I thought that too.
I'm guessing that, at the time of writing, it was possibly correct, but things have slipped again since (hopefully not by much).

It's definitely not happening in March, I may as well tell you. There are some aspects of it being reworked and the delay is open ended at the moment so I've no idea when it'll get scheduled just now.
I'm sure it'll happen, just maybe later in the year.

Thanks Johnny, hopefully we'll see this before next years Low-Life box set.... 👍

I'm sure there's no doubt it's happening, surely? I wouldn't be surprised if COVID-19 is delaying all sorts of projects so there might be further slippage though

Just thought I'd mention that, during the live chat with Hooky and Jack onon the latter's Instagram account last Wednesday (22/04/20), Hooky had this to say:

Q: What’s the latest on the PC&L boxset?’

A “The problems have been smoothed over and I am talking to the record company tomorrow (23/04/20), actually, to finalise the set list and get it going. So, yeah, it’s on the way. I’ve seen the pictures which are very good.
Dave Simpson is doing the foreword and the history, which I’m delighted about. I did that interview the day before yesterday, on the ‘phone to him for an hour and a half. So it’s going to be quite detailed. Dave is very good and he is very fair between us all. Which is what is the important thing.
Yeah, it's well on the way actually. I mean the records will be coming out pretty much, probably, I would’ve thought it’ll be June. They will set the date and it will come out.
It’s like the auction (of Hook’s New Order memorabilia); those things are easy to do. It’s just all the stuff that we do as people, you know, that we won’t be able to do, which is the bad bit."



I personally think June seems a little hopeful (there's usually at least three months lead-in times on things like this, even under non-lockdown circumstances). Hope I'm wrong though. I could do with some cheering up, and a load of bonus audio / video from one of the greatest LPs ever recorded would certainly do that.
Even if it's not quite ready by June, it's still pretty positive stuff.

I will say that the chat with Hooky and Jack was very enjoyable and can recommend everyone to attend the next one (next Tuesday, I think).

I know Jack occasionally visits these boards so, if he's reading this, many thanks to him and his dad. I really look forward to the next one. A fun hour amongst two great bass players.

According to Mojo it was slated for March. But apparently there's some kind of virus going round.

Thanks JJ. He definitely said 'the records', but it was either an error or wishful thinking.

It did seem highly unlikely, but it was good to hear that there was progress. And also good to have you confirm this.

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What's the difference between coronavirus and my mother's legs? Coronavirus won't spread forever.

Unless he meant the Blue Monday & Confusion 12"s as "the records". We know that they were pressed late last year and are sat in warehouses

Still quiet for news about this boxed set. Find myself craving it now, to liven up my working from home. Saw a rumour it was being manufactured. Any news of a release date yet?

The box-set and 4 x 12" singles are now available for pre-order on the UK New Order store.

Here is the link.

I've pre-ordered the set, singles and tshirt bundle.

Blue Monday sleeve looks like it doesn't have the original cutouts?

Excellent! Can't wait!


Just done a quick comparison. The only difference I can spot is the following addition:

Album Session Recordings - Blue Monday Instrumental outtake