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Post by respect77 on Nov 16, 2022 17:50:19 GMT
It's weird because when I open the link from your reply it takes me to Amazon UK (I guess because you got directed to Amazon UK automatically?) where it is much more expensive. But even there I can't see that it is not available. I wonder if it is some kind of regional thing. Amazon ships from different warehouses and it may be sold out in the one near your region and not near mine? But I am just speculating. It is weird.
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Post by TonyR on Nov 16, 2022 18:00:02 GMT
As soon as I hit the Create Post button I did feel it was a bit much to lump you in with them, so I’ll take this opportunity to retract part of my statement. But you know what I mean about those two! I know, I should be used to it by now I guess. 🤪 At least I've heard of Carousel. Tony probably thinks it's on one of those Jacksons albums he's never bothered listening to. What's that now?
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Post by TonyR on Nov 16, 2022 18:00:48 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 Kevin's a cunt.
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Post by MattyJam on Nov 16, 2022 18:14:46 GMT
Couldn't resist:
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Post by respect77 on Nov 16, 2022 18:47:43 GMT
LOL
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Post by ash on Nov 16, 2022 18:58:56 GMT
To celebrate Thriller 40, I bought the normal Thriller vinyl album two weeks ago. Still makes me smile!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2022 19:18:50 GMT
It's been very hard to remain excited for this hasn't it? It seems like everything was a rush decision. Right from the get go.
Doesn't sit right with me now. We are being taken for fools.
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Post by aazzaabb on Nov 16, 2022 19:38:48 GMT
It's been very hard to remain excited for this hasn't it? It seems like everything was a rush decision. Right from the get go. Doesn't sit right with me now. We are being taken for fools. I’ve felt like that since Monday. I’m thinking of cancelling my order but didn’t want to say it because I’m very torn. I haven’t enjoyed this campaign, rather I’ve found it increasingly frustrating. From what I’ve read online, the bonus tracks are just thrown on a disc with zero mixing or mastering, and some are even butchered. My heart sinks when I read stuff like that. I’m becoming disheartened about the whole thing. Maybe I’m too impressionable, I don’t know.
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Post by aazzaabb on Nov 16, 2022 19:44:25 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.
I’m disillusioned with with it all Respect. I’m on the verge of drawing a line in the sand and calling it a day with the estate. They haven’t met any of my expectations. I don’t know, I just feel we’re being let down on so many levels.
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Post by HIStoric on Nov 16, 2022 19:49:36 GMT
It’s so very weird that they advertised this MORE six months ago in May, something very nonstandard in the music industry, as opposed to the week leading up to its release!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2022 19:52:17 GMT
I need a photo of MJ holding the newspaper with the date of the day he recorded What A Lovely Way To Go because he does things he didn't do since 1978 on that tune and sounds like his Jacksons voice pre-Triumph.
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Post by respect77 on Nov 16, 2022 20:06:49 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.
I’m disillusioned with with it all Respect. I’m on the verge of drawing a line in the sand and calling it a day with the estate. They haven’t met any of my expectations. I don’t know, I just feel we’re being let down on so many levels. Okay, but you are glass half empty guy, while I'm the glass half full one.
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Post by respect77 on Nov 16, 2022 20:09:25 GMT
LOL, they must be trolling at this point.
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Post by SmoothGangsta on Nov 16, 2022 20:13:04 GMT
It's been very hard to remain excited for this hasn't it? It seems like everything was a rush decision. Right from the get go. Doesn't sit right with me now. We are being taken for fools. Yep, no care has been into any of it, even down to the descriptions in the booklet. Only good thing that's come from this is probably the mofi vinyl and the HD short films.
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Post by respect77 on Nov 16, 2022 20:26:06 GMT
Nice photo.
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