unclemack Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 has anyone bought/ heard this reissue...Looks lavish and pricey but if it sounds good...
metal beat Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 It is excellent, especially at the very low pri8ce a lot of us got it @ Amazon CA on release. Totally different to the original 3LP vinyl. But this is BETTER imo - Aeroplane Flies High
unclemack Posted November 8, 2013 Author Posted November 8, 2013 It is excellent, especially at the very low pri8ce a lot of us got it @ Amazon CA on release. Totally different to the original 3LP vinyl. But this is BETTER imo -Aeroplane Flies High Dont know that album... Is it a new one? Cheers M
metal beat Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Dont know that album... Is it a new one? Cheers M This proves Mellon Collie could have been a 6LP set if released at once:-) As part of the continuing series of re-issues of THE SMASHING PUMPKINS' acclaimed catalog via Virgin/UME, the iconic alternative band presents a fully remastered box set of their platinum-selling 1996 release THE AEROPLANE FLIES HIGH. The original THE AEROPLANE FLIES HIGH was a five-disc box set that featured expanded versions of singles from their acclaimed 1995 double album MELLON COLLIE & THE INFINITE SADNESS including 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings,' '1979,' 'Zero' 'Tonight' and 'Thirty-Three.' This new box set of THE AEROPLANE FLIES HIGH contains the original 33 track version across five, 180 gram LPs, and is re-mastered by Bob Ludwig. It also features unique packaging with embossed foil wrap and twinkle stock for jackets. Edited November 8, 2013 by turntable
unclemack Posted November 8, 2013 Author Posted November 8, 2013 Ordered Mellon Collie and Celebration Day from Amazon Ca...so cheap!! Thanks mate M
Guest Y B Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Thank you turntable for your recommendation on the AFH vinyl box set. I ordered it last Sunday, received it yesterday morning, Friday. That must be the fastest delivery I ever had on Amazon purchases. All for AUD 116.74 and delivered in 5 days! I have just gone true all 5 LPs this morning, what an audio feast! Wonderful SQ especially love how the drum sounds. This must be some of the best and quietest rock LPs I own. Love it. Edited November 15, 2013 by Y B
Shane Frencham Posted November 18, 2013 Posted November 18, 2013 I grabbed a copy from Amazon CA as well, mine just arrived today after ordering last Sunday week. Can wait to listen tonight.
Abe Khamis Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 has anyone bought/ heard this reissue...Looks lavish and pricey but if it sounds good... I have had it since release last year (I think). Still yet to open so will give it a spin on the weekend
Shane Frencham Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 It's certainly different to the original Mellon Collie, but it's brilliant! My usher s520's are absolutely purring at the moment, does anyone else agree this is a high quality sounding pressing
unclemack Posted November 21, 2013 Author Posted November 21, 2013 It's certainly different to the original Mellon Collie, but it's brilliant! My usher s520's are absolutely purring at the moment, does anyone else agree this is a high quality sounding pressing yep. Played the first side the other night and it sounds much more lively than the original cd. I always thought that was thick and muddy sounding. This is much livelier. Cheers. M
shaky Posted November 21, 2013 Posted November 21, 2013 I HAVE to get this!! Although, some sweet talking may see Santa drop both Melloncollie and AFH sets down the chimney on 25/12. 1
unclemack Posted November 21, 2013 Author Posted November 21, 2013 I HAVE to get this!! Although, some sweet talking may see Santa drop both Melloncollie and AFH sets down the chimney on 25/12. Amazon Canada my man...Get it, it's cheap.
damohpi Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 an old thread bump but AFH boxset is $60 CAD at amazon.ca at the moment.. http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00D5YNQ5E/ref=ox_ya_os_product_refresh_T1?tag=vglnk-ca-c33-20 1
metal beat Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) an old thread bump but AFH boxset is $60 CAD at amazon.ca at the moment.. http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00D5YNQ5E/ref=ox_ya_os_product_refresh_T1?tag=vglnk-ca-c33-20 Man, that is cheap!! 1/2 price. They must have plenty of left over inventory. Brilliant release. I am tempted to buy and sell in 5 years at a profit, but that just is not me. I buy to listen, not stockpile. Edited July 18, 2014 by metal beat 1
shaky Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 They don't take paypal? Only get credit card option from cart. Guess that screws me
pulinap Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 This proves Mellon Collie could have been a 6LP set if released at once:-) As part of the continuing series of re-issues of THE SMASHING PUMPKINS' acclaimed catalog via Virgin/UME, the iconic alternative band presents a fully remastered box set of their platinum-selling 1996 release THE AEROPLANE FLIES HIGH. The original THE AEROPLANE FLIES HIGH was a five-disc box set that featured expanded versions of singles from their acclaimed 1995 double album MELLON COLLIE & THE INFINITE SADNESS including 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings,' '1979,' 'Zero' 'Tonight' and 'Thirty-Three.' This new box set of THE AEROPLANE FLIES HIGH contains the original 33 track version across five, 180 gram LPs, and is re-mastered by Bob Ludwig. It also features unique packaging with embossed foil wrap and twinkle stock for jackets. I am confused.....are these albums with different covers or ..........
metal beat Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I am confused.....are these albums with different covers or .......... Howdy Mellon Collie was the album released by Smashing Pumpkins. Aeroplane Flies High was a later release on CD only of all the B sides, alternate tracks etc from the Mellon Collie recording sessions. This is the first time that the B sides release Aeroplane Flies High has been released on vinyl. So Yes, two different albums 1
Citroen Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I have both and they are both well worth it. CAD60 is a true bargain. I thought CAD70 was when I got mine. If you are at all vaguely interested go get it now!
shaky Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 an old thread bump but AFH boxset is $60 CAD at amazon.ca at the moment.. http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00D5YNQ5E/ref=ox_ya_os_product_refresh_T1?tag=vglnk-ca-c33-20 Where there's a will there's a way!! Just ordered a set. Cheers @@damohpi for the headsup. Your reward:
dwbasement Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Sorry, pressed the wrong button Edited July 18, 2014 by dwbasement
awty Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Thanks for the heads up. My copies arrived on Thursday. Great albums, plenty of variety, some interesting engineering, my first from SP. 1
valvelover Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 tempted...but alas, I am poor. To make life easy for people to find it: http://www.amazon.ca/Mellon-Collie-Infinite-Sadness-Vinyl/dp/B008Z9L94O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406347758&sr=8-2&keywords=smashing+pumpkins+mellon+collie+and+the+infinite+sadness Amazon's definitely the cheapest, but with a 1 or 2 month wait... Ebay has them, via various resellers, immediately available, but with a jacked up price...for example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smashing-Pumpkins-Mellon-Collie-The-Infinite-Sadness-New-4-LP-Vinyl-Sealed-Box-/251581257751?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item3a93695817 Reading several of the reviews on Amazon, the recording quality leaves a lot to be desired, especially on the track "zero". I had a copy of this album years ago, reluctantly lent it to one of my sister's friends and never saw it again. Been too lazy to buy it again... Dave
metal beat Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Valvey The cheap price is for the Aeroplanes Fly High box set, not Mellon Collie. http://www.amazon.ca/Aeroplane-Flies-High-5LP-Vinyl/dp/B00D5YNQ5E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406348883&sr=8-3&keywords=smashing+pumpkins BTW, Zero sounds amazing - so much intended guitar distortion, it makes your tweeters sound broken 2
awty Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Valvey The cheap price is for the Aeroplanes Fly High box set, not Mellon Collie. http://www.amazon.ca/Aeroplane-Flies-High-5LP-Vinyl/dp/B00D5YNQ5E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406348883&sr=8-3&keywords=smashing+pumpkins BTW, Zero sounds amazing - so much intended guitar distortion, it makes your tweeters sound broken Yes this box set is good. Cost just over $80 delivered, took less than 2 weeks and was packed well.
shaky Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Same as @@awty. 2 weeks delivery, $85 later and it arrived at my door today!! Now to crack open the wrapper and have a spin or five.
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