Amazon.COM USA has Along Came A Spider Vinyl (2 LP)

AlongCameASpider27 · Post by **AlongCameASpider27** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:25 pm

I can't recall if this had been said or not...but here is the link to the Amazon.com Alice Cooper ACAS Vinyl and it says 2 LP:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... hingsuk-20

WickedYoungMan · Post by **WickedYoungMan** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:34 pm

Wow, I actually just posted a question about this on SPV's Facebook a little bit ago! Question answered I guess!

Though, they probably should have listed them both at the same time if it was possible because I'm sure people would have wanted to buy it as a bundle and maybe get a discount.

Prince Alice · Post by **Prince Alice** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:24 pm

Thanks AlongCameASpider!

scotty · Post by **scotty** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:44 pm

this must be long songs.I just can't figure out how this recording could be two records and only one cd any other way.

WickedYoungMan · Post by **WickedYoungMan** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:50 pm

scotty wrote:this must be long songs.

Not necessarily. The the new Whitesnake came out on a 2-LP Edition and it was basically 3 songs to one side.

RemarkablyInsincere · Post by **RemarkablyInsincere** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:03 am

In short, the less tracks on an LP, the better they can make it sound. It's possible that's at least part of the reason as these vinyl releases are targeted at the audiophile crowd in addition to the collector crowd... and a double-LP does certainly appeal to both demographics.

Here's a bit more from from the site of audio music restoration specialist SteveHoffman:

There is a trade off between recording level and duration per side. Cutting at 45 RPM offers a higher resolution, meaning that the sound is spread over a longer length of the groove, with more space between grooves as opposed to a 33-RPM recording. That's why a 12" single - with one track on one side - will sound far better than an LP with 5 tracks on one side.

WickedYoungMan · Post by **WickedYoungMan** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:47 am

I hope to god they change the horrible Amazon product descriptions/Tracklistings for the U.S.

Not sure what the problem was just using the same info the AmazonUK stuff had!?!

aliceclone12 · Post by **aliceclone12** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:50 pm

i aggree with wym there, wow that moved me up

TeresofBlood · Post by **TeresofBlood** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:35 pm

Here is an interesting question. Because vinyl is coming back, a lot of record companies are pushing vinyl over CD. I heard that as a result vinyl pressings of new albums often come with copies of the CD inside. One example is the Black Keys' "Attack and Release". The vinyl supposedly has a CD copy inside.

Does anyone know if this will be the case here? I'd love to own this double-LP, but for convenience sake it would be nice to own the CD as well. Thanks for the info.

WickedYoungMan · Post by **WickedYoungMan** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:03 am

TeresofBlood wrote:Here is an interesting question. Because vinyl is coming back, a lot of record companies are pushing vinyl over CD. I heard that as a result vinyl pressings of new albums often come with copies of the CD inside. One example is the Black Keys' "Attack and Release". The vinyl supposedly has a CD copy inside.

I haven't heard of that happening, but not sure how likely as I'm sure it would have been mentioned or listed possible. For instance, the AmazonUK had it to where you could buy the CD as well as a package and save on shipping, but you didn't come necessarily together, both separate items.

While Heaven Wept · Post by **While Heaven Wept** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:27 am

TeresofBlood wrote:Here is an interesting question. Because vinyl is coming back, a lot of record companies are pushing vinyl over CD. I heard that as a result vinyl pressings of new albums often come with copies of the CD inside. One example is the Black Keys' "Attack and Release". The vinyl supposedly has a CD copy inside.

Does anyone know if this will be the case here? I'd love to own this double-LP, but for convenience sake it would be nice to own the CD as well. Thanks for the info.

That is simply a marketing tool used by a niche amount of artists.

The resurgence in vinyl is due to 2 things....an increase in DJ's and Collectors. The vast majority of vinyls that are bought these days (i.e new albums and classic reissues) will remain in their shrink wrap and will not be played.

With regards to it being a double album, it'll probably just be 3 tracks per side. Being a double does not mean it will be an extra-long album, it's simply a nice package to market.

WickedYoungMan · Post by **WickedYoungMan** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:07 am

While Heaven Wept wrote:That is simply a marketing tool used by a niche amount of artists.

The resurgence in vinyl is due to 2 things....an increase in DJ's and Collectors. The vast majority of vinyls that are bought these days (i.e new albums and classic reissues) will remain in their shrink wrap and will not be played.

I have to agree, especially with the "collectable" side. Though I know newer LPs can be pretty popular depending on the fan base. Rush released "Snakes & Arrows," their new album from last year in a limited edition LP, 25,000 copies sold I believe. I believe they sold out of them fairly quick (or at least sold a very good amount of them.) Now on YouTube there are videos of the LP being played on record players. Some people are gushing over it even.

AlongCameASpider27 · Post by **AlongCameASpider27** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:01 pm

Check out the myspace page...could that picture be the cover to the LP? I love the cover...its pretty wild.

sammysausage76 · Post by **sammysausage76** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:20 am

Has anyone noticed that the description on Amazon says the artist is Blackmore's Night! I tried to update it but it is under review.

NotSoPerfect · Post by **NotSoPerfect** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:49 am

Yup! That was being discussed over on this thread
http://sickthingsuk.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4116

AlongCameASpider27 · Post by **AlongCameASpider27** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:11 pm

Just to let you all know that the listing on Amazon for the LP has been updated with the fact that the album is done by Alice Cooper and that the cover for the LP has been added. The tracklisting has still not been updated yet...but at least we are making SOME progress LOL

WickedYoungMan · Post by **WickedYoungMan** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:24 am

Cover ACAS27 is referring to:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/6 ... SS500_.jpg

ikbenalicefan · Post by **ikbenalicefan** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:58 am

I think it not 2 lp's but a gatefold amazon changes it too and say now 1 lp

WickedYoungMan · Post by **WickedYoungMan** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:57 am

ikbenalicefan wrote:I think it not 2 lp's but a gatefold amazon changes it too and say now 1 lp

You are correct (though the official Myspace announced it as just a 12" Vinyl a couple of weeks ago.

TeresofBlood · Post by **TeresofBlood** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:45 am

It's happening! The next reissue with the bonus tracks will be a double-LP. Who is to blame for this? It is really pissing me off. I'm ready to kick some ass.