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Originally Posted by Macfanforever
I guess the Stones and Elvis is not on the top of the list.
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As far as physical product goes
Elvis is at
or near the top of being bootlegged.
Just over ten years ago RCA/BMG/SONY and
Elvis' estate came up with an ingenious plan
to release his original performances along
with unreleased outtakes from his studio
sessions and live appearances.
The FTD Label (Follow That Dream) should be
an example for all classic artists and their record
companies to follow.
To date there have been over 100 separate releases.
Usually comprising of 2 CD sets. With the first CD
containing the original studio master takes (most
remastered using the original master tapes) and the
second CD full of unreleased outtakes. And numerous
concerts from multi-track tapes, soundboard tapes
and even audience recordings.
FTD has learned from the bootleggers (imports as
they are called today). When an Elvis release hits
the market from one of the import labels, FTD has
countered quickly with a release of the same material.
Often in better quality audio and packaging.
It's a win-win situation for the artist and fans. And
I can't understand why legacy artist such as Fleetwood
Mac doesn't follow suit. Everyone wins - except the
bootleggers.