fuckinandsuckinandtouchin Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) David Bowie - A New Career In A New Town (1977-1982) 84 Page hardback book Low (remastered) (1LP) "Heroes" (remastered) (1LP) “Heroes” E.P. (remastered) (12” Single)* Stage (remastered) (2LP Yellow Vinyl) * Stage (2017) (remastered) (3LP) Lodger (remastered) (1LP) Lodger (Tony Visconti 2017 Mix) (1LP)* Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) (1LP) Re:Call 3 (single versions, non-album singles and B-sides) (remastered) (2LP)* * Exclusive to ‘A New Career In A New Town (1977-1982)’ Bowie's Webpage (more info) Bowie's Webstore Amazon U.S. What's up with the price difference? I hopped on that Amazon pre-order quick. I have the first two boxes, but can't remember if the price was closer to $250 or $160? Edited July 14, 2017 by curator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldKentuckyShark Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 How limited are these? Easily my favorite Bowie era and a must buy but I'm currently broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Barkley Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I still need to get the previous set of these... Just preordered from Amazon, because that does seem cheaper than the past years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Damn. I have the first set, wasn't too interested in the second one, but I think I need this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clerk3745 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 These all look nice but it looks like I'll probably only pick up the new version of Stage separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthyrich Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 These aren't too limited, although the first set (Five Years) sold out before last Christmas and is currently going for big $$. The second set is still available right now, almost a year after release. That said, $160 seems like a pretty good price right off the bat. Semi-controversial opinion: This might be the strongest set of the three. Not a single weak album in the bunch. (Looking at you, Pin-Ups, Space Oddity, and Young Americans...) But I'm not sure I can justify a purchase when I have VG/NM originals of all four studio albums. Fowty Dollaz and deltadon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowty Dollaz Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I might have to buy this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achillesstand7 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Ordered on Amazon! I've been waiting for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Yeah...I'll just grab Lodger and Heroes separately since I've got Scary Monsters and Low already. Actually even kind of torn on even getting Lodger, as I think it's good, but not great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moglog Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Back to $250 on Amazon. I thought $160 seemed awfully cheap, so glad I jumped on it when I did. pizza face 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Hell yeah, I've been waiting on that Heroes RP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneThreeOneTwo Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 So... bit of a storm brewing. Stephen Street and Henry Rollins are involved. http://www.superdeluxeedition.com/news/parlophone-respond-to-david-bowie-berlin-box-set-mastering-criticisms/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkeyelids Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, armadillo01 said: So... bit of a storm brewing. Stephen Street and Henry Rollins are involved. http://www.superdeluxeedition.com/news/parlophone-respond-to-david-bowie-berlin-box-set-mastering-criticisms/ I really enjoyed the sound of Low, but the volume drop on Heroes is totally inexcusable. I thought it might have been a bunch of older audiophiles overreacting, but that drop is so clear. The set is really beautiful, so it is a shame that such a significant track has a pretty major issue Edited October 11, 2017 by darkeyelids OneThreeOneTwo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneThreeOneTwo Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 5 hours ago, darkeyelids said: I really enjoyed the sound of Low, but the volume drop on Heroes is totally inexcusable. I thought it might have been a bunch of older audiophiles overreacting, but that drop is so clear. The set is really beautiful, so it is a shame that such a significant track has a pretty major issue Yeah, I think the fact that it's a top three Bowie track in terms of recognition alone doesn't help the issue. It's also a major oversight considering the volume/tone drop off is absent from the original pressing, so the whole "We're not touching the master tape because historical fidelity" is kinda bogus; being true to history would mean fixing that obvious misrecording at whatever stage between the tape master and the plate-cutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achillesstand7 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) From David Bowie's facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbowie/posts/10154831124542665 "HEROES" ALBUM UPDATE While attempts were made to maintain the integrity of the issue that existed on the original master tape of the "Heroes" album, fans’ concerns have been listened to and a new master is being created to replace the current one. As soon as the new file is available, the digital versions will be updated and those of you who would like a replacement "Heroes" album will be eligible for one. Further details on how to obtain your replacement CD and/or vinyl will follow in due course. In the meantime please retain your proof of purchase. Thank you for your continued patience and sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. #ANCIANTbox #ANewCareerInANewTownBox Edited October 11, 2017 by achillesstand7 OneThreeOneTwo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 After reading about the issues of this box and just knowing of the general horridness of audio mastering/compression and fidelity on the majority of the current record industry's output, I have to say that I hope there is soon to be a revolution of actual audio professionals coming into the business and truly making a difference in reversing the disgusting trends of sonic disfigurement that has been rising in the last 25 years. We can do better than this. Its a large part of the reason I got into the industry and with any luck, I'll be able to secure a job making sure shit like this stops occurring. OneThreeOneTwo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawney Bomb Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Is it safe to assume the issue with Heroes is delaying the individual release of the albums in this set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mucusoffmybrain Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Individual releases are up at Bull Moose. 02/23/18 release date: Bull Moose - Bowie PO OneThreeOneTwo and Rip 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achillesstand7 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) Also, how to get a Heroes replacement if you bought the box set: "HEROES" ALBUM UPDATE We can now confirm that the "Heroes" audio has been updated via all digital download and streaming partners. CD and LP discs (in a plain sleeve) will be ready to ship week commencing 11th December. Those who have bought the ANCIANT box set and would like an updated disc of "Heroes" should send an email to: heroes @ wmgcustomerservice.com Your email should contain the following info: • NAME • SHIPPING ADDRESS (and any delivery instructions) • EMAIL ADDRESS • PHONE NUMBER (required by some delivery providers) • FORMAT PURCHASED (CD or LP) • PROOF OF PURCHASE (email attachment / photo / scan / screen grab / etc.) Please ensure that you limit the content of your email to these details only so that the Warner Music Customer Services team can process your order as quickly and efficiently as possible. #ANCIANTbox #ANewCareerInANewTownBox Edited January 19, 2018 by achillesstand7 OneThreeOneTwo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Didn't feel like making a new thread, but this is probably the next set, right? https://www.amazon.com/Loving-Alien-1983-1988-David-Bowie/dp/B07FPP5R6R/ref=sr_1_3?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1532484385&sr=1-3&refinements=p_n_binding_browse-bin%3A387647011%2Cp_n_date%3A1249114011 Charles Barkley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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