Ebay item 120080654465, a Duke Ellington SACD went for $107.17!

Maybe they thought Duke Ellington came with the disc...

yep, certain SACD/DVD-As are getting really hard to find and prices are climbing on ebay. I have seen over $50 lately for both Yes, Fragile DVD-A and ELP Brain Salad Surgery DVD-A.

I got lucky and picked up Queen The Game DVD-A for $10 there recently so one can still fill the holes in one's collection with some patience.

I've been wanting to get Night at the Opera DVDA, but the cheapest I've seen it is $30. I asked DTS if they are re-releasing it on DVDA, but their rights expired a couple years ago and Disney (the new owner) doesn't seem to have any interest in re-releasing it.

Maybe they thought Duke Ellington came with the disc...

There's a story with that one. First off, it's a Mobile Fidelity, so it's collectable. Secondly, it was released at the same time that MFSL went bankrupt, and all of their stock was destroyed or sold to liquidators. There were very few of that title released.

However, "regular" SACDs and DVD-A's will soon be selling like quad reels on eBay today. As mentioned above, there are some WB DVD-A's that are extremely difficult to find now, like "Workingmans Dead", "Brain Salad Surgery", and the Eric Johnson Capitol release "Ah Via Musicom", which was recalled a few years ago and never re-released as promised.

I had read that particular SACD was rare and valuable and there are others. If the rare titles aren't re-released, the value will likely go up higher. If as we all should hope, we see all of them released on SACD or DVD-A or Blu-ray or HD DVD, the value will go down. I don't expect to make money on any of my 300+ high resolution discs, but if I see any one of them are worth $100, I am selling. Many MFSL CD's are worth a lot now but I don't understand why and won't pay anywhere near the value and don't own any of them. I agree the company did a good job with their releases most of the time. I have never heard this Duke Ellington recording in any format.

Chris

Eric Johnson's "Ah Via Musicom" DVD-A is especially hard to find, although this is one I am willing to pay big $$$ for.

There's a member over at stevehoffman.tv with a single-layer stereo SACD of Aerosmith's "Rocks"....bet he's just waiting for the right offer to come in.

It's very hard to get Deep Purple "Machine Head" on DVD-A. Almost as hard getting it on SACD. I used to have the DVD-A until it was nicked by a mental ex-girlfriend who probably doesn't even know what it is. That's really double the crime. But we must soldier on,I'm ok,I was able to find the SACD version on Ebay. So why was Eric Johnson recalled. I'm lucky that she missed that one. B!&ch !

Shane.

So why was Eric Johnson recalled.

The multi-channel remix was done without Eric Johnson's approval. By the time EJ know about it, the DVD-A had hit the market. The DVD-A was recalled and EJ promised a proper MC remix.....and of course, it has yet to materialize.

The multi-channel remix was done without Eric Johnson's approval. By the time EJ know about it, the DVD-A had hit the market. The DVD-A was recalled and EJ promised a proper MC remix.....and of course, it has yet to materialize.


I am GLAD I have a Copy of Ah via Musicom'!! wish he would re-release another!! :cool:

I have tried to find a copy of Queen's night at the Opera but No Luck so Far!!

Going price lately for ELP (http://cgi.*********/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120083274536&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002) brain surgery.

Edit: for prosperity when the ebay link goes bad, it was about $79.

look at the pre-order price of the genesis disk i wanted them but
not at those prices it reminds me of concert tickets.

look at the pre-order price of the genesis disk i wanted them but
not at those prices it reminds me of concert tickets.
It's not that bad - you can pre-order "the first batch" of the 5 SACDs + 1 bonus SACD and 6 DVDs (Boxed set, 12 disks in total), for around $120.00 total (including shipment from Japan), in the Japanese HMV store. And that's exactly what I and few other Genesis fans did. :D
Check the details on this thread:
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28734&highlight=genesis

It's not that bad - you can pre-order "the first batch" of the 5 SACDs + 1 bonus SACD and 6 DVDs (Boxed set, 12 disks in total), for around $120,00 total (including shipment from Japan), in the Japanese HMV store. And that's exactly what I and few other Genesis fans did. :D
Check the deatils on this thread:
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28734&highlight=genesis

I did a double take when I first read your post: $120,000 total. Once you replace the comma with a period it's a little more reasonable. :p

I can't find a Night at the Opera either. They have it on amazon for $499.00 !!

I can't find a Night at the Opera either. They have it on amazon for $499.00 !!

I think I saw it at HMV (japan website that delivers to US and takes VISA) for a cheap price.

I am looking for Foo Fighters-One By One (DVD-Audio).

I can't find a Night at the Opera either. They have it on amazon for $499.00 !!
Check back to Sound City Internet - soundcitybeaches - store on fleaBay now and again. Company out of Toronto Canada. They have a good selection running through their shop (generally retail prices and not so great shipping costs, but they get the stock). I have bought quite a few OOP DVDA from them in the last year, including Grateful Dead Workingmans Blues when 4 US suppliers could not get it. Good service.

I had read that particular SACD was rare and valuable and there are others. If the rare titles aren't re-released, the value will likely go up higher. If as we all should hope, we see all of them released on SACD or DVD-A or Blu-ray or HD DVD, the value will go down. I don't expect to make money on any of my 300+ high resolution discs, but if I see any one of them are worth $100, I am selling. Many MFSL CD's are worth a lot now but I don't understand why and won't pay anywhere near the value and don't own any of them. I agree the company did a good job with their releases most of the time. I have never heard this Duke Ellington recording in any format.

Chris

Well Chris, looks like your setting a record for DVD-A.
Glad I bought Brain Salad Surgery almost 4 years ago at Circuit City.
Good luck!

Eric Johnson's "Ah Via Musicom" DVD-A is especially hard to find, although this is one I am willing to pay big $$$ for.

There's a member over at stevehoffman.tv with a single-layer stereo SACD of Aerosmith's "Rocks"....bet he's just waiting for the right offer to come in.

There's one on eBay now:

http://cgi.*********/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320092704208

If anything will appreciate I think it will be DVD-As by AIX Records. www.aixrecords.com They are utterly fantastic. I got my first two last Monday and ordered five more on Friday. I have now loaned those two out to neighbors and called three GM dealers since GM is offering DVD-A on the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, several Cadillacs and will offer it on the gorgeous new Buick Enclave crossover SUV. GM needs a demo disc made by Aix Records to show off the system. They are the highest fidelity I have ever heard short of live. A huge break-through!
There's a story with that one. First off, it's a Mobile Fidelity, so it's collectable. Secondly, it was released at the same time that MFSL went bankrupt, and all of their stock was destroyed or sold to liquidators. There were very few of that title released.

However, "regular" SACDs and DVD-A's will soon be selling like quad reels on eBay today. As mentioned above, there are some WB DVD-A's that are extremely difficult to find now, like "Workingmans Dead", "Brain Salad Surgery", and the Eric Johnson Capitol release "Ah Via Musicom", which was recalled a few years ago and never re-released as promised.

If anything will appreciate I think it will be DVD-As by AIX Records. www.aixrecords.com They are utterly fantastic. I got my first two last Monday and ordered five more on Friday. I have now loaned those two out to neighbors and called three GM dealers since GM is offering DVD-A on the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, several Cadillacs and will offer it on the gorgeous new Buick Enclave crossover SUV. GM needs a demo disc made by Aix Records to show off the system. They are the highest fidelity I have ever heard short of live. A huge break-through!

You might be right, the AIX releases are just the type to go high. Limited quantity release, very high quality and very limited demand. Right now, I don't think many of the releases are OOP so interested buyers need only go to the AIX site and buy it. In the case of AIX, these are not mainstream artists and it may take some time.

Chris

The AIX releases will become scarce only if AIX stops making them, and why would they? They are great, people want them, and the sell direct. There would be no reason for them to stop making them unless no one wanted them.

Now the Acura AIX demo disc, that's a different story! :D

I can't find a Night at the Opera either. They have it on amazon for $499.00 !!
last week I went to a best buy during lunchtime at work-I was just poking around and found a rather sad looking little display rack-and noticed it had some multichannels discs..I picked up foo fighters "one" for $15-I noticed they had Queen-ANATO for the same price. maybe worth a look at your local B-buy store? I am still looking for foo fighters "in your honour"
thetman

last week I went to a best buy during lunchtime at work-I was just poking around and found a rather sad looking little display rack-and noticed it had some multichannels discs..I picked up foo fighters "one" for $15-I noticed they had Queen-ANATO for the same price. maybe worth a look at your local B-buy store? I am still looking for foo fighters "in your honour"
thetman

The Foo Fighters title is called "One By One"...

"In Your Honor" Dual Disc can be found at SHOP.COM which they get through CD WOW. I couldn't find it directly on CDWOW's website...

Eric Johnson Capitol release "Ah Via Musicom", which was recalled a few years ago and never re-released as promised.wow, I just found a brnd-new copy of this DVD-A at Ameoba records (HollyWood) for like $15.00 .

In the case of AIX, these are not mainstream artists and it may take some time.in regards to the jazz artist's they are a mix of some of the most in-demand studio and "pop" musicians, actually.

Thanks for the kind words about AIX Records titles...it'sbeen a labor of love and a solid commitment to advancing the art and science of recording since the beginning.

As for the artists on the label, the A&R process is a little mystical, I admit. I love all kinds of music and have some connections in the business. There are new recordings now of Ernest Ranglin with Robby Kreiger, Monty Alexander, Adrian Young, Elliot Easton and more. Hanna-McEuen was just completed and they had multiple charting tunes on the country charts last year.

We've got Raul Pineda, Wallace Roney, John Gorka and Albert Lee coming this summer. Raul was in over the weekend and couldn't believe the sound quality...he was not hip to HD Surround Music.

Got to run...more soon.

I just checked my RL demo disc. I thought I remembered it being pretty bad, in fact I don't think I ever played it. I was shocked to think I would have reacted that way to an AIX disc.

So, I dug it out. It's not an AIX disc, it's a crappy BOSE demo. The AIX disc must be from the 06/07 RL. Mine is an '05.

Crap! :(

in regards to the jazz artist's they are a mix of some of the most in-demand studio and "pop" musicians, actually.

Sure, studio musicians that don't have any recognizable names for their own releases. I wasn't disputing their talent. My comment stands, these are not mainstream artists, they are unknown to the general public.

Chris

The "Gift of Music" DVD-Audio sampler was bundled with the 2006 Acura RL cars. It's fairly hard to come by...in fact I have only a couple. I stopped by my Acura dealership the other day and even the sales guy didn't have one. They only give it to the purchaser because as demos they kept disappearing.

If anyone is interested in which tracks from our catalog are on the sampler...I'll pass that information along.

Eric Johnson's "Ah Via Musicom" DVD-A is especially hard to find, although this is one I am willing to pay big $$$ for.

There's one on eBay now:

http://cgi.*********/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320092704208


Just sold, after being re listed with no buyers at 49.95, for $76

Sure, studio musicians that don't have any recognizable names for their own releases. I wasn't disputing their talent. My comment stands, these are not mainstream artists, they are unknown to the general public.
you are right for the most part. Although Patrice Rushen, a major piano/composer talent, had two or three pop hits back in the late-70's/early-80's ("Forget Me Not's", and others). She's just older now and concentrates primarily on jazz.

Just had a visitor from the Forum pick up a first batch of discs...nice to meet someone from the list. I noticed the posting about our artists celebrity value. I agree for the most part. Guitarists will know who Carl Verheyen and Laurence Juber are, singers and fans of Manhattan Transfer will know who Cheryl Bentyne is and jazz fans will know Patrice and Paul Smith are...but in general, I've been limited by funds and artist availability.

We have some notable exceptions:
Nitty Gritty Surround has John McEuen, Jimmy Ibbotson from the NGDB and Jennifer Warnes of Famous Blue Raincoat and soundtrack fame
Paul Williams, Willie Nelson, Melissa Manchester are well known
Wallace Roney, Raul Pineda have won Grammys
Albert Lee has played with Eric Clapton, Emmylou and The Everly Bros.
John Gorka is a well-known singer/songwriter in the folk world
Lowen & Navarro penned "We Belong" for Pat Benetar and have been going to 20 years.

This is niche market...and being able to attract front line celebrities is expensive and sometimes more trouble than it's worth.

Anyone in Los Angeles that would like to stop by and see the studio...shoot me an email.

Cool another place to buy high res music. I'll be ordering from AIX Records very soon, I see quite a few I'm interested in. Keep up the good work!

BTW I picked up Jorma Kaukonen Blue Country Heart on SACD. He's doing Blue Grass with Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck and others on this one. Found it at my local Best Buy's of all places. Very good SACD for anyone who can find it.

BTW I picked up Jorma Kaukonen Blue Country Heart on SACD. He's doing Blue Grass with Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck and others on this one. Found it at my local Best Buy's of all places. Very good SACD for anyone who can find it.

Blue Country Heart is an excellent SACD. Good music, very good surround mix, excellent sonics. It is still available direct from sonymusicstore.com amongst others, so I'd give another recommendation to pick this up.

speaking of high prices for a single disc (the original point of this thread), I just saw a DTS Venus and Mars disc go for almost 70 bucks on ebay. Crazy.

Investment quality HiRez. Should have stocked up! :rolleyes:

In the past two weeks, we've seen on eBay:

ELP Brain Salad Surgery DVD-A: $113.61; $76.66
McCARTNEY Band on the Run DTS CD: $98.99
DEEP PURPLE Machine Head DVD-A: $91.01; $56.00
McCARTNEY Venus & Mars DTS CD: $90.25
FOREIGNER DVD-A: $77.00
ERIC JOHNSON Ah Via Musicom DVD-A: $76.00
FOREIGNER DVD-A: $66.00
QUEEN Night at the Opera DVD-A: $65.00; $56.75
FOO FIGHTERS One by One DVD-A: $61.00
ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION Live SACD: $59.95

Investment quality HiRez. Should have stocked up! :rolleyes:

In the past two weeks, we've seen on eBay:

ELP Brain Salad Surgery DVD-A: $113.61; $76.66
McCARTNEY Band on the Run DTS CD: $98.99
DEEP PURPLE Machine Head DVD-A: $91.01; $56.00
McCARTNEY Venus & Mars DTS CD: $90.25
FOREIGNER DVD-A: $77.00
ERIC JOHNSON Ah Via Musicom DVD-A: $76.00
FOREIGNER DVD-A: $66.00
QUEEN Night at the Opera DVD-A: $65.00; $56.75
FOO FIGHTERS One by One DVD-A: $61.00
ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION Live SACD: $59.95

wow!..........very interesting.

I recently purchased:
ERIC JOHNSON- "Ah Via Musicom", DVD-A, brand-new, sealed ($15.00)
McCARTNEY/Wings- "Venus & Mars", DVD-A, brand-new, sealed ($18.00)

And I know of a store that has a few of the other titles listed above, and more, all brand-new (sealed). It's funny because, depending on where the retail outlet is located, the majority of the buying public is really not aware of these items (or what they are) so they are passed-over un-noticed. The last several weeks I go in (when I get the opportunity) and buy as many as I can afford at the moment (usually $100.00 minimum- maybe 5 or 6 hi-rez titles).

well, if anyone does come across a copy of Eric Johnson's Ah Via Musicom, let me know. I loved that album and although I understand that there were problems with the surround mix, I'd love to give it a listen.

wow!..........very interesting.

I recently purchased:
ERIC JOHNSON- "Ah Via Musicom", DVD-A, brand-new, sealed ($15.00)
McCARTNEY/Wings- "Venus & Mars", DVD-A, brand-new, sealed ($18.00)

And I know of a store that has a few of the other titles listed above, and more, all brand-new (sealed). It's funny because, depending on where the retail outlet is located, the majority of the buying public is really not aware of these items (or what they are) so they are passed-over un-noticed. The last several weeks I go in (when I get the opportunity) and buy as many as I can afford at the moment (usually $100.00 minimum- maybe 5 or 6 hi-rez titles).


Is the Venus and Mars disc a DVD-Audio title or DTS?

I picked up Foo Fighters-One By One DVD-Audio disc on E-bay last week for $20.50 shipped using Buy It Now. I had been looking for it for over a year. I'm very glad I picked it up. My only "Must Have" out of print I am looking for now is "Band On The Run" DTS...

Is the Venus and Mars disc a DVD-Audio title or DTS?... It's DVD-A. If there are DTS I'll let you know.


I picked up Foo Fighters-One By One DVD-Audio disc on E-bay last week for $20.50 shipped using Buy It Now. I had been looking for it for over a year. I'm very glad I picked it up. My only "Must Have" out of print I am looking for now is "Band On The Run" DTS...I would love to have "Band On The Run" as well.

I would love to have "Band On The Run" as well.
I bought it a few years ago and have played it a couple of times. It's not really that good. Especially at the OOP prices on eBay.

I bought it a few years ago and have played it a couple of times. It's not really that good. Especially at the OOP prices on eBay.

I almost bought it last night for $58 new. I am going to hold off and wait for one in the $25 range. Or an uncompressed version...wishful thinking most likely.

It gets OK reviews from the Quad forum and one other forum. I have Venus and Mars and it is not that great, however I never thaught the material was that good. I have always liked my BOTR CD a lot for the material...

I have also heard that V&M is not good so didn't buy it.

I prefer the material from V&M over BOTR though. Maybe that's why I'm not so enamoured of the disc I have :)

Still kicking myself for not buying 2 new sealed Night At The Opera DVDA at a local shop 2 weeks ago (stashed on the bottom shelf) for 25CAD each. If they are there in 4 weeks when I get back I'll grab them.

wow!..........very interesting.

I recently purchased:
ERIC JOHNSON- "Ah Via Musicom", DVD-A, brand-new, sealed ($15.00)
McCARTNEY/Wings- "Venus & Mars", DVD-A, brand-new, sealed ($18.00)

And I know of a store that has a few of the other titles listed above, and more, all brand-new (sealed). It's funny because, depending on where the retail outlet is located, the majority of the buying public is really not aware of these items (or what they are) so they are passed-over un-noticed. The last several weeks I go in (when I get the opportunity) and buy as many as I can afford at the moment (usually $100.00 minimum- maybe 5 or 6 hi-rez titles).

What titles do they have as I am looking for Eric Johnson and Queen night at the Opera, ELP & Foreigner!!. if there there could you pick me up those titles!! I would really appreciate it.

What titles do they have as I am looking for Eric Johnson and Queen night at the Opera, ELP & Foreigner!!. if there there could you pick me up those titles!! I would really appreciate it.I hope to go back in the next few day's, I'll give a report on what remaining titles (and prices) they have in their stock.

I hope to go back in the next few day's, I'll give a report on what remaining titles (and prices) they have in their stock.


THNX!! :cool:

I just picked up the newly released Cowboy Junkies Whites Off Earth Now on SACD from Mobile Fidelity. Each one is numbered, I got number 86. One of my all time favorite CD's now my favorite SACD. I'll probably wear mine out before I ebay it.

I had a pretty good haul from Bestbuy last night. They put them in with all the regular cd's.
Dumb dumb dumb.
Bought a couple titles I didn't really want and might end up returning.
Elton John Yellow brick road DVDA
Neil Young Harvest DVD A
Foo Fighters one by one DVD A
Neil Young Hawks and Doves DVD A
Linkin Park Reanimation DVD A
Neil Young Greendale DVD A
Mancini Best of (?) DVD A
Aerosmith best of SACD (single Layer)
Aerosmith toys in the attic SACD (single Layer)
Marvin Gaye not the best of but the other one.DVDA

Also saw some country Single layers I didn't pick up
Lee Ann Womack sacd
erm, memory failing.. Some other female vocalist sacd
And
Alan Parsons On Air DVDA
Santana Shaman (?) DVDA

Still looking for:
Allman Brothers eat a peach
America
Foreigner
Eric Johnson edit* nevermind - review: http://www.highfidelityreview.com/reviews/review.asp?reviewnumber=584338
Blue Country Heart (thanks for the recommendation.)
Isaac Hayes Hot buttered soul Mofi Sacd

I had a pretty good haul from Bestbuy last night. They put them in with all the regular cd's.
Dumb dumb dumb.
Bought a couple titles I didn't really want and might end up returning.
Elton John Yellow brick road DVDA
Neil Young Harvest DVD A
Foo Fighters one by one DVD A
Neil Young Hawks and Doves DVD A
Linkin Park Reanimation DVD A
Neil Young Greendale DVD A
Mancini Best of (?) DVD A
Aerosmith best of SACD (single Layer)
Aerosmith toys in the attic SACD (single Layer)
Marvin Gaye not the best of but the other one.DVDA

Also saw some country Single layers I didn't pick up
Lee Ann Womack sacd
erm, memory failing.. Some other female vocalist sacd
And
Alan Parsons On Air DVDA
Santana Shaman (?) DVDA

Still looking for:
Allman Brothers eat a peach
America
Foreigner
Eric Johnson edit* nevermind - review: http://www.highfidelityreview.com/reviews/review.asp?reviewnumber=584338
Blue Country Heart (thanks for the recommendation.)
Isaac Hayes Hot buttered soul Mofi Sacd

Nice haul. Not sure of the ones you're referring to, but out of the ones you just purchased, I'd hold onto most of them. I'd consider returning the Mancini, Marvin Gaye, and maybe Linkin Park. The Linkin Park is worth owning, but I can't say I play mine very often. If you don't have the Marvin Gaye Collection in either SACD or DVD-A (I own both), you should certainly pick that up--it's outstanding. But his other hi-res releases are nothing special.

And of your "still looking for" list, I own Allman Brothers, America, Blue Country Heart, and Isaac Hayes. All excellent. Hot Buttered Soul is one of my favorite hi-res titles (sounds fantastic, and great music), but it seems to be very hard to find these days.

Good luck in your search. It's kind of frustrating, but can be kind of fun when you actually find one of the OOP titles for a decent price. As an early adopter, I have several hundred hi-res discs, and lots of the popular ones, but I am still finding titles I want that I didn't buy back in the day, as well as new titles. I must have had the Machine Head DVD-A in my hands like 20 times over the past few years, and passed it up time and again. Bought the SACD, which is excellent, but regretted not buying the DVD-A. So I just bought the DVD-A along with the Doobies Captain and Me DVD-A from Hmv Japan for about $35 apiece shipped. Arrived in a few days--US editions. Otherwise, Machine Head is darn hard to find these days.

Isaac Hayes "Hot buttered Soul" Mofi SACDdoes this title even exist? If so, I would kill to have this.

does this title even exist? If so, I would kill to have this.

You bet it exist (http://www.sa-cd.net/showtitle/535). I purchased one when Tower Records was closing up shop and sold it at cost on another forum. Should've kept it. I believe it's now out-of-print, so check ebay.

Heres a list of mofi OOP SACD. Note -none are multichannel. I own the Kinks Low Budget and Coltrane -Soultrane and they are fantastic.
catalog number artist title format
2005 Isaac Hayes Hot Buttered Soul stereo hybrid
2006 Sonny Rollins Plus 4 mono hybrid
2020 John Coltrane Soultrane mono hybrid
2008 The Kinks Low Budget stereo hybrid
2019 Miles Davis Steamin' mono hybrid
2010 The Kinks Everybody Loves Showbiz stereo hybrid

Not OOP but worth a mention is Patricia Barber Cafe Blue.

As for my most desired disk not mentioned above... the rolling stone sacd sampler has grail-like tendencies. Seen one lately?

Also I do not think hmv has the us release Machine head DVD-a anymore -Japan and Europe release only. I did just buy Queen Night at the Opera, Carly Simon, and American Beauty from there. There's a sale going.
Tip: To convert yen to dollars type convert ## yen to dollars in google. To view the site in English there is an English tab in the upper left of the home page.

I believe the 2 Kinks SACD that were previously licensed to MoFi have just been reissued by Koch Int'l. And they're available at yourmusic.com for $6.99/each.

Also I do not think hmv has the us release Machine head DVD-a anymore -Japan and Europe release only.

They refer to it as Japan edition (and wasn't sure what I'd receive), but it was the US release with a Japanese insert attached to the front that just falls off, leaving you with the sealed US release. Same with Captain and Me.

And hmv Japan also gave me a 5,000 yen coupon to use on a future purchase, which is worth like $42. Would love to use it on the Genesis SACD boxset if it comes back in stock.

does this title even exist? If so, I would kill to have this.

Isaac Hayes on SACD (http://www.sa-cd.net/search/isaac+hayes)

Hot Buttered Soul is amazing. Shaft is excellent. Don't own the other one.

Whoops! response is to ematcion

That's interesting and it makes sense. When I purchased Low Budget it came with a Koch Kinks sampler free, which I thought was odd at the time.
I wonder if the Koch recordings are also DSD? Certainly, they are not the Ultradisc UHR. (heh. So?)

I noticed Koch has two SACD kinks box sets segregated by the label they were printed by:
The Arista years
The RCA Years

(BTW the kinks, who had an amazing career, being contemporaries of both the Beatles and still hitting the charts in the 80's are horribly underrecognized. Not as badly as say the Jam, but it makes me sad how they have faded from the playlists when they are one of the greats)

I couldn't find any mastering info on who did the box sets. Maybe they were also done by Shawn Britton at Mobile?


Also -Jeffrey, are you sure about the amount? I got a 500 yen coupon.

That's interesting and it makes sense. When I purchased Low Budget it came with a Koch Kinks sampler free, which I thought was odd at the time.

I wonder if the Koch recordings are also DSD? Certainly, they are not the Ultradisc UHR. (heh. So?)I couldn't find any mastering info on who did the box sets. Maybe they were also done by Shawn Britton at Mobile?

Do you see the name "Alan Silverman" anywhere on any of the Kinks SACDs? I believe he's the engineer who did the mastering. Alan responded at stevehoffman.tv when I found a Norah Jones SACD (http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=52637&page=2&highlight=norah) (post #30) that was only marketed in Taiwan. The work done for that particular title seem very meticulous.

This EP has a long and winding story and more than its fair share of controversy since it was recorded before Ms. Jones received the phenomenal success that she rightly deserves. Other than to say that the project gives a rare glimpse into a chance musical encounter and offers very fine performances by Norah, Peter, and the band, I’ll confine my comments to the technical side of things. The recording did originate in a multi-track 16-bit/44.1k session tracked and mixed by Ducky Carlisle who is well versed in old-school analog gear and technique, and this is reflected in the warm, round sound of his work. As with audio in general, it’s the implementation and the skill of the engineer that determine the sound – not the format. I’ll try to explain what is different about the SACD. I had originally mastered this set for a Koch CD release. Some time later the order came in for an SACD master. Rather than upsample the CD version I suggested going back to the original mixes for slightly different approach and, to their credit, Koch agreed. The SACD is less peak-limited and uses a slightly warmer EQ. Conversion to DSD was done with softDSD which has its own euphonic character thanks to the mathematical genius of its creator Mariusz Pawlicki. I also find that DSD yields a better recovery on the consumer’s end than most PCM, even with lower-cost SACD players. Don’t ask me why, it’s just what I hear. Much of the bad rap on 16/44 is the fault of poorly implemented consumer DACs. With the SACD, more of the quality of the mix makes it to the end-listener’s ear, and this was a good sounding set of mixes. The CD layer of the High-Note SACD was derived from the new DSD master and it does retain some of the euphonic effect of the softDSD modulation. I made every effort to create an SACD master that would be of value to those who love the format and leave it up to the listener to decide if I was successful in that endeavor.

Alan Silverman

It's DVD-A. If there are DTS I'll let you know.

I would love to have "Band On The Run" as well.

Both McCartney's are DTS CDs. They were never released as a DVD-Audio. However, the BOTR was "repaired" and reissued with the first 3 notes restored. These discs are yellow, however, you can't tell until you open the case what color disc you get, purple or yellow.

I would guess if you spend the $58 and buy it direct from 5point1.com, you will get the corrected disc.

Both McCartney's are DTS CDs. They were never released as a DVD-Audio. However, the BOTR was "repaired" and reissued with the first 3 notes restored. These discs are yellow, however, you can't tell until you open the case what color disc you get, purple or yellow.thanks for the info.

When you say "both" you are referring to "Venus And Mars" and "Band On the Run"?

The "Venus And Mars" disc I saw (which is still available, hopefully) seemed to have a black sort of cover art. The disc package was the larger type, that's why I assumed it was DVD-A (although I know DTS package is usually the same size). But I plan to go back and get this title before someone else discovers it. Actually I'm not really familiar with the "Venus And Mars" music, I know "Band On The Run" very well as I owned the LP when it was new back in like 1973 (I was probably 14 years old).

Foo Fighters one by one DVD A


I'm a little confused about this disk.
Is this the same as the CD/DVD bundles I see on ebay, or something different?

Marvin Gaye not the best of but the other one.DVDA



I think Marvin Gaye has at least three high resolution titles. I have "Collection" and "Let's Get it On" on SACD and like both really well and listen to both often. I believe "Midnight Love" is available as well.

Chris

I'm a little confused about this disk.
Is this the same as the CD/DVD bundles I see on ebay, or something different?

It's a typical DVDA. Oversize jewel case, single disk as opposed to, say Jackson Browne's cd +DVDA.

BTW, Hey Ematcion?
You really got my interest in that Norah Jones recording, byut I am having trouble tracking it down. I thought that this (http://www.cdwow.ie/detail_results.php?product_code=6783) might be it at CD WOW, but now I am thinking no. Do you have any non ebay leads? My trust levels are pretty low after I bought a badly scratched SACD copy of Guitar Town.

DR AIX?
I would be interested in seeing the song list for the acura disk. I like my Juber recording even better now, as a side note.

It's a typical DVDA. Oversize jewel case, single disk as opposed to, say Jackson Browne's cd +DVDA.

BTW, Hey Ematcion?
You really got my interest in that Norah Jones recording, byut I am having trouble tracking it down.

Thanks for the clarification on the foo fighters DVDA.

I'm also interested in the Norah Jones SACD. But couldn't find a copy anywhere. Even on Ebay HongKong.

BTW, Hey Ematcion?
You really got my interest in that Norah Jones recording, byut I am having trouble tracking it down. I thought that this (http://www.cdwow.ie/detail_results.php?product_code=6783) might be it at CD WOW, but now I am thinking no. Do you have any non ebay leads? My trust levels are pretty low after I bought a badly scratched SACD copy of Guitar Town.

The SACD version is most likely out-of-print. It was by chance that I happened upon it on ebay Hong Kong. Since I check ebay Hong Kong almost everyday, I will keep you posted if any is available.

The album in your link is indeed the album in question. Since its original release, it attracted enough attention that a subsequent remix album was issued. And then the 2 CD set you linked. Here's my review (http://www.sa-cd.net/showtitle/3124) and some production information on the SACD at sa-cd.net.

Also -Jeffrey, are you sure about the amount? I got a 500 yen coupon.

You're right--coupon was 500 yen from HMV Japan. I thought it seemed high... :)

I'm also interested in the Norah Jones SACD. But couldn't find a copy anywhere. Even on Ebay HongKong.

I got the the Peter Malick Group: New York City SACD from HK-Records store on eBay.

I see they don't have any now but you might email them or Message them through eBay if you have an account.

You can go to hinote.com.tw directly and see it on a search, but it looks like it is listed as a CD for 290NT. Try emailing them - you want HN251SACD

Here's where I first heard of it.
http://www.highfidelityreview.com/news/news.asp?newsnumber=19759118

HN251SACD
If you happen to come across one please let me know. I have not been able to locate it anywhere..

I got the the Peter Malick Group: New York City SACD from HK-Records store on eBay.

I see they don't have any now but you might email them or Message them through eBay if you have an account.[/url]

Tried as you suggested. The answer was brief but final: "Sorry, this item has been 'deleted'." :(

Do you see the name "Alan Silverman" anywhere on any of the Kinks SACDs? I believe he's the engineer who did the mastering. Alan responded at stevehoffman.tv when I found a Norah Jones SACD (http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=52637&page=2&highlight=norah) (post #30) that was only marketed in Taiwan. The work done for that particular title seem very meticulous.

Not to go way back in the thread, but I found an explanation:
http://www.musicangle.com/feat.php?id=77

Summary-
Everything but Low Budget and Showbiz were mastered by Silverman (kinks Arista and RCA years box sets). The Koch versions are indeed identical to the mofi (mastered by Shawn Britton) recordings and a bargain at 6.99, considering their general excellence and mofi selling price of 24.99. This is not a slam on Mr Silvermans masters. The only work I've heard by him was the sampler which arrived with my mofi recording and those were also excellent, by which I mean the music sounded better than I have ever heard it. I particularly enjoyed Rock and Roll Fantasy. Consider too that I'm moving heaven and earth to try and find that Peter Malick group cd.

this seemed relevant as well:
"Mr. Silverman also informed me that due to a misprint on the first run of hybrid SACDs, there is a “multi-channel” listing, when in fact, the discs are all stereo only."

Oh I got lucky this morning on a hot buttered soul Mofi on half.com. Ex-library copy which is scary, but significantly less than 10 bucks so what the heck. WIll I ever learn about buying "very good" cd's from half?


EDIT: Anyone try to buy a copy of Donovan Storyteller from Audio fidelity lately? WOW. I can't believe it was selling for 15.99 as recently as a month ago.

These prices are insane! :eek: Having been into the whole HT/SACD/DVDA thing for the last year or two (long enough to remember seeing "Queen at the Opera" for sale on the DTS website) I've seen an increasing shortage of the hi-fi formats over the last few months. Seems like there are half the number of SACDs I remember seeing in the used record stores in the past 6 months in my neck of the woods.

Thinking out loud here, but it seems to me that a lot of the SACD and DVDA technology required to play these disks have been driven down into more entry level units in the last couple years ($150 and less).

Interest MAY have suddenly (finally) taken hold as more people are able to ask "what's this SACD and DVDA logo thingy on my player?". Hopefully (except for the disks I paid lots for :p) we may see some re-issues of the more popular/rare titles in the future as soon as demand is able to respond at the corporate level. I think it will be more the SACD format than DVDA since the SACD has 'backwards compatibility' thru hybrids.

Note: I did see some Donovan: storyteller SACDs for ~$30 if you don't mind ordering overseas. I'd rather have the Norah/New York City all the same :D

Interest MAY have suddenly (finally) taken hold. We may see some re-issues of the more popular/rare titles in the futureI've got the same feeling.

Also, is that Nora Jones "Live In New York" title readily available?

I saw the Donovan on amazon.eu for 15 euro, but I am highly skeptical that it will actually get delivered.
I went ahead and ordered, but it's claiming 2-3 week availability, which seems to me to be code for "what, we're out of it? NP we'll just order.. Oh."
Let me know please if you saw another. I did find some Audio Fidelity discs at Best Buy (bob James, Lightnin Hopkins (WOW!), John Lee Hooker) so it is possible there is a binned and overlooked one there.

As for Norah. To say it is not available is a bit of an understatement. If you are looking for it -the artist is the Peter Malick group featuring Norah Jones. Don't confuse it with the multiple 3-4 non-sacd versions.
I dunno what to do for that one. I posted a wanted ad on HKBay. Haven't even found a completed auction on Ebay much less a current listing.
I don't have the language skills for HK ebay.
If anyone locates a source, please PM me. This has been somewhat frustrating.


I think the low cost players are really driving the demand. The Oppo is what got me interested. Enough demand to spark a resurgence? I dunno. It seems to me we might be solidly in the "long tail" and will get supplanted by downstream superior technologies altogether, but that's another thread.

For what it's worth, Foresight Exchange has seen a pretty stable common consensus on this point since 2005 after a huge fall in 2003.
The market is here (http://www.ideosphere.com/fx-bin/Claim?claim=NextCD&uid=2)
If there is a change in the air they have not detected it. It seems more likely we have just moved from a buyer's to a seller's market.
In that case DVD-Audio is just the next quad lp. Hope not.

Finally, for investments, has anyone besides me been Here? (http://www.mymusicfix.com/shop/?keywords=sacd&match_criteria=all&searchCat=All&search=Search&shop=1&cart=101662)
It's interesting. He's definitely ahead of the market.

Still looking for:
Allman Brothers eat a peach

This comes up very regularly on fleaBay for 'normal' prices. 3 on there now as I type this plus 2 from fleaBay Stores. Generally in the 12-15USD range. Great album.

Thanks, Paul. I have gotten that and Blue Country Heart.
Hey, any thoughts on how to find the New York City cd?

If HK Records says it is deleted then another try would be to email hinote directly and see if they still have any. Since they don't list it on their website any more I think that internet searching for a used one is your only other option.

You may have some luck if you can find some English online Music Stores in Taiwan.

You might try PM'ing AVS member ematcion as I think he buys a lot of Hong Kong SACD's and might have some sources you could try there.


Back to the original post....
2 hours left on a used ELP Brain Salad Surgery DVDA for 125USD
- item 220098939039 Wow!!

You might try PM'ing AVS member ematcion as I think he buys a lot of Hong Kong SACD's and might have some sources you could try there.

Nope, haven't seen that SACD available anywhere in a number of months. Short of HK ebay and HK Yahoo Auction, there're only a number of online sources in Hong Kong that may sell that SACD. For a while, it was hifi-cd.com (http://www.hifi-cd.com/en/index.html). I have purchased many SACDs from this e-tailer, many of which are unavailable anywhere else and aren't listed at sa-cd.net, and they're always very efficient and trustworthy. I have seen titles come and go on the site, so check this site every once in a while.

BTW, HMV HK is of no help on this title.

Thanks Emastcion.
I'll continue to check. I emailed hi-note and erm, Alan, but have gotten no responses. You have given me something interesting to shoot for. No chance you've gotten tired of your copy?

Btw did anyone notice the 'mint' copy of Brain Salad Surgery sell on ebay for 135$ with 13 bids?
That might be a new record for an opened DVD Audio.

Btw did anyone notice the 'mint' copy of Brain Salad Surgery sell on ebay for 135$ with 13 bids?
That might be a new record for an opened DVD Audio.

Jesus Christo! If I didn't treasure my hi-rez collection so much, including Brain Salad Surgery, I'd be dumping some of these on e-bay. But alas, I buy to own, not to sell, so mine ain't going anywhere. But good to know there's a market out there.

Thanks Emastcion.
I'll continue to check. I emailed hi-note and erm, Alan, but have gotten no responses. You have given me something interesting to shoot for. No chance you've gotten tired of your copy?

I also emailed hi-note over the weekend, but so far no response. I've got a couple Chinese friends at work and am going to see if they can translate a Taiwan site or two for me. If I find it at a store, I'll try and buy two and split the cost with someone. Boso_zuku gets first dibs as he seems as obsessed as me with finding a copy :p

Btw did anyone notice the 'mint' copy of Brain Salad Surgery sell on ebay for 135$ with 13 bids?
That might be a new record for an opened DVD Audio.
WOW! A few months ago I found a copy for $10. I felt like I was stealing it when I walked out of the store, knowing it was going on ebay for ~$75 at the time. At this rate I'll be able to retire in a few years :D

I also emailed hi-note over the weekend, but so far no response. I've got a couple Chinese friends at work and am going to see if they can translate a Taiwan site or two for me. If I find it at a store, I'll try and buy two and split the cost with someone. Boso_zuku gets first dibs as he seems as obsessed as me with finding a copy :p
Aw, thanks, Tigger. If I can locate two I'll do the same. I'll let you know.Question: Used/good condition is okay for you, right?

BTW I have also emailed the hifi store Ematcion suggested.. no response as yet.

Wonder what it would take to get Hi-Note to do another small run?

Alan responded! Bad news, though:
"I'm afraid I can't help on the Malick/Jones SACD. I know a Hong Kong company released it, not sure if Koch ever did. Thanks for the good review.
Best regards,
Alan"
How cool is he? Very thoughtful of him to reply to what is essentially spam.

At this point I am down to emailing HK Ebay sellers with 10 or more SACDs for sale expressing my interest, but I lack the language skills. Hmm. Anyone got a better approach? It seems odd I can buy a MIG plane from Ebay but not this disk.

At this point I am down to emailing HK Ebay sellers with 10 or more SACDs for sale expressing my interest, but I lack the language skills. Hmm. Anyone got a better approach? It seems odd I can buy a MIG plane from Ebay but not this disk.

Don't worry, you can use English....and they will response in English.

BTW, I will upload a couple of scans of the Peter Malick/Norah Jones SACD.

While we are on the subject of Norah Jones on Sacd:
I know no one was happy with the 'Come away with me' SACD. Apparently they did not do an analogue to DSD master but just converted the cd to SACD, so there is no appreciable difference.
Is my understanding correct?
So- I know there were multi-country releases. Is there a better version than the US release?

Segundus: Has anyone heard this (http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=312917) ?
Seems to be a rare bird. 'Feels like home' SACD release, Japan only. At 70$ I would like to know more about the mastering before I jump. Anyone?
If indeed it actually exists.

Seems to be a rare bird. 'Feels like home' SACD release, Japan only. At 70$ I would like to know more about the mastering before I jump. Anyone?
If indeed it actually exists.

From all indications, this SACD was vaporware. It may have been announced, but the actual product was never delivered to retailers.

There're many such SACD titles that were announced but never materialized....Jessica Simpson, soundtrack to Star Wars Episode II, Leonard Cohen, Sade, Linda Ronstadt, John Fogerty, etc. And of course, Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" SACD, which was confirmed to be in production.

Announced, but never released, John Fogerty and Linda Ronstadt SACDs from Universal Music (http://www.highfidelityreview.com/news/news.asp?newsnumber=13283325)

/\ What he said. More info on the Norah Feels Like Home SACD (http://www.sa-cd.net/showthread/6030/20015)
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A search shows a few sites that list it (all over-seas). Some even let you add it to a cart.

Anyone read Japanese (http://www.towerrecords.co.jp/sitemap/CSfCardMain.jsp?GOODS_NO=825290&GOODS_SORT_CD=101) ?

Edit: one site responded to my inquiry. They said it was listed in a suppliers catalog, but they never had it stocked. I would think at this point it would be a little more well known considering how popular Norah is. All the same, hope you get it. :)

I, uh, added it to my cart and checked out.
Ah well. Maybe I'll get a unicorn instead!

So are all the 'Come away with me' SACD's the same? Or is there an actual mastered for SACD version out there somewhere?

Ah well. Maybe I'll get a unicorn instead!

yea... a unicorn (http://www.filmcow.com/charlietheunicorn.html) . Just say no if they ask you to go with them to candy mountain....

Oh, and used would be fine for the Norah SACD.

Boso_Zuku, you might want to cancel that Donovan order and wait a couple months. I inquired Audio Fidelity about the availability of the title and received this response:

"Thank you for your interest in our titles. Yes, we are out of Donovan and have been for some time now. But...we are looking into re-manufacturing this title within the next month. Our original dat master was damaged and we have just found an engineer/mastering facility that can provide us with a new dat "cutting master"."

There are going to be some sad people who paid $75+ for this title in the last few months....

Also, found a site in TW that seems to have the Peter Malik/Norah Jones SACD. I'm in the process of overcoming the language barrier and an odd ordering system. But I will give it a shot.

I inquired Audio FidelityAre you referring to Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab?

:eek:

?????

Are you referring to Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab?

Audio Fidelity did a few very good stereo SACD's. I have The Zombies and The Searchers compilations mastered by Steve Hoffman. I imagine he was referring to Audio Fidelity which I believe is still in existance, I don't know if MFSL has been resurrected by another company or not.

Chris

Audio Fidelity is still around. I bought their last bunch of 5 Gold CD's that Hoffman remastered. Very nice. Unfortunately the owner is re-looking at what he wants to do in the business and is concentrating on Video at the moment.
http://www.audiofidelity.net/

MFSL is going strong again and producing some good SACD's and Gold CD's as well as Vinyl. I bought the recently released Yes Gold CD and it is great.
http://mobilefidelity.com/

tiggers
You are the man! Canceled Donovan, will wait for reissue.
I am very curious about Norah J/Malick update. Let me know how it turns out.
If you are able, please order two and I'll work it out with you.

As for Audio fidelity
I have:
Lightning Hopkins (highest recommendation)
John Lee Hooker
Bob James (not my cup of tea but the sonics are outstanding).

Based on the strength of these three I would have no problem buying any Hoffman/Audio FIdelity discs.

Also, found a site in TW that seems to have the Peter Malik/Norah Jones SACD. I'm in the process of overcoming the language barrier and an odd ordering system. But I will give it a shot.

If I can offer any help, PM me.

As for Audio fidelity
I have:
Lightning Hopkins (highest recommendation)
John Lee Hooker
Bob James (not my cup of tea but the sonics are outstanding).

Based on the strength of these three I would have no problem buying any Hoffman/Audio FIdelity discs.

Get the Buddy Rich SACD (http://www.sa-cd.net/showtitle/106) from Audio Fidelity....it's extremely short (a little over 30 minutes) but both sonics and performances are killer.

Audio Fidelity did a few very good stereo SACD's. I imagine he was referring to Audio Fidelity which I believe is still in existance, .thanks, yeah I was able to go to their web-site a view their offerings.


I don't know if MFSL has been resurrected by another company or not.I was also able to see their web-site as well, quite a few good SACD titles. I think I will submit an order for a few things.

some good SACD's and Gold CD'sI noticed the "Gold" offerings from both companies, what is the advantage here (this is new to me)?

I noticed the "Gold" offerings from both companies, what is the advantage here (this is new to me)?

The gold CD may not add much to the sound quality, but the high quality re-mastering generally result in the best digital version of the album. Since they are pressed in limited quantities....these gold CDs are almost gurantee to appreciate in value....especially when they stay sealed. Just do a search on ebay.

I believe Mobile Fidelity is readying a SACD by The Pixies.

I had always heard that the gold versions were more archival, as aluminum (used in most cd's) does oxidize eventually.

http://www.amazon.com/100SPINDLE-Archival-Scratch-Armor-Retail/dp/B000FOLMKS

It is definitely reserved for premium recordings and does make a pressing more collectible.

Oh, Ematcion, thanks for the Buddy Rich recommendation. I have been on the lookout for virtuoso drumming albums.

I have been on the lookout for virtuoso drumming albums.then I suppose you must have Billy Cobham "Spectrum" on DVD-A?

I noticed the "Gold" offerings from both companies, what is the advantage here (this is new to me)?
Sound quality - probably no advantage as has been said. Supposedly it doesn't break down as quickly (CD Rot).

The really high priced Gold CD's on eBay are the DCC remasters (DCC is out of business so whatever stock that is out there is 'it'). Similar to what we are now seeing with OOP DVDA's. Since they were also done by Steve Hoffman, the sound quality is very very good.

'Most' of the companies that put out Gold CD's tended to do good remasters which is the reason for buying them in the first place.

then I suppose you must have Billy Cobham "Spectrum" on DVD-A?

I don't but thanks for the recommendation. I'll add it to the list.

I also don't have the BLue Man Group dvda's.
Am I wrong to look at them so skeptically? Is there sufficient musicality to justify their purchase? The novelty aspects turn me off a bit.Of course, I haven't heard them.

I also don't have the BLue Man Group dvda's.
Am I wrong to look at them so skeptically? Is there sufficient musicality to justify their purchase? The novelty aspects turn me off a bit.Of course, I haven't heard them.I've only seen them perform on TV in the past (like Jay Leno/Tonight Show, etc.,...), they're very good. Although I'm not very familiar with their history (or background as drummers or percusionists)- whether they are actually really musicians or not? Or moreso "physical actors"?

But Billy Cobham is a true drummer virtuoso, probably one of the most prolific modern drummers in history.

Also, found a site in TW that seems to have the Peter Malik/Norah Jones SACD. I'm in the process of overcoming the language barrier and an odd ordering system. But I will give it a shot.

And now I proceed to do my 'church-lady' victory dance. Just last night I came home to my FOB (fresh off the boat... well ok, plane) still-in-the-shrink-wrap copy of the Peter Malik/Norah Jones SACD. At about thirty minutes, it's a little shorter than most other albums. But I like it very much. It's out there if people really want it. And still available new.

My final cost was about $17. Checkout rkrecord.com.tw and have google translate/chinese friend close by. The checkout style is a bit different there and you will probably have to fax your order twice as the first time it adds shipping only for domestic (taiwan) shipping, and not international. Came out to $34 for two copies for me (or about $1100 taiwan dollars) Note: yahoo finance has a nice currency converter.

Attaboy Tiggers! Thanks so much for your help in procuring this hard-to-find disc. I cannot wait to hear it.
Now I have to find another excruciatingly difficult to locate disc to obsess over.

Good job finding that disc :)

That's great price for the Peter Malick/Norah Jones SACD. I paid more than US$17.00 for mine.

I don't know why Koch isn't releasing this SACD on a worldwide basis, given Norah Jones' fame now. On the other hand, Koch has released other SACD titles in Hong Kong/Taiwan that aren't available anywhere else.

Yep. Mobile Fidelity is doing an SACD of the Pixies "Surfer Rosa." This is a definite purchase for me one of my favorite albums

Listening to the Pixies disk right now.. between this and the Cowboy Junkies release, I have been very pleased with Mobile Fidelity. Now they need to release the Trinity Sessions and Doolittle!
C'mon, Mofi. Do it for me.

Oh please, please, please release Trinity Sessions!

And in other strange happenings to prices...

A Fear of a Blank Planet still available from Burningshed for something like $22 shipped (http://www.burningshed.com/store/porcupinetree/collection/169/add/639/).
And yet it sells on ebay (http://cgi.*********/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280180518305&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=018) for 50-100% more. Don't people know?

$102.50 (http://cgi.*********/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270202359289&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=017) for a single, 8 song, Stereo-only. SACD. That's over $12 per song!

And no, it's not a rare out of print Mobile Fidelity either.

I'll let the astonishment continue as viewers see what the title is:
:cool:

Honestly, I would be curious to get this disk for a spin. But not even at 1/3 this price!

Edit: Ebay auction #270202359289

For some reason, the above link doesn't work, but you can get to it with the item nmber. Very strange.

ebay links are not allowed on here.

whats the surprise though? a few years ago, the MoFi edition of Pink Floyd's The Wall was going for $500

just check out how much these Quad LP (http://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7592)s cost... :eek:

ebay links are not allowed on here.

Ebay auction #270202359289, FYI

just check out how much these Quad LP (http://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7592)s cost... :eek:

Wow is right. I hadn't seen this list before. I guess I 'm still a bit new to the collecting thing. It just amazes me how much some people are willing to pay for something. Especially the dynamics on ebay. I've seen the Carpenters SACD not sell at $4.90, and people fight over the same album in a different auction two days later till it sells for over $40. :confused:

which is an excellent SACD, by the way. it makes my system sound like a million dollars :)

whats the surprise though? a few years ago, the MoFi edition of Pink Floyd's The Wall was going for $500

I wish I had known that. I have a nearly pristine set. I think I've seen them go for under $150 lately on ebay.

whats the surprise though? a few years ago, the MoFi edition of Pink Floyd's The Wall was going for $500

Which reminds me. Always be sure to check out your used record store (except around where I live :p). Never no for sure what you will fine. A few weeks ago I stumbled across a used MoFi of Dark Side for $13!!

A few weeks ago I stumbled across a used MoFi of Dark Side for $13!!

I have that one too. What's it actually worth?

search MFSL Dark Side on ebay - between $60 (new, unsealed) and $110 (sealed)

there's an LP for $429 :eek: