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Post by BiteUrLip on Apr 21, 2022 0:04:44 GMT
I just read this. Awesome news! It will probably include demos, live versions and (hopefully) new rarities. Cool, isn't it? |
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Post by dougs on Apr 21, 2022 1:55:51 GMT
BiteUrLip:
If that info that you read about a special MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER 50th Anniversary release is true - it would be something well worth planning for! I was surprised that nothing came out last year (actual 50th anniversary since the album's release) to celebrate the album. A year late? I'll take it!
Next month (May) is actually the 50th anniversary of the release of HONKY CHATEAU. I was hoping that RECORD STORE DAY 2022 (April 23) would see a 50th Anniversary double vinyl release for HONKY CHATEAU including a disc of live songs, outtakes, etc. Not happening. But, we do have THE COMPLETE THOM BELL SESSIONS being released on vinyl this week on RECORD STORE DAY instead.
Doug
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Post by dougs on Apr 21, 2022 11:36:12 GMT
MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER - Special Re-Issue is coming! BiteUrLip, you were right; MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER is being re-issued with all kinds of extras. Here is the info kindly provided by eltonjohn.com: www.eltonjohn.com/stories/madman-across-the-water-50th-anniversary-reissue-announcedThe album can be pre-ordered immediately and comes out on June 10th. What is available? Several vinyl package options, several CD package options, pillow, turntable slip mat, jacket, coffee mug, and other items! Some vinyl & CD packages come with a lengthy book of info and photos and a poster. Doug |
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Post by BiteUrLip on Apr 21, 2022 12:52:10 GMT
Yes it's true, the release is not proper for a 50th anniversary edition. Why now, and not year earlier? I don't understand it. Unless they're gonna change the name of the release.
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Post by dougs on Apr 21, 2022 14:12:34 GMT
BiteUrLip:
My guess is that last year's record company and Elton management focus was full speed ahead for promoting THE LOCKDOWN SESSIONS and "Cold Heart" so MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER was delayed a number of months. Despite being released late in 1971, MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER did its chart damage in 1972; it ended up as the #10 album of the year in the US in 1972.
Better late than never to have this soon-to-be released MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER, isn't it? Which package are you likely to buy?
Doug
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Post by BiteUrLip on Apr 22, 2022 9:12:58 GMT
I will buy the cheap mp3 versions from mp3million.com. Nowadays I'm only buying the new studio albums as physical cd.
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Post by newloneranger on Apr 24, 2022 7:57:01 GMT
i pre-ordered it on Amazon yesterday, Did not give a release date though, probably wont be long tho.
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Post by dougs on Apr 24, 2022 12:05:11 GMT
newloneranger:
The various new 50th anniversary MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER packages have, so far, been slated for a June 10 release in both the UK and in the US. The same date has been posted on eltonjohn.com as well.
It will be nice to see these large deluxe box sets for the album. If they sell well then we may see similar box sets for other albums which reach their 50th anniversary.
Doug
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Post by newloneranger on Jun 11, 2022 6:51:03 GMT
I got this in the mail today. Looks like alot of nice demos. Packaging is nice.
Jim
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Post by dougs on Jun 12, 2022 3:03:46 GMT
newloneranger:
Which version or box of MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER did you get? The CD / DVD (Blu-Ray) package? I've ordered the 4 LP (vinyl) package but also with the turntable slipmat of MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER and pillow!
I am really looking forward to that "BBC - Sounds For Saturday" 1972 concert broadcast which featured only MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER songs. The live title track version is killer good. It will be nice to have the concert with proper sound quality. Those demos will also be great to have as well.
Enjoy your listening!
Doug
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