Crystal Visions Transparent Edition Bundle

[michelej1]

Just got an email to buy the Transparent Vinyl Bundle of Crystal Visions. Limited Edition. It's $79.99. It's on my phone, so I can't cut and paste, right now.

[michelej1]

You get 11x17 messenger bag.

Transparent vinyl LP

Heavy stock portrait poster

Limited run 11 x 17 heavy stock portrait lithograph

[WildHeart69]

there was a thread about this somewhere already before we got this email today. I preordered 2 copies on music direct or something like that a couple weeks ago and it was pretty cheap (under 20 bucks each)

[WildHeart69]

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-321642-stevie-nicks-crystal-visions-limited-edition-crystal-clear-vinyl.aspx

is the link

[BlueDenimLamp]

there was a thread about this somewhere already before we got this email today. I preordered 2 copies on music direct or something like that a couple weeks ago and it was pretty cheap (under 20 bucks each)

I posted about it a little while ago but it went un noticed as many thought it was a bootleg...

Well you can believe it this time...

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r663/Nicksiannation/cv_zpsbtsiwnlj.png

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r663/Nicksiannation/cv1_zps9ohrvyzb.png

Just received the e mail from WB myself...So it's an official re issue...WB Crystal Visions (http://t.co/DkOEK1YjXQ)link...

[Jondalar]

Just bought it 😘

[WildHeart69]

I beleived you last time, but I have been keeping my fingers crossed that this was legit ever since I placed my order! Good catch!

[BlueDenimLamp]

Let's see how long it takes "Camp Stevie" to put this on her media sites...

[BlueDenimLamp]

Just noticed...It's a "Crystal Visions" re issue but the bag has the "24K" lettering on it...

[sorcerer999]

BLARGHHHHH!!! To buy or not to buy???

I'm wondering if this new pressing will increase or decrease the value of the original out of print version.

And clear vinyl!!! See, I'm such a vinyl "geek" that had this been in regular black vinyl I wouldn't have bothered because I own the original...but this is SPECIAL because it's clear.

I'm torn. :distress:

There's no reason to waste money and own two copies...:shrug:

...but it's CLEAR vinyl...

[BlueDenimLamp]

Let's see how long it takes "Camp Stevie" to put this on her media sites...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Crystal Visions…is available in Double Vinyl on 5/19 + Messenger bag &amp; poster! Pre-Order at <a href="http://t.co/bv30L17XF1">http://t.co/bv30L17XF1</a> <a href="http://t.co/6hSLZ0ykVw">pic.twitter.com/6hSLZ0ykVw</a></p>&mdash; Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/StevieNicks/status/591325898768453633">April 23, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Well that didn't take very long...

[DauphineMarie]

BLARGHHHHH!!! To buy or not to buy???

I'm wondering if this new pressing will increase or decrease the value of the original out of print version.

And clear vinyl!!! See, I'm such a vinyl "geek" that had this been in regular black vinyl I wouldn't have bothered because I own the original...but this is SPECIAL because it's clear.

I'm torn. :distress:

There's no reason to waste money and own two copies...:shrug:

...but it's CLEAR vinyl...

I'm the same way. As of now, I don't own any clear/coloured vinyl, or the original Crystal Visions CD/vinyl. I think it's worth it (?)

edit: HOLY %h!+ that's a lot of money... almost $100.. I'd almost rather wait and just buy the vinyl when/if that's ever available.. I can live without the lithograph and tote. :shrug:

[Jondalar]

BLARGHHHHH!!! To buy or not to buy???

I'm wondering if this new pressing will increase or decrease the value of the original out of print version.

And clear vinyl!!! See, I'm such a vinyl "geek" that had this been in regular black vinyl I wouldn't have bothered because I own the original...but this is SPECIAL because it's clear.

I'm torn. :distress:

There's no reason to waste money and own two copies...:shrug:

...but it's CLEAR vinyl...

I'm poor white trash and I bought it so u should too.

[BlueLight]

This is really stressing me out. I bought the out-of-print vinyl version on ebay a few months back, for a really good price. So I don't really have a need for this. BUT the clear vinyl. And that bag!

[KarmaContestant]

BLARGHHHHH!!! To buy or not to buy???

I'm wondering if this new pressing will increase or decrease the value of the original out of print version.

And clear vinyl!!! See, I'm such a vinyl "geek" that had this been in regular black vinyl I wouldn't have bothered because I own the original...but this is SPECIAL because it's clear.

I'm torn. :distress:

There's no reason to waste money and own two copies...:shrug:

...but it's CLEAR vinyl...

This pressing may end up being more valuable because of the clear vinyl, but if it is pressed in greater quantity that the original, or if it has sound quality issues, then the original will maintain value. I'd like it of course...but I have no interest in this bundle, and I have the black vinyl already. However, for only 19.99 I may buy it from Music Direct instead, minus the litho and hand bag. I'll decide when I get back from Europe in two weeks. Definitely not paying 80 bucks for a purse and poster.

[sorcerer999]

Okay, I just discovered you can order the vinyl WITHOUT the bag and poster for $23.

That kind of makes things okay now. I couldn't care less about the "bells and whistles" so it's nice to know it's available by itself at a reasonable price.

EDIT...

However, for only 19.99 I may buy it from Music Direct instead.

$20.00!!! Even better!!!

[KarmaContestant]

Okay, I just discovered you can order the vinyl WITHOUT the bag and poster for $23.

That kind of makes things okay now. I couldn't care less about the "bells and whistles" so it's nice to know it's available by itself at a reasonable price.

EDIT...



$20.00!!! Even better!!!

The shipping options weren't *great*, so it came to $32, with FedEx 2 day.

[KarmaContestant]

An Amazon.com link as well:

http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Visions-Limited-Clear-Vinyl/dp/B00TTCK28U/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1429821831&sr=1-2&keywords=crystal+visions

[DauphineMarie]

The shipping options weren't *great*, so it came to $32, with FedEx 2 day.

I'm glad you posted this, I didn't think to check. I got mine for the same price. :nod:

[Dodfather]

Had to order this. Bit of a present to myself! Rather than the poster though I'm more likely to buy a frame and display the LP sleeve - love that shot!

[StreetAngel86]

I'm poor white trash and I bought it so u should too.

THIS :lol:
the poorer i am the more caca i buy.
buying this coz i want the BAG ... and the vinyl but mainly the BAG :D
i have the original CD release and my copy is VERY well used :D

[welcomechris]

Just pre-ordered it!! I wonder if this will chart on the Billboard Vinyl Albums Chart.

[James89]

Just pre-ordered it!! I wonder if this will chart on the Billboard Vinyl Albums Chart.

The last time I checked it was at #260 on the overall Amazon album chart which is very impressive. I think that makes it currently the 5th best selling vinyl on Amazon US.

I think it will chart on the Billboard Vinyl Albums chart and we also have a new vinyl chart here in the UK so I suspect it will chart here too.

[Jondalar]

Okay, I just discovered you can order the vinyl WITHOUT the bag and poster for $23.

That kind of makes things okay now. I couldn't care less about the "bells and whistles" so it's nice to know it's available by itself at a reasonable price.

EDIT...



$20.00!!! Even better!!!

That is sort of cheating. You are cheating Stevie out of more money. Doesn't sound like you are a true fan. 😷

[sorcerer999]

That is sort of cheating. You are cheating Stevie out of more money. Doesn't sound like you are a true fan. 😷

Are you KIDDING me?

I guess I could go without paying a bill, or eating for a week, just to spend $$ on things I won't use...but at least Stevie and all you Ledgies will know I'm a TRUE fan!

Gimme an f-ing break!!! :rolleyes:

[olive]

That is sort of cheating. You are cheating Stevie out of more money. Doesn't sound like you are a true fan. 😷

a true fan would buy 10 or more to get it a higher rank on the charts

[michelej1]

Are you KIDDING me?

I guess I could go without paying a bill, or eating for a week, just to spend $$ on things I won't use...but at least Stevie and all you Ledgies will know I'm a TRUE fan!

Gimme an f-ing break!!! :rolleyes:

Ha.

I know this guy with a podcast and he asks for donations. He asks people to subscribe for $1 a month or make a one time Paypal donation. But he also says that if you can't subscribe, then go to the show's reddit page and interact or just talk about the show to your friends and get other people interested who might subscribe or give it a high rating on ITunes. He says that those are ALL valuable forms of support. I believe that to be true.

Michele

[twinmatrix]

If anyone is buying this and doesn't want the bag, I'd love to buy it from you for $40 or something + shipping costs? :)

I don't have a vinyl player and I don't have space for a litho/poster, but I'd love to have an actual item I can use in daily life with Stevie's name on it...

[James89]

Are you KIDDING me?

I guess I could go without paying a bill, or eating for a week, just to spend $$ on things I won't use...but at least Stevie and all you Ledgies will know I'm a TRUE fan!

Gimme an f-ing break!!! :rolleyes:

I totally agree. I personally don't need a bag or a poster and I just want the vinyl so that's what I'll buy. That shows support. You don't need to spend thousands to prove yourself to be a Stevie fan. That's just idiotic.

[MoonSister75]

Well this makes me want to buy a record player. Crystal Visions on clear vinyl with a Stevie Nicks bag ....very very nice :nod:

But I'm not going to buy a record player right now, and I don't think I'd use the bag, so I'll be giving this a miss.

:wavey:

[AnthonyMI]

Assuming this is using the old master vinyl molds that would make the original issues still more desirable from an audiophile standpoint. But if they used the original master and cut a new master mold then there should be no reason that this one would sound any different really. I own a couple clear picture disc Erythmics records and both have a bit of surface noise that is a bit distracting for being vinyl. Almost like a tape hiss. I think it is the picture later under the clear vinyls that causes it. If this is JUST vinyl though and no picture I think it should sound fine.

[Jondalar]

This thread just shows that she has lost a lot of her TRUE fan base. Sad really...

[twinmatrix]

This thread just shows that she has lost a lot of her TRUE fan base. Sad really...

What defines a true fan according to you?

[olive]

This thread just shows that she has lost a lot of her TRUE fan base. Sad really...

because were not suckered into buying something we already have several of Greatest hits , time space , enchanted , sound stage and crystal visions

[sorcerer999]

Jondalar, I was hoping your first post about "cheating Stevie out of money" was you just being sarcastic and funny...but now I realize you were serious.

Listen...I need MY money more than STEVIE needs my money. I would like a roof over my head and food in my belly so that I can live long enough to ENJOY and CONTINUE being a fan.

I could go on and on about what it means to be a TRUE fan of any musician, but I feel my words would be wasted on you.

No disrespect meant. We can just agree to disagree.

[tothegypsy]

I'm fairly certain they're just trolling.

[Jondalar]

Jondalar, I was hoping your first post about "cheating Stevie out of money" was you just being sarcastic and funny...but now I realize you were serious.

Listen...I need MY money more than STEVIE needs my money. I would like a roof over my head and food in my belly so that I can live long enough to ENJOY and CONTINUE being a fan.

I could go on and on about what it means to be a TRUE fan of any musician, but I feel my words would be wasted on you.

No disrespect meant. We can just agree to disagree.

Your words wouldn't be wasted on me but the days of her devout fans who would buy anything is gone. She just completed two of the best solo albums of her career and it seems like her fans are wary of her. She needs true fans more than ever.... Not going to get that from what's left of her fandom 😞

[MikeInNV]

Your words wouldn't be wasted on me but the days of her devout fans who would buy anything is gone. She just completed two of the best solo albums of her career and it seems like her fans are wary of her. She needs true fans more than ever.... Not going to get that from what's left of her fandom 😞

There are still plenty of devoted fans around; you can't go just by the Ledge. No artist of Stevie's age has the same legions of fans they once did, and Stevie is doing better than her contemporaries.

[BlueLight]

Your words wouldn't be wasted on me but the days of her devout fans who would buy anything is gone. She just completed two of the best solo albums of her career and it seems like her fans are wary of her. She needs true fans more than ever.... Not going to get that from what's left of her fandom 😞

I completely respect your opinion, but I must respectfully disagree. I view myself as a very devout fan. I was fortunate enough to see FM perform four times this tour - - but refused to spend some of the exorbitant amounts for the best seats. Many very devout fans would have loved to see them, but were unable to do so due to ticket prices or any number of other reasons. Being a devout or "true" fan has nothing to do, in my opinion, with the amount of dollars one spends on purchasing an artist's wares. I want Stevie (and all artists I admire) to succeed professionally and financially. And thankfully, Stevie remains one of the true handful of performing artists who can actually sing for a living, and make an incredibly large amount of money doing so. I will continue to support her, purchase her albums, and see her perform, but I will not pay an extra $60 for a vinyl bag and litho that I won't use. Nor will I empty my checking account just to fill her coffers. That said, I am VERY excited to have pre-ordered the clear vinyl reissue for $23, which is both a reasonable price, and a purchase I'm very excited about. :D

And regardless, I continue to be grateful for this forum, where I can connect with so many amazing, devoted fans who love Stevie's work. :thumbsup:

[bombaysaffires]

I completely respect your opinion, but I must respectfully disagree. I view myself as a very devout fan. I was fortunate enough to see FM perform four times this tour - - but refused to spend some of the exorbitant amounts for the best seats. Many very devout fans would have loved to see them, but were unable to do so due to ticket prices or any number of other reasons. Being a devout or "true" fan has nothing to do, in my opinion, with the amount of dollars one spends on purchasing an artist's wares. I want Stevie (and all artists I admire) to succeed professionally and financially. And thankfully, Stevie remains one of the true handful of performing artists who can actually sing for a living, and make an incredibly large amount of money doing so. I will continue to support her, purchase her albums, and see her perform, but I will not pay an extra $60 for a vinyl bag and litho that I won't use. Nor will I empty my checking account just to fill her coffers. That said, I am VERY excited to have pre-ordered the clear vinyl reissue for $23, which is both a reasonable price, and a purchase I'm very excited about. :D

And regardless, I continue to be grateful for this forum, where I can connect with so many amazing, devoted fans who love Stevie's work. :thumbsup:

well said. :nod:

[Lisa W]

I completely respect your opinion, but I must respectfully disagree. I view myself as a very devout fan. I was fortunate enough to see FM perform four times this tour - - but refused to spend some of the exorbitant amounts for the best seats. Many very devout fans would have loved to see them, but were unable to do so due to ticket prices or any number of other reasons. Being a devout or "true" fan has nothing to do, in my opinion, with the amount of dollars one spends on purchasing an artist's wares. I want Stevie (and all artists I admire) to succeed professionally and financially. And thankfully, Stevie remains one of the true handful of performing artists who can actually sing for a living, and make an incredibly large amount of money doing so. I will continue to support her, purchase her albums, and see her perform, but I will not pay an extra $60 for a vinyl bag and litho that I won't use. Nor will I empty my checking account just to fill her coffers. That said, I am VERY excited to have pre-ordered the clear vinyl reissue for $23, which is both a reasonable price, and a purchase I'm very excited about. :D

And regardless, I continue to be grateful for this forum, where I can connect with so many amazing, devoted fans who love Stevie's work. :thumbsup:
This is a great response that I feel captures my own view and experience as well. I just bought the clear vinyl without the extras and have been to multiple FM shows on the last two tours.

[StreetAngel86]

Your words wouldn't be wasted on me but the days of her devout fans who would buy anything is gone. She just completed two of the best solo albums of her career and it seems like her fans are wary of her. She needs true fans more than ever.... Not going to get that from what's left of her fandom 😞

I think you're confusing her FANDOM with the LEDGE :laugh:
they are NOT the same thing. :D

[olive]

i guess i don't have a hole in my life that can only be filled by crappy stevie nicks products .

[TheWILDheart]

Wow, I had no idea the original CV vinyl was so rare. I still have my copy from when it was first released - opened, but unplayed. Definitely one to hang onto. The artwork looks amazing on it too.

[paleshadow]

Also available on Amazon for pre order. Prime members can save a few bucks on the shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Visions-Limited-Clear-Vinyl/dp/B00TTCK28U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430189011&sr=8-1&keywords=crystal+visions+clear+vinyl

[pauls90]

I bought this the moment the pre-order went up - just because I want to own Planets of the Universe on vinyl.

I've also just gotten REALLY into collecting vinyl though so I guess it's not exciting for everyone.

I'm dying for Trouble in Shangri-La to be reissued on vinyl.

[BlueLight]

I bought this the moment the pre-order went up - just because I want to own Planets of the Universe on vinyl.

I've also just gotten REALLY into collecting vinyl though so I guess it's not exciting for everyone.

I'm dying for Trouble in Shangri-La to be reissued on vinyl.

You will be happy. It's the main reason I bought this on vinyl, too. And I must say, there is nothing better than blasting Planets and Sorcerer from vinyl on a stereo - they sound amazing.

[sorcerer999]

And I must say, there is nothing better than blasting Planets and Sorcerer from vinyl on a stereo - they sound amazing.

^^^This! Agree wholeheartedly!

And yes, Paul, I'm also waiting with baited breath for TISL to come out on vinyl...as well as IYD...and yes, even Street Angel, because I'm a completionist!

[loverly13]

Mine just came in and... both records are totally bent. What should I do? Did this happen to anyone else? It was just jammed in the box.

[iamnotafraid]

But if they used the original master and cut a new master mold then there should be no reason that this one would sound any different really...

According to what I've read the new version is half-speed mastered. And one
would assume that it would be from the master tapes. If so, it could sound better
than the original release if they use a proper pressing plant.

[tothegypsy]

Has anyone come across any additional pictures of the bag? I'm still debating.

[greendaze5]

Has anyone come across any additional pictures of the bag? I'm still debating.

My 'CV' bundle arrived last week on Tuesday.

The bag is good quality. It's vinyl, but looks and feels like leather.

It is big and reminds me of those bags the delivery guy uses to keep the pizzas warm. :lol:

[BlueLight]

According to what I've read the new version is half-speed mastered. And one
would assume that it would be from the master tapes. If so, it could sound better
than the original release if they use a proper pressing plant.

It is, indeed! Mine arrived yesterday, and it sounds fantastic. It's half-speed mastered by Stan Ricker, with plating and pressing at RTI.

[KarmaContestant]

This clear version is a straight repressing of the original. Both are half-speed, both by Stan Ricker, both pressed at RTI.

Here's the original with splash sticker, from Discogs:

http://cdn.discogs.com/mnV6YviAWC55I_h9M1FeU4bAX74=/fit-in/600x456/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(96)/discogs-images/R-3076045-1404509864-8855.jpeg.jpg


http://www.discogs.com/Stevie-Nicks-Crystal-VisionsThe-Very-Best-Of-Stevie-Nicks/release/3076045

[iamnotafraid]

It is, indeed! Mine arrived yesterday, and it sounds fantastic. It's half-speed mastered by Stan Ricker, with plating and pressing at RTI.

I should have checked my original vinyl (w/sticker) as karmacontestant pointed out.

It got me thinking about MFSL (Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs) and their half-speed
mastering process. They would advertise they used the original master tapes, but
from what I understand sometimes that meant the final stereo LP master, not the
multi-track tapes. Which of course if used could not only be remastered but also
remixed. And on some releases they didn't even have access to first generation LP
master.

With Stevie's Crystal Visions I'm not sure how close we're getting to the original
sources. At some point I'm sure she quit using analog tape. So I'd guess at least
six of the songs are just from digital files. And were the mother stampers used
for the original pressing used again? They do have a limited life, but at the relatively
low numbers these new albums are pressed at I suppose that would be possible.

Back when MFSL was king didn't they destroy the mothers/stampers after their
initial run? If not, that means if they can be located that Fleetwood Mac (white
album), Mirage and Stevie's Bella Donna is just a press away.

[WildHeart69]

Just recieved my two copies from music direct!

[KarmaContestant]

Just recieved my two copies from music direct!

Mine should arrive today, too. I don't know why I am so exited because I already have the original! :lol:

[paleshadow]

Mine just came in and... both records are totally bent. What should I do? Did this happen to anyone else? It was just jammed in the box.

My records weren't bent, but there is actually a defect in the vinyl on disc 2. It seems to be in the vinyl itself and not a scratch, but Rooms on Fire skips very badly and that's where the defect is. I got mine from amazon and they are already sending me a new copy.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/dsaje/IMG_20150521_102518338.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/dsaje/media/IMG_20150521_102518338.jpg.html)

[iamnotafraid]

My records weren't bent, but there is actually a defect in the vinyl on disc 2. It seems to be in the vinyl itself and not a scratch, but Rooms on Fire skips very badly and that's where the defect is. I got mine from amazon and they are already sending me a new copy.


Mine looks worse than that!

I wasn't even going to open mine as I have an original copy (black vinyl), but after
seeing these pictures and comments and even a YouTube video about the problems,
I had to check it out.

What a bummer. I bet it's the whole batch. Great job RTI. Amazon might pull it down.
Get your defective copies while you can!!!

[sorcerer999]

Picked up a copy at Barnes & Noble today. Took it home, removed the first disc, held it up to light, noticed it was pristine. Put it on my player and sadly discovered that it skipped 4 times on "Edge of 17", not even a minute into the song.

Took it back to B&N and exchanged it for another copy. Brought it home, put it on the player,,,one skip during "Edge", two skips during "I Can't Wait" and two skips during "Sorcerer". That was enough for me. Took it right back and got a full refund.

What a shame. The clear vinyl looked really cool.

For those of you who were lucky to score an original first pressing back in 2007...HANG ONTO THEM!!! According to the experiences of many I've seen on here, other forums, and popular vinyl retail distributors, this limited run of clear pressed vinyl seems to be a big bust! Boo!!! :(

[WildHeart69]

I bought two copies, one to "use" and one to keep sealed, but havent opened either yet. Did anyones copy look "damaged" from the outside before they opened it that would say "this looks bent"?

I saw a picture on facebook of someones disk with big black inside the vinyl. Did anyone else have the same problem?

[SpyNote]

I'm surprised there are so many defects on this pressing. Mine had a straight red bar on one of the records.

[KarmaContestant]

I haven't opened mine, and I'm not sure I want to after hearing about defects. Mine looks great on the exterior - no bending or creases.

[SpyNote]

I bought two copies, one to "use" and one to keep sealed, but havent opened either yet. Did anyones copy look "damaged" from the outside before they opened it that would say "this looks bent"?

Mine is pristine on the outside. I've never seen a record cover look so flawless, so I'm kind of baffled that the vinyl itself has defects. In addition to the red bar, I just noticed that one of the records has a large v-shaped scratch on it. :shrug:

[AnthonyMI]

yah, sounds like they just dusted off the original mothers from the first pressing and quickly pressed these out with inferior quality control. Uhg. Sad. There is a possibility they made a new mother from the original acetate though. Mothers are only good for a certain number of pressing before they diminish in quality. This is why Early pressings of classic albums are more desirable than later ones at record stores.

[Keith]

I ordered my disc 2 - side 3 flawed copy through Amazon. "Rooms on Fire" skips through the beginning.. so I sent Amazon an email and they, ever so quickly, sent me another copy and it's pristine... even though I think "Crystal Visions" tracking order is awful... poor Leather and Lace sandwiched way in the back between "Rock and Roll" and "Edge of Seventeen - Live".. I have to say the sound is pretty incredible with the needle on in.. Love having "Sorcerer" and "Planets" on vinyl, especially since "Trouble In Shangri-La" has become one of my all time favorite Stevie records which should be released on vinyl... back to listening to side 3, my favorite.. "somewhere out in the back of your mind..." :]

[Vanessa]

I was considering buying the Crystal Visions vinyl but now with all the defects im not sure what I should do. Should I buy it now or should I wait a bit?

[paleshadow]

I was considering buying the Crystal Visions vinyl but now with all the defects im not sure what I should do. Should I buy it now or should I wait a bit?

I just got my replacement in the mail from amazon. I immediately checked disc 2 since that was the one I had the initial problem with. It looked perfect. I pulled out disc 1 and it was awful. I don't know how these made it out of the factory without someone noticing them. I was still happy because I had a complete set of seemingly good discs, but when I went to play disc 2 side A, it skips badly through the entire side. Sadly I'm forced to return it and just get my money back. Does anyone have contact info for RTI? I'd like to e-mail them and let them know there is a problem. Probably wouldn't hurt to let Reprise know as well. I encourage anyone who gets a bad copy to do the same. Maybe they'll fix the issue and do a successful pressing?

[iamnotafraid]

Amazon has removed the title from direct sales. Though there are third-party
options still available.

I suppose one could play Russian Roulette with Crystal Visions. Buy how ever
many copies it took to get two good discs. Then send the other ones back. How
ethical that might be, I don't know. And no, I didn't do that.

[tothegypsy]

The bundles also appear to be gone from the Warner music store.

[James89]

Looks like I just bought one of the last remaining copies from Amazon UK. I left that a bit late!

[melaboo]

I don't know whats happened but I received a refund for mine the other day. I received the poster and I was waiting on the bag and LP. The only thing/reason I can think of is because they are faulty:shrug:

[paleshadow]

I don't know whats happened but I received a refund for mine the other day. I received the poster and I was waiting on the bag and LP. The only thing/reason I can think of is because they are faulty:shrug:

I wonder. It would be nice if Reprise issued a statement or something. I just tried my luck with my 3rd copy, this one from Barnes and Noble. I opened it right in the store because their return policy is more strict than amazon. The vinyl looked fine, but side 3 starts skipping on Rooms on Fire, and doesn't stop. It's too bad because the sound is really good.

[sorcerer999]

so I sent Amazon an email and they, ever so quickly, sent me another copy and it's pristine... :]

That's awesome! Just curious ~ is there anyone else on this forum that purchased a flawless copy? I'm interested what the ratio is against all these "defective copies".

I might be willing to give it another shot if there are a lot of you receiving nice, pristine copies.

[BlueLight]

That's awesome! Just curious ~ is there anyone else on this forum that purchased a flawless copy? I'm interested what the ratio is against all these "defective copies".

I might be willing to give it another shot if there are a lot of you receiving nice, pristine copies.

Mine does not *look* pristine, but thankfully no skips or issues with sound quality. :shrug:

[iamnotafraid]

but thankfully no skips or issues with sound quality. :shrug:

Side 5 seems to have no issues. Talk about transparent.

[KarmaContestant]

I have not opened mine... I don't see a reason to, since I have the original one already opened.

At least I'll never know if it's flawed. :shrug:

[olive]

I have not opened mine... I don't see a reason to, since I have the original one already opened.

At least I'll never know if it's flawed. :shrug:

Schrödinger's cat

[BlueDenimLamp]

Schrödinger's cat

Yes...It can be considered both worthless & pristine at the same time...

[iamnotafraid]

Schrödinger's cat

Maybe it was that dudes cat that scratched up all the vinyl.

I find Stevie to be more like that flask of poison than the cat.

[AnthonyMI]

The more I think about this the more I think it was just a moneygrab by Warners. Stevie does not have a contract with them anymore, and she is out on tour with FM. So... put out a record on vinyl they already own outright and have a mother for. Dust it off, press it, sell it.

That plan backfired. Obviously they did not have the best quality control. Maybe there are not enough people that still know how to properly press a record after its mother has been on the shelf for a while.