International (New Order album) explained

International
Type:greatest
Artist:New Order
Cover:InternationalNewOrder.jpg
Border:yes
Released:29 October 2002
Recorded:1981–2002
Length:77:38
Label:London
Producer:Various
Prev Title:Get Ready
Prev Year:2001
Next Title:Retro
Next Year:2002

International is a greatest hits album by English band New Order, released on 29 October 2002 by London Records.

Background

It was released solely in certain countries—the United Kingdom notably excluded, although imports were available. Available editions include those from France with a limited-edition bonus CD and from the United States with a limited edition bonus DVD.

As it came out in the same year as the 4/5 disc Retro compilation, many New Order fans did not purchase International, particularly those fans in the countries in which it was never sold.

One new track, the single "Here to Stay" from the 24 Hour Party People soundtrack, was, however, included on International, which was not on Retro, providing a possible incentive to those fans waiting for Retro.

As of April 2006, the album had sold 62,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Caulfield . Keith . Ask Billboard: New Depeche Order Mode . . 5 April 2006 . 5 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180625014422/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/58848/ask-billboard . 25 June 2018.
  2. Web site: New Order ARIA Chart history (albums) (1988 to 2016). ARIA. Imgur.com. 26 July 2024. N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.