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Retro "Digipak" available soon?

According to the french MTV, a Digipak version of Retro will be available, and will contain 5 exclusive rare tracks from the Power, Corruption & Lies sessions.

They also say that a 12" single will be available with two remixes, one from Kevin Saunderson and another from Arthur Baker.

No further details are given. This information was released on October 21st, and we're looking for a confirmation.
Original text:

Les pionniers de la vague acid house britannique et auteurs du légendaire "Blue Monday" feront prochainement l'objet d'une luxueuse compilation retraçant 21 ans d'une carrière exemplaire. Intitulé "Retro", ce disque réclamé par les fans depuis un bail devrait atterrir dans les bacs des disquaires début novembre. Une version digipack éditée en nombre limité comprendra, outres les classiques du groupe ("Ceremony", "Blue Monday", "Perfect Kiss", "Crystal", "Thieves Like Us"…), cinq titres rarissimes enregistrés durant les sessions du mythique "Power, Corruption & Lies". Autre cadeau pour les fans : le pressage d'un maxi vinyle comprenant deux remixes collectors de la légende techno Kevin Saunderson et d'Arthur Baker, le producteur qui a lancé Afrika Bambâatâa.

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Translation tentative

British new wave pioneers and authors of the legendary "Blue Monday" will soon be the object of a luxuous compilation taking care of a good 21 years career.

Titled "Retro", this disc claimed by fans since a long time, should be available at the beginning of November. A Digipak version, only available in a limited number, will contain, along with the band's classics ("Ceremony", "Blue Monday", "Perfect Kiss", "Crystal", "Thieves Like Us"), 5 rare tracks recorded in the Power, Corruption and Lies sessions.

Another gift for the fans : a 12" single containing two remixes from techno legend Kevin Saunderson and Arthur Baker, the producer who launched Afrika Bambâatâa's career.
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Thanks to: Éric Berton