Anyone watched the included blu-ray of the Welcome2America 2011 show yet ?

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What did you think of it? The show itself, quality of sound, picture etc?

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Wasn't included in my CD version. I'm not spending £100+ for vinyl I'm never going to be able to use and all the other fluff in the set. Would have happily paid extra for a reasonably priced release in the UK of a CD+Blu-Ray set. I know about the Japanese release, it's way overpriced to import, not worth it.

The CD/BR should be made available worldwide, not just Japan.

TheEnglishGent said:

Wasn't included in my CD version. I'm not spending £100+ for vinyl I'm never going to be able to use and all the other fluff in the set. Would have happily paid extra for a reasonably priced release in the UK of a CD+Blu-Ray set. I know about the Japanese release, it's way overpriced to import, not worth it.

So much this. We gotta vote with our wallets or they'll just keep fleecing us worse and worse.

same for me, normally I would hve bought anything new, but this is simply too expensive

TheEnglishGent said:

WukkaWahWah said:

peedub said:

WukkaWahWah said:

Anyone watched the included blu-ray of the Welcome2America 2011 show yet ?

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What did you think of it? The show itself, quality of sound, picture etc?

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I'm 4 songs in. Sound and picture are excellent. It's a better show than the setlist suggests. Prince is in a no nonsense mood, the way I like him. Love seeing John Blackwell and Renato again...

Agree, great sound and picture. I realised today this is one of the few professional concerts on video which were not intended for release. Which makes it special Still unfortunately parts of the concerts are too dark. Love the last part!

80spfantwp said:

I purchased Sign superdeluxe from Amazon - 9 discs £115 versus the price of this deluxe. I couldnt justify the price hike, way overpriced.

Same here, didn't hesitate to pre-order the SDE of SOTT. Just not going to waste money on anything with vinyl in it.

TheEnglishGent said:

Wasn't included in my CD version. I'm not spending £100+ for vinyl I'm never going to be able to use and all the other fluff in the set. Would have happily paid extra for a reasonably priced release in the UK of a CD+Blu-Ray set. I know about the Japanese release, it's way overpriced to import, not worth it.

I know I didn't want to pay to have it with vinyl, but the Japanese is comparitively more affordable than that one. Mind you, I just got an additional import invoice from DHL now that they are ready to deliver.

toejam said:

I ordered the Japanese edition just for the Blu-ray. Hasn't shipped yet. I imagine it could be a while. Definitely overpriced, but not as overpriced as getting it from the deluxe edition when I have no interest in collecting vinyl. It's funny - I feel the need to have a pressed CD when I really don't need it (streaming, etc.), but no desire to collect vinyl. I guess the format you grew up on is the format of preference!

Definitely not for me. I grew up with vinyl and never ever liked it. The cracks and pops were always intrusive and it was always so inconvenient to put a record on the record player. Back then I would prefer a tape over vinyl.

When CDs came out, I was all over them. Loved them form day one. Nowadays, 100% of my listenig is from streaming. I can't hear any difference between CD and a high quality MP3, so I choose convenience. I only pay for the releases to support the estate so that we continue to get content released.

peedub said:

JoeyCococo said:

Just got back from Paisley watching the Blu Ray in the soundstage. Oh man, Shhh was painful. Prince handing off his guitar before they really get into it. Renato was horrible. CLAP YOUR HANDS, STOMP YOUR FEET! Prince was really dialing it in for this one.

motherfunka said:

Phase3 said:

motherfunka said:

Just got back from Paisley watching the Blu Ray in the soundstage. Oh man, Shhh was painful. Prince handing off his guitar before they really get into it. Renato was horrible. CLAP YOUR HANDS, STOMP YOUR FEET! Prince was really dialing it in for this one.

You motherfunka!! Just kidding.Wow,sucks you feel that way.I thought it was wonderful Only part I agree with you is the "Clap your hands stomp your feet" chant

The sound and video quality is excellent, but saying it's better than SOTT and Syracuse is blasphemy! Adore is better than that whole concert combined.

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Cinny said:

TheEnglishGent said:

Wasn't included in my CD version. I'm not spending £100+ for vinyl I'm never going to be able to use and all the other fluff in the set. Would have happily paid extra for a reasonably priced release in the UK of a CD+Blu-Ray set. I know about the Japanese release, it's way overpriced to import, not worth it.

I know I didn't want to pay to have it with vinyl, but the Japanese is comparitively more affordable than that one. Mind you, I just got an additional import invoice from DHL now that they are ready to deliver.

That's pretty standard for a courrier. You'll have to pay the import taxes and there's probably an extortionate handling fee.

JUNKIE said:

TheEnglishGent said:

Wasn't included in my CD version. I'm not spending £100+ for vinyl I'm never going to be able to use and all the other fluff in the set. Would have happily paid extra for a reasonably priced release in the UK of a CD+Blu-Ray set. I know about the Japanese release, it's way overpriced to import, not worth it.

Same here. The UK super deluxe is £149. Total rip off so I haven't bothered.

I got it for 74 pounds from amazon france. Coming on monday.