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Thanks for the links Inu. Much obliged.
And as for Cross CD's.....one word: eBay
(They don't sell them anymore, as the Cross' contract expired in 1991/92)
(They don't sell them anymore, as the Cross' contract expired in 1991/92)
Thanks for the links Inu. Much obliged.
You're welcome. It helps to be a resourceful person, doesn't it? :)
Shove It is still sold though.
Is it?
Well, it's not listed on HMV-Amazon Canada's website, so I didn't know. I just assumed that because it wasn't listed there, it wasn't made anymore.
Well, it's not listed on HMV-Amazon Canada's website, so I didn't know. I just assumed that because it wasn't listed there, it wasn't made anymore.
You were right. I just had quick browse and it seems to have run out of print as well. It's been in print for a long time though.
It's not a question of still having a contract with the respective label, by the way. Roger's been out of the Virgin-contract for years, but Shove It was still being printed.
It's not a question of still having a contract with the respective label, by the way. Roger's been out of the Virgin-contract for years, but Shove It was still being printed.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000E18B/qid%3D1089419003/026-9710966-0046809
There are 3 used new copies on sale individually from as low as £9.39 ($23 CDN / $17.45 US) plus shipping, but no general copies from the site itself. Best grab it before anyone else does.
There are 3 used new copies on sale individually from as low as £9.39 ($23 CDN / $17.45 US) plus shipping, but no general copies from the site itself. Best grab it before anyone else does.
the solo collection box set is amazing I got it for my birthday when it first came out, I forget where we ordered it from though...
it's worth all the money I didn't spend on it :P
may fav part: all the outtakes and stuff where you hear Freddie talking
opinion on videos: I guess there could been more, but I dunno if there were more to put on it...
updated untold story: how would they update it...it's not that old....
but seriously it's an essential item for Queen/Freddie fan
it's worth all the money I didn't spend on it :P
may fav part: all the outtakes and stuff where you hear Freddie talking
opinion on videos: I guess there could been more, but I dunno if there were more to put on it...
updated untold story: how would they update it...it's not that old....
but seriously it's an essential item for Queen/Freddie fan
Well, I'm off for the night. Have a good night everyone. Will chat with you guys tomorrow!
I'm off!
PS. Look at my post count
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PS. Look at my post count
Ebay is totally the way to go for this if you don't own it. I got mine for $99 US dollars, sealed and in the original packing box (oddly labelled Eil.com, though it came from the Netherlands!). I store the set in that so it'll never fade or get otherwise damaged from water or (worse!!) cat pee (DELILAH!!!).
It cost $35 for Airborne Express shipping and arrived in 2 days.
It's also a Region 2 set (UK). Some lucky people have the Region 1 set, which is the rare one. I was lucky to have a region-free DVD player for the DVDs or I would be a sad case not being able to watch the DVDs!
Check Ebay frequently, daily if need be. You will find your Holy Grail -- I did! :-)
It cost $35 for Airborne Express shipping and arrived in 2 days.
It's also a Region 2 set (UK). Some lucky people have the Region 1 set, which is the rare one. I was lucky to have a region-free DVD player for the DVDs or I would be a sad case not being able to watch the DVDs!
Check Ebay frequently, daily if need be. You will find your Holy Grail -- I did! :-)
Yup, I love the set. I got mine for roughly the same as LG. I got it brand new from a store in the UK called MVC. They had them at a very cheap £55 and £1 shipping. They still sell them, but they're back at the retail price.
I too, store mine in the wardrobe, hidden from sight. Good set. I also like the parts where you can hear the studio chat. That's probably the one thing I'd like more from Queen - To get closer to their process of thought during recording and working together. I hope it's taken into consideration for Queen's sets.
Peace,
Adam.
I too, store mine in the wardrobe, hidden from sight. Good set. I also like the parts where you can hear the studio chat. That's probably the one thing I'd like more from Queen - To get closer to their process of thought during recording and working together. I hope it's taken into consideration for Queen's sets.
Peace,
Adam.
Did you see this on Eil.com? Revolting!!
FREDDIE MERCURY The Solo Collection (Stunning full set of 10 official EMI CD-R acetates for the 'Freddie Mercury Solo Collection' box set, features rarities, mixes, interviews, instrumentals, Mr Bad Guy album, The Great Pretender album, Barcelona album and all the non album singles, custom printed discs and studio title/tracklisting sleeves. With a total of 140 tracks this really is a truly superb collection!).
£ 350.00, US$ 624.40
Of course, this is an acetates collection (CD-R), which would be FAB to own -- but the price, yaaaaaahhhhh!!
(I noticed there are no "regular" Solo Collections offered -- amazing!!)
FREDDIE MERCURY The Solo Collection (Stunning full set of 10 official EMI CD-R acetates for the 'Freddie Mercury Solo Collection' box set, features rarities, mixes, interviews, instrumentals, Mr Bad Guy album, The Great Pretender album, Barcelona album and all the non album singles, custom printed discs and studio title/tracklisting sleeves. With a total of 140 tracks this really is a truly superb collection!).
£ 350.00, US$ 624.40
Of course, this is an acetates collection (CD-R), which would be FAB to own -- but the price, yaaaaaahhhhh!!
(I noticed there are no "regular" Solo Collections offered -- amazing!!)
Who's got it? Well, MEEEEEE!!!! I've got one, and yes, it was only about $100 US at the time. My favorite bit: the Untold Story DVD. It's breathtaking. The camera shots are exquisite & the detail about his youth is thrilling. Amazing stuff. The interviews are generally hilarious, too. OH, and the BOOK is GORGEOUS. WONDERFUL, PRICELESS, BEAUTIFUL.
I'm not an "alternate take junkie", and some of the remix/b-side stuff is rather ho-hum, I hesitate to report, but I really dug hearing some of the really old stuff on Rarities 3... Ibex & Wreckage in particular. It's always been just words on a page to me, and this is the first time I've ever heard any proof of those things being true! A welcome glimpse into a shadowy, obscure history.
I have always melted at "Goin Back", too... gives me chills, literally brings tears to my eyes it's so beautiful, and to have a "real" CD quality version is priceless to me.
Ya know, Queenzoners, sometimes it's a real education trying to keep up with all the "region coding" chatter & such around here... but I'm trying. So, in case anyone's interested (can't see why, but it was brought up by someone), mine says the following: "This DVD video disc does not contain regional coding, but will play on NTSC system compatible players only." NTSC is featured on the back near the barcode & other chunder. Is that the same as Region 0? or equivalent?
I'd like to ask who's going to (ask mom for their allowance in advance for the next couple months so they can) dash out & scoop one of these up?
I'm not an "alternate take junkie", and some of the remix/b-side stuff is rather ho-hum, I hesitate to report, but I really dug hearing some of the really old stuff on Rarities 3... Ibex & Wreckage in particular. It's always been just words on a page to me, and this is the first time I've ever heard any proof of those things being true! A welcome glimpse into a shadowy, obscure history.
I have always melted at "Goin Back", too... gives me chills, literally brings tears to my eyes it's so beautiful, and to have a "real" CD quality version is priceless to me.
Ya know, Queenzoners, sometimes it's a real education trying to keep up with all the "region coding" chatter & such around here... but I'm trying. So, in case anyone's interested (can't see why, but it was brought up by someone), mine says the following: "This DVD video disc does not contain regional coding, but will play on NTSC system compatible players only." NTSC is featured on the back near the barcode & other chunder. Is that the same as Region 0? or equivalent?
I'd like to ask who's going to (ask mom for their allowance in advance for the next couple months so they can) dash out & scoop one of these up?