33 1/3 double disc set
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Hi Have the CD, played it lots when I got back in 93. When I was at Mike L's place the LP was so stunning that I want to get the LP as well. The LP belonged to Steve Dobbins and it was the first release of the LP. The problem is that I do not want to buy a fake-bootleg of the original. Solong, Thanks for great the link. It is a good one. Thanks for the help. |
I am huge Pink Floyd fan since before most people had even heard of the band. After twenty years I'm still trying to like Amused to Death. I understand the market forces at work, it is just not one I would spend that kind of coin on. I would suggest buying the CD first unless one is already familiar with the album. There are certainly much better ways to invest. :-) |
Here's a nice site with a lot of infos. At the end of the page there's a discography. This could help you to distinguish different offers. Amused to Death Meanwhile, a 180gr. reissue has been released, and lots of counterfeits are on the market. |
i've actually cataloged my cd collection and searched for all the "must have" albums. of the small percentage that are even on vinyl, 90%+ are long oop and prices start around $50-$100 each. i think the actually software would end up cost double what i'm willing to pay for a turntable. until they state re-releasing some of the music on vinyl, i'm just going to have to wait on the sidelines. |
Kgturner and this thread only helps to reinforce why i can't afford to get into vinyl. Sure, i could buy an awesome turntable/tonearm/cart and phono pre, but once i had to start buying albums..... :( There have been many threads at Audiogon where people discuss paying $200.00, $300.00 and more for CD's or SACD's. When a particular piece of software is rare and difficult to find, the price gets inflated. Don't let the price of one LP discourage you. For every $300.00 LP, there are tens of thousands for .25 cents to five bucks. |
I can't answer that Macalan25. I've only heard the UK version that I have open. As I said in my response, it's a cut above in quality when compared to the mass of rock and roll albums on the market. As for price, it's worth whatever you think it's worth. I would not sell mine for the $325.00 that Ebay fetched. It's not that I think mine is special , just that I like it a lot and don't want to loose it. I have an original Beatles Butcher Block with the shrink still on it. I'm told it's worth $1000.00 or more. Problem is I could spend that money and never know where it went. The memories of leaving school and finding that Beatles LP that day would be ruined if it were gone. |
A friend of mine bought a sealed copy last year from a collector, I don't know what he paid. I have two copies, one I play and one is sealed as backup. I bought both when this LP was released in 1992. The cover on both my copies have a sticker on the shrink that reads: Limited Edition 2 Album Vinyl Set Mastered Direct to Lacquer from Original Analog Tapes. Both are marked "Made in England" I don't see anything in the art work that specifies how many pressings constitute "Limited Edition." It's an extremely quiet pressing and very dynamic. I like Pink Floyd and Roger Waters, so this is an important LP for me personally. Funny thing is, when I bought these they cost $24.95 each and one of my friends thought I was crazy to spend so much money, especially for the back up copy. |
