Do the double-dip: 6 R.E.M. CDs to be re-released in 2-disc sets
The "special edition" reissues of CDs trend continues! From <a href="http://www.pauseandplay.com/25january2005.htm">Pause & Play</a> and <a href="http://www.chromewaves.net/">Chromewaves</a>, comes news that 6 R.E.M. albums from "Green" on up to "Reveal" are getting the two-disc treatment courtesy of Rhino.
On the one hand, I'm psyched, as I'd love to see 2-disc editions of "Automatic for the People" and "Out of Time" and see what kind of bonus tracks they dig up, especially if this is as good as the recent Elvis Costello re-issues program by Rhino. On the other hand, part of me HATES buying albums again and again and it really seems like this "special edition" trend is growing. On the other (third?) hand, nobody's forcing me to buy it I guess. But it'll be hard to keep the completist geek in me from wanting to buy all 6 (except maybe "Up," R.E.M.'s worst album IMHO -- and I like "Reveal" a lot). |
What are the six albums?
By my count there are 7 albums from Green to Reveal... Green Out of Time Automatic For the People Monster New Adventures in Hi-Fi Up Reveal |
You got me excited - I thought it was gonna be for REM's older '80s albums.
I would LOVE a remastered 2-cd set of Life's Rich Pageant. |
I'll definitely get the 2 disc version of Green and Out of time. Of course, I don't have those ones yet tho.
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You know, looking at the "Pause and Play" info there (not sure how reliable it is), "Automatic" is actually not included among that list -- which kinda blows as it's probably R.E.M.'s best album of the bunch. Imagine more info will be released over time though.
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This is great news!
I can't wait! :up: Hopefully they are similiar to the Costello reissues. |
I think the first 4 albums are about 234304495894785 times better than the ones that followed, so this is quite disappointing.*
* New Adventures in Hi-Fi is okay. |
Originally posted by mike1978 I think the first 4 albums are about 234304495894785 times better than the ones that followed, so this is quite disappointing.* * New Adventures in Hi-Fi is okay. |
Originally posted by jay77 This is great news! I can't wait! :up: Hopefully they are similiar to the Costello reissues. |
Originally posted by cungar I really can't see REM having the kind of unreleased output that Costello has. They pretty much shot their wad on early stuff with Dead Letter Office and that was pretty weak except for a few gems (Ages of You, Bandwagon). I can't see them having a whole lot of appeal. Outtakes from UP! I'll pass. Maybe you would pass on outtakes from Up but I'm sure plenty of diehard fans (myself included) would gladly pay $13.99 for some nice two disc sets. That being said, I would wholeheartedly prefer a nice box set of unreleased or rare material. Either way, they've got my $$. :up: Rhino |
Originally posted by jay77 I'm sure plenty of diehard fans (myself included) would gladly pay $13.99 for some nice two disc sets. So what major studio owns the IRS albums? Is that studio currently putting out 2-disc remasters series (ala the Deluxe Editions series)? |
I recently realized I never got Dead Letter Office on CD, is it still in print? I'd prefer the IRS Vintage version if possible.
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Originally posted by milo bloom I recently realized I never got Dead Letter Office on CD, is it still in print? I'd prefer the IRS Vintage version if possible. thanks I never snagged the IRS Vintage versions...Were they remasters? or just international releases with bonus tracks put on? |
I believe I'm in the minority that likes "newer" REM (Green and after) better than "older" REM, so I'm happy about this personally.
But as far as double-dipping, I will have to see what's on the bonus tracks before I make my decision. The new album is growing on me, especially hearing a number of the songs live about a week ago. And I'm proud to call myself a "Monster" fan! :D |
Are we sure these are not going to be the Dualdisc sets, with each disc being the same album, 1 cd and 1 DVD-A?
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I prefer the older stuff from Reckoning and Dead Letter Office, so I'll pass.
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Originally posted by FrozenMetalHead The domestic version's definately still available. The IRS Vintage should be available for a reasonable price, but it may take some searching. Probably have better luck online. I never snagged the IRS Vintage versions...Were they remasters? or just international releases with bonus tracks put on? |
Re: Do the double-dip: 6 R.E.M. CDs to be re-released in 2-disc sets
Originally posted by Sierra Disc On the other hand, part of me HATES buying albums again and again and it really seems like this "special edition" trend is growing. I stopped buying R.E.M.'s stuff after Automatic for the People, so maybe this'll persuade me to pick up their latter-period music. |
They need to just release a box set of all of these b-sides disc for those of us who have already paid good money to buy all their cd's already.
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Originally posted by Zodo They need to just release a box set of all of these b-sides disc for those of us who have already paid good money to buy all their cd's already. |
Originally posted by cdollaz Are we sure these are not going to be the Dualdisc sets, with each disc being the same album, 1 cd and 1 DVD-A? |
This is too bad. I was looking forward to these.
I would still double dip if these were the early albums but otherwise I would pass. |
Originally posted by mike1978 I think the first 4 albums are about 234304495894785 times better than the ones that followed, so this is quite disappointing.* * New Adventures in Hi-Fi is okay. |
I came across my Chronic Town EP in the attic this week and gave it a spin on the old turntable.
It was like being in a time machine. That being said, I will not double dip on these, except maybe Automatic and ZOut of Time. :up: to the poster who requested LRP. |
Hmmm, well it seems this might not be what it sounded like to start.
According to <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/_/id/6645826/rem?pageid=rs.Home&pageregion=single1&rnd=1101322640660&has-player=true">Rolling Stone</a>, these will be CD/DVD sets, and don't sound like they'll be loaded with extra tracks, but rather video extras. I'm probably just going to pick up one of them. |
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