Re: 2 for 1 rarities import-polydor

[maiullo@tms.attmail.com (Gary Maiullo)]

Ellen, 

>>> Just saw 2 for 1 rarities import on polydor at HMV for about 16.99. I have
the rarities on vinyl and was just wondering how the quality of the cd
pressing is....                                             

        Wow, 17 bucks for that item is a great buy..... I payed $24 and even 
at that price, I think it is worth it.  
        Considering the way some of the songs were "manipulated" on the box 
set (ie; the segue from "Join Together" into "Relay" -- or is it the other way
around...?!) (.....and the additional "sounds" on "Join Together"....), I 
found the "Rarities" disc to be a great collection of the many songs released 
on singles, IN the form that they were ORIGINALLY released in the UK.  Sound 
quality is very good, although there are some audiophiles out there that may 
completely disagree with that opinion.  Also, there are some early pressings 
of this disc that are defective and are deteriorating prematurely. If/When you
buy this disc, hold onto your receipt until you verify it is okay. The early
pressings also have edited versions of (I think) "Water" and "Baby, Don't You
Do It" (early fade on the latter....).

>>>....Though I am very bummed about not being able to get Pete tickets.
Please could you guys who are going both nights please not rub it in?

        Sorry, but it's difficult to contain the excitement of seeing PT on 
Conan live in the studio, and then 2 nights in a row in NY.

        ("....you *lucky* people.....!")

        gary m.