Reload – A Collection Of Short Stories

So much controversy over the MOV repress I see. So many conflicting opinions over its sound quality. Let's say Mark and Tom never release repress, which one is superior in sound quality, the MOV repress or the original?

Still one of my favourite albums of all time. Intelligent, atmospheric, brilliantly produced piece of techno that sends shivers down the spine on every listen.

1993 beginning of the future sound of today .. ambient .. mix plus couple real hard core flavaz 💪

This mastering is garbage. Yes, the pressing is very quiet, but that's IT. I don't know what the source was, or the process getting it to vinyl, but this thing is simply nowhere. It's like clean and digitally sterile, but plenty of all-digital recordings blow it out of the water. The original CD is far superior.

First and last MOV "reissue" I'll ever do.

EDIT: I don't have any idea what's up with the reply here - I'm not detailing my system online but I emphatically disagree. This vinyl is NOT how vinyl should sound, and does NOT come close to the original CD. Psychoacoustics is a thing, especially when you have a "good mid-range system" I suppose.

SUPERB!! Just because an artist doesnt approve of an official release doesnt stop this from being a definitive release. MOV have nailed the pressing records game... this is sooo much better than the "artist approved" GC releases that youd think those were bootlegged from your local market! Flat silent and stunning. Theres no way im sat listening thinking it can sound better. The jacket has a lovely smoooth matte finish and MOV have upped their artwork game so its all clear and sharp. The LPs come poly lined as always with MOV.
Leave your artist moans at the door and grab this version and jist enjoy the music, it wont get bettered

Saturday, Feb 5th, year 2022. The Enlinghtenment just an instant before the Event Horizon - finally there after almost 30 years of.... short stories. From the centre of the chest.

My copy # MOV 001128 has stunning sound quality, thanks Sony again :)

What was MOV's source material for this reissue? Would they actually press from CD?

Is there any chance this will be reissued / remastered officially as the Global Communication material is?

I'm glad I held back for the Global Communications reissues as the boxset is out now (well its sold out) and reissues of Bloodmusic Retranslated and 76:14 are also out seperately in September and mastered from the original DATS.
I messaged Mark Pritchard on social media who confirms the same with this reissue, I'm in two minds as although unsanctioned it would still be better than my no copy of this album. So I guess I may buy it but will certainly be buying the 'artist approved' remaster when it surfaces.

It's a shame that the artists have not approved the new edition, especially if they're not going to benefit economically from it.
But as a consumer I cannot be more than grateful that they've finally reissued one of the best electronic albums of the 90s.
It doesn't matter if the artists have given their consent or not. At the end of the day what remains is the music, which speaks for itself. This reissue sounds infinitely better than the original vinyl cut, no cracks, hiss or unwanted noises, and the artwork with the booklet is gorgeous.