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"Sub-culture"
Single by New Order
from the album Low-Life
Released	November 1985
Format	7", 12"
Recorded	???
Genre	Dance
Length	4:57 (on Low-Life); 7:26 (12" Remix)
Label	Factory - FAC 133
Writer(s)	Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert
Producer	New Order
New Order singles chronology

"Sub-culture" is a single by New Order, released in November 1985.

It was the second and final single that also appeared on the group's album release of the same year, Low-Life. The mix (by John Robie) is different from the one that appears on the album. "Sub-culture" has only a regular black sleeve, as graphic designer Peter Saville reportedly deemed the mix of the song unworthy of his talents. The song has stirred some controversy with attempts to understand the lyrics being unsubstantiated by the group itself, particularly the use of the word shaft with its possible sexual connotations. The b-side is a remix of the A-side titled "Dub-vulture". "Sub-culture" also appears on the group's 1987 compilation, Substance.

The 12" & 7" single mixes provide for a significant departure from the album version, with prominent usage of female backing singers.

[edit] Track listing

[edit] UK 7" - 7FAC 133

"Sub-culture (Remix Edit)" (3:28)
"Dub-vulture (Remix Edit)"

[edit] UK 12" - FAC 133

"Sub-culture" (7:26)
"Dub-vulture" (7:57)

[edit] UK Flexidisc 7" free with Record Mirror

"Sub-culture (exclusive remix)" (4:14)

[edit] Chart positions

Chart (1985)	Peak Position
New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart	29
UK Singles Chart	63
UK Indie singles	1
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	35
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales	18

Contents

[edit] Track listing

[edit] UK 7" - 7FAC 133

[edit] UK 12" - FAC 133

[edit] UK Flexidisc 7" free with Record Mirror

[edit] Chart positions