The Beatles unveil its new Vision
You still can’t buy ‘em love, but for a hefty fee, you’ll be able to buy ‘em all — their records, of course. This September, your ticket to ride The Beatles’ re-mastered catalog comes in both digital and CD format. But wait, it’s only getting better. In anticipation of the bad boy release, Apple Corps Ltd. will release an accompanying book — err, box set — of artwork, historical information, and what have you, all to make fans hippy hippy shake. Or make you feel fine, at least better than the night before.
We’re just getting started with the puns, folks.
Titled The Beatles Box of Vision, the timely gift set features a variety of goodies that should leave you crying,
waiting, and hoping for the new re-mastered sets. What’s in store, exactly? For starters, there’s a 200-page book, chock full of the group’s original LP artwork — restored, of course. Everything from front covers to back covers, gatefolds to inserts, Apple Corps has you covered. They know this is for no one else but the fans.
And your bird can sing louder as it only gets better. Also included is the “Catalography”, which features photos, text and track-listings, and an exclusive essay by Beatles historian Bruce Spizer. But don’t say good night just yet. There’s also a storage book for those purchasing the CD sets, something that will no doubt help organize things. Let’s just hope it can carry that weight.
All of this will be housed in a 13″ x 13″ box, covered in black linen and spammed with Beatles logos and faux LP spines — something that would make Eleanor Rigby envious. Okay, that last one was just cheap, but the set certainly isn’t. At 80 bucks, you’re likely to not only hide your love away, but your savings, too. That last one’s on the house.
To get a glimpse at the set, visit the official site, where you can pre-order this, too. The re-mastered releases hit the streets (and the net) September 9th.
Yeah… I do… the re-masters give me Norwegian Wood.
Cappy, don’t you want it All Together Now?
You, sir, are a master of comedy. It really please pleases me.
While I appreciate the rerelease a great deal, and I’m sure the book will be faboo, the way they’re marketing this “Box of Vision” (at least on the website) is pretty tacky.
It reads like the voice over for a late night Time-Life box set TV commercial:
“A gift for all THE BEATLES fans in your life, for…
FATHER’S DAY,
THEIR BIRTHDAY,
OR just because…”
Oh yeah, and apparently only fathers want this rich, mahogany-scented box set, not, you know, any woman who was one of the million shrieking fans.
Another odd thing about it is that it’s built to store 32 CDs. I guess I haven’t been following this closely enough. Apparently the 2006 Cirque du Soleil soundtrack, Love is included as a part of the collection. “…Built specifically to store the 32 CDs and CD booklets that comprise THE BEATLES core album catalog, from PLEASE PLEASE ME through LOVE.” Now, Love was a pretty cool album, a lot of fun, but it’s just a supplement. A definite, if you like the works of the Beatles then you may also like Love, sort of thing. Not a “core” album. I mean… come on, COME ON.
Thanks for classing this up Apple Corp. Oh well, what do you care… you’re still getting all my money, but my money can’t buy you love.
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