What would you want in the 25th Anniv. package of BTCS?

[eggsrsweet]

Pick 1-2 things that you'd want in the vinyl re-release package of BTCS.

For me, I'd want to hear extended jams of all the songs. Would be great to hear all they recorded for Rapunzel, Crush or Spoon. We know that Lillywhite recorded 10-15 minutes at a time and took the best parts of those jams.

[thedak]

A Digital Download with the Vinyl.

[crashintonickdm]

Machead

A live edition of the album. Hopefully all winter 98/summer 00 versions

Outtakes

[dontdrink36]

Originally Posted by crashintonickdm

Machead

A live edition of the album. Hopefully all winter 98/summer 00 versions

Outtakes

All of this with CD/digital option

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[dobyblue]

I want a brand new 5.1 mix on a CD+Blu-ray package, mixed from the original analogue multitracks by someone who knows how to mix surround.

[RSSR]

Machead and the highest dynamic audio mix released for BTCS. Just like they did for Crash, I want done with BTCS.

[crashintonickdm]

Originally Posted by RSSR

Machead and the highest dynamic audio mix released for BTCS. Just like they did for Crash, I want done with BTCS.

You wouldn't want get in line, 40, or a live compilation? :crazy

[chadizzy1]

AAA 45rpm reissue of BTCS.

Bonus digital download of any songs recorded during the BTCS sessions.

Rumored songs from those sessions (via Ants Tour Central):

Don't Burn The Pig - Possibly Dave solo, reworked into “Pig”.
Get In Line - Recorded during the BTCS sessions but not released.
MacHead - Recorded during the BTCS sessions but not released.
#40 (Always) - Possibly Dave solo.
Captain - Possibly not actually recorded, but Dave worked on it during the sessions.

[ExistenceNow]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

AAA 45rpm reissue of BTCS.

Bonus digital download of any songs recorded during the BTCS sessions.

Rumored songs from those sessions (via Ants Tour Central):

Don't Burn The Pig - Possibly Dave solo, reworked into “Pig”.
Get In Line - Recorded during the BTCS sessions but not released.
MacHead - Recorded during the BTCS sessions but not released.
#40 (Always) - Possibly Dave solo.
Captain - Possibly not actually recorded, but Dave worked on it during the sessions.

Yea, this. I want this.

[ExistenceNow]

Unreleased studio stuff, be it different takes of the same songs or songs that didn't make the album.

[mHeiser92]

I like the idea of a live compilation of the album going along with it.

[robby_idol]

Machead.

If it doesn't have Machead, it's a waste of time. Or about as exciting as the Crash anniversary release was.

[BTBaboon]

Originally Posted by robby_idol

Machead.

If it doesn't have Machead, it's a waste of time. Or about as exciting as the Crash anniversary release was.

Between stuff like this, complaints about skipping when played on poor tables, and the complaints about DMB Live 25; I'm worried us vinyl folks are going to see the window close for releases tailored for us

A shame, too. Crash was spectacular

[robby_idol]

Originally Posted by BTBaboon

Between stuff like this, complaints about skipping when played on poor tables, and the complaints about DMB Live 25; I'm worried us vinyl folks are going to see the window close for releases tailored for us

A shame, too. Crash was spectacular

I have no complaints about Live 25 other than a lack of immediate digital counterpart (I don't own vinyl). I can't speak whatsoever to technical vinyl issues.

But the Crash anniversary release was pretty weak. I don't expect DMB to do much in the way of truly celebrating their anniversary releases. Check out the recent box sets of Metallica's first 2 albums for a serious anniversary release. TONS of material that the average Metallica fan would never have in that format, beautiful packaging, lots of thought put into every piece.

If we could get a BTCS like one of those sets, then shit, I'd be over the moon. But it won't happen.

[BTBaboon]

Originally Posted by robby_idol

I have no complaints about Live 25 other than a lack of immediate digital counterpart (I don't own vinyl). I can't speak whatsoever to technical vinyl issues.

But the Crash anniversary release was pretty weak. I don't expect DMB to do much in the way of truly celebrating their anniversary releases. Check out the recent box sets of Metallica's first 2 albums for a serious anniversary release. TONS of material that the average Metallica fan would never have in that format, beautiful packaging, lots of thought put into every piece.

If we could get a BTCS like one of those sets, then shit, I'd be over the moon. But it won't happen.

Disagree here, an all analog remastered cut is not "weak" in any way.

I don't know what the specs were on that Metallica set were, but a lot of their releases in the past have been sub-par audio quality-wise

I'd take quality over quantity every day

[schutter]

I would love to hear outtakes from all of the interludes they did for BTCS. Even if they aren't fully fleshed out it would be cool have them included in the anniversary edition. I could listen to a full album of those!!!

[BTBaboon]

1. AAA Vinyl, whether that's 3-4 discs at 45rpm or just a 2xLP. Just please keep the analog chain like Crash

2. Machead

3. (I know you said only 2) But exactly what Doby said. A 5.1 mix for blu-ray audio

[snake911]

Just like Crash, but with the BTCS tapes. Done in a 45 rpm version would also be acceptable.
Pressed at Pallas.

[coldengrey12]

Originally Posted by BTBaboon

1. AAA Vinyl, whether that's 3-4 discs at 45rpm or just a 2xLP. Just please keep the analog chain like Crash

2. Machead

3. (I know you said only 2) But exactly what Doby said. A 5.1 mix for blu-ray audio

Any package without MacHead is gonna be a bit of a missed opportunity/let down to me.

The actual hearing of it will probably be a let down as well. It's legacy is so large, but I have to suspect it was left off of the final product for a reason, too.

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by coldengrey12

Any package without MacHead is gonna be a bit of a missed opportunity/let down to me.

The actual hearing of it will probably be a let down as well. It's legacy is so large, but I have to suspect it was left off of the final product for a reason, too.

I can't think of anything people in the fan community want more from the unreleased files than to hear Machead.

[Gravedigger789]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

I can't think of anything people in the fan community want more from the unreleased files than to hear Machead.

Yeah especially since that "expose" piece by Jake awhile back RE: his private listening session of it.

It exists. Its been verified. It better be part of the release.

[YouNeverKnow25]

I want the digital download to be the mix/mastering that is made for the vinyl.

[Gravedigger789]

MacHead and any other songs recorded during the session and not released.

[dobyblue]

The Metallica remasters were all over-compressed messes, so I guess it's really whether you're in the camp of "I just want bonus material" or "I just want the best possible sounding version of that album" and sadly, rarely do the two meet.

Exceptions to the rule would be anything Steven Wilson is involved in. Look at XTC's 1979 release Drums and Wires (everybody probably knows the song "Making Plans For Nigel") - the single Blu-ray has 117 tracks all beautifully mastered:


New stereo mix = 12 tracks
Original stereo mix = 12 tracks
Instrumental mixes = 12 tracks
5.1 mix = 12 tracks
Bonus tracks new stereo mixes = 11 tracks
Bonus tracks 5.1 = 11 tracks
Demo session 1 = 6 tracks
Demo session 2 = 4 tracks
Demo session 3 = 4 tracks
Demo session 4 = 4 tracks
Rehearsal tape = 20 tracks
DJM re-recordings = 3 tracks
Various original alternate mixes = 4 tracks
Promo videos = 2 track

AND, it's only US$22 - https://www.amazon.com/Drums-Wires-Xtc/dp/B00NBH2BA6

[robby_idol]

Since I don't own vinyl, and listen to most of my music in the car or on Apple earbuds, I'd say I just want bonus content

Audio fidelity is great for those that have the systems to properly take it in, but it doesn't make it special for an "anniversary" release to me.

[BrettG19DMBFan]

1. an actual piece of asphalt from the crowded streets

2. wood from the dead dreaming tree

[Aforauer]

Originally Posted by BrettG19DMBFan

1. an actual piece of asphalt from the crowded streets

2. wood from the dead dreaming tree

That's the greatest thing I've heard in a while

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by BrettG19DMBFan

1. an actual piece of asphalt from the crowded streets

2. wood from the dead dreaming tree

3. an actual stone

4. an actual spoon

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

3. an actual stone

4. an actual spoon

0/10, chad

[LaLaLaLaHey]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

3. an actual stone

4. an actual spoon

5. the egg that was fried on a head

6. the drop of sweat


anyway, I think any unreleased studio material would be fantastic