National Treasures - The Singles Collection Thread - Page 79 - Forever Delayed

starstruck · #**1171** 23-09-2011, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Aestivate

If you forget the You Love Us Heavenly single. Then yes I guess so. Or the fact that half the singles weren't released as 7"

true, yes. but the first announcement, the infamous "38 tracks on 38 CD ones", said that it would be a 7" size poster. it is at least better than it sounded at first.

Flint · #**1172** 23-09-2011, 19:16

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Originally Posted by starstruck

i know this idea has come up before, but surely the bigger seller would be re-issuing all the albums in the style of the JFPL/PFAYM special edition sets, having the 2nd disc full of relevant to era non-album singles, b-sides, etc? if they are "closing a period" now, a full on retrospective like that would make more sense, especially as the "groundwork" has been done with the Japan only 2 CD versions.

That would be too convenient and desireable.

starstruck · #**1173** 23-09-2011, 19:30

oh yeah, forgot about that part Flint.

we should all think more like Nicky.

hummingbird · #**1174** 24-09-2011, 17:28

ooooooh finally a pic of the contents! Lipstick and mirror looks shite but the rest looks cool

UEF · #**1175** 24-09-2011, 17:59

If you got the poster it would make sense to get it framed. Rather than sat, folded, in a box.

Iron it out first of course... but through a clean tea towel so you don't fuck it up.

Bryter Layter · #**1176** 24-09-2011, 18:28

So the box set does include b-sides then? Still, I'm not sure even that justifies the price ($260 CAD). Handsome set, but too pricey for what it offers. I'm sure I'll get it at some point...when the cost comes down by at least $100. My Beatles in Mono cost around that much and I got that one as a gift (plus, that's The Beatles)...I'm not in the habit of spending that kind of money on things I by and large already have despite the fancy packaging.

Flint · #**1177** 24-09-2011, 18:37

It includes some b-sides at least; the wording on one of the previous versions implied it would only be the CD1 b-sides.

WHO KNOWS.

UEF · #**1178** 24-09-2011, 19:00

It's a collection of CD1s, that seems pretty obvious to me.

Littlesue · #**1179** 24-09-2011, 19:42

The lipstick and mirror thing is a bit saft!! it's something like some crappy girl band would do to get extra sales not a bunch of middleaged men.

Bryter Layter · #**1180** 24-09-2011, 19:46

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Originally Posted by Littlesue

The lipstick and mirror thing is a bit saft!! it's something like some crappy girl band would do to get extra sales not a bunch of middleaged men.

Haha! It's probably shitty makeup too, you know, the kind that puts you in the emergency room with a killer alergic reaction.

Dancing Kirby · #**1181** 29-09-2011, 09:08

On the box set:

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This unique treasure itself has proven to be very popular so you might want to pre-order your copy soon.

I dispute that claim.

http://www.manicstreetpreachers.com/...easures_boxset

The Gutless Wonder · #**1182** 29-09-2011, 09:47

I'll just make regular visits to HMV until I spot it I think! I'm getting confused with release dates for the single, this and Q mag!

allisvanity · #**1183** 29-09-2011, 09:52

Confusion over release dates seems to be part and parcel of Manics releases these days!

Keeps us on our toes I guess....

The Gutless Wonder · #**1184** 29-09-2011, 14:16

Oct 31st. I shouldn't forget that really!

Aestivate · #**1185** 29-09-2011, 17:35

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Originally Posted by Littlesue

The lipstick and mirror thing is a bit saft!! it's something like some crappy girl band would do to get extra sales not a bunch of middleaged men.

Its so you can put it on and be a clown