Today’s video of the day is Joy Division – "Koma Kin" released in 1980.
Joy Division’s “Koma Kino” stands as a rare piece in the band’s catalog. The track first appeared as a flexi single in June 1980. It did not appear on a studio album like Unknown Pleasures or Closer. However, it still reflects the band’s raw energy during their final era. The song’s stark production links it to the darker tones of Closer. This version was also remastered in 2010, which helped highlight new detail in the track’s swirling textures.
Mark Reeder created a reconstructed version of “Koma Kino” for his documentary B-Movie (Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-89). He and studio partner Micha Adam spent a month rebuilding the track and shaping it for a 5.1 surround mix. This new stereo version appears on the B-Movie soundtrack released by Edel. Reeder paired his remix with images from Joy Division’s live show at Kant Kino in January 1980. He also added scenes from the B-Movie film. The result blends personal history, Berlin subculture, and Joy Division’s stark visual atmosphere.
Moreover, the clip gives fans a new way to experience the band’s legacy. The reconstruction and the 2010 remaster both help push the song forward while honoring its past. Joy Division’s influence spans generations, and this version offers a new lens on their signature style. While “Koma Kino” never joined a major album, it still completes the story of Joy Division’s brief but powerful rise. Fans can see how the band’s sound carried through each release and still inspires new interpretations today.
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