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New Order Announce Expanded Reissues in 2CD and Dolby Atmos Formats
New Order are releasing their first four albums in 2CD expanded format for the first time outside the boxsets—each with the remastered original plus a bonus disc of extras. Movement, Low-Life, and Brotherhood are also arriving on Blu-ray Audio with Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround, and newly mixed 2024 stereo versions by Steven Wilson.
These expanded reissues cover the band's foundational work, during which they moved from post-punk origins into electronic studio pioneers. The 2CD format offers a straightforward upgrade path for existing catalogue holders, whilst the Blu-ray Audio editions—limited to Movement, Low-Life, and Brotherhood—represent a more ambitious undertaking. Steven Wilson's involvement in the Dolby Atmos surround work carries weight; his care on previous remix projects suggests these versions will be properly considered rather than perfunctory upmixes.
The timing acknowledges both the lasting appeal of these four records and the appetite among the existing fanbase for improved audio quality and context. These remain the essential New Order documents, and having them available in modern formats with fresh liner notes amounts to a quiet reaffirmation of their importance in the band's catalogue.
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