God, what is the point of releases like this! Remember we used to think the music industry was clueless and not interested in music in decades long gone. And that punk was meant to change things. Well dream on; things are worse than they ever have been with horrid little money making exercises like this.

The guy from Croatia hit the nail on the head in his review - when he said he missed his vinyl copy of the original album. That was a gorgeous, intricate piece of art, design and music to hold in one's hand, look at, treasure and listen to. I aint even a vinyl junkie; I am not making that point; I have nothing against CDs - what I am against is this butchering of original albums like this.

We get what we deserve in some sense. Pointless releases like this are a symptom of the moral decay of the music industry, and wider issues about society. About commerce and money driving everything, the power of consumerism and 'stuff', and how art and creativity have been compromised by corporates.

People will say it was always thus; well no it wasnt as this very release proves by its existence and its utter genius. As Factory Records proved, New Order, Tony Wilson, by existing as a genuine, pioneering independent and cradling some of the most important musical talent Britain has ever seen in post-war times.

Why would anyone buy this release when they have the original Factory issue or even the subsequent London release? And why would anyone buy this - if they dont have these releases - when the first London release is still on the market?

A release that - along with Unknown Pleasures - hits a new low in record company exploitation of dead stars and icons. These two releases detract, diminish and tarnish the power, beauty and perfection of the original albums.