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Martin Hannett (31 May 1948 – 18 April 1991) was an English record producer best known for his innovative work at Factory Records from 1978 to 1981, where he was instrumental in creating the 'Factory sound.' He produced nearly every band on the label during that time, including Joy Division, New Order, A Certain Ratio, Section 25, Durutti Column, and OMD. After leaving Factory in 1982 due to internal financial conflicts, he later returned to produce the Happy Mondays. In addition to Factory artists, Hannett also produced notable bands such as Buzzcocks, Magazine, U2, and John Cooper Clarke. He struggled with drug-related issues for many years and passed away in 1991 from heart failure. That same year, Factory released a compilation of his finest production moments, followed by two additional compilations in subsequent years.

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