cgoodwin22 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I don't expect them to make more. But they may release the discs individually at some point (no guarantees on that either). Check around. It's sold out on Amazon, but other places still list it as available for pre-ordering. if you can't find the mono set you can always DL the Dr. Ebbett's mono versions until you find the box set. The Ebbett's mixes are amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 After waiting so long for these (how many months ago were they announced?), I'm getting impatient in these final days. Two. More. Weeks. I'm sure I'll wind up disappointed somehow. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 "We were just a band that made it very, very big, that's all." Link to post Share on other sites
imsjry Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Now Amazon is sold out of the Stereo Box. Insane.... Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Now Amazon is sold out of the Stereo Box. Insane....Awesome. At least that one's not a limited edition. Who but the Beatles could sell out a 17-disc box set? As much as anything, though, it's a testament to how crappy the original CD releases were... Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Which specific albums are you all most wanting to hear remastered? The mono Sgt. Pepper's would be AWESOME to hear. I'll be buying a new Abbey Road for sure. You think Walmarts and Targets will sell-out the sets on the first day? Will they have mono sets in-store? Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Which specific albums are you all most wanting to hear remastered? The mono Sgt. Pepper's would be AWESOME to hear. I'll be buying a new Abbey Road for sure. You think Walmarts and Targets will sell-out the sets on the first day? Will they have mono sets in-store? I was wondering the same thing about Target (I don't go near Walmart). Mainly, if they would have the mono set for sale. I know it's supposed to be limited, but does that mean limited to online? Best Buy, Borders, and Barnes and Noble only? Or will all these stores get some? I'm looking forward to hearing them all in mono. Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I was wondering the same thing about Target (I don't go near Walmart). Mainly, if they would have the mono set for sale. I know it's supposed to be limited, but does that mean limited to online? Best Buy, Borders, and Barnes and Noble only? Or will all these stores get some? I'm looking forward to hearing them all in mono. I found this at Beatlesnews.com: With only two weeks to go now before the Beatles Remastered hits store shelves, we have now heard from many readers, and have confirmed, that the Beatles Remastered Mono Box Set, which will be available in limited quantities, is no longer available for pre-order on the web sites of Best Buy, Costco and Wal-Mart. We do see that Best Buy is now listing the Mono Box as being available as an "Import", however, it is listed with a retail price of $703.98 and a sale price of $563.18. (The final Amazon price for the Mono Box set was $229.49.) In addition, Best Buy is listing delivery date for this import as 9/15, about a week after the Remasters' delivery date of 09/09/09. It is unknown whether or not these retailers have separate allotments of the Mono Box for their "brick and mortar" stores, and if they will have copies in their stores of the box sets even though they are no longer selling them on their web sites. I avoid Walmart also, but frankly, I might start asking all retailers (Walmart included) if they'll have box sets for sale in the store. It may be the same as scoring a cabbage patch doll or Wii system. This might be nuts. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 It wouldn't surprise me if a few stores have mono boxes on the release date, but probably places like Amoeba rather than Target. If Target and Wal-Mart are saving any for their physical stores, they'll be scattered -- you have to figure that most of the 10,000 units got pre-ordered online, and no more than a couple thousand (if that) would be available for in-store sales. And not all of those would go to Target/Wal-Mart. The chance of ANY store having one in stock will be slim to none. Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm eager to hear the remastered White Album, which always sounded a bit too bright / compressed to my ears. I'm hoping that improves some on the reissue. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I recall when the anthology series came out the cds were everywhere. I even saw them for sale in a supermarket. I may look to see if Walmart or Best Buy has them, as that is the only two places around here where I can go and buy cds (besides Target, which does not carry much beyond greatest hits cds). Of course, when the new Pearl Jam comes out, I will be going to Target. Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 It wouldn't surprise me if a few stores have mono boxes on the release date, but probably places like Amoeba rather than Target. If Target and Wal-Mart are saving any for their physical stores, they'll be scattered -- you have to figure that most of the 10,000 units got pre-ordered online, and no more than a couple thousand (if that) would be available for in-store sales. And not all of those would go to Target/Wal-Mart. The chance of ANY store having one in stock will be slim to none. my friend who works at the Electric Fetus (great local store here) said they're not expecting to get ANY of the initial pressing of the Mono box :/ Link to post Share on other sites
imsjry Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 You think Walmarts and Targets will sell-out the sets on the first day? Will they have mono sets in-store? Do those stores even carry any box sets? I don't think so. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Some of them do. Although, it is becoming a thing of the past. Best Buy carries boxsets, right next to the record albums they are now selling. Link to post Share on other sites
imsjry Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Does anyone think Best Buy will have it cheaper the week it comes out or can they not really go lower then the pre-order price? Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I wonder about that also. I have noticed that if you go there and buy something the day it comes out you can get it for a low price. But, a few days later the price goes up. Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 i'm surprised the stereo box sets have sold out. it's cheaper to buy the discs seperately - by my calculations - and box sets are annoying things to find places for on shelves anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Since I don't the record album have Let It Be, I have not seen this for a long time: The original box set packaging of Let It Be. It contained a 160 page booklet with photos and quotes from the film. I think it would have been cool if they would threw in the other albums, such Live At The Hollywood Bowl, A Collection of Beatles Oldies, Hey Jude (the album), etc. Beatles Discography Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I'm getting both, since I'm a Beatles nerd, but if you only have the money to get one of the box sets, I would make it the Stereo version, if for no other reason than the fact that you'll get all original albums in one set. Also, I happen to like stereo better, so I'll probably listen to the stereo box more often. Original albums are the mono ones. The best choice is the mono box set, and the original stereo ones apart. Then, with money and curiosity, you can buy the other stereo CDs on a whim. Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Don't worry if the sets have sold out......They are out to make money aren't they? If there is a demand more will be manufactured. It's good to hype your product. Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 ^ That's why I find it hard to believe the mono CD's won't be released individually at some point - there's money to be made and made it will be. Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Original albums are the mono ones. The best choice is the mono box set, and the original stereo ones apart. Then, with money and curiosity, you can buy the other stereo CDs on a whim. Yeah, but I think the best option is to download the mono ones and just buy Let It Be & Abbey Road - which is what I'm doing now. They're definately going to release the mono seperately in a year or so, and I'm also certain that they'll release another batch of box sets which will be sold for much cheaper. Another bit of information I've found out about the differences in the new mono and stereo is that only the stereo remasters have been subjected to limiting (which is what they do to make music artificially louder, and it clips the sound) - the mono versions have been untouched, presumably because they are punchy and loud enough mixes to not need it. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 That figures. I would think a holiday release will happen. That is the one time of year people are most likely to buy that sort of thing, who would not normally buy expensive box sets. Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Something to store your new CD's in......Be sure to take the virtual tour.....click link on lower right hand side of page..... http://store.boxofvision.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 Something to store your new CD's in......Be sure to take the virtual tour.....click link on lower right hand side of page..... http://store.boxofvision.com/I would consider buying the LP artwork book separately, if they offered it that way. Not interested in the rest of it, though. Link to post Share on other sites
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