Suggestions for Audio Fidelity Multichannel SACD Releases

[fredblue]

Don't like the taste of that Mofi b!tches brew.. it hasn't got any of that special surround sauce in it..!

 

[Philip Spinner]

What we need now is some "strange brew".

 

[fredblue]

What we need now is some "strange brew".

Yum!

Now that is the stuff dreams of Cream are made of!

 

[GOS]

You know I wasn't being entirely serious, Ryan.. (hence the wink! )

Just so long as this is in Surround when it comes I really don't care about a delay (and at this point I don't care what packaging it comes in, bundle it in with free Happy Meals if it helps shift some units opcorn )

Or bundle it with a Quad copy of BLUE OYSTER CULT (debut)...I certainly wouldn't complain too loudly.

 

[rtbluray]

Or bundle it with a Quad copy of BLUE OYSTER CULT (debut)...I certainly wouldn't complain too loudly.

Yeah, except that BOC's debut album was never mixed (or at least never released in Quad.)
Now they could have bundled "Secret Treaties" with "Tyranny & Mutation". I think everyone would have been happy with a Quad double-pack like that!

 

[GOS]

Yeah, except that BOC's debut album was never mixed (or at least never released in Quad.)
Now they could have bundled "Secret Treaties" with "Tyranny & Mutation". I think everyone would have been happy with a Quad double-pack like that!

Since they are releasing ST in Quad/Sacd, what do you think the chances that they'll go ahead with T&M at a later date?? @:

 

[rtbluray]

Since they are releasing ST in Quad/Sacd, what do you think the chances that they'll go ahead with T&M at a later date?? @:

Not sure. We do know that the tapes exist and are in good condition because a track from T&M appeared on "The Collection" SACD a few months back.
Plus, T&M has never been released on SACD, so that also bodes well for an SACD release from AF in the future.
I guess it really just depends on how well "Secret Treaties" sells.

 

[fredblue]

Since they are releasing ST in Quad/Sacd, what do you think the chances that they'll go ahead with T&M at a later date?? @:

I know you asked Ryan, Gene.. but imho chances are slim to nil, sadly

 

[fredblue]

Not sure. We do know that the tapes exist and are in good condition because a track from T&M appeared on "The Collection" SACD a few months back.
Plus, T&M has never been released on SACD, so that also bodes well for an SACD release from AF in the future.
I guess it really just depends on how well "Secret Treaties" sells.

Can't see it happening unfortunately but if it does count me in for a copy :upthumb

 

[fredblue]

Ps. iirc QQ Member Old Quad Guy said one time on this forum he was sure he saw an SQ LP of BOC's Agents Of Fortune (and also he came across an SQ LP of Dave Mason's "Let It Flow") which would be wonderful if Sony holds those kind of things in their vaults.. I wouldn't lay money on any other unreleased BOC Quads existing but Steve Hoffman himself said that what Sony released back in the day is just a fraction of what got mixed into Quad (and he should know) which is both an exciting prospect and something I find slightly depressing at the same time since maybe we will never get to know what those unreleased Quad titles are/were, let alone hear any of them..

 

[Q-Eight]

..... but Steve Hoffman himself said that what Sony released back in the day is just a fraction of what got mixed into Quad (and he should know) which is both an exciting prospect and something I find slightly depressing at the same time since maybe we will never get to know what those unreleased Quad titles are/were, let alone hear any of them..

I'd read where he said that as well. By perusing the Billboard magazines and whatnot that are available through Google, I've found articles that mention easily a dozen top-tier artists that had Quad albums as coming soon or available now (but were incorrect on that).

Titles like:
SuperTramp - Crime of the Century
Sly & Family Stone - There's a Riot Goin' On (and) Heard Ya Missed Me, Well I'm back!
The James Gang - 16 Greatest Hits
Blue Swede - Hooked on a Feeling
Queen - Self Titled Debut
Poco - From the Inside
Eagles - Desperado (and) Self Titled Debut
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Natty Dread
ZZ Top - Fandango!
Country Joe MacDonald - Paradise with an Ocean View
Joni Mitchell's "Blue"
Gordon Lightfoot - Gord's Gold
Black Sabbath - Sabotage
James Taylor - Sweet Baby James
Deep Purple - Burn
Foghat - Energized (and) Rock & Roll Outlaws
Jimi Hendrix - Crash Landing
Unnamed 1975 John Denver Title
Unnamed 1975 David Bowie Title


Not to mention the ones we've now learned actually did exist!
Edgar Winter's White Trash
Johnny Winter's Self Titled Debut
Laura Nyro - Eli & The 13th Confession
Paul Revere & The Raiders - Hard & Heavy w/ Marshmallow
Big Brother & The Holding Co. - Cheap Thrills

I'm willing to believe that many of the rumours may actually be true other than the ones' where we've been told straight-up by those who have access to the vaults. I think that includes a couple Allman Brothers albums that have been confirmed to have never been mixed.

 

[EMB]

I'd read where he said that as well. By perusing the Billboard magazines and whatnot that are available through Google, I've found articles that mention easily a dozen top-tier artists that had Quad albums as coming soon or available now (but were incorrect on that).

Titles like:
SuperTramp - Crime of the Century

Never a fan of the album, but in quad would have been an interesting listen.

Sly & Family Stone - There's a Riot Goin' On (and) Heard Ya Missed Me, Well I'm back!

The first one's spooky, the latter kinda fun, surprised they just didn't remix the remainder of STAND! and issue that.

The James Gang - 16 Greatest Hits

Interesting idea, given that some Walsh was issued in quad. Pity....

Blue Swede - Hooked on a Feeling

A Q8, no doubt. The title track--a #1 hit around the world--woulda been great fun in quad.

Queen - Self Titled Debut

Did we get a few tracks on their DVD's, or is my memory bad?

Poco - From the Inside
Eagles - Desperado (and) Self Titled Debut

Why we didn't get any of these three is just weird....

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Natty Dread

Woulda been natty, indeed....

ZZ Top - Fandango!

Given TRES HOMBRES, a big surprise this didn't make the cut.

Country Joe MacDonald - Paradise with an Ocean View

Wouldn't have sold much, I suspect.

Joni Mitchell's "Blue"
Gordon Lightfoot - Gord's Gold

The former is near-great, Lightfoot's album excellent with the Reprise material, but mediocre vis-a-vis the rerecordings of UA material, which was rather pointless, but back then, licensing and co-operation between labels wasn't what it would later be.

Black Sabbath - Sabotage

Too bad their debut didn't get a quad treatment!

James Taylor - Sweet Baby James
Deep Purple - Burn

Surprising that neither made the cut, would've been good sellers.

Foghat - Energized (and) Rock & Roll Outlaws

Though not huge sellers, the band did Ok.

Jimi Hendrix - Crash Landing

At the time, WEA was still issuing quad titles. I wonder if the bad press and some fan response regarding the use of *outside* musicians might have had something to do with its not getting a quad release. And although it hit the top ten, it also fell of the charts fast, probably due to negative word-of-mouth.

Not to mention the ones we've now learned actually did exist!
Edgar Winter's White Trash
Johnny Winter's Self Titled Debut
Laura Nyro - Eli & The 13th Confession
Paul Revere & The Raiders - Hard & Heavy w/ Marshmallow
Big Brother & The Holding Co. - Cheap Thrills

At least, one way or t'other, these have seen light of day, even if most are still in the, ahem, attic.

I'm willing to believe that many of the rumours may actually be true other than the ones' where we've been told straight-up by those who have access to the vaults. I think that includes a couple Allman Brothers albums that have been confirmed to have never been mixed.

Which, too, is unfortunate.

ED

 

[JediJoker]

Not a fan of Crime of the Century? Blasphemy! One of the most nearly-perfect albums ever released.

 

[quicksrt]

Ps. iirc QQ Member Old Quad Guy said one time on this forum he was sure he saw an SQ LP of BOC's Agents Of Fortune (and also he came across an SQ LP of Dave Mason's "Let It Flow") which would be wonderful if Sony holds those kind of things in their vaults.. I wouldn't lay money on any other unreleased BOC Quads existing but Steve Hoffman himself said that what Sony released back in the day is just a fraction of what got mixed into Quad (and he should know) which is both an exciting prospect and something I find slightly depressing at the same time since maybe we will never get to know what those unreleased Quad titles are/were, let alone hear any of them..

Cheer up sleepy dream...

There has to be more things coming out. The labels are not in a position to turn down cash flow regardless of if it's small. I just want the vintage stuff first as it's the most at risk of being forgotten about, lost, or just too aged effected tapes.

I think we have been very lucky over the years. When you look at what old quad has been re-released already it's a thrilling batch of great great stuff, one can see there has been interest and it's not going south yet. We are still ridding a peak in quad and surround.

 

[Odys]

I know you asked Ryan, Gene.. but imho chances are slim to nil, sadly

Why do you think this? I assumed it was coming when 7 Screaming Dizbusters showed up on The Collection. If I have to, I'll buy The Collection just for this one song, but I'd much rather have the full album.

 

[fredblue]

Why do you think this? I assumed it was coming when 7 Screaming Dizbusters showed up on The Collection. If I have to, I'll buy The Collection just for this one song, but I'd much rather have the full album.

It was suggested at one point (don't know by who or when) The Collection had stuff on it that had no chance of AF doing it on Surround SACD (and that is borne out by all these tracks included on the Collection being voided by previous SACD/Surround releases.. incl. Bob Dylan/Nashville Skyline, Santana/Abraxas, Earth Wind & Fire/That's The Way Of The World, Isley Brothers/3+3, O'Jays/Ship Ahoy, etc..) personal hopes for Tyranny & Mutation in Quad on AF SACD after the Musicmagic & Tale Spinnin' disaster = ZILCH

 

[sperezmore]

When o When we can have a release from Audio Fidelity with a popular artist in surround SACD?

My hopes are very low..... maybe we are really at the end of the road for surround SACD.

Regards,

 

[bmoura]

It was suggested at one point (don't know by who or when) The Collection had stuff on it that had no chance of AF doing it on Surround SACD.

That's not correct.
Tracks on The Collection could be released as part of future SACDs or Multichannel SACDs from Audio Fidelity.

 

[fredblue]

That's not correct.
Tracks on The Collection could be released as part of future SACDs or Multichannel SACDs from Audio Fidelity.

Well then, whoever it was (can't be bothered looking it up ) stands corrected and I retract what I repeated

To be clear, are you categorically stating that there has been a 'volte face' on the AF policy of not reissuing titles which were formerly released on SACD?

 

[rtbluray]

Well then, whoever it was (can't be bothered looking it up ) stands corrected and I retract what I repeated

To be clear, are you categorically stating that there has been a 'volte face' on the AF policy of not reissuing titles which were formerly released on SACD?

There are a few tracks on "The Collection" whose albums have never been released on SACD before. "Tyranny & Mutation" is one of those albums. Same goes for the Harold Melvin & Friends of Distinction albums. The vast majority of the other tracks have already been released on SACD before, making an AF SACD release of many of these other titles not likely to happen.
I think that's what Brian's getting at, but only he can say for sure.




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