kelossus Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) Just in case anyone missed the news, they are pressing a box set containing Knopfler's solo stuff. This was a big deal for me as I am sure it is for others. Sailing to Philadelphia and Shangri-La are must haves. I put my pre-order in through a German website "hhv.de". Ended up paying $308 landed for the 11xlp set. Remastered collection of the first five studio albums in the Mark Knopfler catalogue, to mark the 25th Anniversary of his first solo studio album Golden Heart. Includes Golden Heart (1996), Sailing To Philadelphia (2000), The Ragpicker’s Dream (2002), Shangri-La (2004), Kill To Get Crimson (2007), plus an exclusive bonus disc of studio b-sides from this period: Gravy Train: The B-Sides 1996-2007. Audio has been newly remastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios in London. 11LP remastered collection, pressed on 180g black vinyl and housed in a rigid outer slipcase. Includes 6 embossed art prints of each of the covers. Plus download card. LP 1 & 2: Golden Heart – Remastered LP 3 & 4: Sailing To Philadelphia – Remastered LP 5 & 6: The Ragpicker’s Dream – Remastered LP 7 & 8: Shangri-La – Remastered LP 9 & 10: Kill To Get Crimson – Remastered LP 11: Gravy Train: The B-Sides 1996-2007 – Remastered Edited August 2, 2021 by kelossus 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd2308 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Good get!! Always wanted these on vinyl, particularly STP and Rag Dream. Fathers day coming up and my birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickstuh Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Totally agree. Knopfler's solo albums are terrific. His songwriting is consistently top notch, his playing exquisite, the production impeccable, My SACD of Shangri-La is a fave. It also has one of the best songs about Elvis! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd2308 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Anyone know if available for pre-order from Australian retailers. Or might just pre-order of his website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelossus Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just now, mattd2308 said: Anyone know if available for pre-order from Australian retailers. Or might just pre-order of his website. I had a good look today, couldn't see it anywhere. Likely a matter of time though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd2308 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just now, kelossus said: I had a good look today, couldn't see it anywhere. Likely a matter of time though. 144GBP off his site plus likely postage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelossus Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just now, mattd2308 said: 144GBP off his site plus likely postage Yeah I went to various sites today including his. The website I linked above was the best price delivered I could find. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red MacKay Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 The "remastered" label worries me. Anything remastered I find is usually less that the original. I hope I am wrong here as I'd love that box set too. If you could post SQ results when they arrive, that would be greatly appreciated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Knew I shouldn't have checked in to this site! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphy Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) Any ideas on postage costs from his site? Discrepancy has it for $330.00 pre-order. https://www.discrepancy-records.com.au/mark-knopfler-the-studio-albums-1996-2007-remaster Edited August 2, 2021 by Adolph Hernandez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebediah Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I've always lamented that Golden Heart was never released on wax. So very happy to hear this news. Now to get it past SWSBO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 11 hours ago, Adolph Hernandez said: Any ideas on postage costs from his site? Discrepancy has it for $330.00 pre-order. https://www.discrepancy-records.com.au/mark-knopfler-the-studio-albums-1996-2007-remaster GBP37 plus 2.56 handling fee to AU 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphy Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Looks like it'll be cheaper from Discrepancy. I'll wait to see what Amazon will have it at. Might save a few $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd2308 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just pre-ordered off Discrepancy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleeyes Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Keep an eye on Amazon Frances website they have for $225 Aus plus I presume postage, though they may have listed cheap as its a pre order. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphy Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) Not sure if my previous post got deleted or if I forgot to press submit. Edited September 29, 2021 by Adolph Hernandez 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Looking forward to these. I ordered from the Knopfler site in the UK, and it was despatched a week ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Pre-ordered through Discrepancy. Can't wait. Not worried about saving 20 to 30 bucks ordering from OS. I've ordered from the States before and they misplaced it. Finally came a month later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Received the box set today. Just spun ‘The Ragpicker’s Dream’. Very happy with the sound quality. Apart from some stitching, the pressing quality is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dart to the heart Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Try jpc.de. Usually very good prices. I have ordered many lp's from them over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 I'm grateful to have these on vinyl. Only played the first two albums so far and they're OK I suppose in terms of sound quality. Pressing quality is good, no pressing faults so far. Definitely not audiophile quality, but only being picky, I prefer a more open and dynamic sound. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifigoose Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Mine arrived from hhv.de today. Ordered early August, sent via FedEx with no problems and delivered on the scheduled day. No prize for guessing what I’m doing this weekend… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelossus Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 I got mine on Tuesday from HHV. Don't have a turntable up and running at the moment so please let me know your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifigoose Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 4 hours ago, kelossus said: I got mine on Tuesday from HHV. Don't have a turntable up and running at the moment so please let me know your thoughts. Cracked the seal today and went straight for Ragpickers Dream. A great pressing IMHO. Disappointingly, 4 of the 6 albums have split their inner covers. Weather forecast for tomorrow is cold and wet, so I might binge on the remaining 5 albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim D Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Just got notification that mine have been sent today by Discrepency. Hopefully friday or early next week arrival! Looking forward to it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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