Roxy Music - Avalon (SDE Blu-Ray #36, May 9th, 2025)

[JulesRules]

We only received one clue on the mystery title #37 that it’s from the mid 1980’s. Can we get another clue?

If Paul wants to take a leaf out of ForagingRhino's book, he should tell us something like who the engineer is or if the mix has been already available on streaming, or if there has been a previous multichannel mix...

 

[Perp]

If Paul wants to take a leaf out of ForagingRhino's book, he should tell us something like who the engineer is or if the mix has been already available on streaming, or if there has been a previous multichannel mix...

I’d settle for the artist’s initials.

 

[Bill B]

Did Paul just drop a massive hint????

Yes he did…. The walrus is Paul

 

[riskylogic]

I know it's unlikely but I wouldn't complain if the mystery title is Bryan Ferry's Boys & Girls. I suspect it's going to be a popular one since there's such a generous cancellation period.

That seems most likely to me. Anyway, I ordered the bundle.

 

[perzon57]

I'll have to pass on this, these SDE releases are getting to pricey for me. Costly shipping, and that I'll have to pay VAT twice, makes it a dealbreaker. I preordered the latest SW and Kraftwerk locally, and those 2 with shipping was less than this would cost me.

 

[ramokoff]

Hmmm, could go either way, but 'Welcome to the Pleasuredome' would be an absolutely fantastic release from SDE!

Based on the given information, the mystery Blu-ray cannot be Welcome to the Pleasuredome. Paul has stated that this release will come in an Amaray case and be priced at £24.99. Welcome to the Pleasuredome is a BMG release, and Paul has previously said that BMG releases do not come in Amaray cases. Furthermore, they are also £5 more expensive (£29.99).

But hopefully, Welcome to the Pleasuredome will be released later as part of the SDE series.

 

[ubertrout]

Well I watched Avalon on YouTube and went "oh, it's them. Right fine I won't be ordering this." Doesn't do anything for me.

Avalon in particular sounds so different in surround than on YouTube - I actually first heard it via a borrowed SACD and it sounded amazing in surround. And then I heard it on my PC in stereo and it felt like cheesy adult contemporary. I'm still debating but I'd like to own this and I think I'll grab it.

That said, it's good to be discriminating in this hobby. A disc you don't listen to doesn't benefit you much.

 

[Farles]

Based on the given information, the mystery Blu-ray cannot be Welcome to the Pleasuredome. Paul has stated that this release will come in an Amaray case and be priced at £24.99. Welcome to the Pleasuredome is a BMG release, and Paul has previously said that BMG releases do not come in Amaray cases. Furthermore, they are also £5 more expensive (£29.99).

But hopefully, Welcome to the Pleasuredome will be released later as part of the SDE series.

Excellent sleuthing work!

 

[GabeL]

I'm hoping release #37 is something completely different than Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry...let's mix it up a bit

 

[Victor Bisio]

I'm hoping release #37 is something completely different than Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry...let's mix it up a bit

I'm betting it's something I wouldn't buy normally.

 

[DeanRay]

Interesting marketing technique (Buy one/and one unknown) - would love to hear the results from SDE... could be a thing of the future.

Yeah - they got me...

 

[Owen Smith]

Based on the given information, the mystery Blu-ray cannot be Welcome to the Pleasuredome. Paul has stated that this release will come in an Amaray case and be priced at £24.99. Welcome to the Pleasuredome is a BMG release, and Paul has previously said that BMG releases do not come in Amaray cases. Furthermore, they are also £5 more expensive (£29.99).

Maybe. That's just what has been said in the past, things can change.

But hopefully, Welcome to the Pleasuredome will be released later as part of the SDE series.

I hope so too, I don't have a copy on CD!

 

[madscot]

Another vote for Dave Gilmour About face

 

[birrrdy!]

I'm hoping release #37 is something completely different than Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry...let's mix it up a bit

Agreed. And make it something epic to blow our minds away. No deep cut releases. How about another no-brainer like Peter Gabriel - So (never happening, I know, but let a guy dream!). Or Yes - 90125. (sigh)

 

[jefe1]

How I wish #37 could be something like Andy McKay In Search Of Eddie Riff
I know not mid 80s.....

 

[SeeMoreDigital]

Hmmm... How many years each side of 1985 is considered "mid 80's"?

 

[bangsezmax]

This is my wish:

 

[4-earredwonder]

No, he didn't. lol

Probably



not?

TWO TRIBES say NO!

But Paul could've said YOU'RE WELCOME and he did NOT!

 

[edisonbaggins]

This is my wish:
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Dude… just don’t wanna get my hopes up this high!

 

[privateuniverse]

This is my wish:
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As much as I would love to see Gabriel be a part of the SDE series, I'd be shocked if it ever happened. When Gabriel released his deluxe edition of So, SDE wrote up a particularly scathing review of it, referring to it as a "super deluxe rip-off". Gabriel took notice of the review and was not happy about it. Granted, this was twelve years ago and PG doesn't seem like the kind of guy to hold a grudge. On the other hand, Gabriel has complete control over his catalog now and released his most recent album (including the Atmos blu-ray) on his own. I can't see him partnering up with another label.