7" Vinyl Boxset

[billybu69]

I was looking at rhino website today for details of smith's sound of cd,and found this snippet, On November 3rd 2008 Rhino will release 'The Sound Of The Smiths' - available on newly remastered 1 Cd and Deluxe 2 CD editions. Including all the hit singles, the Limited Edition also contains rare B-sides, non-album tracks and live performances.

On the same day the 7" vinyl Singles boxset will also be available exclusively from Rhino.co.uk. Further details to follow.


Singles boxset surely thats enough now.

[Uncleskinny]

Is there anything left to re-release? (http://www.rhino.co.uk/thesmiths,biography#) I shan't be buying the 7"s, that's too much. One for the hardcore collectors, I'm happy just to have the songs.

Peter

[tony_the_pony]

rough trade singles>

[billybu69]

Uncleskinney has a healthy attitude towards this sort of thing,just to have the songs should be the way to go.I on the other hand am a dick and i'll buy the boxset, and anything else they can knock together.

[Oso Blanco]

I would buy the box set if it was a cd single box set. There is no way in hell that I'm gonna waste my money on vinyl releases!

[Not Right in the Head]

I would buy the box set if it was a cd single box set. There is no way in hell that I'm gonna waste my money on vinyl releases!

Amen.

[Flax]

yeah... I don't understand why some people waste so much money on vinyls... I don't buy anything:rolleyes:

[lazy_dyke]

but the artwork is so pretty in 7"vinyl format
yet thinking about the re-issue/re-package box
rhino will no doubt moose it up

[Bluebirds]

If these were catalogued as the Rough Trade release numbers (and were actually the Rough Trade releases) then I would invest. However this isjust a scandalous skank.

[vivabob]

sadly the smiths / morrissey / faceless record company bastards have just found another way to part me from my hard earned cash ...:gun::)

[mexico]

track listings here:

http://www.whatrecords.co.uk/items/46585.htm

[spinelessswine]

'What Difference Does A Day Make'?!?! Ha ha ha
Also it says the boxset is out in December, I thought it was coming out on the same day as the compilation?

[Gobolatula]

I wish they really dug up some crazy unheard-of bootleg-type shit. Like... the rarest of the rarities... and maybe some more live songs in awesome quality. And I wish it was a 5-CD set.

[CaliforniaMozGirl]

I wish they really dug up some crazy unheard-of bootleg-type shit. Like... the rarest of the rarities... and maybe some more live songs in awesome quality. And I wish it was a 5-CD set.

That would be awesome! But I am somewhat excited to see what it coming out now!

[Cowshed]

Delayed perhaps? I see that the sentence on the Rhino website about this has been removed, whereas it did say more details to follow.

(NB. Is delayed the most used word on Solo these days? :rolleyes: )

[Dave2006]

I've just been browsing the HMV website and found this
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/artistIDSearch.do?ctx=12;1;58;-1&artistID=6532

Looks like the singles are being released seperately

Hand in Glove & This Chrming man on Nov 10th
What Difference & Heaven Knows on Nov 17th
William & How soon is now on 24th
Shakespear's Sister & That Joke isn't funny on Dec 1st
Boy with a thorn & Bigmouth on Dec 8th


2 Records each week, but each looking like it is being listed as a double A side - only 7" available. No artwork as yet...will be interesting to see if they use the originals, or some images of the band

What are the odds on a Smiths Xmas #1?

Let's start a Morrissey-Solo campaign...Oh, hang on, we tried that once already... :(

[Kewpie]

I've just been browsing the HMV website and found this
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/artistIDSearch.do?ctx=12;1;58;-1&artistID=6532

Looks like the singles are being released seperately

Hand in Glove & This Chrming man on Nov 10th
What Difference & Heaven Knows on Nov 17th
William & How soon is now on 24th
Shakespear's Sister & That Joke isn't funny on Dec 1st
Boy with a thorn & Bigmouth on Dec 8th


2 Records each week, but each looking like it is being listed as a double A side - only 7" available. No artwork as yet...will be interesting to see if they use the originals, or some images of the band

What are the odds on a Smiths Xmas #1?

Let's start a Morrissey-Solo campaign...Oh, hang on, we tried that once already... :(


7 inch single £4.49? :eek:

[Cowshed]

7 inch single £4.49? :eek:

My thoughts exactly! But I'll no doubt get them

[lainey]

My thoughts exactly! But I'll no doubt get them

Is Morrissey really involved in this? Will he get any of the Royalties?
a box set of singles like Morrissey’s would be nice however I would like a statement from him as I have a lot of hatred for mike Joyce and I don't want to line his pockets with my hard earned money.

[Dave2006]

According to this ebay post, this boxed set will be "limited" to 7500 copies.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/The-Smiths-Singles-Box-New-12-x-7-Set-Morrissey_W0QQitemZ230298891399QQcmdZViewItem?hash =item230298891399&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A10|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

That's hardly limited in my book.

And more from this one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMITHS-12x7-BOX-SET-POSTER-BADGES-V-LIMITED-MORRISSEY_W0QQitemZ300264224764QQcmdZViewItem?hash =item300264224764&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A10|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Two singles in this boxare exclusive to this box set
The box is completed with four contemporary badges and a poster featuring the single artworks. All singles utilise the original production

So, extra tracks AND a tacky badge - bonus!

Wait around for heavily discounted stock...

[maatzee]

If these were catalogued as the Rough Trade release numbers (and were actually the Rough Trade releases) then I would invest. However this isjust a scandalous skank.

Agreed. I'd rather spend the money on original rough trade pressings.

[Dave2006]

According to Rhino's website http://www.rhino.co.uk/rhino-store/products,the-smiths-singles-box_2557.htm


"The front cover image of the box was personally chosen by Morrissey. It features Joel Fabiani from the 1969 TV series "Department S", starring Peter Wyndgarde, Joel Fabiani and Rosemary Nicols."


http://www.rhino.co.uk/ugc-1
/product/2557/414_featureFW.jpg

It's wrong. Just wrong. Is Moz hoping no one will buy it?

Dave

[CrystalGeezer]

According to Rhino's website http://www.rhino.co.uk/rhino-store/products,the-smiths-singles-box_2557.htm


"The front cover image of the box was personally chosen by Morrissey. It features Joel Fabiani from the 1969 TV series "Department S", starring Peter Wyndgarde, Joel Fabiani and Rosemary Nicols."


http://www.rhino.co.uk/ugc-1
/product/2557/414_featureFW.jpg

It's wrong. Just wrong. Is Moz hoping no one will buy it?

Dave

What a coincidence. I just served Jury Duty in Department S. Hmmm. :rolleyes:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2924349097_7965f2db36_o.jpg

[Irish Budd]

Have to say I'm a bit dissapointed with the cover of the box of singles but it still will not stop me from buying it.

[Uncleskinny]

Bollocks. I gave in and ordered it. Wonder if I'll get one of those TCM promos?
Anyway, is it just me, or does the guy in that picture have an enormous packet?

Peter

[I am a Ghost]

Bollocks. I gave in and ordered it. Wonder if I'll get one of those TCM promos?
Anyway, is it just me, or does the guy in that picture have an enormous packet?

Peter

He looks a bit of a Linford all right.

What about "Jason King" for the cover star either? He was in that series too..

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e4/Wyngarde_as_Jason_King.JPG

[Kewpie]

Our master designer Alf's artwork is better than official one:


Arty bloody farty..........

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m218/AlfButton/lastofenglandcopy.jpg


Yes, it's Terence Stamp as Toby Dummit. ;)

[girlunafraid]

According to Rhino's website http://www.rhino.co.uk/rhino-store/products,the-smiths-singles-box_2557.htm


"The front cover image of the box was personally chosen by Morrissey. It features Joel Fabiani from the 1969 TV series "Department S", starring Peter Wyndgarde, Joel Fabiani and Rosemary Nicols."


http://www.rhino.co.uk/ugc-1
/product/2557/414_featureFW.jpg

It's wrong. Just wrong. Is Moz hoping no one will buy it?

Dave

Look familiar? :D

http://www.sgtlove.co.uk/images/sleeve1.jpg

love

Grim

[Uncleskinny]

He looks a bit of a Linford all right.

What about "Jason King" for the cover star either? He was in that series too..

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e4/Wyngarde_as_Jason_King.JPG

He was a tragedian in the Morrissey tradition of cover stars. He had a very sad, sordid end.

Peter

[Danny_]

According to Rhino's website http://www.rhino.co.uk/rhino-store/products,the-smiths-singles-box_2557.htm


"The front cover image of the box was personally chosen by Morrissey. It features Joel Fabiani from the 1969 TV series "Department S", starring Peter Wyndgarde, Joel Fabiani and Rosemary Nicols."


http://www.rhino.co.uk/ugc-1
/product/2557/414_featureFW.jpg

It's wrong. Just wrong. Is Moz hoping no one will buy it?

Dave

I like the cover. Don't see anything wrong with it.

I won't be buying it though because I don't buy songs I already own.

[Uncleskinny]

Our master designer Alf's artwork is better than official one:




Yes, it's Terence Stamp as Toby Dummit. ;)

Alf is a genius. Alf is a good name.

Peter

[I am a Ghost]

He was a tragedian in the Morrissey tradition of cover stars. He had a very sad, sordid end.

Peter

Is he dead?
He was a bit of a boyo in his day, cottaging etc.

Also a minor music star. He released what is now a cult lp in the lounge style, apparently.

[Uncleskinny]

Is he dead?
He was a bit of a boyo in his day, cottaging etc.

Also a minor music star. He released what is now a cult lp in the lounge style, apparently.

I meant the end of his career. Yes, he was the George Michael of his day. In the sense of his, err, importuning.

Peter

[vivabob]

im getting quite excited about this now :o

[Kewpie]

He looks a bit of a Linford all right.

What about "Jason King" for the cover star either? He was in that series too..

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e4/Wyngarde_as_Jason_King.JPG


Is he dead?
He was a bit of a boyo in his day, cottaging etc.

Also a minor music star. He released what is now a cult lp in the lounge style, apparently.


Nope, he's still around.
I'm very surprised that he's a nephew of great actor Louis Jorvet.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0943936/

[I am a Ghost]

I meant the end of his career. Yes, he was the George Michael of his day. In the sense of his, err, importuning.

Peter

Apparently he was known as "The Major" in the actorrrrr circles and had a relationship with that rather good thesp Alan Bates for 10 years.

[Dave2006]

Anyway, is it just me, or does the guy in that picture have an enormous packet?


big car, small cock???

If you are wondering, apparently it's a Series 2 E-Type roadster

Personally I drive a classic mini :D

[Ready With Ready-Wit]

Bollocks. I gave in and ordered it. Wonder if I'll get one of those TCM promos?
Anyway, is it just me, or does the guy in that picture have an enormous packet?

Peter

Is it available for order??

[Voodoo Doll]

You can buy a concert ticket and a couple of pints for that!

[mexico]

amazon.co.uk are taking pre-orders on Smiths cd singles released 10/11 to 8/12/08!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/qid=1223582976/ref=sr_st?rs=229816&page=1&rh=n%3A229816%2Cp_32%3AThe+Smiths&sort=-releasedate

[Ready With Ready-Wit]

Is it available for order??

Oh it's available for pre-order in the UK. :mad:

[westendgirl]

Oh it's available for pre-order in the UK. :mad:

Is that only at Rhino, though? The boxset is also at recordstore.co.uk but it a bit more. However they ship to the US.

[Ready With Ready-Wit]

Is that only at Rhino, though? The boxset is also at recordstore.co.uk but it a bit more. However they ship to the US.

Oh yeah, yeah. I didn't even think about that.:doh: I've ordered stuff from them before.

I just wanted the pre-order from Rhino to get that This Charming Man Promo.:p

[westendgirl]

Oh yeah, yeah. I didn't even think about that.:doh: I've ordered stuff from them before.

I just wanted the pre-order from Rhino to get that This Charming Man Promo.:p

Very true. :( Maybe somebody will be kind enough and order you a boxset and send it over? :p

[Oso Blanco]

amazon.co.uk are taking pre-orders on Smiths cd singles released 10/11 to 8/12/08!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/qid=1223582976/ref=sr_st?rs=229816&page=1&rh=n%3A229816%2Cp_32%3AThe+Smiths&sort=-releasedate

It seems like the 12" tracks won't be included ... no way I'll buy them as two track discs!

[Dave2006]

The mention of a limited edition promo CD and I'm there.

Forget about the lousy artwork and any reference to paint a vulgar picture - order duely placed.

Hook, line and sinker to the marketting men!

Fingers crossed i was in the first 100 :(

[Hidden By Rags]

I would buy the box set if it was a cd single box set. There is no way in hell that I'm gonna waste my money on vinyl releases!

But they come with mp3 download codes. Pretty customary with vinyl these days. You'll get the mp3s along with it. Sounds like a win/win situation to me.
The only reason I can justify getting the boxset it to ask for it as a Christmas pressy.

[Oso Blanco]

But they come with mp3 download codes. Pretty customary with vinyl these days. You'll get the mp3s along with it. Sounds like a win/win situation to me.

I don't need those MP3s, I have almost all of the songs on CD already, and the new Best Of will have the rest that I don't have yet.

Even if I was collecting vinyl singles, I'd look for the original ones. I see no point in buying buying those new pressings. They are of no historic value ... they are just copies, made over twenty years later.

I would buy the CD singles box though, but only if they had all the b-sides. Releasing them with just one b-side (like a 7") makes no sense at all.

[leastlikelyto]

On the HMV website you can pre-order the vinyl re-issues...
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?pPageID=3575

.... And if you pre-order the 2CD edition of the Sound of The Smiths you also get HMV Exclusive Badge...


I don't know, but this whole re-issue thing starts to feel silly.

[someofusisturningnasty]

On the HMV website you can pre-order the vinyl re-issues...
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?pPageID=3575

.... And if you pre-order the 2CD edition of the Sound of The Smiths you also get HMV Exclusive Badge...


I don't know, but this whole re-issue thing starts to feel silly.

double-pack with a photograph
extra track (and a tacky badge)...

oh how the old adage rings true.

[sistasheila]

Even if I was collecting vinyl singles, I'd look for the original ones. I see no point in buying buying those new pressings. They are of no historic value ... they are just copies, made over twenty years later.

I

i prefer the 12 inch format to the 7 inch not only because there are more songs on it but because the beautiful artwork does come with- logically- :rolleyes:a bigger picture

i did expeted a much better artwork
to be along the great iconic smiths cover stars-(doesnt matter if they were minor or major stars but hey all looked "iconic") but this one ...unspectacular.. this was the last chance to create a great cover for a smiths record-hmpf

[klivert70]

D'ya think it's fair to assume there will be a part 2 to this sordid affair (which i've just pre-ordered like a lamb to the slaughter):(

[motorways]

any kind, uk soul willing to place a pre-order through rhino for me??
recordstore is 10 pounds more, which is 20 usd.
not to mention that 'this charming man' promo is sounding pretty sweet.

[joe frady]

Oh well, I'll never learn....just ordered my box:rolleyes:

Would I be right in thinking that this is the first 'The Smiths' release with a cover image that doesn't feature a black+white or colour wash ? I think that's what is bugging me about this particular 'cover star'; I want a wash.
Would I also be right in thinking that this is a ridiculous thing for a 36 year old man to be thinking about at three am on a Saturday morning.
:confused:

[Dave2006]

Oh well, I'll never learn....just ordered my box:rolleyes:

Would I be right in thinking that this is the first 'The Smiths' release with a cover image that doesn't feature a black+white or colour wash ? I think that's what is bugging me about this particular 'cover star'; I want a wash.
Would I also be right in thinking that this is a ridiculous thing for a 36 year old man to be thinking about at three am on a Saturday morning.
:confused:

Couldn't agree more about the b/w or wash...no doubt someone on solo will be able to knock something together.

And yes, it's a ridiculous thing to be thinking about at 3am...shame on you :)

[joe frady]

I'm just thinking though, even with a nicely chosen monochromatic wash to perfectly compliment the aquamarine (?) 'The Smiths' ~ it'd still be bobbins!
Perhaps the problem is the lack of subtext. There always seemed to be a hidden narrative sniffing around The Smiths 'original picture bags'. Or it's not the absence of subtext that's the problem but just that I don't find this story very interesting ~ 'big car, large penis, huge tie' ?
And yet my eyes can't help alighting on 'the packet', as the frinkers say!
Shame upon shame...;)

[sistasheila]

i prefer the 12 inch format to the 7 inch not only because there are more songs on it but because the beautiful artwork does come with- logically- :rolleyes:a bigger picture

i did expeted a much better artwork
to be along the great iconic smiths cover stars-(doesnt matter if they were minor or major stars but hey all looked "iconic") but this one ...unspectacular.. this was the last chance to create a great cover for a smiths record-hmpf


I'm just thinking though, even with a nicely chosen monochromatic wash to perfectly compliment the aquamarine (?) 'The Smiths' ~ it'd still be bobbins!
Perhaps the problem is the lack of subtext. There always seemed to be a hidden narrative sniffing around The Smiths 'original picture bags'. Or it's not the absence of subtext that's the problem but just that I don't find this story very interesting ~ 'big car, large penis, huge tie' ?
And yet my eyes can't help alighting on 'the packet', as the frinkers say!
Shame upon shame...;)
agreed -as i said in an earlier post^^
and the frinkers say "basket" to this ;)

[Lorimoz]

The mention of a limited edition promo CD and I'm there.
Forget about the lousy artwork and any reference to paint a vulgar picture - order duely placed.
Hook, line and sinker to the marketting men!
Fingers crossed i was in the first 100 :(

All of the above: D I T T O :D
I think the hidden message was in the number plate: URW = You are weak :p
Well, we might be in someone else's eyes but if this rocks our boat, what's the harm in it ?

[joe frady]

agreed -as i said in an earlier post^^
and the frinkers say "basket" to this ;)

Hahaha! How could I forget that ? I am now hanging my head in the frink hall of shame (just next to pervert's corner).
So, I think you could say that Mr.Fabiani has quite a full basket:eek:

[vivabob]

its probably been said already but no one hasthe same price on this at all rhino seem to be by far the cheapest , everyone else is at least £10 dearer and in some cases 20 - 30

[mcrickson]

Would I be right in thinking that this is the first 'The Smiths' release with a cover image that doesn't feature a black+white or colour wash ? I think that's what is bugging me about this particular 'cover star'; I want a wash.
Would I also be right in thinking that this is a ridiculous thing for a 36 year old man to be thinking about at three am on a Saturday morning.
:confused:

I was actually thinking about this too. It seems that its officially true that Moz selected the image for this. The instant I saw it I thought well maybe Moz's thinking is to separate this release from the official Smiths releases but still have his stamp of artistic approval on it by making it 21st century. Perhaps thats why its not a wash. After all, Moz abhorred when Warner tried to replicate Smiths covers, just washing random old pictures. So this is the official Smiths of the new millenium? Thoughts?

[spike]

I know what you all think but i've caved in and bought it, even though i've already bought it, first time round. Forgive me for i am getting old.

[Practising Troublemaker]

Ok, I am very sad. When my cheques clear I shall put my order in. I am not bothered about the promo CD. I think this would just look nice on a shelf somewhere.

Love PTxx.

[joe frady]

I just looked on the Rhino website again and maybe I am thick and never noticed it before but they appear to me to have updated the site with some additional details, namely that they'll be releasing all 10 singles in pairs each week for the 5 weeks between 10th of November and December 8th. Each of these is limited to 5,000 and will also be made available digitally.
It also confirms that 'The Sound of The Smiths' was done with the full co-operation of Morrissey and Marr; 'Morrissey provided the collection's title and Johnny Marr personally supervised the mastering. Both assisted in the track selection.'
Apologies if this was old news, but this seemed to me to be official confirmation of the extent of M+M's involvement, as well as official confirmation of the previously rumoured weekly release idea.
Well, I wonder what changed in the brief period since August the 9th when Moz/Julia stated on tty that he was not involved ? Maybe he had time on his hands after the 'Years of Refusal' knockback and thought 'Hang on a mo', what did I do with that old Joel Fabiani photo...?'

[vivabob]

i think we need a thread for who got the 100 promo cds ....

[ALLIE WALLS]

Thank you for contacting Rhino.

We have checked our records and can advise that you are one of the lucky
100, so you will receive the bonus track with your order.



Regards

Customer Services
Rhino

Happy days Alan

[Black Eyed]

Yay!! me too, got an email after sending them a question and they have confirmed that I am in the first 100:):)Dosn't take much to make my day and this did it!:guitar:

[Cowshed]

:) Me too! After seeing the last two posts I panicked and emailed Rhino, and they confirmed I'm in the top 100. Hopefully my day will continue with this luck!

[Not Right in the Head]

Thank you for contacting Rhino.

We have checked our records and can advise that you are one of the lucky
100, so you will receive the bonus track with your order.



Regards

Customer Services
Rhino

Happy days Alan

That makes it sound like it's a 1-track promo CD. WTF?

[Very Moz]

Oh it's available for pre-order in the UK. :mad:

Delivery worldwide is working now :)

[vivabob]

i got my message last week after bugging them , ok now we need a list of everyone who gets one :horny:

[Abrahan]

just got word, i will not be receiving the promo cd.

[Black Eyed]

just got word, i will not be receiving the promo cd.

:(:(Sorry Abrahan:(:(

[Abrahan]

ehhh, i'll live.

[vivabob]

just got word, i will not be receiving the promo cd.

awh ... im :tears: and:mad: and :angry: for you

[Dave2006]

I'm in the 100 club :)

Well worth £38...:(

[Uncleskinny]

I ordered bloody early, I'll be cross if I don't get one of the 100. I did send an e-mail but got no reply.:(

Peter

[ALLIE WALLS]

Is there anything left to re-release? (http://www.rhino.co.uk/thesmiths,biography#) I shan't be buying the 7"s, that's too much. One for the hardcore collectors, I'm happy just to have the songs.

Peter
???????????????????????

[Kewpie]

???????????????????????

Peter can always change his mind. :D

[Uncleskinny]

???????????????????????

What can I say, I was seduced by the lure of the extra CD. I'm gullible, and sad. I admit it.

By the way, your avatar looks like Terry Christian.

Peter

[vivabob]

What can I say, I was seduced by the lure of the extra CD. I'm gullible, and sad. I admit it.

By the way, your avatar looks like Terry Christian.

Peter

lol arent we all :D

[vivabob]

think this could be our promo

[Uncleskinny]

think this could be our promo

OK, where'd you get that from?

Peter

[Black Eyed]

think this could be our promo


What?? Where?? How?? is that real VB or are you just guessing??

[vivabob]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/The-Smiths-Sound-of-the-Smiths-4-tk-CD-V-RARE_W0QQitemZ310093975479QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 310093975479&_trkparms=72%3A1297%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

i saw it here and thought it must be

[ALLIE WALLS]

What can I say, I was seduced by the lure of the extra CD. I'm gullible, and sad. I admit it.

By the way, your avatar looks like Terry Christian.

Peter

Damn my covers blown

[joe frady]

just got word, i will not be receiving the promo cd.

Ditto, my friend.
They must've shifted rather niftily cos I thought I ordered mine pretty fast. Oh well, nevermind. It's the cover that counts......I think :o

[Dave2006]

think this could be our promo

Hmmm I'm not too sure :confused:

The website said that the promo CD was a one track This Charming Man - this ebay item has 4 tracks. It's the artwork from Still Ill DJ only record

From the Rhino website:

Rhino UK are proud to present “Singles Box”: a clamshell card box containing the first ten UK-issued singles in their original picture sleeves. What makes this particularly special is the two singles which are exclusive to this box set: These unique inclusions are the projected fourth single - “Still Ill” (which was pressed only as DJ promo “A” label) but was ultimately passed over and replaced by “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” along side the Dutch release of “The Headmaster Ritual” housed in it’s black & white “cowboy” sleeve – the rarest commercially issued Smiths’ single in any territory.

The Still Ill CD is exclusive to the Boxed Set (along with Headmasters Ritual) - but will only have 2 tracks on each. This ebay item has 4 tracks - one of which is "There's a light" which doesn't appear on any of the singles listed in the collection.

It's clear that someone at Rhino has put a lot of thought into this and is attempting to tap into the wallets of avid Smiths Collectors. What I predict is that there will be a lot of confusion over what's standard issue, what's rare, what's promo, what's test pressing and what's mispressed (I suspect a lot of cock ups will be made in terms of art work / versions of songs / number of tracks etc...)

So, to sum up...buy it all :D

[vivabob]

yeah , if your not sure buy the lot .. thats my motto

(its a shit motto but a motto none the less)

[Dave2006]

How come Stephane is always two steps ahead?
http://passionsjustlikemine.com/disc/smiths-d53box1.htm


Promotion:
UK: A cd-single featuring "This Charming Man" was sent around for promotional purposes in the weeks preceding the release of the box.

[pubrockcoma]

like a true sucker did order the boxset (also the cd and double cd at the same time)

probably never be played, add to the collection:eek:

[spike]

i was one of the unlucky ones. never mind :tears:

[Dave2006]

i was one of the unlucky ones. never mind :tears:

So, we now know that they have sold at least 100 - just another 9900 to go...

I can see the piles of unsold stock in FOPP in the new year right now...

[Dave2006]

i was one of the unlucky ones. never mind :tears:

So, we now know that they have sold at least 100 - just another 9900 to go...

I can see the piles of unsold stock in FOPP in the new year right now...

[Vauxhall95]

I'm torn on this one. By pure chance, I have the web address of the Nov. 4th The Smiths re-issue. It sounds good. Do you all want it? Will you still buy it?

Conflicted.....:confused::confused::confused:

[kat]

of course, to both........

[mspendl828]

...

Leaking a bunch of tracks that, in all likelyhood, every single person on this forum will already have.

That's some heavy duty shit right there.


EDIT: Just had another though - Now, obviously the tracks have been remastered, but unless they've been ripped in a lossless format it's not exactly going to make enough of difference be worthwhile.

Either way, leak or no leak, everyone already has the songs anyway.

[Vauxhall95]

...

Leaking a bunch of tracks that, in all likelyhood, every single person on this forum will already have.

That's some heavy duty shit right there.

Yeah, they're remastered. Thanks for being an a-hole when there was no need. Screw it. I'm keeping them.:angry:

[kat]

awww... what about us non a-holes?

[Vauxhall95]

awww... what about us non a-holes?

Done. Check your private message for the new The Smiths advanced copy CD. I sent it to my dotcomrades on Moz-Solo.

I'm sure one of them with start leaking it on a wider scale. If you are desperate for it, PM me and I'll point you in the right direction. It should be all over the 'net by tomorrow. It is already showing up on a lot of scene release sites and getting rave reviews.

[Mozza220559]

Just a quick question.

Could someone please tell me again what exactly those who were the first 100 to pre-order/buy the singles boxset actually get for their dedication and speedy purchasing?

Is it an extra single or the chance to enter the competition to win the box artwork -- or both?

Thanks a lot.

[Very Moz]

Yesterday I sent an email to Rhino when reading my order status was "awaiting stock"

This is the answer:

"We thank you for your email. We can advise that the box set that you have ordered is not due to be released until the 17/11/08, so you order will be despatched after that date. We thank you for your custom. Regards Customer Services Rhino "

:(

[vivabob]

Just a quick question.

Could someone please tell me again what exactly those who were the first 100 to pre-order/buy the singles boxset actually get for their dedication and speedy purchasing?

Is it an extra single or the chance to enter the competition to win the box artwork -- or both?

Thanks a lot.

both

the single you get is a cd single promo for this charming man , but as you can see from earlier in the thread they are now all gone

[Please]

I would buy the box set if it was a cd single box set. There is no way in hell that I'm gonna waste my money on vinyl releases!

Why waste it on the singles boxset when you can have the album.

unless you have a jukebox, of course.

[joe frady]

I've been checking my order status on Rhino UK's site. It still says my order for 'Singles Box' is "Awaiting stock". It was supposed to be shipping 'from' the 17th November. Anybody any different ?

[Sheridan Whiteside]

I have mailed them today saying that since I ordered mine the day it was announced in Sept I presume mine was dispatched yesterday.

I will start getting arsey with them if it aint been.

[Sheridan Whiteside]

I have mailed them today saying that since I ordered mine the day it was announced in Sept I presume mine was dispatched yesterday.

I will start getting arsey with them if it aint been.

This is my reply!

Thank you for contacting Rhino. We thank you for your email. We can confirm that we are currently awaiting a delivery of stock, as soon as we have received this from the supplier we will despatch your order. We thank you for your custom and patience. Regards

Bloody pissed off!

[the beast]

i got a mail off rhino saying "despatched". low & behold i get in to be greeted by this:eek:.......... and as it say's i can't get it today, circumstances mean i can't get to the main poey depot till next week:mad::mad:

[Uncleskinny]

This is my reply!

Thank you for contacting Rhino. We thank you for your email. We can confirm that we are currently awaiting a delivery of stock, as soon as we have received this from the supplier we will despatch your order. We thank you for your custom and patience. Regards

Bloody pissed off!

I sent them an e-mail registering my displeasure at the delay and said I hoped this wouldn't mean I was out of the running for being one of the first 100. They e-mailed back and said I was in the first 100, and I should await further news.

Peter

[Sheridan Whiteside]

I sent them an e-mail registering my displeasure at the delay and said I hoped this wouldn't mean I was out of the running for being one of the first 100. They e-mailed back and said I was in the first 100, and I should await further news.

Peter


Same as me, but they told me they were expecting delivery midweek.

We thank you for your email. We can advise that you were one of the first 100 to place your order, we are expecting our delivery towards the middle of the week. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

[marred]

but the artwork is so pretty in 7"vinyl format
yet thinking about the re-issue/re-package box
rhino will no doubt moose it up

yeah and it's even better on 12" vinyl so put that in your CD player and smoke it!

[Very Moz]

this is the answer I´ve got today:mad::

"Thank you for contacting Rhino. Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in getting your order to you. We can advise that the stock is due in Wed 26th Nov and we will be dispatching as soon as possible there after. Regards Customer Services Rhino"

[vivabob]

its a pain in the arse , they dont seem dedicated to getting this stuff out

[Very Moz]

Yes, in the end it will be out as in recordstore which is due to be out in December.

[Sheridan Whiteside]

You would think by them having a promotion on the first 100 purchased they would at least hav the bloody things in stock the day the record was released.

Bloody 2-bit company!

[joe frady]

In the immortal words of Ian Brown ~ " AMATEURS....AMATEURS... "
and so forth
:mad:

[joe frady]

So is Mr.the beast the only one who has had his order despatched (currently languishing in a Merseyside postal depot) ?
:confused:

[Cowshed]

So is Mr.the beast the only one who has had his order despatched (currently languishing in a Merseyside postal depot) ?
:confused:

Maybe it's the one's in the first 100 there's a delay on. I had an email saying I was in the first 100 and I'm still waiting.....

Should that be the case, I'm happy to wait a little while longer!

[joe frady]

Maybe it's the one's in the first 100 there's a delay on. I had an email saying I was in the first 100 and I'm still waiting.....

Should that be the case, I'm happy to wait a little while longer!

I was told I was not in the 'Golden Hundred' and yet here I am still stuck with "Awaiting stock "
:rolleyes:

[the beast]

So is Mr.the beast the only one who has had his order despatched (currently languishing in a Merseyside postal depot) ?
:confused:


mr beast, is currently just that:mad: i tore through the streets to the postal depot, not of liverpool either, it now goes to fucking cheshire, only to get there and find out it was none other than some energy saving fucking bulbs:mad::mad: i wouldn't mind i haven't even ordered them. as i was stood there i was all excited and impatient waiting for him to bring the package through:eek:only that mood was replaced by complete fury on ripping the package open. i could of gone back inside and twated the postal worker:o anyhow the bulbs are in ruins outside the depot:mad:

[Cowshed]

I was told I was not in the 'Golden Hundred' and yet here I am still stuck with "Awaiting stock "
:rolleyes:

Well there goes my theory. Unless you've got lucky squire!

[sistasheila]

What makes this particularly special is the two singles which are exclusive to this box set: - “Still Ill” (which was pressed only as DJ promo “A” label) balong side the Dutch release of “The Headmaster Ritual” .

The box is completed with four contemporary badges, a poster featuring the single artworks as well as an authentication certificate that contains a unique redemption code for mp3 downloads of the tracks.


one question so the box set with headmasters and still ill is not only included in the rhino offer but from any other company like hmv.too right?

BUT the badges the poster and the mp3 trackd (and the charming man single ) is only exclusive to rhino customers right?


I got confused ...

[Kewpie]

One question. The box set with Headmasters and Still Ill are not included in the Rhino offer, but from any other company like HMV etc, right?

BUT the badges the poster and the mp3 tracks (and This Charming Man single) is exclusive to Rhino customers, right?


I got confused ...


Yep, Rhino first 100 orders get This Charming Man promo CD, not all Rhino orders.

[the beast]

if ordered from recorstore and in the 100, that also gets you a promo cd, according to recordstore.

[Kewpie]

if ordered from recorstore and in the 100, that also gets you a promo cd, according to recordstore.


It's news to me.

If recordstore.co.uk also offered first 100 customers to This Charming Man promo CD, someone would've reported in here. :confused:

[the beast]

It's news to me.

If recordstore.co.uk also offered first 100 customers to This Charming Man promo CD, someone would've reported in here. :confused:

i got an email asking if i wanted to pre order from recordstore. and it did indeed mention the promotional cd.

[Kewpie]

i got an email asking if i wanted to pre order from recordstore. and it did indeed mention the promotional cd.

Lucky you! :)

[the beast]

Lucky you! :)

actually i am:guitar: well when the box set arrives from rhino(it was cheaper than recordstore) il tell you a tale:)

[joe frady]

mr beast, is currently just that:mad: i tore through the streets to the postal depot, not of liverpool either, it now goes to fucking cheshire, only to get there and find out it was none other than some energy saving fucking bulbs:mad::mad: i wouldn't mind i haven't even ordered them. as i was stood there i was all excited and impatient waiting for him to bring the package through:eek:only that mood was replaced by complete fury on ripping the package open. i could of gone back inside and twated the postal worker:o anyhow the bulbs are in ruins outside the depot:mad:

Mr. the beast, truly I feel your pain :tears:
I thought I was pissed off still waiting for this thing, but your story is just tragic. As Studs Terkel used to say " Take it easy, but take it. "
So, are Rhino still saying your order was despatched ?

[the beast]

Mr. the beast, truly I feel your pain :tears:
I thought I was pissed off still waiting for this thing, but your story is just tragic. As Studs Terkel used to say " Take it easy, but take it. "
So, are Rhino still saying your order was despatched ?

oddly enough they aren't saying anything. i emailed them yesterday but got no reply, i've just emailed again so im waiting:( i can't begin to describe how mad i was. as i stormed away from the depot, bulbs in tow this women was behind me, which i didn't notice. as i got to the car and proceeded to tear the box up and smash the bulbs, she crossed over, only to cross back over further on, whilst looking at me, hurrying along and mumbling:D:D

[vivabob]

the singles have been delayed so the box set of course will be the same , its nothing to do with where the order were made or when it is ordered


originally recordstore were offering a poster not the promo cd , that was only rhino , i didnt see that had changed

[Black Eyed]

mr beast, is currently just that:mad: i tore through the streets to the postal depot, not of liverpool either, it now goes to fucking cheshire, only to get there and find out it was none other than some energy saving fucking bulbs:mad::mad: i wouldn't mind i haven't even ordered them. as i was stood there i was all excited and impatient waiting for him to bring the package through:eek:only that mood was replaced by complete fury on ripping the package open. i could of gone back inside and twated the postal worker:o anyhow the bulbs are in ruins outside the depot:mad:

Oh Beast, your story really had me laughing :D:D. But I do feel that you have missed out. I too got these bulbs as a free gift from British Gas who incidentally I am NOT with, however, mine were left on my Liverpool doorstep!

How have you missed out?....well in two ways, saving money on lightbulbs and also your contribution to saving the planet seeing as they were energy savers. Dont forget you will get your vinyl either way. My bulbs are already burning brightly (well sort of dullish actually, but you get my drift!!!)

[the beast]

Oh Beast, your story really had me laughing :D:D. But I do feel that you have missed out. I too got these bulbs as a free gift from British Gas who incidentally I am NOT with, however, mine were left on my Liverpool doorstep!

How have you missed out?....well in two ways, saving money on lightbulbs and also your contribution to saving the planet seeing as they were energy savers. Dont forget you will get your vinyl either way. My bulbs are already burning brightly (well sort of dullish actually, but you get my drift!!!)

yer know what it is black eye? it's the fact i raced through the streets, camera ready to post the pic of the box set on here, playing the hero only for it to be FUCKING BULBS:mad: life is a pigsty:guitar:

[pubrockcoma]

has anyone got their boxset delivered from rhino yet?:confused:

i've totally made an arse of being on top of buying the singles each week since they started re-releasing them as well:o

[EPbabe]

has anyone got their boxset delivered from rhino yet?:confused:

i've totally made an arse of being on top of buying the singles each week since they started re-releasing them as well:o

Don't worry, I'm sure the collectors will be happy to buy those singles. ;) You can make a fortune.

[vivabob]

has anyone got their boxset delivered from rhino yet?:confused:

i've totally made an arse of being on top of buying the singles each week since they started re-releasing them as well:o

they have so far only re-released two so far hand in glove and this charming man , you can still buy both from fopp on union street .. if you dare to venture out of deepest ayrshire

[Kewpie]

they have so far only re-released two so far hand in glove and this charming man , you can still buy both from fopp on union street .. if you dare to venture out of deepest ayrshire


Bob, pubrockcoma is asking about BOX SET, not individual single re-release. :o

very moz already posted email from Rhino on page 6, BOX SET will be despatched sometime soon.

I'm waiting for one from Rhino which was ordered by my friend who lives outside of UK.

[sistasheila]

its me once more
it got a little confused about whats exclusive to rhino and what do others offer (lik hmv ,amazon)
amazon,hmv offer as well:
- 'Still Ill' and the Dutch release of 'The Headmaster Ritual'
and
The box is completed with four contemporary badges and a poster featuring the single artworks.

the only thing i couldnt find there either at amazon or hmv is the " unique redemption code for mp3 downloads of the tracks."
as well as the charming man promo single for the first buyers
are there any other extra "presents" from rhino (exclusive)beside the charming man single which is not displayed on the rhino site beside this promo single(and the mp 3 download code?
other than that mp download cod and the single for the first byuers there is no difference if you buy it elsewhere and not at rhino..
you did know that already probably but i got a little confused lately

http://www.rhino.co.uk/rhino-store/products,the-smiths-singles-box_2557.htm
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Smiths-Vinyl-Singles-Box/dp/B001GNTFFQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1227533666&sr=1-2
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=281;1;-1;-1;-1&sku=888004


"Still Ill" and "The Headmaster Ritual" are in all the boxsets, wherever you buy them from. They are exclusive to the boxset ie, they won't be sold out of it, unlike the other singles in the box. They are not exclusive to any record shop.

Stephane
thnks i know that stephane as you see in my post today ^ the other extras were unclear

[bobalmighty]

I ordered mine from Recordstore, it said I was gonna get it with the badges and a poster, but I wasn't really paying attention in my insane buying spree hehe. Waiting for the dispatch email, it's not coming till early December right?

[Stephane]

it got a little confused about whats exclusive to rhino and what do others offer (lik hmv ,amazon)
amazon,hmv offer as well:
- 'Still Ill' and the Dutch release of 'The Headmaster Ritual'

"Still Ill" and "The Headmaster Ritual" are in all the boxsets, wherever you buy them from. They are exclusive to the boxset ie, they won't be sold out of it, unlike the other singles in the box. They are not exclusive to any record shop.

Stephane

[Uncleskinny]

Sorry if this is old news, but I now see it is shipping from the 27th of this month...

"NEW SHIP DATE: The box has been delayed and will now be shipping from the 27th November. All orders received before the 8th December will be entered into a draw to win one of 2 prints of the cover image!"

Link here (http://www.rhino.co.uk/rhino-store/products,the-smiths-singles-box_2557.htm).

Peter

[Black Eyed]

Sorry if this is old news, but I now see it is shipping from the 27th of this month...

"NEW SHIP DATE: The box has been delayed and will now be shipping from the 27th November. All orders received before the 8th December will be entered into a draw to win one of 2 prints of the cover image!"

Link here (http://www.rhino.co.uk/rhino-store/products,the-smiths-singles-box_2557.htm).

Peter

Thanks for the info Peter. So it now seems that we who pre-ordered it from Rhino will be getting it barely a week earlier than it hits the shops??:(:( Where they fibbing to us do you think?:mad:

[vivabob]

Thanks for the info Peter. So it now seems that we who pre-ordered it from Rhino will be getting it barely a week earlier than it hits the shops??:(:( Where they fibbing to us do you think?:mad:

it will no doubt be delayed going into the shops too , so it will work out ok we still have a week to be all smug and superior lol :):D:)

[sistasheila]

in germany the "official" release date for germany as asked by the record dealer on friday is the 12 th december for the box set

[pubrockcoma]

they have so far only re-released two so far hand in glove and this charming man , you can still buy both from fopp on union street .. if you dare to venture out of deepest ayrshire
will pop into fopp tomorrow then:cool:

i work in the big smoke so won't be too much of an ordeal:)

[Biggoof009]

When does it come out in the states?

[Uncleskinny]

Just got an indecipherable e-mail from Rhino saying that the release date has been delayed. I think the mailmerge programme they used has screwed up, and I can't see the new release date - anyone else get this?

Peter

[Dave2006]

Just got an indecipherable e-mail from Rhino saying that the release date has been delayed. I think the mailmerge programme they used has screwed up, and I can't see the new release date - anyone else get this?

Peter

Yep - I've just got the message as well - mainly gibberish


Thank you for your valued order.\par \pard\plain\ri293\tx9030\qj\plain\fs24\cf0\par \pard\ri293\tx9705\qj\plain\fs24\cf0 We were due to take delivery of the item you ordered on the 17th November but have just heard from our suppliers that unfortunately this has been delayed and these are now expected on the {\formfield{\*\fldinst{MERGEFIELD DeliveryDate}}{

[Black Eyed]

Yeh me too :mad::mad: I have copied and pasted it and sent it straight back to them. They are proving to be quite incompetent:(

[spike]

I've just sent mine back asking for translation as well.

[Dave2006]

They are proving to be quite incompetent:(

Just got a new message:


Thank you for your valued order.

We were due to take delivery of the item you ordered on the 17th November but have just heard from our suppliers that unfortunately this has been delayed and these are now expected on the 26/11/2008.

Please accept our sincere apologies and be advised that as soon as the items come into stock, your order will be despatched.

Please note you may have received a previous email with incorrect formatting - please ignore this message.


Yours sincerely

That's a due date of today, right?

Dave

[leastlikelyto]

When I checked yesterday HMV has set the release date to 8th december. They has also lowered the price from 56 gbp to 44 something...

I should add that HMV always has a certain amount on order when the release date is close, they do not have a single copy on order at the moment, so I believe that there will be further delays...

[One of your children]

Shame they were not 12" format as 7" sound terrible as a dj of 17 years(early rave scene to drum and bass break beat now) i know a lot about vinyl :) but i quess i will buy to put away to hand down in years to come,as for someone saying "why do people spend so much vinyl" well as for vinyl u support the artists (as talking from the underground scene) its helps to stop robbing downloads(as it needs recording in real time to mp3 first but yes it does still happen) and it supports the scene! thats the most important to keep it out of the pop charts as for majour lables i dont find my style of music on avalible on them so...... with vinyl u get tracks no ones heard unless u are in the know u get white lables, real promos,one sided,10" dub plates, 500 copys,test presses and vinyl is so hands on if u are a dj,cds just have the stock stuff that the whole world is listening to! but as i said that from a club underground veiw,i only really buy colour vinyl or pic discs of the smiths or moz:) as there specail.

[Dave2006]

Another garbled email from Rhino

The following item(s) from your order , placed on 09/10/2008 have now been despatched:

Whoopie!

[Uncleskinny]

Another garbled email from Rhino

The following item(s) from your order , placed on 09/10/2008 have now been despatched:

Whoopie!

Woot! Got my confirmation too. I just hope, like thy promised, that my extra goody is in the pack.

Peter

[Kewpie]

Another garbled email from Rhino

The following item(s) from your order , placed on 09/10/2008 have now been despatched:

Whoopie!


Woot! Got my confirmation too. I just hope, like thy promised, that my extra goody is in the pack.

Peter

You two might get it this weekend. :)

[the beast]

Woot! Got my confirmation too. I just hope, like thy promised, that my extra goody is in the pack.

Peter

i've had fuck all since my despatch email of last week along with my ill fated postal depot trip:mad:

[Black Eyed]

i've had fuck all since my despatch email of last week along with my ill fated postal depot trip:mad:

I'm with you Beast. I didn't get an email today either:mad::mad: I even paid extra for postage which promised next day delivery. If it dosn't come tomorrow I am going to be well p****d off:(:(

[the beast]

I'm with you Beast. I didn't get an email today either:mad::mad: I even paid extra for postage which promised next day delivery. If it dosn't come tomorrow I am going to be well p****d off:(:(

beast isn't happy black eye:( no more of my ill gotten gains will fall into rhino's shoddy pores.:gun::gun::gun:

[Lorimoz]

I received the email, too today but if the box set ( + extra vinyl for being in the first 100,
badges and poster) will actually arrive it's a different story.
I 'll believe it when I hold it in my hands. :rolleyes:

"The story is old, I know, but it goes on..."

[Kewpie]

I received the email, too today but if the box set ( + extra vinyl for being in the first 100,
badges and poster) will actually arrive it's a different story.
I 'll believe it when I hold it in my hands. :rolleyes:

"The story is old, I know, but it goes on..."


First lucky 100 people get a promo CD of This Charming Man, not an extra vinyl.

[Lorimoz]

First lucky 100 people get a promo CD of This Charming Man, not an extra vinyl.

Sorry, I typed the wrong kind of promo.:rolleyes:
Let's just hope the 100 lucky people will get it.

[Uncleskinny]

Bollocks!!!! I got in the bath at 8.00 am, go out at 8.30 am, and there was a card there saying they'd tried to deliver at 8.15 am. Now it's gone to the depot. Bastards!

Peter

[This Charming Fan]

The Freebie is a 4 Track Promo CD Single.

This Charming Man, How Soon Is Now, There Is A Light and Panic.
Catalogue Number R 2008DJ
No Pic Sleeve - in a die-cut paper sleeve with a big "A" stamp and "DJ COPY - NOT FOR SALE" on the CD itself.
The CD is white with a Red "A" - a la Still Ill 7" DJ Promo.

It's Nice........

[Kewpie]

Bollocks!!!! I got in the bath at 8.00 am, go out at 8.30 am, and there was a card there saying they'd tried to deliver at 8.15 am. Now it's gone to the depot. Bastards!

Peter


Oh dear, but you can get it from depot tomorrow. :o




The Freebie is a 4 Track Promo CD Single.

This Charming Man, How Soon Is Now, There Is A Light and Panic.
Catalogue Number R 2008DJ
No Pic Sleeve - in a die-cut paper sleeve with a big "A" stamp and "DJ COPY - NOT FOR SALE" on the CD itself.
The CD is white with a Red "A" - a la Still Ill 7" DJ Promo.

It's Nice...

You got one?

[Kochka]

like this ?

[Dave2006]

Mine hasn't arrived yet - but looks like we had this conversation a few weeks ago... the CD was meant to be a one track This Charming Man...not the 4 track promo that's been on ebay :(


think this could be our promo


Hmmm I'm not too sure :confused:

The website said that the promo CD was a one track This Charming Man - this ebay item has 4 tracks. It's the artwork from Still Ill DJ only record

From the Rhino website:

Rhino UK are proud to present “Singles Box”: a clamshell card box containing the first ten UK-issued singles in their original picture sleeves. What makes this particularly special is the two singles which are exclusive to this box set: These unique inclusions are the projected fourth single - “Still Ill” (which was pressed only as DJ promo “A” label) but was ultimately passed over and replaced by “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” along side the Dutch release of “The Headmaster Ritual” housed in it’s black & white “cowboy” sleeve – the rarest commercially issued Smiths’ single in any territory.

The Still Ill CD is exclusive to the Boxed Set (along with Headmasters Ritual) - but will only have 2 tracks on each. This ebay item has 4 tracks - one of which is "There's a light" which doesn't appear on any of the singles listed in the collection.

It's clear that someone at Rhino has put a lot of thought into this and is attempting to tap into the wallets of avid Smiths Collectors. What I predict is that there will be a lot of confusion over what's standard issue, what's rare, what's promo, what's test pressing and what's mispressed (I suspect a lot of cock ups will be made in terms of art work / versions of songs / number of tracks etc...)

So, to sum up...buy it all :D


like this .

[Uncleskinny]

Mine hasn't arrived yet - but looks like we had this conversation a few weeks ago... the CD was meant to be a one track This Charming Man...not the 4 track promo that's been on ebay :(

That was my recollection too. Is there anywhere that actually states that it should have been the 1-track TCM, from Rhino literature?

Peter

[Sheridan Whiteside]

Mine arrived today, but I am at work so my wife has been taunting me by sending various pictures of whats inside!!! I got the This Charming Man CD, and the Still Ill with You've Got Everything Now DJ copy 7' too. 4 badges too - The Smiths/Handsome/Pat Pheonix/+ 1 more!. The poster is a montage of all of the single sleeves.

My box set number is 5022!!!!!!l

[Uncleskinny]

The singles, a mini-poster, 4 badges (Jean Marais, Pat Phoenx, "HANDSOME", "THE SMITHS"), a leaflet with download code (which I have already used to download the whole set as a ZIP file, the songs are 320 bitrate), and the promo CD, previously described. (please excuse crappy phone pic)...

http://i38.tinypic.com/iyltmr.jpg

The promo CD plays fine, standard single versions of all 4 songs. The 7" singles all appear to have been made from the Rough Trade masters, with the 'RT' scraped off and 'RHN' scraped off on the matrix number. Also, at first glance, some of the run-off etching messages appear to be wrong. Saddo that I am, I'll report back later.

Peter

**EDIT** - a couple more observations - The Dutch Headmaster Ritual is the only one without a Rhino etching. And secondly, "William..." is dreadfully warped. I thought it was the record player at first, but no. Disappointing.

[Kewpie]

Yay!!!!!!

My friend's order has been delivered to me with a promo CD!! :)

[vivabob]

we were out all morning ... so no post today

hoping we will get it tommorow

it IS the promo version i posted a few weeks ago , mr Grim o.Grady formally of these parts got his this morning too

i await the mail man ...:mad:

[the beast]

i've been in all day today, except for 26mins this afternoon. and guess fucking what? a card through the door AGAIN:mad::mad::mad:

[Black Eyed]

i've been in all day today, except for 26mins this afternoon. and guess fucking what? a card through the door AGAIN:mad::mad::mad:

You're one up on me Beast :( Nothing today, not even the promise of a little red card. I am more than p****d off with Rhino :mad: I even paid extra when I ordered it for next day delivery and here I am with nothing :tears::tears:

[the beast]

You're one up on me Beast :( Nothing today, not even the promise of a little red card. I am more than p****d off with Rhino :mad: I even paid extra when I ordered it for next day delivery and here I am with nothing :tears::tears:

sometimes black eye i just can't control my anger and this was one of them AGAIN:o ill end up getting it and ill have to return it due to it being in poor condition, there'll be something. there was no way i was going over to warrington to be confronted with bulbs or something other than the rhino goods:guitar:

[Uncleskinny]

I've referred to Passions for the verification...


The Hand in Glove etchings are A:"KISS MY SHADES", B:"KISS MY SHADES 2X". (A verbal instruction for the b-side?, originally "KISS MY SHADES TOO").

What Difference Does It Make - Has Terence Stamp on the cover (he doesn't care anymore?); A-Side has etching "WILL NATURE MAKE A MAN OF ME YET". Original WDDIM had no etching, the etching on this edition was originally on the UK 12" of This Charming Man.

William It Was Really Nothing - A-Side etching is "THE IMPOTENCE OF EARNEST"; another example of phonetic instruction, should have been "THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST".


Peter

[Kewpie]

According to passionsjustlikemine.com after Sandie Shaw's intervention Stamp gave approval.
http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=87148


I'm still gutted missing an opportunity to get Mr Stamp's autograph on my copy of 7 inch in August 1989 when he came to Cornerhouse for his book signing. :(

[Uncleskinny]

Summary of recent Smiths releases by Rhino. (All on Sound Of The Smiths standard and Deluxe, except where otherwise stated). Boxset releases are available as download...

Ask
Asleep
Back To The Old House
Barbarism Begins At Home (7” Version)
Bigmouth Strikes Again
Cemetry Gates
Girl Afraid
Girlfriend In A Coma
Half A Person
Hand In Glove
Hand In Glove (Live at Brixton Ace 29/6/83) *iTunes Download
Handsome Devil (Live Hacienda)
Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
How Soon Is Now (12” Version)
I Started Something I Couldn't Finish
Jeane
Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me
London (Live)
Meat Is Murder (Live)
Money Changes Everything
Nowhere Fast
Oscillate Wildly
Panic
Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want
Pretty Girls Make Graves (Troy Tate Demo)
Rubber Ring *iTunes Download
Shakespeare's Sister
Sheila Take A Bow
Shoplifters Of The World Unite
Still Ill
Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before
Stretch Out And Wait (Lyric version 1)
Suffer Little Children *Boxset exclusive
Sweet And Tender Hooligan
That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
The Draize Train *iTunes Download
The Headmaster Ritual
The Queen Is Dead
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
These Things Take Time
This Charming Man
This Charming Man (New York Vocal)
Vicar In A Tutu
Well I Wonder *Boxset exclusive
What Difference Does It Make? (Peel Session)
What She Said *iTunes Download and Boxset
What's The World? (Live)
William It Was Really Nothing
Wonderful Woman
You Just Haven't Earned It Yet Baby
You've Got Everything Now *Boxset exclusive


Cheers,

Peter

[Kewpie]

Thank you very much Peter. :)

[the beast]

at last:guitar::guitar::guitar: however there's defo more than 100 promo cd's.

[tiswaldo]

I think I'm the only one not to get a promo CD which was really the main reason for ordering on the off chance I'd be lucky. Not too impressed as the track listing sheet is torn in half and the Still Ill label has bubbled and fallen off. Not the highest quality box set I've ever seen ! Bugger !

[pubrockcoma]

i haven't burst the seal on my boxset yet (i might not since i just ordered the singles individually anyway as well)

my question is though...is there anyway to know if i got the promo cd before opening the box...anything on the outside of the box?

always where is the number of the edition? only displayed inside the boxset itself?

cheers:cool:

[Uncleskinny]

i haven't burst the seal on my boxset yet (i might not since i just ordered the singles individually anyway as well)

my question is though...is there anyway to know if i got the promo cd before opening the box...anything on the outside of the box?

always where is the number of the edition? only displayed inside the boxset itself?

cheers:cool:

My promo CD was packed outside the main box, which was sealed in plastic. If you can't see it, you probably haven't got it.:(

The number of your box is on a piece of paper inside the box.

Peter

[pubrockcoma]

My promo CD was packed outside the main box, which was sealed in plastic. If you can't see it, you probably haven't got it.:(

The number of your box is on a piece of paper inside the box.

Peter
cheers.:cool:

oh well looks like no cd then....thought i may have got one since i ordered not just the singles box from rhino at the one time:D

[joe frady]

Mine was delivered on Sunday !? Very nice, very nice, veeeery nice.
No promo CD unfortunately. I'd been told by Rhino customer services I wasn't one in a hundred, but still thought, y'know, maybe......oh well. :(
My clamshell box is a bit queer though. It has a rather large bulge in the middle of the lid. Now, I'm not sure if this is a very witty design motif reflecting on the cover image, or if it's just a poxy bit of warping. :o

[sistasheila]

Mine was delivered on Sunday !? Very nice, very nice, veeeery nice.
No promo CD unfortunately. I'd been told by Rhino customer services I wasn't one in a hundred, but still thought, y'know, maybe......oh well. :(
My clamshell box is a bit queer though. It has a rather large bulge in the middle of the lid. Now, I'm not sure if this is a very witty design motif reflecting on the cover image, or if it's just a poxy bit of warping. :o
hi joe..i wonder if you or someone else could post the coverpic..the one who is already online is not close enough to see a specific detail we both have talked about earlier here:o

[Kewpie]

I noticed the large bulge which I thought a damage because I can see some mark inside of the lid.

Unfortunately the photo is unable to capture it.
You only notice it by touching it.

[the beast]

hi joe..i wonder if you or someone else could post the coverpic..the one who is already online is not close enough to see a specific detail we both have talked about earlier here:o

this?

[Uncleskinny]

hi joe..i wonder if you or someone else could post the coverpic..the one who is already online is not close enough to see a specific detail we both have talked about earlier here:o

Here you go...

http://i34.tinypic.com/2u7lik2.jpg

Peter

[sistasheila]

oh thanks very much peter....you are:guitar::guitar::clap::sweet: but you know that already dont you?:p

[Practising Troublemaker]

Anybody know what the poster is? Sorry if this has been asked already but I can't be arsed reading through all the posts as I am pretty busy writing some crap about the dangers of a Decembrist Revolt in 1825.

Love PTxx.

[the beast]

Anybody know what the poster is? Sorry if this has been asked already but I can't be arsed reading through all the posts as I am pretty busy writing some crap about the dangers of a Decembrist Revolt in 1825.

Love PTxx.

pictures of the sleeves.

[sistasheila]

Anybody know what the poster is? Sorry if this has been asked already but I can't be arsed reading through all the posts as I am pretty busy writing some crap about the dangers of a Decembrist Revolt in 1825.

Love PTxx.
see uncleskinny`s post
v


The singles, a mini-poster, 4 badges (Jean Marais, Pat Phoenx, "HANDSOME", "THE SMITHS"), a leaflet with download code (which I have already used to download the whole set as a ZIP file, the songs are 320 bitrate), and the promo CD, previously described. (please excuse crappy phone pic)...

http://i38.tinypic.com/iyltmr.jpg

The promo CD plays fine, standard single versions of all 4 songs. The 7" singles all appear to have been made from the Rough Trade masters, with the 'RT' scraped off and 'RHN' scraped off on the matrix number. Also, at first glance, some of the run-off etching messages appear to be wrong. Saddo that I am, I'll report back later.

Peter

**EDIT** - a couple more observations - The Dutch Headmaster Ritual is the only one without a Rhino etching. And secondly, "William..." is dreadfully warped. I thought it was the record player at first, but no. Disappointing.

[Practising Troublemaker]

see uncleskinny`s post
v

Thanks for this info. it looks pretty nice!

Love PTxx.

[Joe Dolan]

Summary of recent Smiths releases by Rhino. (All on Sound Of The Smiths standard and Deluxe, except where otherwise stated). Boxset releases are available as download...

Ask
Asleep
Back To The Old House
Barbarism Begins At Home (7” Version)
Bigmouth Strikes Again
Cemetry Gates
Girl Afraid
Girlfriend In A Coma
Half A Person
Hand In Glove
Hand In Glove (Live at Brixton Ace 29/6/83) *iTunes Download
Handsome Devil (Live Hacienda)
Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
How Soon Is Now (12” Version)
I Started Something I Couldn't Finish
Jeane
Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me
London (Live)
Meat Is Murder (Live)
Money Changes Everything
Nowhere Fast
Oscillate Wildly
Panic
Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want
Pretty Girls Make Graves (Troy Tate Demo)
Rubber Ring *iTunes Download
Shakespeare's Sister
Sheila Take A Bow
Shoplifters Of The World Unite
Still Ill
Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before
Stretch Out And Wait (Lyric version 1)
Suffer Little Children *Boxset exclusive
Sweet And Tender Hooligan
That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
The Draize Train *iTunes Download
The Headmaster Ritual
The Queen Is Dead
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
These Things Take Time
This Charming Man
This Charming Man (New York Vocal)
Vicar In A Tutu
Well I Wonder *Boxset exclusive
What Difference Does It Make? (Peel Session)
What She Said *iTunes Download and Boxset
What's The World? (Live)
William It Was Really Nothing
Wonderful Woman
You Just Haven't Earned It Yet Baby
You've Got Everything Now *Boxset exclusive


Cheers,

Peter

So - I have the itunes Sound of the Smiths Deluxe version, the boxset and mp3 downloads and I downloaded Hand in Glove (Live at Brixton). Is that everything?

[ALLIE WALLS]

I wondered if anyone buying the singles boxset will ever play the singles on a record player, ive bought one and i wont, its wierd to think that there are like 7500 sets being sold and hardly any will ever be played.

Alan

[Kewpie]

I wondered if anyone buying the singles boxset will ever play the singles on a record player, ive bought one and i wont, its wierd to think that there are like 7500 sets being sold and hardly any will ever be played.

Alan


Very untrue.

Peter already played them and reported the sound quality on page 9.

I have one which is going to be sent to Japan, my friend gave me a permission if I'd like to play I can.
However, I don't have a record player with me at the moment. :(

[ALLIE WALLS]

So thats 2 out of 7500. Nearly there then?

[spike]

Had a quick look but couldn't find the answer..... Comparing the box set with the originals i couldn't help but notice that Some of the playing times are different. Has anybody else noticed this? am i being stupid?

[ALLIE WALLS]

Sorry Kewpie could nt find the right place to put this but i wondered whether having the dutch sleeve more available via the re release would it actually make the origional less appealing and therefore less valuable? maybe people would be content to have the re release and that would satiate the need?

Interesting to see what happens?

Alan

[justme]

Has anyone ordered this boxset from amazon.uk?

I have - but they haven't dispatched it yet and now it's temporarily out of stock :eek:

Should I worry? :(

[Stephane]

Could anyone able to play vinyl tell me what version of "the Boy With The Thorn In His Side" is found in the box? The album one or the single one?

thanks!
Stephane

[roky]

Has anyone ordered this boxset from amazon.uk?

I have - but they haven't dispatched it yet and now it's temporarily out of stock :eek:

Should I worry? :(
I ordered from them. I checked this morning and it was dispatched today...

[justme]

I ordered from them. I checked this morning and it was dispatched today...

Hey Roky, I've just checked :D - it was dispatched today as well :D

[Uncleskinny]

Could anyone able to play vinyl tell me what version of "the Boy With The Thorn In His Side" is found in the box? The album one or the single one?

thanks!
Stephane

Remind me of the differences, and I'll go and have a listen again...

Peter

[Dothatagain?]

It might interest you to know that all the remastered singles from this set, plus b-sides, are up on iTunes now.

[vivabob]

i think its the single version of BWTTIHS, but my ears are cloth

[I am a Ghost]

Was tempted to get this in HMV today for €49.99...how limited is it?

[everydayslikesunday]

Was tempted to get this in HMV today for €49.99...how limited is it?

Unfortunately, not very, I'm sure I read on the Rhino web page that they were releasing 10,000 copies, but then I've read elsewhere that it will only be 7,500 copies. Either way hardly limited.

[I am a Ghost]

Unfortunately, not very, I'm sure I read on the Rhino web page that they were releasing 10,000 copies, but then I've read elsewhere that it will only be 7,500 copies. Either way hardly limited.

Thanks for the info.
Hmm..might see if it comes down in the sales, but it probably won't.

[kleinhond]

If I still had a turnatable I would have loved to buy it.

s the code you get for MP3 remasters of all the tracks a one-time only code or can it be shared?

[Dave2006]

Was tempted to get this in HMV today for €49.99...how limited is it?

Crikey, it's £44.99 at HMV.COM

Wait for January - there will be piles of them in FOPP

[Dave2006]

Not sure if this should go in Marketplace or not, but has anyone seen this on ebay?
http://i5.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/25/6c/d17c_1.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THE-SMITHS-Singles-12-x-7-Box-Set-00001-Morrissey_W0QQitemZ350142425811QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ UK_CDsDVDs_CDs_CDs_GL?hash=item350142425811&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318

number 1 of 7500... very collectable

[everydayslikesunday]

Hi Dave,

Have you opened your box set to see what number you have (I assume that is not your copy on ebay)? By my reckoning, those of us who recieved the cd promo from Rhino must be numbered 1 to 100, but I don't want to open mine copy to find out.

I also expect to pick up another boxset after Christmas at a greatly reduced price.

[Dave2006]

Hi Dave,

Have you opened your box set to see what number you have (I assume that is not your copy on ebay)? By my reckoning, those of us who recieved the cd promo from Rhino must be numbered 1 to 100, but I don't want to open mine copy to find out.

I also expect to pick up another boxset after Christmas at a greatly reduced price.

No, I've not opened mine either... I need to if I want the MP3s...

But I think Peter and some others had high numbers - 5000+

Dave

[Black Eyed]

Hi Dave,

Have you opened your box set to see what number you have (I assume that is not your copy on ebay)? By my reckoning, those of us who recieved the cd promo from Rhino must be numbered 1 to 100, but I don't want to open mine copy to find out.

I also expect to pick up another boxset after Christmas at a greatly reduced price.


Well I was in the top 100 first orders yet my box set is numbered 5028.... go figure :confused::confused:

[I am a Ghost]

Crikey, it's £44.99 at HMV.COM

Wait for January - there will be piles of them in FOPP

Well, the euro is almost at parity with sterling :(

Unfortunately, no FOPP in Direland. Great shop, I love to visit it when I'm in Scotland.

[everydayslikesunday]

Well I was in the top 100 first orders yet my box set is numbered 5028.... go figure :confused::confused:

That sucks!

Well that's made up my mind, I'm not going to open mine if there is a chance is it not a low number. If I don't know, then I can assume I have boxset number 0002 :-)

[Myra Says Relax]

Why aren't you opening your box sets? I assumed they wouldn't be worth that much since they are re-issues etc... I have most of mine framed and hung in various locations round the flat.

[Kewpie]

Why aren't you opening your box sets? I assumed they wouldn't be worth that much since they are re-issues etc... I have most of mine framed and hung in various locations round the flat.


Some collectors hope the value will increase later.

[Myra Says Relax]

Some collectors hope the value will increase later.

I don't see the point in keeping things in mint condition. I take care of the vinyl records I collect - but the reason I collect them is to enjoy them, not to lock them away! It's like when you're in a second hand record shop, the records that have obviously seen a bit of wear and tear (within reason) are always much more appealing than the extortionate pristine ones.

Or am I just weird?

[sweetness522]

It says on the main page that this is available at Virgin Megastores in the U.S. Has anyone actually purchased one there? I don't see it listed on the Virgin Megastore website.

[kleinhond]

if anyone has opened their box and can tell me about the mp3 code please let us know :)

[everydayslikesunday]

Why aren't you opening your box sets? I assumed they wouldn't be worth that much since they are re-issues etc... I have most of mine framed and hung in various locations round the flat.

Personally, it's got nothing to do with value. I collect Smiths/Mozza items that have to be in mint condition, so to have something still sealed is a bonus. My own curiosity means that I'll end up buying another boxset after the Christma holidays just to open it and peek inside.

[justme]

if anyone has opened their box and can tell me about the mp3 code please let us know :)

I did and downloaded all the mp3s. :) once you enter the code you must register with Rhino and after that you're allowed to download the songs.

By the way I absolutely adore the live version of meat is murder :)

[Dave2006]

Not sure if this should go in Marketplace or not, but has anyone seen this on ebay?
http://i5.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/25/6c/d17c_1.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THE-SMITHS-Singles-12-x-7-Box-Set-00001-Morrissey_W0QQitemZ350142425811QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ UK_CDsDVDs_CDs_CDs_GL?hash=item350142425811&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318

number 1 of 7500... very collectable

It sold for £161 - to a big time ebay Smiths trader - hope he enjoys it :)

[prisoner77]

That only cost me £ 4.50.

[Crash into my arms]

I got mine for Christmas. Very nice boxset. Could have done with a nice booklet or something with it though. Haven't had time to download the songs yet, but will probably do that tonight.

[klivert70]

a bit picky i know but you'd have thought they would have done a better job on reproducing the covers.
mine are like rubbish colour photocopies!:confused:

[Biggoof009]

Holy Shit! I just tried to order mine here in Vegas, and the girl told me it would be $83 bucks for the set, is that accurate? I thought they were cd's, not vinyls?

[Kewpie]

Holy Shit! I just tried to order mine here in Vegas, and the girl told me it would be $83 bucks for the set, is that accurate? I thought they were cd's, not vinyls?


The title of the thread clearly states that 7 inch VINYL boxset.

No Smiths CD single boxset was released in 2008.


In the States Virgin Megastore also sell them:
http://releases.morrissey-solo.com/article.pl?sid=08/12/17/1832249

[someofusisturningnasty]

i bought my dad a record player for his birthday 3 years ago...he's never used it so I took it, wired it up to play through my TV and bought the box-set yesterday. I can't wait to listen to them. :)

[justme]

i bought my dad a record player for his birthday 3 years ago...he's never used it so I took it, wired it up to play through my TV and bought the box-set yesterday. I can't wait to listen to them. :)

I love vinyl :) I don't know ... maybe because I started listening when vinyls were still around - it brings me back to my childhood/adolescence - I just love it - bought one a couple of years ago to listen to my old records, but now I find myself buying vinyl again :) - plus, some of these new albuns come with mp3 downloads!! - that's just perfect for me :guitar:

[ALLIE WALLS]

I was just too curious so i opened my boxset to see what the no was. I was one of the 100 who got the cd. Bloody 05006. I was going to bid on the no 1 but now ive seen the certificate i think it would be so easy to copy one and change the no,s?

Alan

[justme]

I was just too curious so i opened my boxset to see what the no was. I was one of the 100 who got the cd. Bloody 05006. I was going to bid on the no 1 but now ive seen the certificate i think it would be so easy to copy one and change the no,s?

Alan

Mine is 06152 :eek: :)

[One of your children]

Hi :) i finally purchased the box set after much debate! my limited edition number for my box set is 08946 any chance of using this post as to make a data base, i know some people who have brought this box set might not have used this web site but would be great to know how many of us here have this limted edition set and whos got the one after or before me! Cheers Happy new year and see u at yarmouth :):guitar:

[One of your children]

It sold for £161 - to a big time ebay Smiths trader - hope he enjoys it :) not that rare as its 10,000 copys!? lol if 7,500 was on the ebay listing thats criminal! was the 7,500 a mistake? but "What difference does it make"

[crinklecutbeatroot]

Hello everyone :) I came here to ask something about the boxset. I ordered mine before christmas and it arrived on Saturday (no. 03549), and looking through them I found that on the Heaven Knows record, the label is pressed halfway across the surface :( Is anyone else's like this, or do I have a wee rarity on my hands?

Thanks for any info you can give :)

[One of your children]

Ive checked mine and its as normal as normal can be :) i guess yours effects the play of the record,and thats not a good thing. "you brought the box set.... it came on saturday......... heaven knows your misrible now.... its been in the post to long u said....and....wonky lables.... god knows iam stressed " sorry ive had a beer or 3 :) u might want to take a picture send it to rhino and get them to send u a 100% perfect copy and keep the wobberly one:) if they ask for it back say u will send but dont! :D these things should be checked before the boxes are sealed! unless morrissey got rhino to do it on purpose, the lucky person whos box it was in will have morrissey come to there house with a signed copy and a big wet kiss! let us know how u get on(with rhino i mean) :)

[YourArseAnAll]

I purchased mine today from Amoeba Records in Hollywood, CA. I recieved #396 which is pretty good! I'm listening to the records right now and they sound a lot better than the CD versions. I love the cover art and have already framed the poster and put the pins on various jackets. The best song is defenitely the live version of Meat Is Murder. I didn't even debate about buying this. Although it almost cost me $100.00, I know I would have regreted it for the rest of my life if I didn't buy it when I had the chance. For those that "don't understand why people collect vinyl"...all I have to say is that you haven't TRULY listened to a song until you experience it in analog mode. The sounds are so much crisper and you will hear instruments you never even thought were in the song. CD's are okay and MP3's are ok for your iPod for when you're in the gym. But nothing, NOTHING beats the sound you get when place that record on your turntable and hear that snap...crackle...pop...and BAM the song just hits your ear drums like never before.

[justme]

The best song is defenitely the live version of Meat Is Murder. I didn't even debate about buying this. Although it almost cost me $100.00, I know I would have regreted it for the rest of my life if I didn't buy it when I had the chance. For those that "don't understand why people collect vinyl"...all I have to say is that you haven't TRULY listened to a song until you experience it in analog mode. The sounds are so much crisper and you will hear instruments you never even thought were in the song. CD's are okay and MP3's are ok for your iPod for when you're in the gym. But nothing, NOTHING beats the sound you get when place that record on your turntable and hear that snap...crackle...pop...and BAM the song just hits your ear drums like never before.

My feelings exactly! I think I love you :o :cool:

[YourArseAnAll]

My feelings exactly! I think I love you :o :cool:

I haven't stopped listening to it for 2 days! :)

[YourArseAnAll]

according to 'passions just like mine'...box set #2 will be released in 2009. anyone got info on this?
http://passionsjustlikemine.com/smiths-d.htm

[crinklecutbeatroot]

according to 'passions just like mine'...box set #2 will be released in 2009. anyone got info on this?
http://passionsjustlikemine.com/smiths-d.htm

I like the cover of the Half A Person set

[Biggoof009]

This is the one that was just released, which # did you get? I got #387, the set is wonderful, though a bit pricey($104 US), but well worth it.

So, who got one and what # did you get?

[Kewpie]

Well I was in the top 100 first orders yet my box set is numbered 5028.... go figure.


I was just too curious so i opened my boxset to see what the no was. I was one of the 100 who got the cd. Bloody 05006. I was going to bid on the no 1 but now ive seen the certificate i think it would be so easy to copy one and change the no,s?

Alan


Mine is 06152 :eek: :)


Hi :) i finally purchased the box set after much debate! my limited edition number for my box set is 08946 any chance of using this post as to make a data base, i know some people who have brought this box set might not have used this web site but would be great to know how many of us here have this limted edition set and whos got the one after or before me! Cheers Happy new year and see u at yarmouth :):guitar:


I purchased mine today from Amoeba Records in Hollywood, CA. I recieved #396 which is pretty good! I'm listening to the records right now and they sound a lot better than the CD versions. I love the cover art and have already framed the poster and put the pins on various jackets. The best song is defenitely the live version of Meat Is Murder. I didn't even debate about buying this. Although it almost cost me $100.00, I know I would have regreted it for the rest of my life if I didn't buy it when I had the chance. For those that "don't understand why people collect vinyl"...all I have to say is that you haven't TRULY listened to a song until you experience it in analog mode. The sounds are so much crisper and you will hear instruments you never even thought were in the song. CD's are okay and MP3's are ok for your iPod for when you're in the gym. But nothing, NOTHING beats the sound you get when place that record on your turntable and hear that snap...crackle...pop...and BAM the song just hits your ear drums like never before.


This is the one that was just released, which # did you get? I got #387, the set is wonderful, though a bit pricey($104 US), but well worth it.

So, who got one and what # did you get?

In addition to the above Uncleskinny got 5136 (you can see the photo in page 9)
My friend who got This Charming Man promo is 6505.

[Bigmouth]

09768 is my box number :(

[justme]

according to 'passions just like mine'...box set #2 will be released in 2009. anyone got info on this?
http://passionsjustlikemine.com/smiths-d.htm

ohh... I had not seen this :eek:

I'm almost certainly buying this one as well :D:guitar:

[Cowshed]

ohh... I had not seen this :eek:

I'm almost certainly buying this one as well :D:guitar:

Yikes, I hadn't seen that either. But it makes sense as this one only goes up to Bigmouth.

And for the record mine is number 05026, and I did get the promo cd with it.

[Biggoof009]

I think I'm the only one not to get a promo CD which was really the main reason for ordering on the off chance I'd be lucky. Not too impressed as the track listing sheet is torn in half and the Still Ill label has bubbled and fallen off. Not the highest quality box set I've ever seen ! Bugger !

Don't feel too bad about it, I didn't get one either. I'm not disappointed though, as the set is wonderful.