Full Breakdown
New Order's Upcoming Blu-ray and CD Reissues
10/17/2025, 1:31:21 PM
Overview of the Reissues
New Order is set to release expanded editions of their albums *Movement*, *Low-Life*, *Brotherhood*, and *Power, Corruption and Lies* on December 5, 2025. These reissues will be available in both 2CD and Blu-ray formats, featuring new mixes and previously unreleased content. The Blu-ray editions will include Dolby Atmos mixes, 5.1 surround sound, and 96/24 PCM stereo mixes, all remixed by Steven Wilson.
Details of the Blu-ray Editions
The Blu-ray editions of *Movement*, *Low-Life*, and *Brotherhood* will feature new audio mixes alongside remastered original stereo mixes. Each album will also include instrumental versions. However, due to the loss of multi-track master tapes for the tracks “As It Was When It Was” and “Broken Promise,” these songs will be up-mixed from the 2024 remaster to approximate the Atmos and DTS-HD 5.1 surround sound experience.
Additional Content in 2CD Editions
The 2CD editions will include the original albums remastered on the first disc and a second disc featuring bonus content such as demos, writing session recordings, and unreleased tracks. Each edition will also come with booklets containing liner notes and photographs.
Official Statements & Responses
New Order's reissue project aims to provide fans with a comprehensive look at their early work, showcasing the evolution of their sound through remixes and additional content. The band has not performed since completing a US tour in May 2025, but they continue to engage with their audience through these releases.
Criticism & Opposition
While the reissues have been generally well-received, some fans have expressed disappointment over the absence of visual components from the previous Definitive Edition box sets, which included live performances and TV appearances. Critics argue that the lack of these extras diminishes the overall value of the new audio-only Blu-rays.
What's Next
The reissues are expected to reignite interest in New Order's catalog, potentially leading to further live performances or new music from the band in the future. Fans can pre-order the Blu-rays and 2CD editions through various retailers.
