Posted: 22 January 2006 at 11:30pm | IP Logged

Hi folk!

Just thought I should mention a copy of Signs Of Change (vinyl) on eBay, with NO RESERVE. Don't see that very often.

A possible bargain for a collector!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AFTER-THE-FIRE-Signs-of-Change-Rare-vi nyl-LP_W0QQitemZ4825518462QQcategoryZ16138QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIt em

The plopster.

Posted: 16 August 2009 at 1:41pm | IP Logged

Why not go for the CD version which includes the 4 bonus tracks?

Posted: 21 June 2010 at 1:29am | IP Logged

Not quite the nostalgic collector's item I feel!!!!!

Posted: 21 June 2010 at 11:32pm | IP Logged

This raises an interesting point - the link between vinyl and nostalgia. Many CDs I now have, I originally owned as LPs in an earlier life. The CDs don't really replace the tactile vinyl with covers like works of art - they are more like reminders of the original - and in many cases the covers are hopelessly compromised and unreadable. And of course, you don't get the crackles, and the hum of the needle in the groove.

 The recent SOC CD, however, is lovingly recreated as far as possible, and almost allows for a waft of nostalgia, with its black, grooved appearance, and racing car to boot. The cover is thoughtfully  made, with some historical notes, and full lyrics - even if I have to reach for my reading glasses.

I'm glad to say that I too got to know SOC as 12" 33.3 RPM, scratchable vinyl back in the early 80's, but I'm also willing to embrace the advantages of CDs without too many tears, because I still have the memory of it.

A parallel e.g. would be the Beatles Red double Album. It was great when you could turn the left/right balance button, and just listen to the voices, or just the instruments. Those days have gone - for me anyway, but I'm not too sad.

Of course, these young wippersnappers like Halligan have no vinyl knocking around the second hand shops anyway, so nostalgia is not an issue - we can simply enjoy. If you want the crackles, you can see him live!! (no offence Rob!)

Now I've lost my track (do I need to point out the unintentional pun?) so I'd better finish before I get stuck in the groove...

Posted: 22 June 2010 at 12:49pm | IP Logged

I've got vinyl, cassettes and CDs both standard and the black grooved appearance format so what does that make me apart from sad!?!!

Posted: 22 June 2010 at 5:32pm | IP Logged

Yes that's true!!!!!!!!!

Wendy says Buy, Buy, Buy!!!!!!!

So does Julian!!!!!!!!!