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Member	Item		Review/Comment
Apollo59 9th May 2017		CD Album Free - Fire And Water (Deluxe Edition) (2008)	Fraser with an S
Apollo59 9th May 2017		CD Album Aretha Franklin - The Very Best Of (1994)	It's a real pity that Franklin's vocals were so poorly recorded.
Apollo59 9th May 2017		CD Album Foreigner - Jukebox Heroes (2004)	Cat # 632 209 isn't on the reverse of my disc On the reverse of disc are 3 codes 1. FOREIGNER #4 2. FPI 3075 3. IFPI L173 (in extremely small print)
Apollo59 9th May 2017		CD Album Foreigner - The Definitive (25th Anniversary Edition) (2002)	No idea where I got this rubbish - never played it.
Apollo59 6th May 2017		CD Album Fairport Convention - Rising For The Moon [De Luxe Edition] (2013)	... except that the downright mediocre and as boring-as-watching-paint-dry Trevor Lucas is all over it.
Apollo59 5th May 2017		CD Album Emerson, Lake And Palmer - Emerson, Lake And Palmer (2001)	Booklet Back is for the 2004 Sanctuary Midline re-release
Apollo59 28th Apr 2017		CD Album The Beatles - Twist And Shout (2016)	mojofilter: is that AM, as in medium wave, which was mono...I'll get my coat 8-)
Apollo59 24th Apr 2017		CD Album Bob Dylan - Real Live (1991)	Trx 4,10: St. James's Park, Newcastle 5th July 1984 Trx 1,2,5,6,7,8: Wembley Stadium 7th July 1984 Trx 3,9: Slane Castle, Ireland 8th July 1984
Apollo59 23rd Apr 2017		CD Album Archive - Londinium (1996)	1967 era oil lamp projectors, as featured on front sleeve, loaned by Pink Floyd.
Apollo59 23rd Apr 2017		CD Album Buffalo Springfield - Box Set (2013)	Ok addy - I can appreciate your concern. But...I would say in my defense (if I've any left) that I DID compare like-for-like and heard a difference. I don't think I was mistaken, however, there's only so much they can do with with these old tapes. And also there's the fact that both Spin and Discogs make claim contrary to your view - not forgetting that you have admitted to not actually having heard the new version, which kinda loses your argument a few brownie points. I also simply replied to the points that you had raised and you'll find that I did not stray into new territory for the sake of my own salvation. I would also hesitate in thinking people are going to rush to flog their original issue, just like that. As for a £90 valuation, do you sell houses for a living? Which equates to £75 for a what? a larger book. I think Genesis Publications would hire you - you've got the necessary sales patter. Valuations are as you know are an extremely subjective from-to and personally I'm not interested in what anything's worth - until I'm selling it; and having run a 2nd hand shop selling thousands on-line, I'm pretty clued-up on the Vinyl/CD world on that score. A mere by-stander not actually involved will be perplexed at the extremities employed by many would-be sellers, as there's absolutely no justification for some of the prices as advertised other than cold calculated greed. And I could list many 'respected' sellers who thrive upon that plateau. There's one with a short name containing two vowels, whom doesn't actually play the records before grading, nor cleans them, and by using the most attractive and appealing descriptive flowery language ever witnessed, cleans up. They didn't with me, as I sent the last two items back for refund. They were in a disgraceful state, despite being graded 'near mint'. Aye, right, like I came up the Clyde in a banana boat. I haven't got to my Vinyl yet, maybe in about a year or so judging by my progress so far. Other than that ady, it's all good, I'm not a huff-taker or grudge-maker. But...as for that cruddy R&R Hall of Fame...give me a break. It's THE most corrupt, biased, cocaine-addled load of crock that ever reared it's ugly head. And I'd cite the fact that just last year (as I remember) was when they finally admitted Deep Purple, who were certainly one of the biggest draws in USA in the 70's, selling warehouses of records. I very much doubt the likes of Hawkwind will ever see their stage, something to do with a lack of Gucci attire, shampoo and platinum teeth. Yes, Bruce & Bono, I'm talkin' to you! Don't be a stranger, see you around.
Apollo59 22nd Apr 2017		CD Album Bob Dylan - Street Legal (1999)	Trk 1: Changing Of The Guards has a 30 second extended coda not previously heard.
Apollo59 22nd Apr 2017		CD Album George Harrison - Completed Rarities Vol. 2 (1990)	Ha! TopPopper - well spotted.. Unfortunately the original poster didn't complete the title - it's Let It Be Me by the Everly Brothers. George & Jeff acoustic jam on Rockline Radio KLOS, LA, 10th Feb 1988. Had I uploaded, I'd have listed the details that aren't on the sleeve - one of the drawbacks of this here system. Have requested correction.
Apollo59 22nd Apr 2017		CD Album Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Vol. 5: Live 1975 (2002)	Major oversight by Columbia by not including the tour's opening song - When I Paint My Masterpiece, or the show closer - This Land Is Your Land.
Apollo59 22nd Apr 2017		CD Album Bob Dylan - Tell It Like It Is (1993)	Dylan with Guam - his band of revolving members, 11 shows into The Rolling Thunder Revue Tour Soundboard Recording
Apollo59 22nd Apr 2017		CD Album Buffalo Springfield - Box Set (2013)	ady - did you forget about your own comment made where you stated, quote: "You seem to make a disparaging point for me actually having had enough money to be able to buy the original version, which is just plain ridiculous." Only you will know the reasons behind that one, as I for one certainly cannot fathom it. But thanks all the same as it made me laugh, and some. No, I haven't quite had the time to peruse your own personal collection as yet, being somewhat busy making entries of my own. But there again, if you're so hung-up on the likes of BS, need I bother? Yes, I am acquainted with Spin's Steve via the phone, chasing him up on my never-arriving orders. I cashed in all my points with my last order and doubt I'll return in a hurry. Eight years of good business I gave that guy when I'd buy on-line as I lived abroad for 6 of them and he blew it. I reckon I put a couple of grand his way. But I would suggest that you don't dismiss these Radio Broadcasts too quickly as with just one exception out of a dozen or so that I've bought, none too shabby actually. The artwork is of the least interest to me. The high street shops sell them too, at least HMV and Fopp. As for the tech format list, I suppose it depends what's available by whomever one listens to as the high-end format options are somewhat scarce on the ground. I've actually only seen one title on Blue-spec CD2 that I'd be interested in so far, and as I've already bought the album twice before, I can wait until UK catches up with Japan. But seriously ady, you're becoming a royal pain in the ass here, and seem to want to make a mountain out of a one-liner comment that I had made about one item. I even said in black and white, OK, I'll take your word for it. It's taken, and some. Meanwhile, I've another 6,000 items to wade through, so kindly get a life. Cheers 8-)
Apollo59 21st Apr 2017		CD Album Bob Dylan - New Morning (1991)	Fairly certain this was released in 1991 upon the 2nd phase of CD releases that started in 1989
Apollo59 21st Apr 2017		CD Album Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Vol. 7: No Direction Home: The Soundtrack (A Martin Scorsese Picture) (2005)	Just 2 owns? Astonishing!
Apollo59 20th Apr 2017		CD Album Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds - Push The Sky Away (2013)	I think the "under exclusive license to Kobalt Label Services" answers one question. Bad Seed Ltd. is a publishing company and not necessarily a Record Label as such - at least in this instance, at this stage of Cave's re-juggling of his business affairs. Just because the book is printed in Mexico does not automatically mean it's a US release. Were the book printed in China instead (also cheap place for printing) would that make it Chinese? If you possess or know of a US version with the very same cat# and barcode, speak up. If not, take my word for it - I had to pre-order in UK due to the limited run quantity manufactured. These weren't sitting on supermarket shelves.
Apollo59 20th Apr 2017		CD Album Buffalo Springfield - Box Set (2013)	I guess you missed my remark that I also had owned the 2001 version. Hence, why I could play like for like, back to back. I thought that I had explained that well enough. Actually it wasn't Discogs (yes, I know there's countless errors) that first brought my attention, but Spincds.com in Newcastle, who run an excellent sales site, giving generous information of pre-releases, and this was a point of fact that was made at the time of the 2nd issue - hence my initial interest and bought one from them. Frankly, and I'm being absolutely honest here, I couldn't give a monkey's uncle. This box set is so low down on the totem pole of my extensive collection of all things box-sets, it might have been played 3 times at most. Most of the tracks are fairly dire, amateurish and musically inept. I could have compiled one decent full length CD from the lot of it. Never would I consider BS to be a "classic" band. I'll take The Byrds and The Doors any day, even CSN&Y with the dreadful Nash-slush. Neither have I ever been the least bit interested in 'packaging' - a nice large booklet does not make for a better record. I knew countless people who were into all that via my shop, buying records because they liked the cover. Seriously? I haven't got near to Neil Young as yet as I'm still labouring over Dylan entries circa 1964, with several thousand to do. However, I will make a point of thoroughly checking over my Neil collection as I own every CD he's ever released and all of which were bought at point of release. Of course, there are some that have been reissued and I will have disposed of the older versions long ago. You want HDCD, I'll make sure you get HDCD with tinsel on the top. But you're living in the past - the future's Blu-ray Audio and Blue-spec CD2. Get with the programme man!
Apollo59 20th Apr 2017		CD Album Nick Drake - Pink Moon (1990)	Remaster issued 2000 Same Cat's, same barcode Card slip-case with sticker "Not HDCD"
Apollo59 20th Apr 2017		CD Album Nick Drake - Bryter Layter (1989)	Remaster issued 2000 and again 2002-ish Same Cat# IMCD 71 with Cat# 846 005-2 Same barcode
Apollo59 20th Apr 2017		CD Album Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left (1989)	Updated Remastered version released in 2000, same cat# IMCD 8 and cat# 842 915-2 (which was also on previous release) Same barcode. Reissued again around 2002-ish
Apollo59 20th Apr 2017		CD Album The Doors - Alive She Cried (1984)	Is the US issue listed?
Apollo59 19th Apr 2017		CD Album The Doors - Alive She Cried (1984)	Made in Germany version lists the cat# as 960 269-2
Apollo59 19th Apr 2017		CD Album Buffalo Springfield - Box Set (2013)	The Steve Hoffman forums - OK, if you like mindless chatter. See Discogs with a substantial breakdown of contents and clarifying that the 2001 US was and the Euro was not. Suffice to say, digital technology advanced somewhat in those ensuing years and certainly the reason why Neil Young declined from releasing his own archives box back then, despite it being ready prepared, because he wasn't happy with the technology at that point in time. Other than that, I'll have to take your word as I no longer own the 2001 box as I sold it on because it didn't sound as good compared to the 2013 version. A luxury afforded me only because I co-owned a record shop. I'd also say that if you hold firm beliefs that because "this was just a budget, repackaged version of the box" that this automatically means that it is by nature a lesser entity, I'd say the corporate music business hold you exactly where they want you to be - with your money in their pocket.
Apollo59 19th Apr 2017		CD Album The Doors - The Doors (1988)	Plus the fact that the entire recording runs too slow and wasn't corrected until 2007
Apollo59 19th Apr 2017		CD Album Buffalo Springfield - Box Set (2013)	You'll find what I've said elsewhere if you care to look. Other than that, please discuss with Atlantic.
Apollo59 19th Apr 2017		CD Album The Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music The Very Best Of The Doobie Brothers (1993)	Alenko: You ask what is the point? Are you serious? Why don't you take a closer look at the catalogue number and the bar code. Then you will understand the point. I guess this is what happens when you listen to Olivia Newton John. I shouldn't laugh.
Apollo59 19th Apr 2017		CD Album The Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music The Very Best Of The Doobie Brothers (1993)	Also issued in Europe, made in Germany Cat #: 9548-31094-2 Barcode: 095483109425 CD is fawn coloured with brown text
Apollo59 19th Apr 2017		CD Album Buffalo Springfield - Box Set (2013)	Well I suppose it depends where you live or which version you bought back then, but the UK version was just standard CD and NOT HDCD, which appeared to be exclusive to the US, for some reason. Hence, why I bought it again and what a difference.

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