNew OrderAlbum + Compilation + Remix
London Records 90422 828 661-2
1.3Blue Monday (original 12″ mix)7:25New OrderBlueMonday‐95New OrderSingle
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present), Polydor (British label, see annotation)850041-2, 850041.2
1.4Blue Monday7:28New OrderLost PropertyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)52056, CDEMTVD122
1.1Blue Monday7:29New OrderBefore TechnoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram535752-2
2.1Blue Monday7:30New OrderEarly Electro BeatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Music Service553043-2
1.2Blue Monday (12″ version)7:30New OrderThis Is the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner.ESP9548-34205-2
1.8Blue Monday7:29New Order1983 – Die Stars – Die Hits – Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)39620 0
1.2Blue Monday7:29New OrderElectricVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMIDCD03
1.14Blue Monday (original 12″)7:26New OrderElectric 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDVIR(WM) 359
1.10Blue Monday7:26New OrderThe Wedding Singer: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)9 46840-2
1.10Blue Monday7:26New OrderThe Wedding Singer: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Maverick (WMG subsidiary, founded by Madonna, Veronica “Ronnie” Dashev, and Frederick DeMann), Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)9362468402
1.10Blue Monday7:26New OrderThe Wedding Singer: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1998-02-03
Maverick (WMG subsidiary, founded by Madonna, Veronica “Ronnie” Dashev, and Frederick DeMann)9 46840-2
1.10Blue Monday7:26New OrderThe Wedding Singer: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Maverick (WMG subsidiary, founded by Madonna, Veronica “Ronnie” Dashev, and Frederick DeMann), Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)CDW 46840
1.15Blue Monday7:25New OrderNow That’s What I Call Music! 1983: The Millennium SeriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-06-21
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5 20262 2 7, NOWMIL 1983
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-09-27
London Records 903984 28227 2
3.16Blue Monday7:23New OrderSimply the Best of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-10-30
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)DIRCD17
1.15Blue Monday7:27New OrderOne Shot Presents 80!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)545 425-2
1.13Blue Monday7:31New OrderRage: More of the Songs Most Chosen by Rage Guest ProgrammersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ABC Music (Australian Broadcasting Corporation in-house label)52372522
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderRetro 101, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Q101, Rhino Special ProductsR2 7411
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)3984 28227 2
1.4Blue Monday7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)3984 28227 2
2.4Blue Monday7:30New OrderThe Best of Techno & ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Boy Records (Spanish dance music label)BOYCD059
1.12Blue Monday7:27New OrderMachine Soul: An Odyssey Into Electronic Dance MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-03-14
Rhino (reissue label)R2 79788
1.2Blue Monday7:29New OrderClub Mix Retro: The '80s, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-11-28
Cold Front4431-2
1.15Blue Monday7:29New OrderImmortal Rock 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)7243 5 27235 2 2
1.19Blue Monday (original 12″ mix)7:29New OrderAtomic 80s: The Definitive Eighties AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-07-30
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)585 162-2
2.1Blue Monday7:23New OrderMixmag Presents: Big TunesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + DJ-mix
  • GB2001-10-15
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
2.18Blue Monday7:22New OrderDe Maxx Long Player 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2001-12-10
Sony Music MediaSMM 5049652
1.1Blue Monday7:24New Order80’s: Simply the Best EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom0927410792
1.1Blue Monday7:29New OrderMes Soirées New Wave No. 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Collections9403392
1.2Blue Monday7:28New OrderPop Revolution: 1982–1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 708/31
1.13Blue Monday7:30New Order24 Hour Party PeopleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB2002-04-08
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)0927 44930 2
1.7Blue Monday7:33New OrderAlternative EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-04-22
Sony Music TVSTVCD141
2.1Blue Monday7:25New OrderElectric Dreams: 80's Synth Pop ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-04-22
Virgin TVVTDCD 447
1.6Blue Monday7:28New OrderAbsolute Synth ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2002-07-22
EVA Records (Sweden)ACCD 3004
1.13Blue Monday7:26New Order24 Hour Party PeopleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2002-08-20
FFRRR2-78136
1.2Blue Monday7:26New OrderInternationalNew OrderAlbum + Compilation
London Records 900927492262
1.11Blue Monday7:29New OrderRetroNew OrderAlbum + Compilation
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)0927 49499 2
1.2Blue Monday7:26New OrderInternationalNew OrderAlbum + Compilation
London Records 905050466144522
1.1Blue Monday7:31New OrderMedia Markt Collection: The 80s Maxi‐VersionenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing0927-44432-2
1.11Blue Monday7:29New OrderRetroNew OrderAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-01-07
Rhino (reissue label)R2 73834
2.3Blue Monday7:25New OrderThe Pink AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DK2003-08-09
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)9811857
4.9Blue Monday (complete original 12″ version)7:29New OrderGrand 12‐InchesBen LiebrandAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media511088 2, 5110882000, SMM 511088 2
2.4Blue Monday7:27New OrderAll New WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin EMI Strategic Marketing7243 582088 2 5
1.15Blue Monday7:28New OrderEdge of the 80s: 1982-1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL PRA/01
1.15Blue Monday7:26New OrderNewbury Comics: The Early Years, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino Special ProductsOPCD-7618
1.4Blue Monday (original 12″ version)7:29New OrderSubstance 1987New OrderAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)[none]
2.14Blue Monday7:28New OrderThe 80’s Collection: Super HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/32
2.2Blue Monday7:26New OrderThe Ultimate Chick Flick SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.5New Monday7:29New OrderMoogVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2004-09-14
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)2061-62471-2
1.1Blue Monday7:27New OrderI Love Tecno PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • ES2004-12-07
Blanco y Negro Music (Spanish label/company from the 80s, later renamed as Blanco y Negro)MXCD- 945
3.12Blue Monday7:29New OrderClásicos de Los 80, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • ES2005-03-30
Contraseña RecordsCON-286-CD
1.5Blue Monday7:27New OrderSinglesNew OrderAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-10-03
London Records 9025646 2690 2
1.5Blue Monday7:27New OrderSinglesNew OrderAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2005-10-26
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)WPCR-12207/8, WPCR‐12207/8
Promotion
3.13Blue Monday7:25New OrderCMJ 10: The Best of CMJ 1979–1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
College Music JournalCMJ 10-CD 1001A, CMJ 10-CD 1001B, CMJ 10-CD 1001C, CMJ 10-CD 1001D, CMJ 10-CD 1001E
1.2Blue Monday (12" version)7:30New OrderIn OrderNew OrderAlbum + Compilation
Qwest RecordsPRO-CD-5970
1.7Blue Monday7:31New OrderSelections From RetroNew OrderAlbum + Compilation
London Records 90PRCD 400073
1.11Blue Monday7:29New OrderVice CD/DVD, Volume 12: Number 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bootleg
2.1Blue Monday (12" mix)7:24New OrderThe Dark Side of Disco, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)DD001
(unknown)
1.14Blue Monday7:26New OrderBarney Simon Mix: 1980–2000 – Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
8.1Blue Monday7:28New OrderGreatest Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CTU ProductionsCTU 89274-211

Relationships

producer:New Order (UK synth pop band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Factory Communications Ltd. (holding company – file no releases here!) (in 1983, in 1987)
DJ-mixes:BT's 4th of July 80s Set by Various Artists (add compilations to this artist) (order: 26)
has remixes:Blue Monday (Hardfloor dub)
Blue Monday (Indecent Noise remix)
Blue Monday (Plutone mix)
Blue Monday (Richie Hawtin mix)
Blue Monday (Starwash mix)
Blue Monday (Virgin Magnetic Material remix)
Blue Monday 1988 (12″ mix)
sampled by:Come Back Down by Trevor Something
How Does It Feel? (Theme From Techno Blues) (original mix) by Electroset
Shut Up and Drive by Rihanna (Barbadian R&B/pop singer)
samples:Uran by Kraftwerk
mash-ups:Bad Mondnay by The Sheep Queen Experiment
Better Blue Master People (New Order vs. Depeche Mode vs. Daft Punk) by Sterbinszky & Coddie
Better Blue Master People (New Order vs. Depeche Mode vs. Daft Punk) by Sterbinszky & Coddie
Blue Monday / The Beach (part of “Get Yer Yo Yo’s Out” DJ-mix)
Can’t Get Blue Monday Out of My Head by Kylie Minogue
Don’t Like Mondays, It’s Friday (club mix) by Go Home Productions
I Demand to Have Some Lager (Underworld vs. New Order) by Arty Smokes
In‐A‐Gadda‐Blue‐Monday (Iron Butterfly vs. New Order) by DJ Schmolli
Lebensgefährlicher Montag (Giacca & Flores vs. New Order vs. Deichkind vs. Bangles vs. Hildgard Knef vs. The Mamas & The Papas) by DJ Schmolli
LOVE POTION by Danny Greyiers
part of:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock (order: 17)
Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 61) (order: 61)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 235) (order: 235)
recording of:Blue Monday

Blue Monday

writer:Gillian Gilbert
Peter Hook
Stephen Morris (New Order)
Bernard Sumner
publisher:Fractured Music (publisher)
Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
later translated versions:Blue Monday
is the basis for:Can’t Get Blue Monday Out of My Head
Shut Up and Drive