The Hacienda is arguably one of the most ground breaking clubs in clubbing history and to mark the 25th anniversary EMI Virgin TV are about to re-release the critically acclaimed Hacienda Classics.

Compiled and mixed by one of the most key players of the time Peter Hook the disc includes New Order ‘Confusion’, Happy Mondays ‘Step On’, Orbital ‘Belfast’, Candi Staton ‘You Got The Love’, Doug Lazy ‘Let It Roll’, Inner City ‘Good Life’, Guy Called Gerald ‘Voodoo Ray’, FPI Project ‘Everybody’, Sub Sub ‘Space Face’, Stakker ‘Stakker Humanoid’, 808 State ‘Pacific’ and Jaydee ‘Plastic Dreams’ to name a few.

Originally conceived, founded and financed in 1980 by Factory Records and New Order through a deal steered by Rob Gretton, the manager of the by then disbanded Joy Division, The Hacienda first opened its doors on May 21st 1982 sporting a Factory Records catalogue number of Fac 51, a pioneering interior designed by architect Ben Kelly and featured Bernard Manning as the opening night act.

Not surprising then that all of these forces combined turning The Haçienda into where is widely recognised as the birthplace of Acid House and responsible for shaping the face of UK club culture as it has since been known.

"The Hacienda was built on blood, sweat and tears... I think it's safe to say we made every mistake in the book, that said it was the most magical time and I wouldn't change any of it"

- Peter Hook

Hacienda Classics will be out on Virgin EMI soon.