New Order Forced To Recall Re-Release Of 1980s Back Catalogue

New Order have been forced to recall the recent re-release of their entire 1980s back catalogue because of sound issues.

Fans in America have complained about poor audio quality of the accompanying bonus discs.

In a statement, New Order said: "Warner Bros UK, Rhino and New Order regret that the initial pressings of the collector editions of 'Movement', 'Power, Corruption And Lies', 'Low Life', 'Brotherhood' and 'Technique' contain some minor audio problems on the bonus discs.”

Each bonus disc comprises of extended versions, b-sides and remixes, as well as extensive sleevenotes and interviews with all four band members.

The band said that they were in the process of “correcting the problems” but warned “that due to the age and condition of some of the original source tapes, the sound quality may vary."

The back catalogue was released last month but fans only complained when it hit the shelves in America.

On his MySpace blog, bassist Peter Hook described the situation as “difficult” and said the group hadn't listened to the "finished product" before it was released.

(by Jason Gregory)

 Noel Gallagher, Peter Hook Back Manchester's 'Music Hall Of Fame' (11.04.2011)

 Peter Hook: Joy Division Album Gigs Reduced Male Fans To Tears (07.03.2011)

 New Order And Hot Chip Record New Song Together (05.10.2010)

 Peter Hook Says Mani Made 'Huge Mistake' With Twitter Rant (21.09.2010)

 Mani Apologises For 'Venomous' Peter Hook Twitter Attack (13.09.2010)

 Peter Hook To Play Second Joy Division 'Unknown Pleasures' Manchester Gig (04.05.2010)

 Peter Hook To Perform Joy Division's 'Unknown Pleasures' At Manchester Gig (15.04.2010)

 Peter Hook: 'Morrissey Is A Tw*t' (13.10.2009)

 New Order Asked To Re-Record 'World In Motion' With John Barnes (13.10.2009)

 Peter Hook Slams Robbie Williams (12.10.2009)

 New Order And Blur Stars Form New Band (12.06.2009)