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Madonna made her legendary appearance first appearance on British television on The Tube at the Haçienda (Fac 104) on Friday 27 January 1984. The whole programme was broadcast from the Haçienda and had a strong Factory theme. The Factory All-Stars featuring Bernard Sumner, Donald Johnson and members of various other Factory bands played at the end of the show with a selection of Factory classics. Backstage passes bearing the Factory catalogue number Fac 104 were also made.

Fac 104 The Tube at Fac 51 the Haçienda; ticket

The Tube
live at The Hacienda
featuring
The Factory All Stars
Marcel King
The Jazz Defefectors (sic)
Breaking Glass

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Read The Guardian's article on FAC 104 (centring on Madonna's involvement).

Read the Manchester Evening News' (earlier) article on FAC 104.

Fac 104 The Tube at Fac 51 the Haçienda featuring Madonna [photo credit: Kevin Cummins]

Fac 104 The Tube at Fac 51 the Haçienda; backstage pass with Fac 104 catalogue number

Thanks to Kevin Cummins, OMNY for photography and Tim for media.