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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2022 16:19:35 GMT
I've heard all the songs anyway.
Very surprised it took this long to leak.
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Post by SoCav on Nov 16, 2022 16:23:30 GMT
Regarding the existence of a double vinyl release, I'm seriously doubting it's happening. Nowhere online is listing it and apart from the HMV ad, there's literally no indication to believe it's happening. :-( Someone on MJJC posted the following: "I emailed HMV and they confirmed the vinyl version has two LPs but it's not an HMV exclusive. Could this mean that there is no 1-LP edition? So much confusion 2 days before the release date!!" Well, scratch that. From the same user: "Email from HMV: Dear Fabrizio, Thanks for getting back in touch. Unfortunately, it now looks as though Sony have recently updated what this version of the LP will entail. They have confirmed with us that this version will contain the following: • Alternative Sleeve Version Of Thriller Album Vinyl Featuring the ‘Thriller 40th’ Branding. • Audio: The Audio Remains The Same As The Standard LP Unfortunately, it seems Sony has decided to remove the bonus tracks. Apologies. As such, we have updated our website to reflect these changes. We can assure you that all prices are a direct reflection of the price that we in turn, have paid our suppliers for that product. If we are able to negotiate a special purchase price on an item, then this discount will of course, be extended to our customers, as you would have seen with our regular sales and promotions that we run in store. I do hope that this helps. Kind regards, Kevin Customer Service Team hmv.com" What a clusterf*ck
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Post by MattyJam on Nov 16, 2022 16:39:10 GMT
Regarding the existence of a double vinyl release, I'm seriously doubting it's happening. Nowhere online is listing it and apart from the HMV ad, there's literally no indication to believe it's happening. :-( Someone on MJJC posted the following: "I emailed HMV and they confirmed the vinyl version has two LPs but it's not an HMV exclusive. Could this mean that there is no 1-LP edition? So much confusion 2 days before the release date!!" All the prices online indicate a 1 vinyl release, and many of the retailers specify its one disc. Time will tell but I haven't got my hopes up. Okay, that's not true. 😆
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Post by MattyJam on Nov 16, 2022 16:41:58 GMT
Someone on MJJC posted the following: "I emailed HMV and they confirmed the vinyl version has two LPs but it's not an HMV exclusive. Could this mean that there is no 1-LP edition? So much confusion 2 days before the release date!!" Well, scratch that. From the same user: "Email from HMV: Dear Fabrizio, Thanks for getting back in touch. Unfortunately, it now looks as though Sony have recently updated what this version of the LP will entail. They have confirmed with us that this version will contain the following: • Alternative Sleeve Version Of Thriller Album Vinyl Featuring the ‘Thriller 40th’ Branding. • Audio: The Audio Remains The Same As The Standard LP Unfortunately, it seems Sony has decided to remove the bonus tracks. Apologies. As such, we have updated our website to reflect these changes. We can assure you that all prices are a direct reflection of the price that we in turn, have paid our suppliers for that product. If we are able to negotiate a special purchase price on an item, then this discount will of course, be extended to our customers, as you would have seen with our regular sales and promotions that we run in store. I do hope that this helps. Kind regards, Kevin Customer Service Team hmv.com" What a clusterf*ck Ffs. Don't understand this decision at all. Thanks for the update SoCav
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Post by MattyJam on Nov 16, 2022 16:44:50 GMT
Worrying thread... I'm becoming even more solid in my feeling that I'd rather this estate just not release anything at all. As much as I want good new MJ releases to happen, these idiots always seem to fuck it up. I get the frustration, but I guess something is better than nothing. Don't want to go to my grave never having heard the best of what MJ left behind ya know? Even if it does mean tolerating the estates substandard releases.
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Post by MattyJam on Nov 16, 2022 17:06:25 GMT
ESTATE: To celebrate the release of Thriller 40 we're releasing the album on vinyl. Again. Whoop-de-fucking-do!
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Post by SoCav on Nov 16, 2022 17:07:17 GMT
Ffs. Don't understand this decision at all. Thanks for the update SoCavSeems like they have retained the ugly MS Paint logo for the vinyl release too...
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Post by respect77 on Nov 16, 2022 17:14:15 GMT
ESTATE: To celebrate the release of Thriller 40 we're releasing the album on vinyl. Again. Whoop-de-fucking-do! Although the fact it's released on MoFi vinyl is pretty cool, I think.
I am just taking the bits I find good in this campaign (MoFi, video upgrades). I haven't ordered the T40 CD, I am waiting to see how that unfolds and if it is worth. I guess the songs are going to be on Spotify anyway, won't they? If the mixing is as terrible as people suggest I might skip this. Or buy later when it's on discount. LOL.
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Post by MattyJam on Nov 16, 2022 17:14:45 GMT
Ffs. Don't understand this decision at all. Thanks for the update SoCavSeems like they have retained the ugly MS Paint logo for the vinyl release too... Just to add insult to injury.
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Post by MattyJam on Nov 16, 2022 17:18:29 GMT
ESTATE: To celebrate the release of Thriller 40 we're releasing the album on vinyl. Again. Whoop-de-fucking-do! Although the fact it's released on MoFi vinyl is pretty cool, I think. I am just taking the bits I find good in this campaign (MoFi, video upgrades). I haven't ordered the T40 CD, I am waiting to see how that unfolds and if it is worth. I guess the songs are going to be on Spotify anyway, won't they? If the mixing is as terrible as people suggest I might skip this. Or buy later when it's on discount. LOL.
Dunno if I can justify the cost of it... for what exactly? Does it really sound that different? I'm sceptical about nerdy audiophile stuff. Part of me wonders if it's all in their heads, ya know?
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Post by respect77 on Nov 16, 2022 17:29:46 GMT
Although the fact it's released on MoFi vinyl is pretty cool, I think. I am just taking the bits I find good in this campaign (MoFi, video upgrades). I haven't ordered the T40 CD, I am waiting to see how that unfolds and if it is worth. I guess the songs are going to be on Spotify anyway, won't they? If the mixing is as terrible as people suggest I might skip this. Or buy later when it's on discount. LOL.
Dunno if I can justify the cost of it... for what exactly? Does it really sound that different? I'm sceptical about nerdy audiophile stuff. Part of me wonders if it's all in their heads, ya know? Whatever you think of the snobbery around audiophile stuff or whether you personally think it is worth the money or not, I think it is positive that Thriller is getting that treatment. I have seen quite a few of these guys being very excited about it, so I think that's a good thing that goes outside the hardcore fandom. And this part of the campaign is at least a top notch quality treatment of MJ's material, not something that we should be ashamed of. At least the guy in the video that aazzaabb linked in gave it a great review.
And the SACD version is actually not THAT expensive. Of course, more expensive than a normal CD, but within the affordable range.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2022 17:30:53 GMT
I think I'll be cancelling the vinyl.
I'll get the 2CD but right now I don't really feel comfortable giving so much money across the 2CD, SACD and vinyl.
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Post by respect77 on Nov 16, 2022 17:36:58 GMT
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Post by MattyJam on Nov 16, 2022 17:41:26 GMT
Dunno if I can justify the cost of it... for what exactly? Does it really sound that different? I'm sceptical about nerdy audiophile stuff. Part of me wonders if it's all in their heads, ya know? Whatever you think of the snobbery around audiophile stuff or whether you personally think it is worth the money or not, I think it is positive that Thriller is getting that treatment. I have seen quite a few of these guys being very excited about it, so I think that's a good thing that goes outside the hardcore fandom. And this part of the campaign is at least a top notch quality treatment of MJ's material, not something that we should be ashamed of. At least the guy in the video that aazzaabb linked in gave it a great review.
And the SACD version is actually not THAT expensive. Of course, more expensive than a normal CD, but within the affordable range.
Link says its currently unavailable. How much did you pay for it?
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Post by respect77 on Nov 16, 2022 17:47:35 GMT
Whatever you think of the snobbery around audiophile stuff or whether you personally think it is worth the money or not, I think it is positive that Thriller is getting that treatment. I have seen quite a few of these guys being very excited about it, so I think that's a good thing that goes outside the hardcore fandom. And this part of the campaign is at least a top notch quality treatment of MJ's material, not something that we should be ashamed of. At least the guy in the video that aazzaabb linked in gave it a great review.
And the SACD version is actually not THAT expensive. Of course, more expensive than a normal CD, but within the affordable range.
Link says its currently unavailable. How much did you pay for it? I bought it in the summer (and from another retailer) when it was more expensive. But this is what it shows to me now. Where does it say that it is not available?
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