Weirdly I had TWO almost identical emails on the subject.

1 from the New Order Mute mailing list
1 from the New Order Rhino mailing list

Nothing from Warners - although the emails were identical apart from the bit about the 2 alternate extended versions being sent to boxset owners for free

I also didn't receive the e-mail promising box-set owners will get both of the "new improved" Extended Versions although I definitely ordered a box-set and my e-mail address has not changed. The digital back-end of what Mute is doing with New Order went from promising beginnings to being very hit and miss which in 2015/6 isn't really excusable. The interweb has been around for long enough for them to get this right. I was quite surprised to read there were further issues with some fans receiving their digital Singularity single. It's genuinely baffling as to why some record labels still seem to be so useless at this. Still, on the positive side I love the fact they are offering HD audio of most of the new stuff, that was and still is a great step forward.

As for the extended mixes being released outside of the box-set I must admit that doesn't really bother me. I took it as read that they'd appear separately at some point because the label/band paying for them to be made and then limiting them to a niche release doesn't really make much sense whichever way you look at it. There's legitimate money to be made releasing them on their own and that's fair enough. I figured it would be an "exclusive" box set owners would enjoy for up to a year before they came out under their own steam and sure enough here we are. I wasn't expecting them to redo any of them so that is about the only surprise. The extended Nothing But A Fool sounds a bit rough'n'ready but I quite like that vibe about it. I hope the new one isn't too sanitised. As for Superheated, even for an extended mix I thought it droned on a bit and repeated the guitar riff a little too much towards the end. A truly great extended mix shouldn't make you check the running time and I definitely was with that one.

Trainspotter territory again but the assertion that Apart from 'Singularity (Extended Mix)’ which was included on the single release, this is the first time these mixes are available outside of the box set isn't really true. The remix Stems (which play on most media players as a regular AAC file) for both Academic (Extended Mix) and Tutti Frutti (Extended Mix) were released on digital music sites late last year. So er yeah, they're out there.

I've bought the box and restless at the no store and didn't receive the email about the free tracks.

Can’t believe some ppl are miffed that non boxsetters are finally getting their hands on the extended versions, god knows we’re waiting long enough, and what difference does it make to the sound? I don’t get it
Anyway not to whinge too much but there are the two songs with the second extended versions which although they may be fabulous, I still hope the originals will become legally available sometime, maybe somewhere among the multiple remixes that are issued as singles, some of which are in effect freebies as it’s actually more hassle and no cheaper to buy selected tracks, which also risks missing out on something that lacks immediacy. If not they might acquire scarcity value as the ones that got away. Or do we have to wait till they pop up on youtube? (one of them has already)
There's a good chance I will end up buying the original album 3 times but still be missing 2 versions of songs.

Edited by user 01 April 2016 13:05:02(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

I did...no email...mind you they KNow me

In other news...

The Complete Music CD is available for pre order at Norman Records for £9.99 with free UK postage:

Link

I haven't ordered from them before though so I can't vouch for them.

Note: The money will be taken from your account when you place your order.

Edited by user 03 April 2016 07:23:20(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

...and it will be really boring. Everyone moaning that they've been tricked into buying a limited vinyl box set (that's gone up in value since they bought it).

Just thought I'd add that I did receive the email yesterday from the NO store about the remixes being available for those who bought the box set.

I bought the box but I am not disappointed or angry with that new release indeed (unlike many people on Facebook). I think when you purchase a premium/deluxe product you're not buying only the music inside but a more extensive experience either. The box set has a whole concept that is not only visual but tactile too, as the embossed letters on the cover, different paper stock, clear and coloured vinyls... So, as a fan I am proud to have an item like that. Because the music you can really get for free anyway nowadays, doesn't it? That's not so exclusive anyway...

The comment was more directed at some of the Facebook moaning rather than here. Now I've re-read this thread I realise it's more there than here.

Edited by user 05 April 2016 12:05:46(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

It's £10.99 on Amazon now, and as I wanted to order another release, and the 2 of them would come to over £20, I cancelled my original order and placed a new one for the 2 items which got me free standard delivery on both.

Yeah finally got the email clarifying Nothing But A Fool and Superheated new extendeds.So there's a bit of hope that i'll get them as i bought the box set.Won't hold my breath though, i'll be fascinated to see if they can work out on 13th May who is entitled and who isn't Another day of hilarity awaits no doubt.


Ah so there's a few box set whingers on Facebook then is there? Well that's Facebook users for you, they love moaning and whingeing about anything under the sun.