On June 29th, the Stones are releasing some super deluxe fan packages. Details are below. Each set can be ordered with the desired t-shirt size. (Medium, Large or X-Large)
This is the ultimate fan piece! The high end, deluxe road case pays homage to the legendary 1972 North American Tour. Packaged in a replica heavy-board road case construction with antiqued metal locks, hinges, and handle.
This high end, exclusive box set includes:
* Deluxe edition CD of "Exile on Main St." with 10 unreleased tracks
* "Exile on Main St." double LP Record
* 24in x 18in frameable lithograph print of famous tour poster art; features plate stamp of band signatures; packaged in archive black sleeve with foil stamp of Licks symbol - exclusive to this edition
* The Rolling Stones - 1972 North American Hardcover Tour Book by Bob Gruen; shot during the final shows of the tour in New York's Madison Square Garden; Legendary photographer, Bob Gruen captures the band at the peak of the tour with rare and intimate photos - A must-have for all Stones collectors
* Recreation of the vintage early-Licks "72 Tour T-Shirt worn by Mick Jagger" - exclusive to this edition
* STP flight crew pin - exclusive to this edition
* 2 replica backstage passes
* 8 replica ticket stub set of various concerts on the tour
* 3 replicas of Mick, Keith, and Charlie's 1972 STP laminate badges with custom STP lanyard
* A replica '72 hotel room keychain from LA's Continental Hyatt House where band stayed
Weight: 15 pounds
Dimensions: 25in W x 6in H x 19in D
Or, how about this lovely piece
1972 North American Tour fan pack! The high end, mini road case pays homage to the legendary S.T.P. Tour. Packaged in a replica heavy-board road case construction.
This high end, exclusive box set includes:
* Deluxe edition CD of "Exile on Main St." with 10 unreleased tracks
* The Rolling Stones - 1972 North American Softcover Tour Book by Bob Gruen; shot during the final shows of the tour in New York's Madison Square Garden; Legendary photographer, Bob Gruen captures the band at the peak of the tour with rare and intimate photos - A must-have for all Stones collectors
* Recreation of the vintage early-Licks "72 Tour T-Shirt" sold on tour- exclusive to this edition
* 24in x 36in (folded) replica poster of original promo Ad from "Exile on Main St."
* 2 replica backstage passes
* 8 replica ticket stub set of various concerts on the tour
* 3 replicas of Mick, Keith, and Charlie's 1972 STP laminate badges with custom STP lanyard
* A replica '72 hotel room keychain from LA's Continental Hyatt House where band stayed
Weight: 7 pounds
Dimensions: 12.5in W x 9.5in H x 6.5in
AND FINALLY....
This exclusive, high-end 45's Case Box Set includes:
* Reproduction of original "Tumbling Dice/Sweet Black Angel" 45 & "Happy All on the Line" 45; re-masterd and re-produced with original artwork - exclusive to this set
* Tumbling Dice T-Shirt
* 45's travel box featuring "Exile on Main St" album artwork
* Vintage Licks Belt Buckle; Re-creation of Licks Buckle sold during early 1970's "Exile On Main St." Era
Just to make matters worse, this little item snuck out of the UMG warehouse:
That's right, just the bonus tracks for $10.
http://www.amazon.com/Exile-Main-Rarities-Rolling-Stones/dp/B003MXLUBU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1276774877&sr=1-3
Plunder our souls, indeed.
"Avast! Me Hardies, and Shiver Me Timbers! It's a whole city ripe fer the takin'. The landlubbers will never know what-a-hit-'em!"
ReplyDeleteOr, another weak analogy, "Isn't this mine played out?"
I'm only surprised that the road kits don't come with used condoms (or replicas of them).
ReplyDeletePlunder my wallet is more like it
ReplyDeletelet's all remember that bonus tracks are generally except for and occasional b-side the tracks that were not good enough to make the record ie: outtakes or demos. yes of historical interest but as usual the stones are able to take it to a new level of greed and lack of respect for their fans but hey the next time they tour you'll be able to shell out 500 bucks just to watch mick flop around to a bunch of oldies. Long live the Stones
ReplyDeletejust download the shit off a bit torrent site
Soundsource,
ReplyDelete3 two volume CDs of Beatles outtakes, each bonus disc (first time around) of Ryko's Elvis Costello's reissues, and many other boxed sets have proven that just because something is left off of an album, doesn't mean it's "not good enough."
It's these particular types of reissues, marketed as "fan packs," that seem to take advantage of the fans.
And don't get me started on your "Mick flop around to the oldies" comment. Yes, the ticket price is ridiculous, but the Stones as recently as 2006, which was when I saw them last, still rock the house. And they are one of the few legendary bands who, a) have many origina members, b) always shake up their set lists, and c) still put out new music that isn't terrible.
I’m sure the Stones are Happy because they think I’ll buy all this stuff to get my Rocks Off. They’ve Plundered My Soul before, I had to do the Casino Boogie and lay my money down on Tumbling Dice to have the bucks to hear them Rip This Joint on their last tour. 200 bucks but it was So Divine! I Let It Loose at the show, doing the Hip Shake with Sweet Virginia, Good Time Woman and a Sweet Black Angel. But my budget is Torn and Frayed because when it comes to Mick I Just Want to See His Face. I need to Stop Breaking Down and Following the River All Down the Line but I can’t help myself. When the Stones Shine A Light I’m Dancing in the Light taking a sip from the Loving Cup. When my funds get low I get the Ventilator Blues so Pass the Wine because I’m Not Signifying I’m gonna quit spending on Stones stuff. With Mick gouging fans like a Turd On The Run maybe I need a Title 5 loan. If this continues I will be the Soul Survivor of the Rolling Stones fan club.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, Sal!
ReplyDeleteWhy is it jazz and classical musicians and blues artists are revered for playing long into their career, yet "Rock" artists are just "flopping about"?
Sure, many put it on automatic pilot and coast through a declining career. But this weekend I saw a 76 year old Wayne Shorter, a 67 year old Fred Wesley still vibrant and working hard. Did I say still got it?
And, if any band can mail it in, Kool & The Gang, after 40 years of on the road entertaining around the world, absolutely tear it up.
Experience used to mean something, especially in music. It still does.
Cool School, I can see where your moniker comes from.
ReplyDeleteThat was really good!
Another point Gene is...if the Stones aren't flopping to the oldies for $400, does that mean that the cynics would be happier seeing the Stones play mostly their last 5 records, with a few hits for half the price? That IS what so many bands do these days.
ReplyDeleteBrian is dead. Wyman is retired. Mick T. has issues. The Stones are the Stones, take'em or leave'em. I'll take'em.
Thanks Gene. I see you are a professional writer so that is quite a compliment.
ReplyDeleteThe music, yes, I want it (in fact I have it). The book might be nice to own. Maybe, just maybe, a T-shirt or a poster.
ReplyDeleteBut replica ticket stubs? Replica backstage passes and badges? Seriously... belt buckles? These boxes seem more like second and third prize in a "Win Stones Tickets and Meet Mick!" sweepstakes.
I guess I don't have the fan club mentality.
The last time I saw the Stones at the Capitol Theater--I think it was in 78--Mick played alot of guitar. I did not think they were as good as the times I had seen them before. I want to know, did any of you like "Jamming with Edward?" I sat down and spoke to Nicky Hoppkin once and he said it was not a good album. Remember, keep on rocking in the free world.
ReplyDeleteI have a difficult time believing this is not some goof to see how stupidly a Stones fan can/will believe anything. Seems like an old "Saturday Night Live" with Dan Akroyd.
ReplyDeleteROTP(lumber)
I can't afford any of this crap, although, the 45's travel box looks intriguing since my 45's are stored in Ziploc bags right now.
ReplyDeleteI think the Stones still rock and put on a great show. Keith is funny, and still quite "unique" and he even sings well! And Mick--man that boy can dance!
Hey Christine, why not slap some band logos on those Ziploc bags and sell them as "essential airtight see-thru collector carrying cases"?
ReplyDelete15 lb. package= a pair of newborn twins...THE GLIMMER TWINS,,,,,,keef is playing geetar, mick is keeper of the gate.
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