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I'd be tempted by a vinyl boxed set which will only appreciate in value

I'd really like the boxset, but can't help feeling they are taking the p*** charging £170 for music that is older than me.

I've been a Beatles fan since I was about 5 years old, I've bought the albums on tape, then cd (I skipped LP's as I've never had a record player.)

Amazon had the pre order at £140 for a couple of days, but it's now gone back up to £170.
Don't know if I'll just buy the albums one at a time, or bite the bullet & get the boxset

I'd be tempted by a vinyl boxed set which will only appreciate in value

Matey, I wouldn't DARE to bring anymore Beatles vinyl into this house .

I already have multiple copies of all their LPs (original mono/stereo/repressings/imports/pic discs, etc..etc..), so it's either more Beatles vinyl or a divorce (tough choice lol ).

PS. pat-w, yes, I feel the boxset should represent better value for money (especially the mono version that omits Abbey Road & Let It Be - Thats retailing at £200! )

Cheers,
Mark.

This item was edited on Thursday, 3rd September 2009, 21:11

I've learned over the years that remasters don't often mean better sound. However, I'm reliably informed that the people remastering these sets are conscious of retaining the music's dynamics etc, unlike many mastering engineers.

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You have to pay a lot more for the boxset, I just added the titles at play to see how much it would come to, buying each title






£110 for the discs, or £170 for the boxset

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Exactly my point over the pricing of the box set

Seems strange to be penalised for wanting them all together ,

But some titles are missing from above (With The Beatles, Yellow Submarine, Revolver & Beatles For Sale)

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Any of you guys interested in the mono set? I'm not a Beatles fan, but I know the hardcores are going crazy over it, rather than the stereo.

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Any of you guys interested in the mono set? I'm not a Beatles fan, but I know the hardcores are going crazy over it, rather than the stereo.

I would love to get it Brian, but at £200, & the fact that the Monos can't be purchased individually, i'm going to concentrate on the stereo versions at present.

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But some titles are missing from above (With The Beatles, Yellow Submarine, Revolver & Beatles For Sale)
Yeah, I did notice that, but I added all the titles that were on Plays Beatles remastered page.
But even missing those 4 cd's, if you say each would be about a tenner each, it's still an extra £20 for a cardboard box, & that's for 40 year old music, sung by 4 english guys, only 2 of which are still living, who really can't need the money.

If they sold this at £100 if would still make millions, so why rip off their fans?
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Seems strange to be penalised for wanting them all together
The worst of that is, I bet I still end up buying it...

Guess if I get it from HMV online, at least I'll get 5% Quidco (£8.50) back
Wish I'd pre ordered it from Amazon now

This item was edited on Thursday, 3rd September 2009, 21:42