AH-NAH! Chinese Democracy to be retail exclusive?!

AndySlash · 08-15-2008, 11:16 AM

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/..._id=1003839499

The June leak of nine allegedly "mastered, finished" tracks from Guns N' Roses' long-delayed "Chinese Democracy" spurred a renewed round of chatter about whether the Axl Rose-led band will finally release the 14-years-in-the-making album.

But some concrete signs are finally emerging that the album's release could be imminent. That's because, according to sources, negotiations are underway for "Chinese Democracy" to come out as an exclusive at one of the big boxes -- either Wal-Mart or Best Buy.

Negotiations are also ongoing to have conventional record company distribution, another source says.

Guns N' Roses is now managed by Irving Azoff's Front Line Management, and Azoff is a well-known proponent of issuing albums exclusively through retailers. He released the Eagles' "Long Road Out of Eden" through Wal-Mart, much to the chagrin of other merchants.

Most recently, it became known that AC/DC's next album will come out exclusively through Wal-Mart. Merchants were particularly incensed that the deal was apparently struck with the blessing of Columbia.

It's unclear who initiated the Guns N' Roses exclusive negotiations -- Front Line or Interscope, the band's label.

Representatives at Front Line and Interscope with knowledge of the situation couldn't be reached for comment by deadline. A Wal-Mart representative says the chain couldn't confirm this fall's exclusives. Best Buy representatives couldn't be reached for comment by deadline.

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Given the costs for this to finally be completed, I can't say I'm shocked. But if it goes to Wal-Mart, I won't be getting it, period.

pale blue eyes · 08-15-2008, 12:12 PM

I can't imagine going to a Wal-Mart to buy a CD.

neopryn · 08-15-2008, 12:15 PM

i can't imagine going to Wal-Mart

AndySlash · 08-15-2008, 12:18 PM

Doesn't Wal-Mart sell edited CDs? Surely, being a GnR album, the CD won't be clean. If they get an agreement, I wonder how they'll justify selling it when they've refused to sell other artists' albums because of content.

Rider · 08-15-2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndySlash

Doesn't Wal-Mart sell edited CDs? Surely, being a GnR album, the CD won't be clean. If they get an agreement, I wonder how they'll justify selling it when they've refused to sell other artists' albums because of content.

I always find this funny since in the same section you can buy any movie or violent video game ever made.

pale blue eyes · 08-15-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neopryn

i can't imagine going to Wal-Mart

I don't think I have ever actually been in one but it would be weird. Sort of like buying a DVD at the grocery store or something.

Caine Walker · 08-15-2008, 01:55 PM

i can't imagine buying chinese democracy.

celluloid_love · 08-15-2008, 02:22 PM

we dont even have wal-mart here, how am i gonna get it

Rider · 08-15-2008, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by celluloid_love

we dont even have wal-mart here, how am i gonna get it

http://projects.flowingdata.com/walmart/

Nimrod's Son · 08-15-2008, 04:03 PM

i plan on downloading it illegally and most likely deleting it

Gish08 · 08-15-2008, 08:50 PM

I don't even give a fuck about this album.

Delay it another ten years, I still won't care.

GnR is overrated ass rock.

pale blue eyes · 08-15-2008, 09:11 PM

I'm still not quite believing it will ever actually come out.

Hate the Hater · 08-15-2008, 09:50 PM

What are the advantages of selling an album exclusively through one chain? I don't get it.

sickbadthing · 08-16-2008, 12:10 AM

I like how people in the thread pretend like they'd actually pay money for music.

Travis Meeks · 08-16-2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hate the Hater

What are the advantages of selling an album exclusively through one chain? I don't get it.

I think the band might be trying to market the CD themselves since no label wants to pick up the album due to the trillions Axl spent on making it.

threetwooneZERO · 08-16-2008, 04:55 PM

I hate AXL sooo much. NO ONE CARES.

talk show host · 08-19-2008, 05:25 AM

There is no way this album could come out without getting completely flamed by every critic, fan and casual internet masturbator. It can't possibly justify the time and money it took to make it.

oops.... I mean ....NO ONE CARe111!!!!!!!666s

Ol' Couch Ass · 08-19-2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hate the Hater

What are the advantages of selling an album exclusively through one chain? I don't get it.

I imagine the chain will pay a premium in the hopes that someone who wanders into Walmart to buy the album may also purchase some little debbie snack cakes or naked lady mud flaps.

yoshinobu's revenge · 08-19-2008, 08:51 AM

sweet, Wal*Mart

aurel · 08-19-2008, 09:04 AM

Bet he wishes he'd released this back when people paid for music.

08-15-2008, 11:16 AM	#1
AndySlash Posts: 19,607	AH-NAH! Chinese Democracy to be retail exclusive?! http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/..._id=1003839499 The June leak of nine allegedly "mastered, finished" tracks from Guns N' Roses' long-delayed "Chinese Democracy" spurred a renewed round of chatter about whether the Axl Rose-led band will finally release the 14-years-in-the-making album. But some concrete signs are finally emerging that the album's release could be imminent. That's because, according to sources, negotiations are underway for "Chinese Democracy" to come out as an exclusive at one of the big boxes -- either Wal-Mart or Best Buy. Negotiations are also ongoing to have conventional record company distribution, another source says. Guns N' Roses is now managed by Irving Azoff's Front Line Management, and Azoff is a well-known proponent of issuing albums exclusively through retailers. He released the Eagles' "Long Road Out of Eden" through Wal-Mart, much to the chagrin of other merchants. Most recently, it became known that AC/DC's next album will come out exclusively through Wal-Mart. Merchants were particularly incensed that the deal was apparently struck with the blessing of Columbia. It's unclear who initiated the Guns N' Roses exclusive negotiations -- Front Line or Interscope, the band's label. Representatives at Front Line and Interscope with knowledge of the situation couldn't be reached for comment by deadline. A Wal-Mart representative says the chain couldn't confirm this fall's exclusives. Best Buy representatives couldn't be reached for comment by deadline. ----- Given the costs for this to finally be completed, I can't say I'm shocked. But if it goes to Wal-Mart, I won't be getting it, period.

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08-15-2008, 12:12 PM	#2
pale blue eyes sproutsy Location: :/ Posts: 15,037	I can't imagine going to a Wal-Mart to buy a CD.

08-15-2008, 12:15 PM	#3
neopryn let's see your penis! Location: i had a few beers, but i'm cool to drive Posts: 31,901	i can't imagine going to Wal-Mart

08-15-2008, 12:18 PM	#4
AndySlash Posts: 19,607	Doesn't Wal-Mart sell edited CDs? Surely, being a GnR album, the CD won't be clean. If they get an agreement, I wonder how they'll justify selling it when they've refused to sell other artists' albums because of content.

08-15-2008, 01:55 PM	#7
Caine Walker Braindead Posts: 15,512	i can't imagine buying chinese democracy.

08-15-2008, 02:22 PM	#8
celluloid_love Minion of Satan Location: creepyu Posts: 7,230	we dont even have wal-mart here, how am i gonna get it

08-15-2008, 04:03 PM	#10
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,975	i plan on downloading it illegally and most likely deleting it

08-15-2008, 08:50 PM	#11
Gish08 Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,564	I don't even give a fuck about this album. Delay it another ten years, I still won't care. GnR is overrated ass rock.

08-15-2008, 09:11 PM	#12
pale blue eyes sproutsy Location: :/ Posts: 15,037	I'm still not quite believing it will ever actually come out.

08-15-2008, 09:50 PM	#13
Hate the Hater Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,506	What are the advantages of selling an album exclusively through one chain? I don't get it.

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sickbadthing Out fart the hottie! Location: I have super gonorrhoea Posts: 24,242	I like how people in the thread pretend like they'd actually pay money for music.

08-16-2008, 04:55 PM	#16
threetwooneZERO Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,900	I hate AXL sooo much. NO ONE CARES.

08-19-2008, 05:25 AM	#17
talk show host Apocalyptic Poster Location: I thought using a condom was assumed but like, even if you didn't use one how would putting a vegetable in your pussy cause some sort of infection? Like, you can fucking EAT IT, but you can't put it in your fucking vagina and move it around a little Posts: 2,801	There is no way this album could come out without getting completely flamed by every critic, fan and casual internet masturbator. It can't possibly justify the time and money it took to make it. oops.... I mean ....NO ONE CARe111!!!!!!!666s

08-19-2008, 08:51 AM	#19
yoshinobu's revenge Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 1,588	sweet, Wal*Mart

08-19-2008, 09:04 AM	#20
aurel Apocalyptic Poster Location: Maximum Homosapien crammed down your HaHa hole. Posts: 2,340	Bet he wishes he'd released this back when people paid for music.