– “Ceremony” was one of the last Joy Division songs to be composed, with lyrics written by Ian Curtis
– “Ceremony” was New Order’s debut single after they had changed their name from Joy Division.
– It was released as a single twice, first in March 1981 and then in September 1981, “Ceremony” was re-released with Gillian Gilbert playing guitar on the new recording just after she joined the band.
– “Ceremony” reached the #1 spot on the UK Independent Singles Chart.