Kansas "The Absence of Presence" CD+5.1 Blu-Ray coming 6/26/2020

[MikeMonaco]

+1 and less than $20.

 

[weekendtoy]

Another one...
https://www.amazon.com/Absence-Pres...sence-Kansas+B0875ZTFT5&qid=1587154063&sr=8-1

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

 

[J. PUPSTER]

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

It wasn't like that earlier today, it was showing something like $18.99 or something?

 

[MikeMonaco]

Wow, I ordered it tonight at 8:45pm ET and the order went through, got my confirmation email, very strange. Hopefully these guys aren’t working with Acoustic Sounds!!

 

[Marplot]

That is a great price, hope everyone that got it gets it fulfilled; I missed out.

 

[MCDave]

I don't see any need to pre-order. This isn't a title that is likely to sell out quickly. I'd rather wait for the reviews from you guys before deciding

 

[elmer]

I had picked up this on Blu Ray when it first came out about 10 years ago - I'm pretty sure it's out of print but may be available from the usual sources for an exorbitant amount. A reunion show of sorts at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, the alma mater of several band members. It notably features a few tracks with former members Steve Morse and Kerry Livgren. The band is backed up by the Washburrn University Symphony Orchestra. Excellent PQ and audio. The LPCM 5.1 Mix is standard live concert style but overall a worthwhile addition to my library.

You can view the complete show on Youtube.

 

[haikubass]

Soooo, actually, it appears there are two editions of CD+5.1 blu-ray:
1) 6 panel digipak, priced around $19.00
https://www.kansasband.colortestmerch.com/products/kansas-the-absence-of-presence-cd-digipak2) 10 X 10 Limited Edition with 36-page artbook featuring exclusive liner notes and interviews with each band member, available for $60.00 here:
https://www.kansasband.colortestmer...py-of-kansas-the-absence-of-presence-art-book

 

[colsky]

I'm holding off ordering this at the moment. Per the Kansas website there are 3 versions:

https://www.kansasband.colortestmer...wiYHaxOp1gBciUQPl7xL5-dGdIIVcilacm_fZBCJeQz2w
CD - $15
Deluxe digipack (CD & 5.1 Audio Bluray) - $19
Deluxe artbook (CD & 5.1 Audio Bluray) - $60

The Deluxe digipack version I guess is the one that is $18.99 at Amazon.com.
The Burning Shed listing with the bluray is £33.99 and is described as the Artbook.

I'm therefore waiting until I see the cheaper Deluxe digipack version listed anywhere in the UK.

 

[colsky]

Soooo, actually, it appears there are two editions of CD+5.1 blu-ray:
1) 6 panel digipak, priced around $19.00
https://www.kansasband.colortestmerch.com/products/kansas-the-absence-of-presence-cd-digipak2) 10 X 10 Limited Edition with 36-page artbook featuring exclusive liner notes and interviews with each band member, available for $60.00 here:
https://www.kansasband.colortestmer...py-of-kansas-the-absence-of-presence-art-book

Sorry haikubass, I was typing while you had already posted!

 

[GOS]

Soooo, actually, it appears there are two editions of CD+5.1 blu-ray:
1) 6 panel digipak, priced around $19.00
https://www.kansasband.colortestmerch.com/products/kansas-the-absence-of-presence-cd-digipak2) 10 X 10 Limited Edition with 36-page artbook featuring exclusive liner notes and interviews with each band member, available for $60.00 here:
https://www.kansasband.colortestmer...py-of-kansas-the-absence-of-presence-art-book

Let me get this straight.

$19 CD & Bluray (contains 5.1)
$60 CD & Bluray (contains 5.1 and 96/24 hi res stereo) and a book

Why the heck didn't they put the 96/24 hi res stereo also on the $19 version? Not that I ever listen to the stereo, but I would certainly consider it in this case as I've never heard this album.

 

[JediJoker]

$19 CD & Bluray (contains 5.1)
$60 CD & Bluray (contains 5.1 and 96/24 hi res stereo) and a book

Why the heck didn't they put the 96/24 hi res stereo also on the $19 version?

It wouldn't be the first time two different discs of the same type were authored for different editions of the same release (e.g. ELP Trilogy deluxe vs. super deluxe), but somehow, I doubt the discs will be any different in this case. If the listings are different, I imagine that's just an oversight.

 

[GOS]

It wouldn't be the first time two different discs of the same type were authored for different editions of the same release (e.g. ELP Trilogy deluxe vs. super deluxe), but somehow, I doubt the discs will be any different in this case. If the listings are different, I imagine that's just an oversight.

Yeah, maybe you're right. Hope so. I pre-ordered the $19 version. Honestly surprised it's that cheap.

 

[colsky]

Yeah, maybe you're right. Hope so. I pre-ordered the $19 version. Honestly surprised it's that cheap.

Wasn't the Styx - Mission cd & bluray set that level of good price?

 

[haikubass]

Wasn't the Styx - Mission cd & bluray set that level of good price?

And Kenny Wayne Shepherd - The Traveler after that... By the way, ImportCDs have Kansas on pre-order for $13.16:
https://www.importcds.com/the-absence-of-presence/194397627022

 

[Bravado]

For European customers www.insideoutshop.de might be interesting.
I've ordered the artbook version for les than 50 Euro, including shipping.
https://www.insideoutshop.de/Item/K...esence_-Ltd-_Deluxe_CD-Blu-ray_Artbook-/16639

 

[weekendtoy]

I ordered too!! I'm afraid I'll forget...June, surely I'll be back at work........

I'd say it's more likely that you will end up with two copies, ordered from two different locations, then you returning to work by June 26.

 

[The Rang]

That’s a great price for Kansas, but by the time I add shipping then convert to CDN dollars it's pretty close to the Amazon Canada presale price

 

[DuncanS]

Had an email from the Shed saying the release is delayed, not by much though.
Hi
Thanks for your order.
We are sorry to say that the release date for this album has been put back to July 17th 2020.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Kind Regards
Pete

 

[4-earredwonder]

And Kenny Wayne Shepherd - The Traveler after that... By the way, ImportCDs have Kansas on pre-order for $13.16:
https://www.importcds.com/the-absence-of-presence/194397627022

Just pre~ordered and until June 19th, ImportCD has a 10% discount with promo code TAKE10!

• Track Listing

• 1 The Absence of Presence
• 2 Throwing Mountains
• 3 Jets Overhead
• 4 Propulsion 1
• 5 Memories Down the Line
• 6 Circus of Illusion
• 7 Animals on the Roof
• 8 Never
• 9 The Song the River Sang