So I was considering buying the Batman soundtrack tin version. (The rare version of it that comes in the collectors tin) But I was just curious, does it come with any bonus tracks? Or anything else worth getting it for beyond the tin itself? Let me know guys. Thanks!

No, it doesn't have any extra tracks. It's also not very rare as they ended up in cut-out bins quite frequently. The cut-outs will have a dented can, not a hole. The sound on the Batman tin pressing(s) is documented to be sub-par compared to the jewel-case disc as well.

The booklet is very nice, and the disc art is cool.

squirrelgrease said:

they ended up in cut-out bins quite frequently. The cut-outs will have a dented can, not a hole.

I almost bought one once but was put off when I noticed that bloody drill dent on the front!

Whoever thought of defacing a collectors item needs shooting.

swdee said:

squirrelgrease said:

No, it doesn't have any extra tracks. It's also not very rare as they ended up in cut-out bins quite frequently. The cut-outs will have a dented can, not a hole. The sound on the Batman tin pressing(s) is documented to be sub-par compared to the jewel-case disc as well.

Huh?!.... I never knew this! I'm excited to compare them later!!

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I have the jewel case and the actual CD has the batman logo filling the entire disk surface.

Was this the norm?

I remember seeing alot of these back in 1989 but I never bought it.I might have gotten one if it had some bonus tracks.

PRNelson said:

I have the jewel case and the actual CD has the batman logo filling the entire disk surface.

Was this the norm?

That's probably the German limited edition. Most jewel case CDs had a smaller Bat logo.

purpledoveuk said:

swdee said:

I almost bought one once but was put off when I noticed that bloody drill dent on the front!

Whoever thought of defacing a collectors item needs shooting.

I'm not sure I understand the dent Vs hole comment But mine is indeed slightly dented...but then I bought it for £1 still sealed so I can't complain too much

Some cut-out CDs have a saw slice in the case, some have a small puncture and others just have a hole punched in the barcode. These "cut-out" Bat Tins were punched with something in order to dent the metal instead of the usual slice or hole that a jewel case would receive.

squirrelgrease said:

The sound on the Batman tin pressing(s) is documented to be sub-par compared to the jewel-case disc as well.

That is interesting, I never heard that before.

I still see these on ebay for outrageous prices, then a week later the seller has dropped it to £2 or something.

TheDigitalGardener said:

squirrelgrease said:

The sound on the Batman tin pressing(s) is documented to be sub-par compared to the jewel-case disc as well.

That is interesting, I never heard that before.

I still see these on ebay for outrageous prices, then a week later the seller has dropped it to £2 or something.

Apparently "Limited Edition" meant they were limited to how many they could sell.

squirrelgrease said:

TheDigitalGardener said:

That is interesting, I never heard that before.

I still see these on ebay for outrageous prices, then a week later the seller has dropped it to £2 or something.

Apparently "Limited Edition" meant they were limited to how many they could sell.

Maybe Prince has a stack of them. He throws away the cd and book and uses the tins for his make up. Attach a little brush to the lid and hey presto.

squirrelgrease said:

squirrelgrease said:

PRNelson said:

I have the jewel case and the actual CD has the batman logo filling the entire disk surface.

Was this the norm?

That's probably the German limited edition. Most jewel case CDs had a smaller Bat logo.

OOoh! Does this mean I can retire early? haha

PRNelson said:

squirrelgrease said:

No, it doesn't have any extra tracks. It's also not very rare as they ended up in cut-out bins quite frequently. The cut-outs will have a dented can, not a hole. The sound on the Batman tin pressing(s) is documented to be sub-par compared to the jewel-case disc as well.

The booklet is very nice, and the disc art is cool.

I bought this in 1989 instead of the jewel case version (had to choose back then), but was very disappointed the way this disk sits in the can with nothing to hold it in place. I later had to get the standard jewel case version. The booklets are also different and I like the booklet of the standard version better.

I didn't know that about the sound. Have to compare now...

purpledoveuk said:

PRNelson said:

OOoh! Does this mean I can retire early? haha

I have 3 versions - a normal silver cd with little bat logo and writing, a full disc batlogo in yellow and black and the tin version in grey and black...the only one that was billed as ltd is the tin. Better get that letter of resignation back

I'd bet my right nut that the disc with the large yellow logo disc is more rare than the black-on-black tuna can version, if only for the reason that people held onto the "collectible" tin and it could be had at a deep discount after the cut-out process.

I don't have that German* pressing (the tray art says "France"), so I was going off information from this great site (note the "Limited" sticker): http://aprilsnow035.ueuo....n/1118.htm

But, yeah... no one's gonna get rich off of any commercial Batman CD.

*I don't know why aprilsnow lists it as German but the back art says France.

http://www.aprilsnow.be/colref/colref_prince.htm

fms said:

squirrelgrease said:

No, it doesn't have any extra tracks. It's also not very rare as they ended up in cut-out bins quite frequently. The cut-outs will have a dented can, not a hole. The sound on the Batman tin pressing(s) is documented to be sub-par compared to the jewel-case disc as well.

The booklet is very nice, and the disc art is cool.

I bought this in 1989 instead of the jewel case version (had to choose back then), but was very disappointed the way this disk sits in the can with nothing to hold it in place. I later had to get the standard jewel case version. The booklets are also different and I like the booklet of the standard version better.

I didn't know that about the sound. Have to compare now...

Yep. I put my tin CD in a jewel case right away after seeing how the can might mess it up or get damaged. Same with my Crystal Ball discs. Kinda anal.

squirrelgrease said:

*I don't know why aprilsnow lists it as German but the back art says France.

http://www.aprilsnow.be/colref/colref_prince.htm

I could be wrong, but, I think maybe that means pressed in Germany for distribution in France...

Perhaps someone in Europe should answer, I'm not sure on this.