Sweersa Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, DTJ80 said: It’s just 2nd hand copies doing the rounds. And even then - loads were actually defective (inner groove distortion) meaning the last songs on each side sounded dreadful. I think it was just USA prints. I had to source an EU copy from Discogs. AND….you can’t even buy it from the official GNR website. 🤦♂️ Ah, I was thinking of the CD and not vinyl. My US pressing was crap. I may grab a EU copy one of these days for the collection. I wouldn't be surprised if they stopped printing the CD too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTJ80 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, Sweersa said: Ah, I was thinking of the CD and not vinyl. My US pressing was crap. I may grab a EU copy one of these days for the collection. I wouldn't be surprised if they stopped printing the CD too. I just assumed they had stopped the CDs too to be honest. I can absolutely verify that the EU copy is streets ahead of the US version. I know you are a Chinese Democracy fanatic so it’s well worth the investment. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 20 minutes ago, DTJ80 said: I know mate - utter joke CD, Live Era etc aren’t even available via the bands own site. 🤦♂️ I’ve even contemplated having my own ‘sleeve’ printed to cover my vinyl such is my disdain for the bike cover. 🤣 😂😂😂 I don’t mind the bike cover, but the Red Hand and Grenade cover are superior. I actually seen a fan made cover of the Grenade up for sale on eBay a few months ago, the only issue was the title was at the top of the sleeve instead of at the side so it be put me off making a bid. It was just the cover, no actual record came with it and I’m sure I stopped looking when it got to $40+. Crazy! I don’t think it’s cheap to do, so it’s the sort of thing that would only be worthwhile ordering in bulk if there was enough support/interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTJ80 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Just now, Dean said: 😂😂😂 I don’t mind the bike cover, but the Red Hand and Grenade cover are superior. I actually seen a fan made cover of the Grenade up for sale on eBay a few months ago, the only issue was the title was at the top of the sleeve instead of at the side so it be put me off making a bid. It was just the cover, no actual record came with it and I’m sure I stopped looking when it got to $40+. Crazy! I don’t think it’s cheap to do, so it’s the sort of thing that would only be worthwhile ordering in bulk if there was enough support/interest Yeah - I had started looking at ‘types of sleeves’ etc and enquiring about high rez copies of the red hand and grenade. I got hold of an extremely high rez Hand but struggled to get a grenade one (when I stretched it, it became pretty pixelated). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweersa Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I wish someone would make high quality copies of the grenade cover/booklets and inner insert. I'd pay good money for one or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTJ80 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sweersa said: I wish someone would make high quality copies of the grenade cover/booklets and inner insert. I'd pay good money for one or two. Me too. It’s ridiculous we have to resort to such lengths. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, DTJ80 said: Yeah - I had started looking at ‘types of sleeves’ etc and enquiring about high rez copies of the red hand and grenade. I got hold of an extremely high rez Hand but struggled to get a grenade one (when I stretched it, it became pretty pixelated). I have a high resolution Grenade cover, but it’s not the How Are You one. The artist had made several others with different slogans, can’t remember what it says. I’ll dig it out next time I’m on my PC. 5 minutes ago, Sweersa said: I wish someone would make high quality copies of the grenade cover/booklets and inner insert. I'd pay good money for one or two. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweersa Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, DTJ80 said: Me too. It’s ridiculous we have to resort to such lengths. 🤣 No doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTJ80 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 20 minutes ago, Dean said: I have a high resolution Grenade cover, but it’s not the How Are You one. The artist had made several others with different slogans, can’t remember what it says. I’ll dig it out next time I’m on my PC. +1 Cool mate - I’d still be keen to have a copy all the same. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 3 hours ago, Dean said: A reissue with the three covers would be fucking sweet, don’t hold your breath considering the prices Live Era goes for though, as that should’ve been reissued years ago! I keep toying with the idea of selling my LP of Live Era. It's sealed, and it's not like I'm ever going to open it at the prices it's fetching nowadays...so what good is it doing me other than bragging rights? I paid about $100 for it maybe 15 years ago, I could turn a massive profit on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, Powerage5 said: I keep toying with the idea of selling my LP of Live Era. It's sealed, and it's not like I'm ever going to open it at the prices it's fetching nowadays...so what good is it doing me other than bragging rights? I paid about $100 for it maybe 15 years ago, I could turn a massive profit on that. Only one is up for sale on Discogs...opened...for £600. I don't think there are any out there on eBay either. You could definitely make pure profit on that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I think I payed around 125 for Live Era, it wasn't sealed but it was in great shape. I haven't checked the prices in a few years but are they still going for $500~ or more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinaleblood Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Sweersa said: I didn't realize CD was out of print. Only the vinyl is out of print as far as I know, though. CD (as in compact disc) is still in print. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Gordon Comstock said: I think I payed around 125 for Live Era, it wasn't sealed but it was in great shape. I haven't checked the prices in a few years but are they still going for $500~ or more? I bought mine for about the same price if I remember right. I just took a look on Discogs a minute ago and there's only one for sale at $850 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTV88 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 minute ago, RussTCB said: I bought mine for about the same price if I remember right. I just took a look on Discogs a minute ago and there's only one for sale at $850 And that is why it remains one of the few vinyls I want that won’t be in my collection unless there’s a reprint. I don’t understand why the record company, and the band, wouldn’t want to capitalize on the obvious demand. Too little reward for the effort compared to touring the hits for another year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 17 minutes ago, DTV88 said: And that is why it remains one of the few vinyls I want that won’t be in my collection unless there’s a reprint. I don’t understand why the record company, and the band, wouldn’t want to capitalize on the obvious demand. Too little reward for the effort compared to touring the hits for another year? This is going to come off way more shitty then I mean it, but what else do you expect from GN'R? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, RussTCB said: I bought mine for about the same price if I remember right. I just took a look on Discogs a minute ago and there's only one for sale at $850 There was always one or two listed at ridiculous prices that never sold... I assume that one's been listed for a while? Rollin' Records had a colored-vinyl version for like $50, but it's been sold out for a while. If I hadn't found my copy for a decent price, I probably would've got a bootleg version by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTV88 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, RussTCB said: This is going to come off way more shitty then I mean it, but what else do you expect from GN'R? Haha, I learned a long time ago to expect absolutely nothing from Axl 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeperilsofrockNRollDekednz Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Congrats! I got this in 2014. I keep mine in a safe and though I have quite some cool stuff, I’ve never opened it and paid about €500 on EBay for it. Just bought a new Live Era Vinyl. The circle is now complete! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 17 hours ago, 2020_Intensions said: Yes I have an album on my phone of all of the HQ scans of the booklet. I'll probably just keep it sealed. And very cool I will definitely be on the lookout for that! Here's the video I mentioned 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I legitimately think the hand and grenade covers are great and have cool art. The actual release want terrible (aside from the spelling errors) but the weakest of the three imo. Axl's essay was drivel and pretentious, but at least it was something he cared about 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, Oldest Goat said: Do you prefer the grenade or the red hand? Probably the red hand cause but they are pretty equal to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020_Intensions Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 The red hand is such a cool & unique design I fell in love with it the first time I saw it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackparker123 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ZoSoRose said: I legitimately think the hand and grenade covers are great and have cool art. The actual release want terrible (aside from the spelling errors) but the weakest of the three imo. Axl's essay was drivel and pretentious, but at least it was something he cared about Do you have a link to read the essay? Edited July 8, 2021 by jackparker123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020_Intensions Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, jackparker123 said: Do you have a link to read the essay? https://gunsnroses.fandom.com/wiki/Fear_N'_Freedom:_The_Future_of_China_and_Western_Society Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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