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08-04-2005, 11:19 AM | #151 | |
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True story: A few years back, out of the blue, Billy sent me two cassette boxes from when he was making Marked tapes. These were those big, bulky plastic-and-vinyl double-sided cases that held around 60 cassettes each. They were covered in stickers, and had his handwriting all over them. One had "Marked tapes 1-45" or something like that on it. It was clearly where he stored his demo tapes while he was making them. So he sent them to me, and while I appreciated the idea that he thought I would want them, I immediately wondered a) what the hell I was going to do with them and b) how I was going to store them. I ruled out selling them because I thought that would be tacky, so I just put them in a box and stuffed them in my closet. Between then and now, I bought a house, so they ended up going into the basement. I forgot all about them until I ran across the box about a year ago. The box they were in was under another box that was heavier, and they got crushed. They were unsalvageable for anything, so I was forced to just throw them away. I felt bad because while I had no use for them, I'm sure someone else would have liked them for their collection. I think about this when I think about my M2. |
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08-04-2005, 11:21 AM | #152 |
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well maybe you could have like a contest or something and give them away.
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08-04-2005, 11:23 AM | #153 | |
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things i'd like to know: is it numbered? if so which number. was it given to them direct? if so what's the connection? (you say pr or teacher, both of those are reasonable enough for connections with the school gig and everything) if not then who was given it what condition are the discs themselves in? (the discs will be more fragile and prone to scratches than normal vinyl releases) have it been played much? as i say i would appreciate it. i just hope a load of people don't get the info and pester the seller.... |
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08-04-2005, 11:24 AM | #154 | |
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08-04-2005, 11:27 AM | #156 | |
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I don't want the info because I am not going to call, but if you do, don't pester the person with annoying questions. Don't ask them why they're selling it-- it's none of your business. You should try and verify the authenticity by asking specific questions about the record. Some suggestions: - Ask what number it is. - Ask where it is numbered. - Ask what the labels look like. - Ask them to describe the "plastic covering" on the records. I will verify any information you get and let you know if it squares with my copy. - Dave |
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08-04-2005, 11:30 AM | #157 | |
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08-04-2005, 11:34 AM | #158 | |
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Do you mean "plastic covering" on the records themselves or the jackets? |
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08-04-2005, 11:34 AM | #159 | |
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08-04-2005, 11:37 AM | #160 |
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they replied to me.
They are wrapped in wide strips of clear packaging tape (album covers). The eps are labeled CR01 through CR03 and the lp is labeled CR04 and each record is hand numbered. I hestitate to give out that particular number in fear of offending someone if it gets back to them that this is on ebay. Of course the buyer will know everything. I hope that help. Thanks for your interest. |
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08-04-2005, 11:37 AM | #161 | |
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08-04-2005, 11:42 AM | #162 | |
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I am intentionally being vague here. It is important to be vigilant. If it is a scam, they won't know the "right" answers, and I am hesitant to provide them in a public forum. You have no idea who is reading these messages, so if I post that the records are numbered in green marker on the back cover under the title, that's what a scammer not in possession of the record might tell you. Once the record's authenticity has been established, you can post about it, but just be aware that next week there's probably going to be a flood of auctions for this record, all from people with the right answers looking to seperate you from your cash. |
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08-04-2005, 11:50 AM | #163 | |
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08-04-2005, 11:50 AM | #164 | |
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08-04-2005, 11:57 AM | #165 |
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hi,
i know i'm probably going to get a big sigh and/or virtual slap for this, but i've never had opporunity to be able to burn the mp3's to disk before so have never downloaded. As a result I also don't have the scanned artwork. Can anyone point me in the direction of where is best to access these... only asking as a lot of the original sources especially for the artwork, now seem to be defunct!! If i can't afford the vinyl then would at least like burn and make-up my own cd, or is there a better way of doing this. finally... has anyone ever made a really good quality transfer from the original vinyl that we know of. cheers, Lou ps... on the info note... i agree! the problem with internet piccys and info on rarities means that whilst it may prove this time round to be the real deal, it only makes it easier for rip-off merchants to fake it next time around!!! |
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08-04-2005, 12:01 PM | #166 |
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I can just see if a Netphorian wins this.
Winner: "Hey guyz! It just came in today, and it sounds fucking great! I'm listening to White Spider for the third time today!" rest of us: "OMFG! He actually played it! Fucking moron!! *seppuku*" |
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08-04-2005, 12:12 PM | #167 | |
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08-04-2005, 12:22 PM | #168 | |
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Someone needs to ask for a better description of that packaging tape. It's very important. Also, someone might want to ask if any of the records come with internal sleeves. Tonight I will look my copy over for details that haven't generally been discussed online. |
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08-04-2005, 12:50 PM | #169 |
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I have called the seller, and they were very nice, and I've sent relevent info to Dave by PM, so hopefully he can give us something in the near future.
I will reveal this though, she said she'll give the winner 7 days to verify authenticity and they can return the item. Her recounting of how she got it was, um, illuminating. If it's true, we missed something huge... |
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08-04-2005, 12:52 PM | #170 | |
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08-04-2005, 12:54 PM | #171 | |
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08-04-2005, 12:54 PM | #172 |
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Can anyone post a list of known numbers? Like we know so-and-so has number xx?
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08-04-2005, 01:01 PM | #173 | |
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08-04-2005, 01:01 PM | #174 |
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missed something huge!!! i know this is infinitely more interesting than my irritating plea. But, can some one purrrrlllllleeeeeeeeease point me in the right direction. work's a bit slow and am quite keen to lovingly burn off a copy and make up my own CD of M2, even if it's only from mp3s... thanks x |
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08-04-2005, 01:04 PM | #175 |
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go to billy-corgan.com and get M2 there. its in mp3 format
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08-04-2005, 01:06 PM | #176 | |
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Well, except maybe the poetry readings.
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08-04-2005, 01:14 PM | #177 |
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i actually saved this to my computer one time when it came up because i wanted to remember.
confirmed: billy james d'arcy jimmy melissa m. (manager) gooch gregory sylvester joe shanahan karl daher / spifc eric agnew / spfc dave asselin q101 wxrt 3 copies not given out numbers known: original band members - 1-4 gregory sylvester - 11 other guesses: matt walker butch vig flood alan moulder jimmy/dennis flemion melissa a.d.m. did NOT get a copy |
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08-04-2005, 01:16 PM | #178 |
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thank you!!!! although i had downloaded it from there previously and had problems, for some reason it wouldn't recognise it in my itunes so i couldn't burn from there. I'll try again though.... ... i'm just happy that someone replied!!!! thank you!!!!! |
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08-04-2005, 01:33 PM | #179 | |
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08-04-2005, 01:34 PM | #180 |
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B+P for Machina II
The first 5 people that PM me for this will get it... I will B+P 5 copies for those who need it....you have a choice of q101 rip, spifc rip or the virgin promo vinyl rip... i prefer the virgin rip... they are all non mp3 sourced so... if you want a copy of mII pm me.
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