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Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on July 07, 2020, 06:39:34 AM Have people been keeping up with the fun and games on Linda T's FB page?
She's just leaked info (2 weeks before it was supposed to be announced) of a R< box set - 8 remastered albums plus loads of rare stuff. Put together by Andrew Batt. Whoop, and indeed whoop. Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on July 07, 2020, 07:12:49 AM Couldn't see that "leak", David... R
Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Alan2 on July 07, 2020, 08:51:31 AM Have people been keeping up with the fun and games on Linda T's FB page? She's just leaked info (2 weeks before it was supposed to be announced) of a R< box set - 8 remastered albums plus loads of rare stuff. Put together by Andrew Batt. Whoop, and indeed whoop. Yes, rather frustrating I've found. Simply no info anywhere else about the box. Actually, I'm more likely to go for the vinyl reissues of R & LT albums, which were due months ago, and then the lock down happened. Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on July 07, 2020, 09:28:47 AM There's a typo in there...I do of course mean R< box set
Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on July 07, 2020, 09:48:31 AM So it's a Richard and Linda boxed set? Sorry, don't get the Rlessthan...
Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on July 07, 2020, 09:58:56 AM So it's a Richard and Linda boxed set? Sorry, don't get the Rlessthan... What the hell is this crazy website doing to R & L T?!! If you write it with no spaces it does the above. Odd. Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: DarrenWilliams on July 07, 2020, 10:02:35 AM So it's a Richard and Linda boxed set? Sorry, don't get the Rlessthan... What the hell is this crazy website doing to R & L T?!! If you write it with no spaces it does the above. Odd. & L T without spaces is HTML for less than Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: DarrenWilliams on July 07, 2020, 10:03:55 AM More importantly - does this include First Light and Sunnyvista d'you think?
Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jim on July 07, 2020, 10:15:36 AM More importantly - does this include First Light and Sunnyvista d'you think? That would be my guess,🙏 Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on July 07, 2020, 10:24:16 AM Bloomin well hope so!
Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on July 07, 2020, 10:27:01 AM It's 8 albums, so it must do, surely?
Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: DarrenWilliams on July 07, 2020, 10:59:28 AM It's 8 albums, so it must do, surely? So maybe: Bright Lights Hokey Pokey Pour Down Like Silver First Light Sunnyvista Shout out The Lights plus a CD of live tracks (possibly In Concert '75) and one of radio sessions/outtakes (The Gerry Rafferty Shoot Out The Lights tracks?) ? Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Andy B on July 07, 2020, 11:51:05 AM Hi David and Darren,
Andrew here, producer of said Richard and Linda boxset. Naughty Linda let the cat out of the bag! announcement in a week or two, but I can confirm that both First Light and Sunnyvista are on it; I managed to locate he master reels and mastered from them. best Andrew Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: DarrenWilliams on July 07, 2020, 11:52:38 AM Hi David and Darren, Andrew here, producer of said Richard and Linda boxset. Naughty Linda let the cat out of the bag! announcement in a week or two, but I can confirm that both First Light and Sunnyvista are on it; I managed to locate he master reels and mastered from them. best Andrew Great news, thanks Andy. Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on July 07, 2020, 11:53:21 AM Hi David and Darren, Andrew here, producer of said Richard and Linda boxset. Naughty Linda let the cat out of the bag! announcement in a week or two, but I can confirm that both First Light and Sunnyvista are on it; I managed to locate he master reels and mastered from them. best Andrew Wow! Those have been reported as lost for years. I'm looking forward to hearing the full information when the official announcement comes out. Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on July 07, 2020, 11:58:50 AM Hi David and Darren, Andrew here, producer of said Richard and Linda boxset. Naughty Linda let the cat out of the bag! announcement in a week or two, but I can confirm that both First Light and Sunnyvista are on it; I managed to locate he master reels and mastered from them. best Andrew Nice one, Andrew. Great stuff. ps and whilst you're at it, can you just re-release that Sandy box as well, please? ;) :) Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Andy B on July 07, 2020, 12:13:49 PM Thanks David, that would be great :)
Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on July 07, 2020, 04:01:21 PM It's 8 albums, so it must do, surely? I would hope so, and stop calling me Shirley. Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on July 07, 2020, 04:38:23 PM Hoping for 1977 live songs, First Light demos, and Rafferty album in full.
Jules Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: John From Austin on July 07, 2020, 06:18:56 PM This news makes me happy all over! :)
It's nice having something to look forward to these days! Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on July 07, 2020, 08:18:57 PM I'm in!!
Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on July 08, 2020, 11:03:16 AM The full tracklist can be found here:
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/richard-linda-thompson-new-cd-boxed-set-coming-soon.974956/page-3 Only Rafferty tracks present are the previously released ones. All known demos present. Ditto the 1977 live material. Not many surprises for dedicated collectors, but it's hard to argue with the beautiful way it's all been gathered up together. Jules Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jim on July 08, 2020, 12:39:50 PM Pity they couldnt have done all of Rafferty's Folly instead of the vinyl rip that has been around for donkeys years, but it does look to be a pretty spectacular resume of the R & LT years.
Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on July 08, 2020, 01:04:21 PM Pity they couldnt have done all of Rafferty's Folly instead of the vinyl rip that has been around for donkeys years, but it does look to be a pretty spectacular resume of the R & LT years. Richard may well have nixed the idea. Jules Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Peter Allen on July 08, 2020, 04:26:24 PM Pity they couldnt have done all of Rafferty's Folly instead of the vinyl rip that has been around for donkeys years, but it does look to be a pretty spectacular resume of the R & LT years. Richard may well have nixed the idea. Maybe Andy Batt might be able to give us a heads up ? Somebody should write a book on re-issuing old recordings , the pro's and con's , should new technology be used to improve stuff (Sandy's live recording Gold Dust CD) , the legal side , tracking down old mastertapes , old radio sessions , who get's paid anything One for Clinton as a follow up to the bootleg tome? I'd buy it even if it was by him Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: dog-nap (Ian) on July 08, 2020, 08:12:58 PM Forgive my ignorance, but what is special about the Rafferty sessions?
Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: John From Austin on July 08, 2020, 09:11:37 PM Forgive my ignorance, but what is special about the Rafferty sessions? I am probably less qualified than others to opine, but that's never stopped me before. They're unique IMO because they are fully realized studio recordings of most of the tunes that turned up subsequently on SOTL, with different backing musicians, somewhat different arrangements, and occasionally Linda performing vocals that RT performed on SOTL. As a completist and collector, these are inherently valuable to me even though RT reportedly disliked the Rafferty-produced product. For the record, I too prefer the Joe Boyd versions of these tunes. Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Adam on July 08, 2020, 09:36:04 PM That looks like a mighty fine track list...I’m in!
Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: dog-nap (Ian) on July 08, 2020, 10:31:41 PM Forgive my ignorance, but what is special about the Rafferty sessions? I am probably less qualified than others to opine, but that's never stopped me before. They're unique IMO because they are fully realized studio recordings of most of the tunes that turned up subsequently on SOTL, with different backing musicians, somewhat different arrangements, and occasionally Linda performing vocals that RT performed on SOTL. As a completist and collector, these are inherently valuable to me even though RT reportedly disliked the Rafferty-produced product. For the record, I too prefer the Joe Boyd versions of these tunes. Ah, I see. Many thanks, John Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on July 09, 2020, 11:30:49 AM Forgive my ignorance, but what is special about the Rafferty sessions? I am probably less qualified than others to opine, but that's never stopped me before. They're unique IMO because they are fully realized studio recordings of most of the tunes that turned up subsequently on SOTL, with different backing musicians, somewhat different arrangements, and occasionally Linda performing vocals that RT performed on SOTL. As a completist and collector, these are inherently valuable to me even though RT reportedly disliked the Rafferty-produced product. For the record, I too prefer the Joe Boyd versions of these tunes. I agree, except for one or two exceptions: Back Street Slide being one of them. Jules Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: peter m on July 09, 2020, 12:45:37 PM Forgive my ignorance, but what is special about the Rafferty sessions? I am probably less qualified than others to opine, but that's never stopped me before. They're unique IMO because they are fully realized studio recordings of most of the tunes that turned up subsequently on SOTL, with different backing musicians, somewhat different arrangements, and occasionally Linda performing vocals that RT performed on SOTL. As a completist and collector, these are inherently valuable to me even though RT reportedly disliked the Rafferty-produced product. For the record, I too prefer the Joe Boyd versions of these tunes. I agree, except for one or two exceptions: Back Street Slide being one of them. It's a shame not to include Linda's rendition of Don't Renege and the Rafferty version of Wall of Death. On the other hand, Modern Woman is perhaps best consigned to the history books. I was hoping for more from Once Brave Henry because Linda's voice was so good and there is not so much coverage of the early days. But with Andrew performing his usual magic, this looks like a stellar release. Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PJayBe on July 09, 2020, 01:47:11 PM Got most of Rafferty version off a CD struck with CDRot, holds up well against Boyd's, but don't think there's much in it.
Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: RobertD on July 09, 2020, 03:27:16 PM Forgive my ignorance, but what is special about the Rafferty sessions? I am probably less qualified than others to opine, but that's never stopped me before. They're unique IMO because they are fully realized studio recordings of most of the tunes that turned up subsequently on SOTL, with different backing musicians, somewhat different arrangements, and occasionally Linda performing vocals that RT performed on SOTL. As a completist and collector, these are inherently valuable to me even though RT reportedly disliked the Rafferty-produced product. For the record, I too prefer the Joe Boyd versions of these tunes. I agree, except for one or two exceptions: Back Street Slide being one of them. Jules I remember that in the notes to Watching The Dark that having not heard the Rafferty tracks in a long time that Richard was pleasantly surprised by a few of the arrangements, which is why I suppose they made it to that set in the first place. And for sure that version of Back Street Slide is terrific. Title: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Andy B on July 10, 2020, 01:30:03 PM Hi Jules,
Richard and Linda were very much involved in this boxset and so it wasn't always possible to include everything us fans would wish. As an fyi i didn't use the remixed versions of the Rafferty material- except where stated on disc 8. In terms of the unreleased, there are definitely some gems for the hardened collector, which i'm quite pleased about really, as Richard has already been comprehensively anthologised! best A Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on July 10, 2020, 02:22:57 PM Richard and Linda were very much involved in this boxset and so it wasn't always possible to include everything us fans would wish. When asked by somebody on FB what was on it, Linda replied (I'm paraphrasing but it was something like this) "I don't know as I haven't opened it yet" ;) ;D Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on July 10, 2020, 02:37:09 PM Hi Jules, Richard and Linda were very much involved in this boxset and so it wasn't always possible to include everything us fans would wish. As an fyi i didn't use the remixed versions of the Rafferty material- except where stated on disc 8. In terms of the unreleased, there are definitely some gems for the hardened collector, which i'm quite pleased about really, as Richard has already been comprehensively anthologised! Great stuff, thanks. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Andy B on July 10, 2020, 06:53:32 PM Hi David, Linda was no doubt being purposefully vague as believe me we went through every single track! ditto Richard
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Chris from Fieldtown on July 10, 2020, 11:00:14 PM Hi David and Darren, Andrew here, producer of said Richard and Linda boxset. Naughty Linda let the cat out of the bag! announcement in a week or two, but I can confirm that both First Light and Sunnyvista are on it; I managed to locate he master reels and mastered from them. best Andrew Wow! Those have been reported as lost for years. I'm looking forward to hearing the full information when the official announcement comes out. That's always been Rt's reply when asked but I wonder if just didn't want these reissued? He's quite strong minded about his ealier work and not always complimentary. Perhaps he's mellowed or perhaps the masters have suddenly come to light. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on July 11, 2020, 11:29:11 AM That's always been Rt's reply when asked but I wonder if just didn't want these reissued? He's quite strong minded about his ealier work and not always complimentary. Perhaps he's mellowed or perhaps the masters have suddenly come to light. Yes, I always thought it was less a case of the tapes being lost and more a case that Richard put them down somewhere and wasn't too bothered about just where he put them, or about looking for them. I mean, when all is said and done, they were definitely the weakest two albums he'd been involved in up to that point. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: peter m on July 11, 2020, 12:42:50 PM That's always been Rt's reply when asked but I wonder if just didn't want these reissued? He's quite strong minded about his ealier work and not always complimentary. Perhaps he's mellowed or perhaps the masters have suddenly come to light. Yes, I always thought it was less a case of the tapes being lost and more a case that Richard put them down somewhere and wasn't too bothered about just where he put them, or about looking for them. I mean, when all is said and done, they were definitely the weakest two albums he'd been involved in up to that point. Jules OK perhaps there are no ballads right up there with the very top songs from the previous three records, and nothing to match Night Comes In. And yet it's a measure of the man that there is still some strong material there--- First Light, Strange Affair, Restless Highway, Borrowed Time, Choice Wife/Died for Love, You're Gonna Need Somebody, I could go on. It will be fascinating to see whether some of the problems were on the production side and if so whether Andrew's remastering is able to improve these two very enjoyable albums. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Chris from Fieldtown on July 11, 2020, 08:50:08 PM That's always been Rt's reply when asked but I wonder if just didn't want these reissued? He's quite strong minded about his ealier work and not always complimentary. Perhaps he's mellowed or perhaps the masters have suddenly come to light. Yes, I always thought it was less a case of the tapes being lost and more a case that Richard put them down somewhere and wasn't too bothered about just where he put them, or about looking for them. I mean, when all is said and done, they were definitely the weakest two albums he'd been involved in up to that point. Jules I would reach for First Light and even Sunnyvista over Hokey Pokey which I was a disappointment to me at the time after the amazing Bright ligts album. First Light has some great tracks, Pavanne, House of Cards, First Light, Died For Love, all top notch tracks. It's a gentler album and more thoughtful than some so I guess it gets overlooked. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on July 12, 2020, 08:24:52 AM I would reach for First Light and even Sunnyvista over Hokey Pokey which I was a disappointment to me at the time after the amazing Bright ligts album. First Light has some great tracks, Pavanne, House of Cards, First Light, Died For Love, all top notch tracks. It's a gentler album and more thoughtful than some so I guess it gets overlooked. Well said, Chris. I can agree with almost every word of this. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jamie73 on July 12, 2020, 10:39:44 AM Hi all. Andrew is a close friend so I've been lucky and privy to witness all the hard work he's put into this box set. I can tell you that it is fantastic. For me, the best part is the absolute first-class mastering job he has done on both First Light and Sunnyvista - I thought I knew those albums inside out but the care and attention he has put into the mastering has brought out all sorts of things that were a little buried and bloated in the past.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Andy B on July 12, 2020, 12:11:05 PM That's always been Rt's reply when asked but I wonder if just didn't want these reissued? He's quite strong minded about his ealier work and not always complimentary. Perhaps he's mellowed or perhaps the masters have suddenly come to light. Yes, I always thought it was less a case of the tapes being lost and more a case that Richard put them down somewhere and wasn't too bothered about just where he put them, or about looking for them. I mean, when all is said and done, they were definitely the weakest two albums he'd been involved in up to that point. Jules The reels were definitely lost - the rights were quite complex on them and have changed over the years so they were sent from pillar to post as the terms dictated. Richard and Linda now own both albums outright. I think RT just wasn't bothered about finding them because he wasn't that keen on either album Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Andy B on July 12, 2020, 12:13:34 PM I would reach for First Light and even Sunnyvista over Hokey Pokey which I was a disappointment to me at the time after the amazing Bright ligts album. First Light has some great tracks, Pavanne, House of Cards, First Light, Died For Love, all top notch tracks. It's a gentler album and more thoughtful than some so I guess it gets overlooked. Well said, Chris. I can agree with almost every word of this. I think both First Light and Sunnyvista have some solid tracks on them and their reputation is a little unfair- i'm hoping the boxset will lead to them being re-evaluated a little bit! Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: garrypbrooks on July 13, 2020, 12:22:37 PM That's always been Rt's reply when asked but I wonder if just didn't want these reissued? He's quite strong minded about his ealier work and not always complimentary. Perhaps he's mellowed or perhaps the masters have suddenly come to light. Yes, I always thought it was less a case of the tapes being lost and more a case that Richard put them down somewhere and wasn't too bothered about just where he put them, or about looking for them. I mean, when all is said and done, they were definitely the weakest two albums he'd been involved in up to that point. Jules The reels were definitely lost - the rights were quite complex on them and have changed over the years so they were sent from pillar to post as the terms dictated. Richard and Linda now own both albums outright. I think RT just wasn't bothered about finding them because he wasn't that keen on either album I must confess that I bought a tape of "First Light" back in the 80s but mislaid it years ago and never bothered replacing it. Pretty weak stuff compared with "Hokey Pokey" & IWTSTBLT Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Alan2 on July 13, 2020, 04:08:22 PM I would reach for First Light and even Sunnyvista over Hokey Pokey which I was a disappointment to me at the time after the amazing Bright ligts album. First Light has some great tracks, Pavanne, House of Cards, First Light, Died For Love, all top notch tracks. It's a gentler album and more thoughtful than some so I guess it gets overlooked. Well said, Chris. I can agree with almost every word of this. I think both First Light and Sunnyvista have some solid tracks on them and their reputation is a little unfair- i'm hoping the boxset will lead to them being re-evaluated a little bit! I gave my copy of Sunnyvista a listen last night (Carthage LP, 1983). I think its rather good, but what do I know, I'm pretty much allergic to I Want to See etc. Actually have a copy still sealed, purchased in the 90s iirc. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on July 13, 2020, 04:09:50 PM I'm pretty much allergic to I Want to See etc. Actually have a copy still sealed, purchased in the 90s iirc. Cripes :o Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on July 13, 2020, 07:09:39 PM I'm pretty much allergic to I Want to See etc. Actually have a copy still sealed, purchased in the 90s iirc. Cripes :o Burn him! He' a witch! Seriously though, that record is wall-to-wall perfect songs (I'll allow for The Great Valerio being a bit tedious, but that's about all). It's a big time 'singalong' album for me. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Alan2 on July 14, 2020, 11:39:25 AM I'm pretty much allergic to I Want to See etc. Actually have a copy still sealed, purchased in the 90s iirc. Cripes :o Burn him! He' a witch! Seriously though, that record is wall-to-wall perfect songs (I'll allow for The Great Valerio being a bit tedious, but that's about all). It's a big time 'singalong' album for me. Jules Actually Jules I think it's the singalong factor that seems to put me off. I think it got a lot of airplay on the likes of Bob Harris in its day and I reached that 'oh not this again' state. Particularly with the title song. Just realised once again last night I have Strict Tempo sealed, too. Both albums date from a Ryko sale when the company went down, iirc. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on July 16, 2020, 02:42:19 PM Amazon order link is live.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TBC/dp/B083LRFMPL/ref=sr_1_12?crid=345DUXGUOASA0&dchild=1&keywords=richard+and+linda+thompson&qid=1594906900&s=music&sprefix=richa%2Caps%2C193&sr=1-12 Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Alan2 on July 16, 2020, 03:39:32 PM Amazon order link is live. https://www.amazon.co.uk/TBC/dp/B083LRFMPL/ref=sr_1_12?crid=345DUXGUOASA0&dchild=1&keywords=richard+and+linda+thompson&qid=1594906900&s=music&sprefix=richa%2Caps%2C193&sr=1-12 Yes. £70.50. It'll be interesting to see which way that goes. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on July 16, 2020, 03:45:23 PM Amazon order link is live. https://www.amazon.co.uk/TBC/dp/B083LRFMPL/ref=sr_1_12?crid=345DUXGUOASA0&dchild=1&keywords=richard+and+linda+thompson&qid=1594906900&s=music&sprefix=richa%2Caps%2C193&sr=1-12 Yes. £70.50. It'll be interesting to see which way that goes. Hmmm. I was hoping it would be closer to £50 although it's far from unreasonable. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Alan2 on July 16, 2020, 03:55:47 PM Amazon order link is live. https://www.amazon.co.uk/TBC/dp/B083LRFMPL/ref=sr_1_12?crid=345DUXGUOASA0&dchild=1&keywords=richard+and+linda+thompson&qid=1594906900&s=music&sprefix=richa%2Caps%2C193&sr=1-12 Yes. £70.50. It'll be interesting to see which way that goes. Hmmm. I was hoping it would be closer to £50 although it's far from unreasonable. And who's going to cough up for the limited signed lithograph?? 8) Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Andy B on July 16, 2020, 04:39:27 PM Honestly I feel £70 is a very very fair price for this given the glossy hard back book etc- it's much better value than the Stones!
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on July 16, 2020, 06:34:47 PM Honestly I feel £70 is a very very fair price for this given the glossy hard back book etc I did say hoping! Nah, I don't disagree with you at all...I'll be getting one. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on July 16, 2020, 08:13:48 PM Hmmm. I was hoping it would be closer to £50 although it's far from unreasonable. Same. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on July 16, 2020, 08:31:49 PM Ordered...
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: peter m on August 14, 2020, 05:41:57 PM Currently £56.38 on Amazon for anyone on the margin of pressing the button.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on August 14, 2020, 06:02:31 PM Currently £56.38 on Amazon for anyone on the margin of pressing the button. Thanks! I looked earlier today, and it was still at £70, but that has decided me. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on August 15, 2020, 12:52:23 PM Aaaargh. I loathe Amazon and am desperately trying to avoid buying it from them. If anyone knows of another retailer (preferably one that pays some UK taxes) getting even remotely close to that sort of price do please post details up here. From speaking to a couple of record dealing mates, it's barely economic for them to retail at below £75, and probably £79.99 - Capitalism, innit. Eurgh. :(
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Nick Reg on August 15, 2020, 10:46:53 PM Currently £56.38 on Amazon for anyone on the margin of pressing the button. Thanks for that. Ordered. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Nick on August 21, 2020, 10:49:41 AM Aaaargh. I loathe Amazon and am desperately trying to avoid buying it from them. If anyone knows of another retailer (preferably one that pays some UK taxes) getting even remotely close to that sort of price do please post details up here. From speaking to a couple of record dealing mates, it's barely economic for them to retail at below £75, and probably £79.99 - Capitalism, innit. Eurgh. :( Norman Records are offering this set for £74. https://www.normanrecords.com/records/182626-richard-linda-thompson-hard-luck-stories-1972-1982 Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Nick Reg on August 22, 2020, 08:59:30 AM Amazon back up to over £70! Should have bitten David.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Dan O. on September 10, 2020, 07:53:35 AM Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere, but here's a link to Mark Radcliffe's interview with RT & LT ahead of the box set release, interview starts around the 18 minute mark :
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000mdfy Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 10, 2020, 08:40:58 AM Nice interview. My fave record shop in Wales (Tangled Parrot) is getting it to me in Hay for £70, which I suspect may be doing me a bit of a favour, so I'm very happy with that....
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on September 10, 2020, 08:43:23 AM Nice interview. My fave record shop in Wales (Tangled Parrot) is getting it to me in Hay for £70, which I suspect may be doing me a bit of a favour, so I'm very happy with that.... Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Nick Reg on September 11, 2020, 09:14:22 AM What is going on!!!!
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 11, 2020, 09:23:24 AM I’ve had a message stating there has been a delay and that delivery will now be between 2nd October and 4th November.
Is this just Amazon or is it general? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on September 11, 2020, 09:24:52 AM Aaah! Just had the same message. Bummer. Someone posted a photo of their copy that had just arrived on the Fairporters FB page a couple of days ago.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Nick Reg on September 11, 2020, 09:31:43 AM Aaah! Just had the same message. Bummer. Someone posted a photo of their copy that had just arrived on the Fairporters FB page a couple of days ago. I think that would be Simon with an advance copy. Why have they left it so late to tell us? It was still saying arriving today an hour ago. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Dan O. on September 11, 2020, 09:33:37 AM I'll confess to going for the download option from evil A****n, and I'm listening to it now - but it's taken me the best part of an hour to download the files. A more arse about face download I've never experienced - bits were missing, in the wrong order and apparently there was a tech problem. An online chat later to an A****n agent who put the files in my Music Library, so I've downloaded the files in blocks, checked the running order against an online Universal/Island records tracklisting, and still 2 tracks are missing. Fortunately, they're alternative live versions I probably won't miss. All done now, filed in the correct order and backed up, time for breakfast...
Ironically, as I type, the track playing is "Amazon Queen (Crash The Party)" ! ;D Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 11, 2020, 10:04:22 AM I ordered two copies, one as a birthday present for somebody else. Both allegedly dispatched yesterday and being delivered today.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on September 11, 2020, 10:05:28 AM Aaah! Just had the same message. Bummer. Someone posted a photo of their copy that had just arrived on the Fairporters FB page a couple of days ago. I think that would be Simon with an advance copy. Why have they left it so late to tell us? It was still saying arriving today an hour ago. No, it was someone called something McB - couldn't help thinking that the McBastards always seem to get in first somehow! ;D Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 11, 2020, 10:09:48 AM I have sent an “Angry of Bognor” message to Amazon, I’ll let you know if I receive any explanation.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on September 11, 2020, 10:12:39 AM I ordered two copies, one as a birthday present for somebody else. Both allegedly dispatched yesterday and being delivered today. From Amazon? I just looked on their site, and it isn't listed as for sale by them any more. Very odd... Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: quodlibet (Ian) on September 11, 2020, 10:15:46 AM Just had an email telling me it will arrive tomorrow. ::) Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 11, 2020, 10:17:18 AM I have sent an “Angry of Bognor” message to Amazon, I’ll let you know if I receive any explanation. I think I have been lucky on this occasion. Amazon do seem to have this problem routinely with boxed sets. It happened with one of the Tears For Fears boxes earlier in the year. I pre-ordered but delivery got significantly delayed, though it did not particularly bother me as long as I got it, which I did. I hope the same thing does not happen with the next TFF and Tom Petty boxes next month. Just had confirmation whilst writing this that mine is arriving between 11.30 and 1.30 today. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jim on September 11, 2020, 10:19:01 AM I’ve had a message stating there has been a delay and that delivery will now be between 2nd October and 4th November. Is this just Amazon or is it general? Same here I checked my order yesterday and it was very nearly out for delivery😕 I wonder if demand has outstripped expectations? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: DarrenWilliams on September 11, 2020, 10:33:44 AM Its on Spotify if that's any use to anyone? Listening to Strange Affair now
I regret not ordering the box set when it was around £60. Looks like its in the region of £100 now (at least on Amazon resellers). Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on September 11, 2020, 10:48:06 AM I’ve had a message stating there has been a delay and that delivery will now be between 2nd October and 4th November. Is this just Amazon or is it general? Same here I checked my order yesterday and it was very nearly out for delivery😕 I wonder if demand has outstripped expectations? Possibly... but as I ordered my copy nearly a month ago, I'd like to think that they had plenty of time to get it in stock in time... Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 11, 2020, 10:59:17 AM Same here, pre ordered on 15th August
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 11, 2020, 11:10:25 AM Looking at the chatter on another forum it looks as though anyone who ordered after about 20 July is having a problem. I ordered on 16 July.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 11, 2020, 11:46:52 AM Ultimately this is a good thing...they underestimated demand. There are more people about with good taste than we thought... ;) :)
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Tom64 on September 11, 2020, 11:56:16 AM I just listened to the BBC interview with Richard and Linda and while doing so looked the compilation up on iTunes in Germany.
I had thought I wouldn't buy it but for 29,99 Euros I couldn't resist. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 11, 2020, 12:05:57 PM Ultimately this is a good thing...they underestimated demand. There are more people about with good taste than we thought... ;) :) Part of this I think is that the set is not available in the US because of copyright issues with a couple of the albums so there are a lot of US buyers purchasing from Amazon UK and importing their copies. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 11, 2020, 12:26:29 PM Ultimately this is a good thing...they underestimated demand. There are more people about with good taste than we thought... ;) :) Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jim on September 11, 2020, 01:00:35 PM Its available to stream via Amazon music
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 11, 2020, 01:33:06 PM Mine has just arrived. Now waiting for confirmation that the other copy has been delivered.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: DarrenWilliams on September 11, 2020, 02:15:57 PM Its available to stream via Amazon music Spotify only has 93 tracks. Shoot Out The Lights and the 1975 tracks are missing. Sane on Amazon? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 11, 2020, 02:23:07 PM Its available to stream via Amazon music Spotify only has 93 tracks. Shoot Out The Lights and the 1975 tracks are missing. Sane on Amazon? 113 tracks on Amazon Music it appears. £26.99 to download but it is not entirely clear what you get for that. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 11, 2020, 03:22:41 PM Mine has just arrived. Now waiting for confirmation that the other copy has been delivered. Mine's been delayed by up to a month. Amazon must have taken more orders than they could supply. >:( Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Dan O. on September 11, 2020, 03:45:03 PM Its available to stream via Amazon music Spotify only has 93 tracks. Shoot Out The Lights and the 1975 tracks are missing. Sane on Amazon? 113 tracks on Amazon Music it appears. £26.99 to download but it is not entirely clear what you get for that. For my 27 quid I got everything minus 3 tracks it would seem, and I'm unsure why they're missing. As I said in my earlier post, the missing tracks are a couple of live versions I'll probably only listen to once, but I'll chase them up over the weekend when I've listened to the rest. The live version of "Layla" from First Light is playing now, and the guitar work is incendiary ! I believe at that point in his timeline, he hadn't played electric guitar for a couple of years - it sounds like he's really getting something out of his system. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Dan O. on September 11, 2020, 05:09:08 PM Its available to stream via Amazon music Spotify only has 93 tracks. Shoot Out The Lights and the 1975 tracks are missing. Sane on Amazon? 113 tracks on Amazon Music it appears. £26.99 to download but it is not entirely clear what you get for that. For my 27 quid I got everything minus 3 tracks it would seem, and I'm unsure why they're missing. As I said in my earlier post, the missing tracks are a couple of live versions I'll probably only listen to once, but I'll chase them up over the weekend when I've listened to the rest. The live version of "Layla" from First Light is playing now, and the guitar work is incendiary ! I believe at that point in his timeline, he hadn't played electric guitar for a couple of years - it sounds like he's really getting something out of his system. PS Update to previous post. An email from A****n has informed me that they've resent me the 3 missing tracks, and they're now downloaded. Phew ! Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on September 11, 2020, 05:46:47 PM My copy from A****n has been delivered. As I am not at home, I cannot confirm this until Monday. Interestingly, they say it's been put in my garage. They'd have a job to do so, as it is very securely locked. My guess is that it's been slid under a side gate.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 11, 2020, 08:13:39 PM Just had confirmation that my second copy has been delivered to its recipient so I can now relax and listen to my own set but, to quote the Saw Doctors, it won't be tonight.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: bassline (Mike) on September 12, 2020, 06:10:08 AM I had a message saying mine would be delayed till Nov 3rd yesterday.
This morning I had a message saying it has been shipped and will be delivered tomorrow. I ordered on the 16th August. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Nick Reg on September 12, 2020, 08:50:47 AM I had a message saying mine would be delayed till Nov 3rd yesterday. This morning I had a message saying it has been shipped and will be delivered tomorrow. I ordered on the 16th August. I ordered on the 15th and havent heard anything! Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 12, 2020, 08:57:48 AM Chatter elsewhere on the net indicates that these are back in stock at Amazon and are dispatching today.
However multiple disc issues are now being reported. Certainly two of mine struggled to rip. Have not played them yet. Listening to disc 1 now. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: bassline (Mike) on September 12, 2020, 11:25:39 AM The latest update is that it is being delivered today ::)
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: dog-nap (Ian) on September 12, 2020, 05:39:47 PM Chatter elsewhere on the net indicates that these are back in stock at Amazon and are dispatching today. However multiple disc issues are now being reported. Certainly two of mine struggled to rip. Have not played them yet. Listening to disc 1 now. Yes, it sounds as if they are playing catch-up. I had the ‘delayed until October-November’ message yesterday and have heard nothing since. However, yesterday the box set was listed as unavailable on Amazon’s website, but today it is on sale again, citing delivery dates of 18-22 September. So, I am hoping to receive mine sometime next week. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: bassline (Mike) on September 12, 2020, 06:16:26 PM It's arrived. It looks very nice indeed. :)
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Nick Reg on September 12, 2020, 06:20:50 PM Chatter elsewhere on the net indicates that these are back in stock at Amazon and are dispatching today. However multiple disc issues are now being reported. Certainly two of mine struggled to rip. Have not played them yet. Listening to disc 1 now. Yes, it sounds as if they are playing catch-up. I had the ‘delayed until October-November’ message yesterday and have heard nothing since. However, yesterday the box set was listed as unavailable on Amazon’s website, but today it is on sale again, citing delivery dates of 18-22 September. So, I am hoping to receive mine sometime next week. Its a different seller not Amazon Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Nick Reg on September 12, 2020, 06:21:48 PM Just had an email , mine is coming tomorrow.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: David V B on September 12, 2020, 07:00:32 PM Just had an email , mine is coming tomorrow. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 12, 2020, 07:16:07 PM I’ve still heard nothing, probably punishing me for daring to complain!
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jim on September 12, 2020, 09:15:25 PM At 20.28 tonight i got an emither from the 'zon , mine is coming tomorrow too😎🍸
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 12, 2020, 09:22:13 PM At 20.28 tonight i got an emither from the 'zon , mine is coming tomorrow too😎🍸 Same. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 12, 2020, 10:46:24 PM Be warned, there are many reports of audible defects with the discs and discs simply not reading in people's players. There seems to have been quite a substantial manufacturing screw up with this set.
I have got off lightly, only encountering one audible defect, a glitch in the last couple of seconds of disc 7 but I did have issues trying to rip two of the discs to my PC. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on September 13, 2020, 08:05:49 AM I got the email saying mine is now coming today too. Sorry to hear about the manufacturing sure though...
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 13, 2020, 09:07:33 AM Message now received stating delivery by 9:00pm today
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 13, 2020, 10:36:57 AM Be warned, there are many reports of audible defects with the discs and discs simply not reading in people's players. There seems to have been quite a substantial manufacturing screw up with this set. I have got off lightly, only encountering one audible defect, a glitch in the last couple of seconds of disc 7 but I did have issues trying to rip two of the discs to my PC. This is very troubling news. >:( Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: spooley (Simon) on September 13, 2020, 12:07:58 PM Tom Robinson's show on 6music last night featured a 40 min preview of the box set, playing 9 tracks introduced by Richard & Linda.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mjgf Part of me regrets not having pushed the 'order' button when Amazon dropped the price briefly a few weeks ago, but I hesitated already having much of the material. It's a shame to hear of pressing/mastering problems with the release. It's mentioned again in a brief review under the discogs entry https://www.discogs.com/Richard-Linda-Thompson-Hard-Luck-Stories-1972-1982/release/15898038. There's an enthusiastic review in Saturday's Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/sep/12/richard-and-linda-thompson-hard-luck-stories-1972-1982-review-box-set-31-unreleased-tracks Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 13, 2020, 12:41:35 PM Arrived!
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jim on September 13, 2020, 02:14:54 PM so has mine
its a handsome set Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jim on September 13, 2020, 03:04:45 PM so has mine its a handsome set all ripped no problem and i cant detect any drop outs at the end of disc 7 Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 13, 2020, 05:11:05 PM Mine's here too. Not aware of any faults yet. I checked disc 7 first.
Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 13, 2020, 05:39:24 PM I’m guessing the timescale is too short, but could the unexpected delay have been caused by them checking if there had been a bad batch?
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 13, 2020, 06:10:18 PM I’m guessing the timescale is too short, but could the unexpected delay have been caused by them checking if there had been a bad batch? I would hope that they're that efficient, but I doubt that they are. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 13, 2020, 07:14:00 PM Everything playing OK so far. Haven't tried ripping yet.
And on the plus side, this is the very first time I've actively really enjoyed the First Light album. Sounds so much better than the old Rykodisc - it's like a whole other record. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on September 14, 2020, 09:47:30 AM We were away for the weekend, and the package was waiting on my return. I am holding back from actually opening it until I can enjoy it!
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 14, 2020, 08:25:08 PM So, how is everybody getting on with this? I have started a poll on the Steve Hoffman site to ascertain the scale of the manufacturing problems. So far only one person has reported a set which plays perfectly from start to finish. The box now seems to have been withdrawn from sale by many vendors. Super Deluxe Edition have an enquiry in with Universal about it all but it is not at all clear where this leaves everyone who has already taken delivery of faulty copies.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jim on September 14, 2020, 08:33:06 PM I havent listened to it in full, the bits some have mentioned seemed ok,
We need those who have ploughed their way through the misery and guitar solos to report back Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 14, 2020, 09:48:57 PM As far as I can work out it's only when you try and rip it that the problems begin.
Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 14, 2020, 10:10:55 PM As far as I can work out it's only when you try and rip it that the problems begin. Jules That has been my experience so far but there are many people saying they can't even get discs to play, that players don't recognise them, that they stop part way through, that they make a terrible racket whilst they play or that there are certain tracks that stall and skip and judder, the Rafferty Back Street Slide, the live Calvary Cross and the First Light demo seemingly being the worst culprits. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 14, 2020, 11:02:17 PM Andy B now on the case. :)
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 15, 2020, 07:49:44 AM Andy B now on the case. :) Where? And what has he said? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 15, 2020, 08:32:58 AM Andy B now on the case. :) Where? And what has he said? On the Steve Hoffman site last night. "Hi All, These technical issues are just devastating to me. I was so looking forward to your music feedback, and reading all of this issues is really sad. I have no involvement in what discs and pressing plant are used, so i can offer no technical comment on any of the errors you are having, but thanks for starting a separate thread, as it seems this problem is extensive. I will take this up officially tomorrow, and having a separate place for you guys to register issues will make it easier and clearer for me to bring it to the attention of the right people and be specific about the problems involved. best A " Paul Sinclair from Super Deluxe Edition has also taken up the case with Universal. Just to add, if you do experience problems and you want to document them for Andy's attention (he is gathering evidence to present to the record company) yo can do so here. https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/richard-linda-thompson-hard-luck-stories-playing-ripping-problems-or-not.995773/ Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 15, 2020, 10:43:07 AM Thanks, Al. If you could keep us up to date on here as well, that would be appreciated. I'm going to hold off for now.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 15, 2020, 10:53:11 AM Discs seem to play ok on my main system, a fairly decent but aging Denon player, but issues with discs 3 and 7 when played on a small JVC system in the kitchen.
Not tried ripping yet. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on September 15, 2020, 10:59:33 AM I ripped the first four discs to iTunes last night, and noticed a couple of songs where it was noisy and slow. I have just listened to Pour Down Like Silver (disc 4), and the sound is fine, even on The Calvary Cross, which is one of the tracks that was slow and noisy in ripping, and where others have reported issues. Phew!
Haven't listened to any of the rest yet, so we'll see if it is OK too Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 15, 2020, 02:31:56 PM There does seem to be much more of this (both CD and vinyl production errors) about now...or is it just because of social media and the net that we instantly know when it happens?
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Nick Reg on September 15, 2020, 02:39:16 PM There does seem to be much more of this (both CD and vinyl production errors) about now...or is it just because of social media and the net that we instantly know when it happens? There was quite a bit in the days of vinyl! Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 15, 2020, 03:39:58 PM There does seem to be much more of this (both CD and vinyl production errors) about now...or is it just because of social media and the net that we instantly know when it happens? A bit of both, I reckon. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 15, 2020, 07:42:43 PM Talking on Fb about typos in the book too...apparently the first 2pp includes secret for secrete, and who’s for whose. That is totally unacceptable (says man who is currently writing a book and will therefore deeply regret such a comment). What on earth happened to editing?! Replaced with a spell checker which isn't human, and isn't intelligent. Computer says no. ;) ;D
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 15, 2020, 07:52:20 PM What on earth happened to editing?! Replaced with a spell checker which isn't human, and isn't intelligent. Also, the human expects to be paid, and as there's **** all money around for most writing, publishers no longer wish to pay for such a luxury. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 15, 2020, 07:59:13 PM What on earth happened to editing?! Replaced with a spell checker which isn't human, and isn't intelligent. Also, the human expects to be paid, and as there's **** all money around for most writing, publishers no longer wish to pay for such a luxury. Jules Late era capitalism in a nut shell. Nobody wants to employ anybody to do anything because the profit is all needed to go to the shareholders. More with less...until? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Malcolm on September 15, 2020, 08:00:58 PM What on earth happened to editing?! Replaced with a spell checker which isn't human, and isn't intelligent. Also, the human expects to be paid, and as there's **** all money around for most writing, publishers no longer wish to pay for such a luxury. Jules Most newspapers. even articles by respected people, read as though they were written in school. Maybe voice software and no editing? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 15, 2020, 09:20:34 PM Talking on Fb about typos in the book too...apparently the first 2pp includes secret for secrete, and who’s for whose. That is totally unacceptable (says man who is currently writing a book and will therefore deeply regret such a comment). What on earth happened to editing?! Replaced with a spell checker which isn't human, and isn't intelligent. Computer says no. ;) ;D Yes there are a few howlers in the book and some factual errors too such as referring to the Joe Boyd produced Julie Covington album as her first solo album (it was her second). It is a shame as it is otherwise a beautiful and informative book. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 16, 2020, 02:47:32 PM Shown as restocking in Amazon on the 25th...£75.16 :-\
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 16, 2020, 04:47:15 PM Shown as restocking in Amazon on the 25th...£75.16 :-\ The good news is that the new stock will presumably not be faulty. Or am I being optimistic? Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 16, 2020, 06:23:43 PM The latest from Andy B on Steve Hoffman.
"Universal are aware of the issue, please be patient. This has reached the right people." Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 16, 2020, 06:31:09 PM The latest from Andy B on Steve Hoffman. "Universal are aware of the issue, please be patient. This has reached the right people." I'd take that as a fairly clear sign not to buy stock that becomes available in a few days time. I'd also be a lot happier if there was a statement from Universal themselves. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 16, 2020, 06:34:45 PM The latest from Andy B on Steve Hoffman. "Universal are aware of the issue, please be patient. This has reached the right people." I'd take that as a fairly clear sign not to buy stock that becomes available in a few days time. I'd also be a lot happier if there was a statement from Universal themselves. Hence Andy's request to be patient. I suspect such a statement will be forthcoming fairly shortly. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 16, 2020, 06:45:50 PM Hence Andy's request to be patient. I suspect such a statement will be forthcoming fairly shortly. So all the people that perfectly innocently purchase a faulty product in the interim are being asked for patience? We know about this thing...many people (most, I suspect) won't. Nah - not ok. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 16, 2020, 07:18:20 PM Hence Andy's request to be patient. I suspect such a statement will be forthcoming fairly shortly. So all the people that perfectly innocently purchase a faulty product in the interim are being asked for patience? We know about this thing...many people (most, I suspect) won't. Nah - not ok. Well the better option until they figure out what they are going to do would be to recall it from sale. Then nobody can purchase it, innocently or otherwise. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 16, 2020, 07:26:09 PM Hence Andy's request to be patient. I suspect such a statement will be forthcoming fairly shortly. So all the people that perfectly innocently purchase a faulty product in the interim are being asked for patience? We know about this thing...many people (most, I suspect) won't. Nah - not ok. Well the better option until they figure out what they are going to do would be to recall it from sale. Then nobody can purchase it, innocently or otherwise. Spot on. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on September 17, 2020, 08:43:51 AM Just wondering whether anyone has yet tried comparing the version of Shoot Out The Lights on the box with the one released by Rhino Handmade in 2010 to see if one sounds better than the other?
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Adam on September 17, 2020, 10:51:27 AM Hmm - I’ve received the box set in the post, but in the meantime I’ve Just got Spotify Premium as part of a new phone contract. Should I listen via Spotify and just read the book in the boxed set?
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 17, 2020, 12:02:58 PM Hmm - I’ve received the box set in the post, but in the meantime I’ve Just got Spotify Premium as part of a new phone contract. Should I listen via Spotify and just read the book in the boxed set? If you have a CD player, you could very well be just fine listening to the discs. If, however, you rip discs to listen that way, then yes, you'll likely be better off with Spotify. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 17, 2020, 04:31:39 PM Hmm - I’ve received the box set in the post, but in the meantime I’ve Just got Spotify Premium as part of a new phone contract. Should I listen via Spotify and just read the book in the boxed set? If you have a CD player, you could very well be just fine listening to the discs. If, however, you rip discs to listen that way, then yes, you'll likely be better off with Spotify. Jules In my case, the same discs that don't rip also don't play. In fact one disc that did rip but only with great difficulty does not play but the ripped file does. As far as I am aware the entire set is not available on Spotify, unless that has changed. I don't do Spotify. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 17, 2020, 04:43:41 PM As far as I am aware the entire set is not available on Spotify, unless that has changed. I don't do Spotify. Neither do I. The set is likewise not available in its entirety on YouTube. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Mark Donmall on September 18, 2020, 10:35:38 AM As far as I am aware the entire set is not available on Spotify, unless that has changed. I don't do Spotify. Neither do I. The set is likewise not available in its entirety on YouTube. Jules The Spotify version doesn't include the live tracks from Theatre Royal on disc 5 and all of the Shoot Out The Lights disc aside from the two Gerry Rafferty version bonus tracks. The 2010 Rhino edition of Shoot Out... with live album is on Spotify though. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on September 18, 2020, 11:40:31 AM Well, I must have been fortunate - I only had two tracks that didn't play nicely after ripping them to iTunes, and they were fine when I had another go at them. Must say I am enjoying listening to the albums again.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 18, 2020, 11:43:51 AM Well, I must have been fortunate - I only had two tracks that didn't play nicely after ripping them to iTunes, and they were fine when I had another go at them. Must say I am enjoying listening to the albums again. Let me guess. Calvary Cross & Back Street Slide? That was my experience, though the latter did glitch very slightly on flayback in the last couple of seconds. Have you played the discs on a regular player? Calvary Cross won't behave at all for me. Haven't tried Back Street Slide. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on September 18, 2020, 12:31:51 PM How did you guess?! I haven't tried it in a regular CD player (I don't actually have one at the moment!) so can't say about that.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 19, 2020, 11:06:52 PM After a thorough listening, here's my revised R&L album rankings (previous position in brackets).
1 (1) I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight 2 (3) Pour Down Like Silver 3 (2) Shoot Out the Lights 4 (5) First Light 5 (4) Hokey Pokey 6 (6) Sunnyvista Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: garrypbrooks on September 22, 2020, 01:27:08 PM After a thorough listening, here's my revised R&L album rankings (previous position in brackets). 1 (1) I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight 2 (3) Pour Down Like Silver 3 (2) Shoot Out the Lights 4 (5) First Light 5 (4) Hokey Pokey 6 (6) Sunnyvista Jules My ratings: 1 Hokey Pokey 2 Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight 3 Shoot Out the Lights 4 Pour Down Like Silver 5 Sunnyvista 6 First Light Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 22, 2020, 01:49:22 PM After a thorough listening, here's my revised R&L album rankings (previous position in brackets). 1 (1) I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight 2 (3) Pour Down Like Silver 3 (2) Shoot Out the Lights 4 (5) First Light 5 (4) Hokey Pokey 6 (6) Sunnyvista Jules I would probably go with this, though I might swap places 3 & 4. I am much fonder of First Light than most people and increasingly so after listening to the new box. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 22, 2020, 04:25:04 PM 1 Hokey Pokey 2 Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight 3 Shoot Out the Lights 4 Pour Down Like Silver 5 Sunnyvista 6 First Light Blimey - I wish I could hear Hokey Pokey with your ears! Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 22, 2020, 04:25:56 PM I am much fonder of First Light than most people and increasingly so after listening to the new box. It's a revelation, isn't it! Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Chris from Fieldtown on September 22, 2020, 07:48:03 PM After a thorough listening, here's my revised R&L album rankings (previous position in brackets). 1 (1) I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight 2 (3) Pour Down Like Silver 3 (2) Shoot Out the Lights 4 (5) First Light 5 (4) Hokey Pokey 6 (6) Sunnyvista Jules I don't have the box set but your high placing of Pour Down Like Silver led me to re-listen as it's a album I don't remember as a particular favourite. Muddy, thin sound of the CD aside, it made much more impact than I thought it would. Still going to put SOTL slightly ahead of this one despite the brilliance of a couple of Silver songs, but it's a really close thing. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 22, 2020, 08:50:27 PM I’ve never understood why First Light has been held in such low regard.
I have had the original album since 1978 and it has always been a favourite. I also can’t hear too much wrong with the general sound of the album, so maybe that is more noticeable on the Ryko CD version which I am not familiar with. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 22, 2020, 10:21:21 PM I don't have the box set but your high placing of Pour Down Like Silver led me to re-listen as it's a album I don't remember as a particular favourite. Muddy, thin sound of the CD aside, it made much more impact than I thought it would. Still going to put SOTL slightly ahead of this one despite the brilliance of a couple of Silver songs, but it's a really close thing. Then my work here is (half) done! ;) Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 22, 2020, 10:22:03 PM I’ve never understood why First Light has been held in such low regard. I have had the original album since 1978 and it has always been a favourite. I also can’t hear too much wrong with the general sound of the album, so maybe that is more noticeable on the Ryko CD version which I am not familiar with. It sounded thin and brittle. It sounds great on the new box. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Chris from Fieldtown on September 22, 2020, 11:01:16 PM I don't have the box set but your high placing of Pour Down Like Silver led me to re-listen as it's a album I don't remember as a particular favourite. Muddy, thin sound of the CD aside, it made much more impact than I thought it would. Still going to put SOTL slightly ahead of this one despite the brilliance of a couple of Silver songs, but it's a really close thing. Then my work here is (half) done! ;) Jules Time for the other half of your work! Persuade me that PDLS is more essential than SOTL. One is an album of union, one is an album of separation so a clear divide. PDLS does have Beat the Reteat, Dimming of the Day but then SOTL has so many great songs and playing. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 22, 2020, 11:41:46 PM Time for the other half of your work! Persuade me that PDLS is more essential than SOTL. One is an album of union, one is an album of separation so a clear divide. PDLS does have Beat the Reteat, Dimming of the Day but then SOTL has so many great songs and playing. I prefer PDLS because the melodies are closer to folk melodies, and this often means that I find them more emotional, and that they have a deeper resonance for me. I adore SOTL (who doesn't?!), but I know that Linda struggled with her vocals, and I agree with her that she often nailed her songs better during the Rafferty sessions. But ultimately, it's down to a headcount of songs that I would have on a best-of playlist. PDLS has 6 (Streets of Paradise; For Shame of Doing Wrong; Night Comes In; Jet Plane in a Rocking Chair; Beat the Retreat; Dimming of the Day), versus SOTL with 5 (Walking on a Wire; Man in Need; Shoot Out the Lights; Back Street Slide; Wall of Death). Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 23, 2020, 08:13:03 AM I'm definitely with Jules on this one...
Are we still official statement-less about the box set? Are they just hoping all the noise stops (and I don't mean on the CDs)? Maybe it has already. Were the faults all imaginary? Should I just get on and buy it? Questions, questions. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 23, 2020, 11:14:45 AM I'm definitely with Jules on this one... Are we still official statement-less about the box set? Are they just hoping all the noise stops (and I don't mean on the CDs)? Maybe it has already. Were the faults all imaginary? Should I just get on and buy it? Questions, questions. Andy says that Universal are definitely dealing with it and will put it right, though they are being somewhat slow to say anything officially. The noise hasn't stopped. Check out Steve Hoffman or Amazon. It is about a 72 percent error rate. Current theory is disc warping is to blame. I haven't checked whether my discs are warped yet but many people are also reporting heavy disc scarring and I certainly have some of that. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Adam on September 23, 2020, 03:42:55 PM I might be a lone voice, but I’m really enjoying Sunnyvista. The songs have more bite and energy than First Light, and are just catchier than Pour Down Like Silver (although Night Comes In is peerless). It might be because I haven’t heard it in years, whereas I’m very familiar with the others.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 23, 2020, 07:54:53 PM Update from Andy
"Hi all, Universal have responded to the issues some of you have been having with ripping and playback, follow the instructions in the announcement here. https://store.udiscovermusic.com/*/Pre-Order/Hard-Luck-Stories-1972-1982-8CD-Box-Set-Exclusive-Lithograph/6LRY0JG7000" I have just emailed to request replacement discs as advised. Edit: Not sure why the link won't copy properly. I suggest you cut and paste everything from https to 000 into your browser to find the site. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 23, 2020, 08:23:52 PM Update from Andy "Hi all, Universal have responded to the issues some of you have been having with ripping and playback, follow the instructions in the announcement here. https://store.udiscovermusic.com/*/Pre-Order/Hard-Luck-Stories-1972-1982-8CD-Box-Set-Exclusive-Lithograph/6LRY0JG7000" I have just emailed to request replacement discs as advised. Edit: Not sure why the link won't copy properly. I suggest you cut and paste everything from https to 000 into your browser to find the site. Call me suspicious, but I reckon it will miraculously be re-pressed once everyone has rushed out and purchased the dodgy discs. I've still got my copy reserved so I'll grab it now, but I'm a bit annoyed to have to deal with the hassle tbh....as always it puts the onus on the buyer when they know full well there is actually a problem from their end. Anyway, I'm going to try and focus on the music from here on in. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 23, 2020, 08:44:11 PM Update from Andy "Hi all, Universal have responded to the issues some of you have been having with ripping and playback, follow the instructions in the announcement here. https://store.udiscovermusic.com/*/Pre-Order/Hard-Luck-Stories-1972-1982-8CD-Box-Set-Exclusive-Lithograph/6LRY0JG7000" I have just emailed to request replacement discs as advised. Edit: Not sure why the link won't copy properly. I suggest you cut and paste everything from https to 000 into your browser to find the site. Call me suspicious, but I reckon it will miraculously be re-pressed once everyone has rushed out and purchased the dodgy discs. I've still got my copy reserved so I'll grab it now, but I'm a bit annoyed to have to deal with the hassle tbh....as always it puts the onus on the buyer when they know full well there is actually a problem from their end. Anyway, I'm going to try and focus on the music from here on in. I'm not sure I follow you David. Basically what Universal have said to everyone who has bought the box is, email them and they will send replacement discs. I'm not sure what more they could have done? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 24, 2020, 08:57:46 AM Thanks fo that Al
I have sent an email as instructed Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 24, 2020, 09:58:12 AM Update from Andy "Hi all, Universal have responded to the issues some of you have been having with ripping and playback, follow the instructions in the announcement here. https://store.udiscovermusic.com/*/Pre-Order/Hard-Luck-Stories-1972-1982-8CD-Box-Set-Exclusive-Lithograph/6LRY0JG7000" I have just emailed to request replacement discs as advised. Edit: Not sure why the link won't copy properly. I suggest you cut and paste everything from https to 000 into your browser to find the site. Excellent news - thanks Gub! Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 24, 2020, 01:37:24 PM I'm not sure I follow you David. Basically what Universal have said to everyone who has bought the box is, email them and they will send replacement discs. I'm not sure what more they could have done? They could have withdrawn all unsold stock (immediately they became aware of the problem), much of which they know to be faulty. As always, the onus is therefore placed on the purchaser and the burden removed from those responsible for the failing. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: peter m on September 24, 2020, 03:01:50 PM I might be a lone voice, but I’m really enjoying Sunnyvista. The songs have more bite and energy than First Light, and are just catchier than Pour Down Like Silver (although Night Comes In is peerless). It might be because I haven’t heard it in years, whereas I’m very familiar with the others. No you're not alone. It's not a great record, some weak tracks and no great ones, but it's a good listen and Andy Batt's efforts are a massive upgrade on my old Carthage tape. Borrowed Time and You're Gonna Need Somebody are early examples of a seam which Richard would return to mine time after time. I guess if you're feeling contemplative, there's nothing on Sunnyvista to rival First Light and Strange Affair, but side two of that album does go on a bit. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 24, 2020, 04:31:53 PM Borrowed Time and You're Gonna Need Somebody are early examples of a seam which Richard would return to mine time after time. And not coincidentally, they're easily the best two songs on the record. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Shane (Skirky) on September 24, 2020, 08:58:26 PM This is a really interesting piece from an insider. https://thebluemoment.com/2020/09/22/those-hard-luck-stories/
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 24, 2020, 10:53:40 PM This is a really interesting piece from an insider. https://thebluemoment.com/2020/09/22/those-hard-luck-stories/ He says many of these same things in Heylin's book, Seems like a stand-up guy. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 25, 2020, 09:13:01 AM This is a really interesting piece from an insider. https://thebluemoment.com/2020/09/22/those-hard-luck-stories/ Fantastic piece. Thanks for the link. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on September 25, 2020, 09:16:15 AM The demo of Dimming on disc 4...... Superb. A real goosebumps job!
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Hans Valk on September 25, 2020, 11:32:34 AM This is a really interesting piece from an insider. https://thebluemoment.com/2020/09/22/those-hard-luck-stories/ Thanks for the link. This particular piece is interesting, but mr. Williams blog seems full of all kinds of interesting stories. I found this one: https://thebluemoment.com/2015/03/02/the-story-of-sandy-denny/ quite interesting as well, not in the least because of Colin Harpers reply to it. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Shane (Skirky) on September 25, 2020, 01:37:17 PM This is a really interesting piece from an insider. https://thebluemoment.com/2020/09/22/those-hard-luck-stories/ Thanks for the link. This particular piece is interesting, but mr. Williams blog seems full of all kinds of interesting stories. I found this one: https://thebluemoment.com/2015/03/02/the-story-of-sandy-denny/ quite interesting as well, not in the least because of Colin Harpers reply to it. At the risk of going off-topic, that whole reply thread is very interesting, isn’t it? Always nice to have a first hand report from someone who was actually in the room, as it were. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: John From Austin on September 25, 2020, 03:23:31 PM This is a really interesting piece from an insider. https://thebluemoment.com/2020/09/22/those-hard-luck-stories/ Thanks for the link. This particular piece is interesting, but mr. Williams blog seems full of all kinds of interesting stories. I found this one: https://thebluemoment.com/2015/03/02/the-story-of-sandy-denny/ quite interesting as well, not in the least because of Colin Harpers reply to it. At the risk of going off-topic, that whole reply thread is very interesting, isn’t it? Always nice to have a first hand report from someone who was actually in the room, as it were. Thanks for that; I read the whole reply thread and it's fascinating. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: garrypbrooks on September 25, 2020, 05:02:31 PM I’ve never understood why First Light has been held in such low regard. I bought First Light a year or two after I'd acquired, and loved, Hokey Pokey and IWTSTBLT. I played FL over and over again trying to get into it - but failing. I recall playing it in the car and and an unimpressed friend joined in the chorus of the title track, thinking RT & LT were singing "The Sla-a-a-a-g... the sla-aaa-ag". I don't think that helped. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 26, 2020, 08:39:43 AM I’m not expecting the replacement CDs for a while yet, but has anyone who sent an email to Universal had any kind of acknowledgement?
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on September 26, 2020, 09:19:48 AM I spoke too soon - glitches and dropouts at 2/3rds of the way through "Calvary Cross" on disc 4. Bah!
I shall be emailing UMG later to request replacement discs AND the download link (on the assumption that replacement disks may not rip) Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 26, 2020, 01:11:07 PM I’m not expecting the replacement CDs for a while yet, but has anyone who sent an email to Universal had any kind of acknowledgement? Just thinking the same, because I haven't either. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 26, 2020, 02:36:42 PM I’m not expecting the replacement CDs for a while yet, but has anyone who sent an email to Universal had any kind of acknowledgement? Just thinking the same, because I haven't either. Jules Multiple reports on Steve Hoffman from people who have had a response and a download code so it is happening but I haven't received one yet either. Not really expecting anything until at least Monday now. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: samnitzberg (Sam) on September 27, 2020, 04:55:38 AM My copy seems to be fine, except, maybe, the final song on the final disc ("High School Confidential"). And I'm not sure it's a disc problem, it might be the recording itself - perhaps the original tape got spliced. Can anyone here verify whether a beat gets missed at the 1:30 mark on your copy?
Superb mastering overall, though. REALLY liked how First Light now sounds. And I also don't believe the Rafferty stuff has ever sounded better, "I'm A Dreamer" in particular. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jim on September 27, 2020, 09:38:37 AM My copy seems to be fine, except, maybe, the final song on the final disc ("High School Confidential"). And I'm not sure it's a disc problem, it might be the recording itself - perhaps the original tape got spliced. Can anyone here verify whether a beat gets missed at the 1:30 mark on your copy? Superb mastering overall, though. REALLY liked how First Light now sounds. And I also don't believe the Rafferty stuff has ever sounded better, "I'm A Dreamer" in particular. Yes there is a possible tape glitch at 1.30 but nothing more, i think. Re the Gerry Rafferty material, the previous versions i have heard have all been needle drops and they now sound like the tapes were used Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: samnitzberg (Sam) on September 27, 2020, 01:15:27 PM Yes there is a possible tape glitch at 1.30 but nothing more, i think. Thanks, Jim. Yeah, sounded fine after that point. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Nick Reg on September 28, 2020, 12:34:11 PM Just back from a couple weeks in Cornwall , must check my copy now.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on September 28, 2020, 01:38:36 PM Sent an email to UMC a couple of minutes after 1pm, received download code about 5 mins ago!! UMC say they'll be in touch soon re replacement discs. Pretty decent service, I'd say...
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 28, 2020, 01:40:16 PM Sent an email to UMC a couple of minutes after 1pm, received download code about 5 mins ago!! UMC say they'll be in touch soon re replacement discs. Pretty decent service, I'd say... What did you have to provide as evidence, Paul? An invoice? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 28, 2020, 01:52:21 PM Sent an email to UMC a couple of minutes after 1pm, received download code about 5 mins ago!! UMC say they'll be in touch soon re replacement discs. Pretty decent service, I'd say... I'm getting pretty peeved now. I emailed them just before 8pm last Wednesday and have heard absolutely nothing. >:( And I bought two of these things. Many people who both bought and emailed later than I did have already received their responses. I have just chased UMG again but I'm not impressed. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 28, 2020, 01:58:55 PM I sent mine on Thursday morning and have heard nothing since.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on September 28, 2020, 03:58:47 PM Sent an email to UMC a couple of minutes after 1pm, received download code about 5 mins ago!! UMC say they'll be in touch soon re replacement discs. Pretty decent service, I'd say... What did you have to provide as evidence, Paul? An invoice? I created pdfs of my amazon order & delivery note and attached them to my email. I almost feel guilty now I know Al et al haven't yet had a response. I guess I was just fortunate. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 28, 2020, 04:37:46 PM Me too (the guilt, especially after my earlier anti-corporate ranting). I emailed, and in 15 minutes (have just looked again...it was actually 3 minutes) I've got a download code (and a promise re: replacement discs). Sorry (and thanks again).
ps I really must stop using parentheses Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 28, 2020, 04:59:17 PM Me too (the guilt, especially after my earlier anti-corporate ranting). I emailed, and in 15 minutes (have just looked again...it was actually 3 minutes) I've got a download code (and a promise re: replacement discs). Sorry (and thanks again). ps I really must stop using parentheses This is insane! Why are they not getting back to me? I must have been amongst the first to get in touch and have now emailed them twice. >:( Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Col D on September 28, 2020, 05:01:53 PM Sent an email to UMC a couple of minutes after 1pm, received download code about 5 mins ago!! UMC say they'll be in touch soon re replacement discs. Pretty decent service, I'd say... I'm getting pretty peeved now. I emailed them just before 8pm last Wednesday and have heard absolutely nothing. >:( And I bought two of these things. Many people who both bought and emailed later than I did have already received their responses. I have just chased UMG again but I'm not impressed. You and me both Al, I mailed them immediately after Andy posted the link on Steve Hoffman but haven't had anything back yet either. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 28, 2020, 05:09:22 PM Me too (the guilt, especially after my earlier anti-corporate ranting). I emailed, and in 15 minutes (have just looked again...it was actually 3 minutes) I've got a download code (and a promise re: replacement discs). Sorry (and thanks again). ps I really must stop using parentheses This is insane! Why are they not getting back to me? I must have been amongst the first to get in touch and have now emailed them twice. >:( I probably shouldn't say this, but if you want a copy of my files (and I must admit to being quite impressed they are WAV files) let me know... Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 28, 2020, 05:19:56 PM Me too (the guilt, especially after my earlier anti-corporate ranting). I emailed, and in 15 minutes (have just looked again...it was actually 3 minutes) I've got a download code (and a promise re: replacement discs). Sorry (and thanks again). ps I really must stop using parentheses This is insane! Why are they not getting back to me? I must have been amongst the first to get in touch and have now emailed them twice. >:( I probably shouldn't say this, but if you want a copy of my files (and I must admit to being quite impressed they are WAV files) let me know... I may have to take you up on that David if I can't get them to respond but it doesn't solve the replacement disc issue. But thanks. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 28, 2020, 09:04:18 PM Nothing here either. Maybe it's random how quick you hear.
Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 28, 2020, 09:25:36 PM Nothing here either. Maybe it's random how quick you hear. Jules Seems to be, which doesn't seem right or fair. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 28, 2020, 11:10:25 PM Seems to be, which doesn't seem right or fair. I don't mind, so long as I get them. Come to think of it, I didn't even mention the download code, did you? Maybe it's the people who mentioned the download code specifically who heard back straightaway. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on September 29, 2020, 07:08:49 AM Could be that, Jules. I did specifically request the code and replacement discs. Could also be that UMC hadn't actually got anyone dealing with emails until yesterday, maybe they had severely underestimated the responses? Not making excuses for UMC btw!
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 29, 2020, 07:37:40 AM Could be that, Jules. I did specifically request the code and replacement discs. Could also be that UMC hadn't actually got anyone dealing with emails until yesterday, maybe they had severely underestimated the responses? Not making excuses for UMC btw! Me too. I asked for both...and specifically said there was an issue with both ripping and playback. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: quodlibet (Ian) on September 29, 2020, 07:48:33 AM I emailed UMC at 09.00 yesterday regarding 2 discs sticking & skipping & had a positive response by 13.00. A download code was included, although not requested. Just lucky I guess. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 29, 2020, 07:57:28 AM I suspect the most likely thing with people who have not had a response is that their emails (for whatever reason) are just being directed into junk/spam/whatever and that because of the volume in the inbox that isn't being monitored. Why not try from another email address?
Also, and sorry if I'm teaching people to suck eggs, but you did include evidence of purchase (receipt, photos etc)? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 29, 2020, 08:44:39 AM I sent a follow up email this morning asking if they could confirm receipt of my original message.
Four minutes later I received an apology for the delay and the download code! Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on September 29, 2020, 09:16:36 AM I sent a follow up email this morning asking if they could confirm receipt of my original message. Four minutes later I received an apology for the delay and the download code! Excellent :) Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on September 29, 2020, 09:43:05 AM Could be that, Jules. I did specifically request the code and replacement discs. Could also be that UMC hadn't actually got anyone dealing with emails until yesterday, maybe they had severely underestimated the responses? Not making excuses for UMC btw! Me too. I asked for both...and specifically said there was an issue with both ripping and playback. Yep, I did that too - reported problems with playback and ripping. On multiple players and drives... Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 29, 2020, 10:21:32 AM I sent a follow up email this morning asking if they could confirm receipt of my original message. Four minutes later I received an apology for the delay and the download code! I did the same thing yesterday. Still nothing and I don't have an alternative email address. :( Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 29, 2020, 10:24:34 AM I sent mine from the same email address
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Col D on September 29, 2020, 10:42:05 AM I'd still heard nothing back by this morning, so sent a follow-up and got a reply with download code within a couple of hours.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 29, 2020, 10:44:55 AM Have just tried again using a Gmail address. We'll see what happens. I am finding this all very stressful, not on my own part but because of the copy that I bought as a gift for someone else.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 29, 2020, 10:59:19 AM Sending my request again. Same email address (I only have one). Let's see what happens this time.
Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on September 29, 2020, 11:15:29 AM Weirdly, using Gmail worked. I have just had a response to that address.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on September 29, 2020, 12:06:23 PM Excellent!
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on September 29, 2020, 01:12:50 PM And my using the same address a second time also worked - confirmation and download code now received.
Thanks for all the help, everyone. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: garrypbrooks on September 29, 2020, 06:02:27 PM This is a really interesting piece from an insider. https://thebluemoment.com/2020/09/22/those-hard-luck-stories/ Fantastic piece. Thanks for the link. I'll second that Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on October 07, 2020, 12:31:57 PM As far as I can tell HLS has been removed from sale at Amazon?
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Alan2 on October 07, 2020, 04:54:17 PM As far as I can tell HLS has been removed from sale at Amazon? Hmm, ' currently unavailable ' is a bit cryptic, amazon language for not committing itself. I prefer it when they say 'we are working hard to get this item back in stock. 😎 Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on October 07, 2020, 05:50:41 PM As far as I can tell HLS has been removed from sale at Amazon? Hmm, ' currently unavailable ' is a bit cryptic, amazon language for not committing itself. I prefer it when they say 'we are working hard to get this item back in stock. 😎 This morning, it wasn't even there at all...i.e. there was no listing. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Andy on October 07, 2020, 11:42:58 PM As far as I can tell HLS has been removed from sale at Amazon? Hmm, ' currently unavailable ' is a bit cryptic, amazon language for not committing itself. I prefer it when they say 'we are working hard to get this item back in stock. 😎 This morning, it wasn't even there at all...i.e. there was no listing. It's strange - the MP3 listing is there but half the tracks are unavailable. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on October 08, 2020, 10:08:36 AM It's strange - the MP3 listing is there but half the tracks are unavailable. A fair chunk of the tracks don't appear to have ever been available digitally on any platform. The live 1977 songs spring to mind. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on October 08, 2020, 10:11:37 AM It's strange - the MP3 listing is there but half the tracks are unavailable. A fair chunk of the tracks don't appear to have ever been available digitally on any platform. The live 1977 songs spring to mind. Jules 7Digital has the complete set for download in both Mp3 and FLAC. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on October 08, 2020, 11:16:46 AM It's strange - the MP3 listing is there but half the tracks are unavailable. A fair chunk of the tracks don't appear to have ever been available digitally on any platform. The live 1977 songs spring to mind. Jules 7Digital has the complete set for download in both Mp3 and FLAC. As you can imagine because of the deluge of downloaded WAV copies (due to their manufacturing balls up), it must be about the most readily available high quality digital downloadable box set of all time.....it's literally everywhere it shouldn't be. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: David Gladwin on October 09, 2020, 11:13:28 AM Sent an email earlier in the week, but haven't received any reply.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: John From Austin on October 09, 2020, 04:26:44 PM I ordered mine weeks ago, and it's just now been shipped from the UK. Based on this string, I assume I'm going to receive a defective product. Ugh.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GS (Graham) on October 11, 2020, 12:41:24 PM Well I've finally had a chance to listen to the set - unfortunately when my box was delivered my cd player turned up its toes & died on me after many years of long & faithful service. I now have a new cd player set up & I've had a chance to listen to the whole thing. I have to report that there are absolutely no technical issues with any of the discs in my set - I've been very lucky I guess. As expected there's a lot of wonderful music in there. What has struck me on my first listen is how much better 'First Light' & 'Sunnyvista' sound - I have the ryko cd versions that briefly escaped a few years back & the new versions in the set sound do much better.
Hope that all of you who've had issues with some of the discs sent to you get matters resolved so you can enjoy the set as much as I am! Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on October 11, 2020, 02:33:10 PM What has struck me on my first listen is how much better 'First Light' & 'Sunnyvista' sound - I have the ryko cd versions that briefly escaped a few years back & the new versions in the set sound do much better. Absolutely this. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on October 11, 2020, 04:04:49 PM Has anyone anywhere had any info about replacement discs yet?
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Alan2 on October 11, 2020, 04:17:07 PM I ordered mine weeks ago, and it's just now been shipped from the UK. Based on this string, I assume I'm going to receive a defective product. Ugh. That's a bummer. But you may be lucky. The thread on the Hoffman forum has comments from some people who've had no issues. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on October 11, 2020, 06:31:54 PM Has anyone anywhere had any info about replacement discs yet? Not me. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on October 12, 2020, 12:39:10 PM I have just had an email asking for my details in order that replacement CDs can be sent.
The email states that the cut off date for having the discs replaced is Sunday 15th November. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on October 12, 2020, 12:40:07 PM Same here, Bill...
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on October 12, 2020, 12:44:31 PM To be fair, it hasn’t taken as long as I thought it might. Not that I’ve actually got them yet!
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on October 12, 2020, 12:48:53 PM I'm glad I asked - I'd have missed that hiding in the promotional part of my inbox otherwise. Thanks for the heads up. All done now.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on October 12, 2020, 01:39:52 PM I have just had an email asking for my details in order that replacement CDs can be sent. The email states that the cut off date for having the discs replaced is Sunday 15th November. Yes same here. As I bought two copies I had to register with two different email addresses. I hope the second set of replacement discs will go straight to the original recipient. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on October 12, 2020, 02:02:21 PM Yep - I heard from them today also.
Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on October 12, 2020, 02:45:59 PM When you guys filled your link in, did you just get an onscreen "You have successfully registered" type screen and it then went to the home page? You haven't had any email acknowledgement or anything?
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on October 12, 2020, 02:58:07 PM When you guys filled your link in, did you just get an onscreen "You have successfully registered" type screen and it then went to the home page? You haven't had any email acknowledgement or anything? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on October 12, 2020, 04:10:31 PM When you guys filled your link in, did you just get an onscreen "You have successfully registered" type screen and it then went to the home page? You haven't had any email acknowledgement or anything? Yep. Twice. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on October 12, 2020, 04:20:06 PM When you guys filled your link in, did you just get an onscreen "You have successfully registered" type screen and it then went to the home page? You haven't had any email acknowledgement or anything? Yep. Twice. Thanks, guys Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: David Gladwin on October 13, 2020, 11:10:36 AM Got my files downloaded yesterday, after registering following receipt of the email with instructions.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on October 30, 2020, 01:34:29 PM Just wondering if anyone has heard anything more about the replacement discs.
It seems to have gone rather quiet. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on October 30, 2020, 03:26:20 PM Just wondering if anyone has heard anything more about the replacement discs. It seems to have gone rather quiet. Nothing in my letterbox yet. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on October 30, 2020, 05:28:52 PM Just wondering if anyone has heard anything more about the replacement discs. It seems to have gone rather quiet. I'm assuming they are waiting until after November 15th to assess the number of discs they need to produce Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on October 30, 2020, 07:41:37 PM Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Pat Helms on November 01, 2020, 01:45:47 PM Talkabout an aptly named box set! ;)
How many of em were made? 13? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: John From Austin on November 10, 2020, 08:03:06 PM I ordered mine weeks ago, and it's just now been shipped from the UK. Based on this string, I assume I'm going to receive a defective product. Ugh. That's a bummer. But you may be lucky. The thread on the Hoffman forum has comments from some people who've had no issues. So far I've listened to Discs 1-7. I had no problems playing the discs in a regular CD player in my car. Discs 1-6 ripped to iTunes flawlessly. As I typed this earlier, iTunes struggled to import "Back Street Slide," the last song on Disc 7. *Update* - It finally uploaded to iTunes and I'm playing it back now. *2nd Update* - It did not upload cleanly to iTunes; very glitchy with several drop outs. I'll try again, but I'm also going to request a replacement disc as soon as I've tested Disc 8. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Will S on November 11, 2020, 09:15:51 AM I ordered mine weeks ago, and it's just now been shipped from the UK. Based on this string, I assume I'm going to receive a defective product. Ugh. That's a bummer. But you may be lucky. The thread on the Hoffman forum has comments from some people who've had no issues. So far I've listened to Discs 1-7. I had no problems playing the discs in a regular CD player in my car. Discs 1-6 ripped to iTunes flawlessly. As I typed this earlier, iTunes struggled to import "Back Street Slide," the last song on Disc 7. *Update* - It finally uploaded to iTunes and I'm playing it back now. *2nd Update* - It did not upload cleanly to iTunes; very glitchy with several drop outs. I'll try again, but I'm also going to request a replacement disc as soon as I've tested Disc 8. A hint, in case you weren't aware of this - if something like this doesn't rip well first time in iTunes, check the 'Use error correction when reading CDs' box. That worked for me with the couple of tracks that didn't import well first time. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: John From Austin on November 11, 2020, 08:46:13 PM I ordered mine weeks ago, and it's just now been shipped from the UK. Based on this string, I assume I'm going to receive a defective product. Ugh. That's a bummer. But you may be lucky. The thread on the Hoffman forum has comments from some people who've had no issues. So far I've listened to Discs 1-7. I had no problems playing the discs in a regular CD player in my car. Discs 1-6 ripped to iTunes flawlessly. As I typed this earlier, iTunes struggled to import "Back Street Slide," the last song on Disc 7. *Update* - It finally uploaded to iTunes and I'm playing it back now. *2nd Update* - It did not upload cleanly to iTunes; very glitchy with several drop outs. I'll try again, but I'm also going to request a replacement disc as soon as I've tested Disc 8. A hint, in case you weren't aware of this - if something like this doesn't rip well first time in iTunes, check the 'Use error correction when reading CDs' box. That worked for me with the couple of tracks that didn't import well first time. Thanks Will - I turned on error correction, reimported Disc 7, will test the results and report back. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: John From Austin on November 13, 2020, 04:28:56 PM I got my download code and prompt response from Universal about replacement discs (the good news).
The bad news is that nothing happens when I try to input the download code. When I try to type in the code, nothing appears in the text box. I tried it with Google Chrome and MS Edge browsers and experienced the same problem. Has anyone else been flummoxed by the download? If so, how did you resolve it? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on November 13, 2020, 05:38:41 PM I got my download code and prompt response from Universal about replacement discs (the good news). The bad news is that nothing happens when I try to input the download code. When I try to type in the code, nothing appears in the text box. I tried it with Google Chrome and MS Edge browsers and experienced the same problem. Has anyone else been flummoxed by the download? If so, how did you resolve it? Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: dog-nap (Ian) on November 13, 2020, 05:52:49 PM I got my download code and prompt response from Universal about replacement discs (the good news). The bad news is that nothing happens when I try to input the download code. When I try to type in the code, nothing appears in the text box. I tried it with Google Chrome and MS Edge browsers and experienced the same problem. Has anyone else been flummoxed by the download? If so, how did you resolve it? You have to register with the company first, John. The code should work then. They did not make it very clear... Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: John From Austin on November 14, 2020, 12:37:34 AM I got my download code and prompt response from Universal about replacement discs (the good news). The bad news is that nothing happens when I try to input the download code. When I try to type in the code, nothing appears in the text box. I tried it with Google Chrome and MS Edge browsers and experienced the same problem. Has anyone else been flummoxed by the download? If so, how did you resolve it? You have to register with the company first, John. The code should work then. They did not make it very clear... Thanks both! I'll try to register and maybe download Firefox too! Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on November 23, 2020, 10:21:12 AM My replacement discs have just been delivered.
Will test them later. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on November 23, 2020, 12:22:33 PM My replacement discs have just been delivered. Will test them later. I've been seeing this a lot over on Steve Hoffman over the weekend. Not a sausage here. :( Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on November 23, 2020, 12:26:41 PM My replacement discs have just been delivered. Will test them later. I've been seeing this a lot over on Steve Hoffman over the weekend. Not a sausage here. :( My boxed set didn't include a sausage. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on November 23, 2020, 01:18:41 PM Mine have just dropped through the letterbox!
Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Col D on November 23, 2020, 04:01:42 PM Mine too.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on November 23, 2020, 04:03:33 PM Nowt here yet. Time to start staring at the postie maliciously again...
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on November 23, 2020, 07:17:55 PM Hopefully tomorrow, then... Got some other goodies on the way (Floyd, Miles, Crim), too!
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Col D on November 24, 2020, 09:33:56 AM Quite impressed with the way they're packaged, shrink-wrapped in a multi-disc DVD case, far better than in the original box actually.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: David Gladwin on November 24, 2020, 09:51:23 AM Quite impressed with the way they're packaged, shrink-wrapped in a multi-disc DVD case, far better than in the original box actually. Yes, wondered what on earth it was, when first opening the parcel! Think I'll keep mine in this case, and make my own little insert. Much more portable than the actual box. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on November 24, 2020, 11:34:38 AM Just delivered! Very well packaged, as Col and David have observed.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Jules Gray on November 24, 2020, 12:32:16 PM Anyone tested the replacement discs yet? I can't bring myself to do so yet.
Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on November 24, 2020, 01:34:57 PM And mine arrived too. Phew.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on November 24, 2020, 02:47:26 PM Anyone tested the replacement discs yet? I can't bring myself to do so yet. Jules Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on November 24, 2020, 02:55:30 PM Well, now all we need is a properly edited version of the book... ;D
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: dog-nap (Ian) on November 24, 2020, 05:01:25 PM Hmm, nothing here as yet. Not a total surprise. The postal service in London has been severely disrupted, just as it was during the first lockdown.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: GubGub (Al) on November 24, 2020, 07:18:27 PM Both my sets arrived today. All's well that ends well. :)
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Tony Smith on December 01, 2020, 02:30:30 PM Mine not arrived yet :(
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: dog-nap (Ian) on December 01, 2020, 05:21:37 PM Nor mine and, looking at the Steve Hoffman site, it seems we are not alone.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: John From Austin on December 01, 2020, 05:34:42 PM Nor mine and, looking at the Steve Hoffman site, it seems we are not alone. Still waiting, but my request went in more recently than others', I think. I think I am also dealing with overseas mail, so I wait patiently. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Tony Smith on December 17, 2020, 11:57:27 AM WayHey my replacements came through yesterday!!!
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: John From Austin on December 17, 2020, 03:45:43 PM I checked out Steve Hoffman's forum, and a common remark is that people are receiving 2 sets of replacement discs when they thought they had requested only one.
Good for them, but I can't help feeling that sending out all these duplicate sets is delaying my replacements. :( Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: dog-nap (Ian) on December 23, 2020, 05:50:19 PM Well, well. Santa has finally decided to brave tier 4 and deliver my replacement discs. I hope you have got yours too, John.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: samnitzberg (Sam) on January 08, 2021, 11:29:16 PM Got my replacement discs and I didn't even request them!
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Alan2 on January 09, 2021, 09:13:55 AM The amazon price for the box seems to have dropped again. About £79.
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on January 09, 2021, 09:32:29 AM The amazon price for the box seems to have dropped again. About £79. £69.41 this morning... Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: Alan2 on January 10, 2021, 11:32:27 AM The amazon price for the box seems to have dropped again. About £79. £69.41 this morning... If it gets down to £50 I might even he tempted. 8) Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: John From Austin on February 09, 2021, 12:01:06 AM Holy cow - my replacement discs arrived today! I requested them on (checks email) November 13.
The CD box was intact and undamaged, but the paper mailing label and insert appear to have passed through an underwater shredder. Someone at the much-maligned United States Postal Service repackaged everything in a sturdy box for the last leg of the journey to me. All's swell that ends swell. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: PaulT on February 09, 2021, 07:43:05 AM The box is being re-pressed, according to the SDE website...
Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: RobertD on April 23, 2021, 01:57:45 AM Just picked up my copy today. I was always interested in it from the start, but hearing all the initial troubles encountered, decided to wait to see what might happen. I'm not entirely sure if I have a repressing or repurposed edition, but all I can say is so far so good. Don't know how anyone else rips CD's these days, but I use an external CD/DVD player which allows me both to rip CD's to Itunes and to play non US DVD's. I only just finished listening to Disc 2. Disc 6, 7 and 8 had some slight lags while ripping, but it will be tomorrow before I get around to playing them. This happens with other discs sometimes too, and normally there is no problem so fingers crossed.
In terms of the set itself, I'm late reporting obviously but I love the organization of tracks and the book itself, though I have only skimmed it. More than that, as many have mentioned here, the sound is superb. I'll only take one track thus far to demonstrate-the released version of Down Where The Drunkards Roll was a revelation. Felt like my first time hearing it, and the chief reason being Simon's dulcimer playing and the timbre of Trevor's voice. Unbelievably fresh sounding and I look forward to the rest of the set in the coming days. Title: Re: Richard and Linda Box Set Post by: davidmjs on April 23, 2021, 04:03:22 PM More than that, as many have mentioned here, the sound is superb. I'll only take one track thus far to demonstrate-the released version of Down Where The Drunkards Roll was a revelation. Felt like my first time hearing it, and the chief reason being Simon's dulcimer playing and the timbre of Trevor's voice. Unbelievably fresh sounding and I look forward to the rest of the set in the coming days. A good point, well made :) |