1986 US First Pressing. Includes Custom Inner Sleeve. Brotherhood, released in September 1986 by Factory Records, is a pivotal album that showcases the band’s seamless fusion of post-punk and synth-driven dance music. Following the success of their seminal hit “Blue Monday,” Brotherhood reflects New Order’s evolving sound, juxtaposing guitar-driven tracks on side one—like the energetic opener “Paradise” and the introspective “Weirdo”—with electronic, synth-laden compositions on side two, most notably the anthemic single “Bizarre Love Triangle.” Produced by New Order with engineer Michael Johnson, the album captures the band’s penchant for melodic bass lines, interlocking rhythms, and Bernard Sumner’s plaintive vocals. On vinyl, *Brotherhood* offers a warm, dynamic listening experience that underscores the tactile interplay of guitar and synthesizer, especially appealing to audiophiles who appreciate the depth of Factory’s analogue production. The original UK LP featured a unique steel-laminated sleeve, designed by Peter Saville, making it as much a collectible art piece as a cornerstone recording. For music lovers, spinning Brotherhood on vinyl illuminates New Order’s masterful balance of melancholy and euphoria, marking a transitional moment not only in their own catalogue but also in the trajectory of 1980s alternative and electronic music.