Is the BMG issue dead?

Try searching the archives.

Back when they pressed the LPs themselves, it may have been an issue. Now, the get the CDs directly from the plants that are producing the regular CDs. BMG et all just have the labels on the containers modified to includ the BMG club stuff in the barcoded area. They are EXACTLY the same batch and pressings as any regular CD.

Yes, the BMG issue is totally dead, and if you'd checked the archives before starting this thread, you'd know that. This question has been thoroughly answered and thoroughly put to rest.