Plarocks Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 These are silly and kinda weird, but I really like them. Although I have a decent 70s bootleg of “The Christmas Album,” this is a welcome re-issue. All the original Pic Sleeves, and this time pressed on actual vinyl (colored) with a nice book and box. Ordered! Bull Moose Elusive Disc... And your other usual suspects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docbronze Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Do these have actual Christmas/Holiday music on them or were they fan club style singles they put out in December as a "gift" to the fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusted_By_Space Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, docbronze said: Do these have actual Christmas/Holiday music on them or were they fan club style singles they put out in December as a "gift" to the fans? Edited November 10, 2017 by Dusted_By_Space Im a dumbass, thats why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsgoodtobefree Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 21 minutes ago, docbronze said: Do these have actual Christmas/Holiday music on them or were they fan club style singles they put out in December as a "gift" to the fans? AFAIK there's only one actual song out of all of these, and it's not great. Everything else is just lame fan club banter that I think even the most die-hard Beatles fans would struggle to enjoy. I'd consider picking this up at $20-$30, but $70 is way too much IMO. docbronze 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfranciosa Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 yeah this is purely a boomer nostalgia cash grab. not worth it for anyone outside of that age bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docbronze Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 22 minutes ago, itsgoodtobefree said: AFAIK there's only one actual song out of all of these, and it's not great. Everything else is just lame fan club banter that I think even the most die-hard Beatles fans would struggle to enjoy. I'd consider picking this up at $20-$30, but $70 is way too much IMO. That was always my rough understanding of these things, but the way it has been packaged and marketed, from a distance, I wondered if I was mistaken. Appreciate the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plarocks Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Honestly, if you want the one real Christmas “song” they did, and an idea of the “banter,” all you really need is this: Beatles - Free as a Bird 7-inch I have always wanted the flexis, but refused to pay the $100+ each for such a “disposable” format. For me, this set is “better” than the originals as they are on “real” records this time. But yeah, I agree this set is for die hard fans, but that is me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOldStock Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Almost posted this days ago, but I didn't think Beatles really got much traction here! Similarly would love to own the flexis, so happy to buy this and enjoy it. Very little from the Beatles I wouldn't buy - despite not being in the 'boomer' age bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapalmBrain Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 they were really drunk so you are probably never going to see a good release of this, very heavily bootlegged so always do your research in the wild I've read stories of people dropping $100+ and them ending up being counterfeit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plarocks Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 The Beatles Christmas album I have looks REALLY good, but the store was totally legit and told me it was a “bootleg,” and showed me on the cover and label why. I did get to see a “real” one at a record show once that a dealer was selling for $300. The cover was VERY clear and defined. I have also seen dealers try to sell the boot version I have for $100+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mourning Wood Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I've had a bootleg 12" LP on splatter vinyl of all of these since I was in high school. I grew up listening to them every xmas, so I have very fond memories of them. the ones from '66 & '67 get a little trippy, with skits and edits that are fun when you're stoned. obviously they were! the last one is sad because each Beatle did his own section, then they edited them together. i guess they couldn't stand eachother by the end, even to say merry xmas to the fans. only for the Beatle fan who already has everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plarocks Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share Posted December 16, 2017 (edited) Elusive Disc just e-mailed me to say they cancelled my order for the box set, and I ordered back on November 10th. THEY SUCK! Should have ordered from Bull Moose. Fortunately, Sound Garden had one left. Edited December 16, 2017 by Plarocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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