How can we convince Audio Fidelity to press more than 5,000 copies of each title?

Nope. There's a Hong Kong weekly audio/video magazine that has been giving rave reviews to the AF releases. The reviewer is a subscriber to the AF Clubs -- I believe he even mentioned his subscription member number in one of his reviews. I should scan the pages for you guys (I get the magazine here in the Bay Area about 5 days after being published).

 

I just checked and Amazon.com says "in stock" for Alice Cooper, so I guess we're wringing our hands and heads over whether AF has these in stock or they're all out at the distributors/websites for sale.

I'm glad AF is moving these puppies out the door, as long as nobody out there is "hoarding" them, like one buyer snapping up half the print run or whatever....

Anyway, my heart-rate has returned somewhat to normal now.....

I've picked up 2 so far, the Pet Sounds and School's Out <sweet job, Steve!>,
but I really want those 2 Doors titles! That will complete the SH mastered Doors studio album catalogue, as I have the DCC cds of the rest, and they're the best out there on cd.

 

School's Out is still available from internet stores. I even saw one, brand new, for only $17.38.

 

Better grab it!

 

Looks like we'll have to act fast if we want to get our hands on the new AF gold discs. Waiting is a luxury that none of us can afford.

 

I won't, not my cup of tea.

 

I guess getting the Platinum subscription was a good idea.

 

Okay so if I havent bought the new Band title I should jump on it? Is that one already completely sold out?

 

Alright. Well I just started a new job so when I get my paycheck I'll order The Band. Thanks Steve!

 

I think if you search hard enough you will always be able to pick up almost any title.
So we all shouldn't sweat it.

Barnes and Noble seems to usual pull through for me. I think it's because people don't alway buy CD's from them on line.

 

I have only bought one AF disc and I got it through Best Buy. Easiest way for me to get stuff in my situation.

 

Yep, I've been thinking the same things while reading this thread...it's a lot less headache than buying them individually, even if you end up with stuff you don't want much.

Heck, with them being so coveted, the stuff you don't want,...such as the copy of Heatbeat City I have... won't be hard to sell, and there's a chance you might even earn something on it if you wait a while.

I remember some of the negativity surrounding subscriptions and how you could find the releases cheaper elsewhere.....and I feel somewhat vindicated already in choosing to get one, because the peace of mind I get is worth it when I read threads like this, despite the tough economic times and possibly getting titles I don't desire.

 

Many, many going back? Calling a cracked case defective is ridiculous. If the disc is damaged, sure you should return it. But I doubt AF are getting that many in return. A few smashed hubs does not equal many damaged discs.

The hub on my The Band was smashed, but luckily the cd was fine.

 

My jewel case on my "Pet Sounds" was smashed on one corner-didn't damage the disc or the j-card--do people really send these back when they show up like this? I'm gonna listen to it, not put it in a time capsule...

 

I assume that the purpose of this thread was to stress this to those of us who purchase elsewhere.

 

I was one who thought the subscriptions were a bit too expensive compared to simply placing pre-orders with Amazon etc. but I have recently decided to subscribe when my Band/Pet Sounds pre-order was cancelled because the retailer couldn't get their stock from distribution.

I decided it was too much of a hassle to monitor future releases, pre-orders and didn't want to stress when reading threads like these. The customer service at AF was also much better.

I have pretty broad tastes so wether it's Alice, Doors, Linda, Cars or Monk I'm pretty interested....

"299, licensed to listen"

 

What j-card came with Pet Sounds?

 

Hey, my copy has a slight defect on the upper left corner of the rear artwork, what the heck!.....just kidding. Too many folks buy these for resale value. That's probably one of the biggest reasons so many folks get up in arms over minor dings and dents. Jeez.....

 

I mean the back/spine insert card...I don't have a "collector's item"!

 

I gave the Cars disc a spin...it sounds great but I really don't think I'll play it again...it's not really my thing. That said, everything else is interesting to me, although I sold the Pet Sounds disc at cost to another forum member because I know he loves the Beach Boys, and I'm not a big enough fan to desire a copy for myself. Because I can barely afford to purchase all the titles I do desire...I sell the stuff I don't want.

But the "hassle" of selling it is still better than not subscribing, and having to monitor and chase all the new releases, imo.

 

Thanks....I thought I was missing something in my copy.

 

This thread inspired me to get School's Out. $22.56 shipped was a little more than I wanted to pay, but whatever.