Steven Wilson Yes "Fragile" Super Deluxe Edition out in June with Dolby Atmos mix!

[~dave~~wave~]

As far as the vinyl goes, I've been buying certain LP's not necessarily to play (although I might on occasion), but to display for the cover art. So I will get some value out of the LP even if I never play it. And I'm a big fan of Roger Dean.

I heard an interview with a music writer who said this has been his observation.

A significant percentage of vinyl sold is never played.
Purchased for the art, coolness factor, and as "fetish objects."

I certainly fall into that category.

 

[Eclectic]

I heard an interview with a music writer who said this has been his observation.

A significant percentage of vinyl sold is never played.
Purchased for the art, coolness factor, and as "fetish objects."

I certainly fall into that category.

I've reached the age where stuff in my house that I don't use is a liability, not an asset. About twenty years ago I got rid of my entire vinyl LP collection (except for a very few fetish objects), and I'm not buying any more. So far I've bought exactly one big super-deluxe box that contained a vinyl LP, and then passed the entire set along to someone who actually wanted it (after ripping the surround disc, which was all I wanted).

 

[Rango]

As far as the vinyl goes, I've been buying certain LP's not necessarily to play (although I might on occasion), but to display for the cover art. So I will get some value out of the LP even if I never play it. And I'm a big fan of Roger Dean.

I've done that with certain laserdiscs; displayed in record album frames.

Unfortunately I still need to hang them. I've been buying wall art here and there but it's all in tubes and shipping cartons.

 

[elee532]

A significant percentage of vinyl sold is never played.
Purchased for the art, coolness factor, and as "fetish objects."

Or because it’s the only way to get the surround sound version.

 

[Rob Bills]

I've reached the age where stuff in my house that I don't use is a liability, not an asset. About twenty years ago I got rid of my entire vinyl LP collection (except for a very few fetish objects), and I'm not buying any more. So far I've bought exactly one big super-deluxe box that contained a vinyl LP, and then passed the entire set along to someone who actually wanted it (after ripping the surround disc, which was all I wanted).

I purchase these sets at a reduced price eg. Amazon Perks Deals…sell the unopened set (minus the Blu-ray Hi-Rez multichannel disc) on Marketplace for a slightly reduced price, ending up spending “not much” for the surround disc I want!

 

[progtodd]

I'll eventually buy this when the price drops, as it's probably my favorite Yes album. As far as the vinyl goes, I've been buying certain LP's not necessarily to play (although I might on occasion), but to display for the cover art. So I will get some value out of the LP even if I never play it. And I'm a big fan of Roger Dean.

Agree.. my favorite Yes album... just waiting for the price drop....

 

[srbjab]

Importcds price for Fragile - Superdeluxe is now $73.44. The Yes Album Superdeluxe, out for about a year, is priced exactly the same. I think this is as low as I've seen the prices get for new product. Unfortunately, Rhino is still listing both for $100, so it may not go much lower.

 

[knifeman]

Or because it’s the only way to get the surround sound version.

There is that.....

 

[knifeman]

Importcds price for Fragile - Superdeluxe is now $73.44. The Yes Album Superdeluxe, out for about a year, is priced exactly the same. I think this is as low as I've seen the prices get for new product. Unfortunately, Rhino is still listing both for $100, so it may not go much lower.

I got The Yes Album for $60 on Amazon. I can wait. I mean it's only the sixth time I'll be buying this album, second only to Dark Side of the Moon.

 

[Steve Schoultz]

https://a.co/d/bFvJiYq

 

[Steve Schoultz]

$61.45

 

[minimumtumbleweed]

Or because it’s the only way to get the surround sound version.

There is always another way... I don't condone piracy, but I also don't believe that buying a used limited edition pressing of an album for hundreds of dollars off eBay is in any way supporting the artist.

 

[4-earredwonder]

IMO, a good lesson for ALL future RHINO/YES ATMOS remasters. If you can be a bit patient [like I WASN'T] the price will be reduced significantly.

I thought I was getting a 'deal' @ Deep Discount with their 15% off coupon exactly one month ago and FRAGILE has now been reduced 40% with free s/h at Amazon. Deep Discount charged an additional $3 for s/h!

LIVE and LEARN!

 

[Thonolan]

IMO, a good lesson for ALL future RHINO/YES ATMOS remasters. If you can be a bit patient [like I WASN'T] the price will be reduced significantly.

Indeed. I was patient with The Yes Album, and it paid off. I'm trying to do the same with Fragile, but it's getting challenging (still expensive in Spain).

 

[mrcond]

$61.45

I had to bite at that price. I thought I would have to wait longer.

 

[srbjab]

Amazon pricing, including big sales on some surprising items, can be unpredictably weird. It's still a shame that the Rhino Yes Super Deluxe series packs in vinyl, and the blu-rays have far less content than what the Panegyric reissues had. But it is what it is.

Bottom line, $61.45 is a very tempting price for this release, and I'm guessing the reduction won't last long. The Yes Album Super Deluxe is also listed on Amazon for $65, and labeled as a limited time deal ($99.98 list). I'll have to stew on it for a little bit and make a decision.

 

[splinter7]

wouldn't wait long. The Atmos mixes are stunning.

 

[srbjab]

Yeah, I caved and ordered it - and used a few points to wipe out taxes and fees. Especially since even a year later The Yes Album is still going for $65 on sale. I still think it's way overpriced but hopefully I'll feel better after spinning the BD.

 

[Cheezmo]

Anyone think this will show up on Apple Music in Atmos? The Yes Album did pretty much when the super deluxe came out. Crickets on this one.

 

[Perp]

https://a.co/d/bFvJiYq

Ordered. Thank you for the alert!