pujols05 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Shipping would be a factor. Amazon Prime members would only pay the $118 - would there be shipping/handling on top of these prices Importscds and Bull Moose? I have never used them but I know that often the S/H would bring the price up to or over Amazon's. (The $99/year fee for the Prime membership would have to be factored in but for some of us <grin> that fee is more than outweighed by not having to cough up for shipping over a year's time). I ordered the Wish You Were Here Immersion set from ImportCDs in August. Shipping and "processing" was $4.99...but it took more than a week as they ship media mail. Don't forget, anyone can get free shipping from Amazon (orders of $35) but they really take their time. The order of the HOTH SDBS I just cancelled was going to come that way and I probably wouldn't have seen it until Nov. 7th...which happens to be my birthday, but that's a long wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 The first three sets on Importcds sold for $89 and came up to about $100 per set - shipped w/tax. Amazon was still selling at $118 or $112(?) pre-tax. It's up to you who you want to buy from though. I figured I'd save the extra money and get them a little later (delivered 4 or 5 days after release.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 ...Guess we'll have to wait for the next single(s)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Perhaps, tomorrow? Every two weeks and I think most of these being released on Thursdays perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Perhaps, tomorrow? Every two weeks and I think most of these being released on Thursdays perhaps? Hard to say -- surely it would already be available in the UK/Europe, and it isn't...although the last one did drop randomly in the middle of the day/night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyshackelford Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Sound quality is what we're discussing, just in a slightly more technical way. So...............current prices of the super deluxe boxsets: Importscds: $95 Bull Moose: $106 Amazon: $118 Still have mine on pre-order at Amazon, along with JP's book Just an FYI while people are discussing price....the Super Deluxe of Led Zeppelin IV is now $104.88. Which to me is a great price to get 'locked-in' for a pre-order. Edited September 25, 2014 by rustyshackelford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pagemeister Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Just saw Cook post that on Twitter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pujols05 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Just an FYI while people are discussing price....the Super Deluxe of Led Zeppelin IV is now $104.88. Which to me is a great price to get 'locked-in' for a pre-order. That's the lowest price Amazon has offered for any of the SDBS so far. Now: how long will it hold there and will HOTH follow? Maybe Amazon is trying to be a little more competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth and beauty Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Should I be worried that the IV "unboxing" video doesn't show the inside of the album art (the hermit picture) - nor does the inner sleeve seem to have any text on it? Is this just because the whole video's more of a digital exercise ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 The LZ II Super Deluxe had the gatefold...I don't know why this one wouldn't. I would hope that the lyric inner sleeve would be included...time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) Mojo. issue 252 Nov 2014. First review of the latest releases.....no idea why the pic is sideways view, sorry'bout that. Edited September 27, 2014 by JTM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pujols05 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 20140927_130706.jpgMojo. issue 252 Nov 2014. First review of the latest releases.....no idea why the pic is sideways view, sorry'bout that. Thanks. Rather dismissive of HOTH, isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 20140927_130706.jpgMojo. issue 252 Nov 2014. First review of the latest releases.....no idea why the pic is sideways view, sorry'bout that. I think that's the most vague review I've ever read...there's absolutely nothing said of any substance -- no discussion of the alternate mixes, just bland rehashing of the albums' legacies! Thanks for posting -- saved me a nickel or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2014/sep/29/led-zeppelin-unreleased-version-of-rain-song Only available in UK....for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IzzyBlues Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2014/sep/29/led-zeppelin-unreleased-version-of-rain-song Only available in UK....for now. By far the most detailed remaster so far. Jonesy's bass is so much more prominent. I've never heard it like that before. Bonzo's drums are also a lot more louder and his snare is much snappier. Absolutely insane stuff! Edited September 29, 2014 by IzzyBlues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) I've found a couple of links that might work in the States -- a little unsure. Of course, being a Canadian, I'm unable to hear the tracks. Radio.com might work, though it's going through the (French?) website Pitchfork. Edited September 29, 2014 by Melcórë Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pujols05 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I've found a couple of links that might work in the States -- a little unsure. Of course, being a Canadian, I'm unable to hear the tracks. Radio.com might work, though it's going through the (French?) website Pitchfork. For an alternate mix without piano...I'm pretty sure I'm hearing piano. Either I'm missing the differences or this is a bogus link (using the old classic we all know and love). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 A few people have remarked that the piano is still present -- but is it mixed lower, or not found throughout the song? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IzzyBlues Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Honestly it doesn't sound like an alternate mix at all. I could hear the piano fine... It sounds like the studio version, just remastered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Honestly it doesn't sound like an alternate mix at all. I could hear the piano fine... It sounds like the studio version, just remastered. Seeing as it's still unavailable for me...guess I'll have to wait and hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Subtle differences, less piano rather than no piano it is definitely different though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IzzyBlues Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Seeing as it's still unavailable for me...guess I'll have to wait and hear. I used the Hola unblocker extension application for Firefox and set it to the UK to listen to it. I am from Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 It is very much an alternate mix, though "Mix without Piano" is completely incorrect. I find everything much more separated and defined. The drums sound so clear and powerful...easily the best part of this mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Ya there's def a piano in there - The mix does sound pretty cool just wish we could have had earlier fragments of how these songs were actually conceived. i.e. the Black Dog sessions where they all work it out on acoustic guitars. LOVE The Rain Song! Esp NYC 1973! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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