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The Andre Cymone A.C. Re-release
Does anybody know what's up with the CD re-release of Andre Cymone's A.C.
Like many here, my order back in August was delayed, but, I got it. However, a friend of mine has been looking for it and it seems it's already unavailable... at least here in the states. He finally had to order a copy from overseas (Amazon.uk).
Did they not make enough? Is something else going on? Why is it already so hard to get only a few months after the release?!? Don't hate your neighbors. Hate the media that tells you to hate your neighbors. | |
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Good questions. 'Cause nobody needs to pay $1,000 for the CD: http://www.amazon.com/C-E...amp;sr=8-2
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1 grand? Space for sale... | |
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why dont you just email the company that issued this? no? maybe? Nick Ashford was someone I greatly admired, had the honor of knowing, and was the real-life inspiration for Cowboy Curtis' hair. RIP Nick. - Pee Wee Herman | |
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why dont you just email the company that issued this? no? maybe?Nick Ashford was someone I greatly admired, had the honor of knowing, and was the real-life inspiration for Cowboy Curtis' hair. RIP Nick. - Pee Wee Herman | |
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have your friend order from here
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^ Yes, while you are at it, order the remastered version of Fruit at the Bottom which they also did.
These cds should also be on Amazon.co.uk... | |
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I was wondering what was up with this release. | |
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Yeah, he's been seeing this for a couple weeks... crazy!! Don't hate your neighbors. Hate the media that tells you to hate your neighbors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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I'll suggest this to him. I could have done that myself instead of asking here, but, I thought I might get a quicker answer here and/or inform others that there may be an issue with the release. Don't hate your neighbors. Hate the media that tells you to hate your neighbors. | |
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I think he ordered from Amazon.uk already, but, I'll pass this along just in case... Thanks! Don't hate your neighbors. Hate the media that tells you to hate your neighbors. | |
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A couple of weeks ago I ordered it for a friend from Amazon U.K. Price with the slowest shipping method was about $16 (U.S. dollars) with tax. Arrived in a week. Fantastic.
Ridiculous that it became immediately unavailable in the US, but is/was so readily available in the UK.
BTW, and I'm sure many of you already know this, Amazon UK is an amazing and fun site and you can find a LOT of stuff that you can't on Amazon US. The Wendy and Lisa stuff still available alone was impressive. All sorts of artists over the years have had albums, singles, compliations that were only released in the UK, and it's just a lot of fun to look around and see what you can find.
Exchange rate isn't bad at all and shipping is reasonable if the order isn't too bulky and non-express mail is selected. And, you can use your existing Amazon account. Don't have to reregister with Amazon UK. [Edited 11/7/11 13:05pm] | |
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^ Hey, if I can save $980 bucks, I'm going with Amazon UK. If prince.org were to be made idiot proof, someone would just invent a better idiot. | |
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Just looked at the Amazon UK site. Looks like it's still available for 7.83 British pounds, about $12.57 before tax and shipping. [Someone correct me if my conversion is wrong.]
I'd still encourage those interested to order ASAP from Amazon UK, even though it is readily available and cheap right now. It could eventually sell out there as well. [Edited 11/7/11 13:07pm] | |
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Man, I'm glad I got mine right when it came out...
This all seems strange to me for a new release. I guess it's a small label and demand may have been greater than they anticipated, but, it just seems so unlikely to me.
...it's like a conspiracy, or, something...
Seriously, though, it is an unusual situation. Maybe someone will follow getxxxx's suggestion and get us an official explanation.
In the meantime, it's good to know that anyone that missed out can still get it imported affordably. Don't hate your neighbors. Hate the media that tells you to hate your neighbors. | |
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Space for sale... | |
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So, my friend got his (faster than I got mine, I'll add). He noticed something I hadn't, and, if it's been mentioned here, I missed it...
The CD is not as advertised. On Amazon it lists 16 tracks, the disc has 13. It is missing: The Dance Electric (The Long Version) Lipstick Lover (Instrumental) Satisfaction (Single Version)
So, some questions...
Did everyone get the 13 track release, or, is there really a 16 track release out there? If there is not a 16 track release, could that have something to do with the availability of the release?
Anybody know what the deal is?
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By all accounts, the advertised track list is erroneous. Since the "Long" version of Dance Electric is the LP version anyway (it has a shorter timing noted on the 12", but that was incorrect), it makes sense that there would be some inconsistencies between the announcement and the delivered product.
To round out your Andre Cymone collection, might I suggest you seek out Fun With Vinyl - Vol 13
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Is this Amazon.com? Because the tracklist is correct on .co.uk
Cherry Red is a British label, so maybe that accounts for why .com isn't up to date and why there's a long delay in shipping (just guessing here). | |
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I have the Fun With Vinyl series and second your recommendation for anyone who does not.
and, Thanks for your opinion on the inconsistencies with A.C.! It makes sense, but it doesn't explain why they still list the "announced" but not final track list at Amazon. [Edited 11/16/11 12:34pm] Don't hate your neighbors. Hate the media that tells you to hate your neighbors. | |
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The release I have (and the listing on Amazon) is from Big Break Records. Is there another version? Don't hate your neighbors. Hate the media that tells you to hate your neighbors. | |
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Big break is part of cherry red. | |
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Thank you! IDNK... Don't hate your neighbors. Hate the media that tells you to hate your neighbors. | |
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I bought a copy of the CD and it has 13 tracks. A little birdie told me that this CD may be reissued by a different company as a 2CD set. We'll see...
Meanwhile, FTG is releasing these in February:
Survivin' In The 80s 1. Survivin' In The 80's
Livin' In The New Wave 1. Livin' In The New Wave [Edited 11/18/11 9:38am] "Keep in mind that I'm an artist...and I'm sensitive about my shit."--E. Badu | |
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^ Great, never heard these albums, look 4ward 2 it...i loved the AC remaster... | |
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For real?! That's great. Survivin' In The 80s is my favourite of the 3. Oh to have them all finally on CD! | |
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[youtbe]http://youtu.be/kfQ7sVhi0lk[/youtube] Nick Ashford was someone I greatly admired, had the honor of knowing, and was the real-life inspiration for Cowboy Curtis' hair. RIP Nick. - Pee Wee Herman | |
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