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Reply #60 - Jul 24^th, 2010 at 7:25pm

Picked my copy up from the PO this afternoon, I've not yet taken it out of its polythene wrapper but what struck me, as soon as I looked at the front & back covers, is that the artwork clearly comes from compressed digital files. The front & back pictures are covered in artifacts (distorting and 'blocking') that you get when you try to enlarge an image to a size beyond what you should do for its resolution.

I hope the inner artwork isn't like this too, bit of a poor show.
Hopefully the vinyl will make up for these flaws...

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Reply #61 - Jul 25^th, 2010 at 11:44pm

paul adams wrote on Jul 24^th, 2010 at 7:25pm:

Picked my copy up from the PO this afternoon, I've not yet taken it out of its polythene wrapper but what struck me, as soon as I looked at the front & back covers, is that the artwork clearly comes from compressed digital files. The front & back pictures are covered in artifacts (distorting and 'blocking') that you get when you try to enlarge an image to a size beyond what you should do for its resolution.

I hope the inner artwork isn't like this too, bit of a poor show.
Hopefully the vinyl will make up for these flaws...

Have opened the wrapper & my fears have been confirmed...slightly blurred images throughout; I might speculate that the artwork was scanned at a resolution suitable for CD sized reproduction but alas the same resolution images were sent to 'Music on Vinyl' for use on a 12" sized sleeve... not good at all, but then as I say I am speculating. While I'm on the subject why not another point? The inner sleeves open on the wrong side, the vinyl should exit at 90 degree from the text ie the top, not the right hand side.

For those with an eye for the finer details!?

Rant over

Am I alone on this issue, no one has replied?

The vinyl feels pretty substantial, a saving grace...I've yet to play the discs mind Wink

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Agent57 Alternate Fan Offline ZTA57 Posts: 138 U.K. Gender:	Re: Welcome....Vinyl Reissue Reply #62 - Jul 26^th, 2010 at 8:11am Still waiting for mine to ship from Cdwow.....
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plugster Alternate Hero Offline OK, I'll sing a bit then say something, ey? Posts: 1778 School of Rock, Liverpool Gender:	Re: Welcome....Vinyl Reissue Reply #63 - Jul 26^th, 2010 at 7:28pm what weight was the original?
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usingmypower Alternate Expert Offline Alternate Fan Posts: 291 Glasgow, Scotland Gender:	Re: Welcome....Vinyl Reissue Reply #64 - Jul 27^th, 2010 at 1:14pm Agent57 wrote on Jul 26^th, 2010 at 8:11am: Still waiting for mine to ship from Cdwow..... Yeah, me to, not impressed !!
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Agent57 Alternate Fan Offline ZTA57 Posts: 138 U.K. Gender:	Re: Welcome....Vinyl Reissue Reply #65 - Jul 27^th, 2010 at 2:23pm "I have checked this with our suppliers and have been advised that currently we do not have any confirm dispatch date for this item. So, once we receive the stock for the title, we will immediately dispatch your item to you." Does not fill me with confidence....
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paul adams Alternate Hero Offline Alternate Original Posts: 3647 Lots of different places Gender:	Re: Welcome....Vinyl Reissue Reply #66 - Jul 27^th, 2010 at 6:41pm plugster wrote on Jul 26^th, 2010 at 7:28pm: what weight was the original? I could get the digital scales out & weigh the whole package sleeve and all
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Reply #67 - Jul 27^th, 2010 at 6:46pm

paul adams wrote on Jul 27^th, 2010 at 6:41pm:

plugster wrote on Jul 26^th, 2010 at 7:28pm:

what weight was the original?

I could get the digital scales out & weigh the whole package sleeve and all Wink

And in the blue corner ZTTIQ1 wieghing in at 446g
And in the other corner the young pretender MOVLP116 wieghing in at 592g

When you compare the two together the sleeve art for MOVLP116 looks like a cheap laser copy Sad

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usingmypower Alternate Expert Offline Alternate Fan Posts: 291 Glasgow, Scotland Gender:	Re: Welcome....Vinyl Reissue Reply #68 - Aug 3^rd, 2010 at 6:28pm Just had an email from CDWow saying mine is now on its way to my front door !! ...
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Agent57 Alternate Fan Offline ZTA57 Posts: 138 U.K. Gender:	Re: Welcome....Vinyl Reissue Reply #69 - Aug 3^rd, 2010 at 9:13pm Me too. It's finally shipped. Of course I won't be in when it arrives. Will they be sensible and give it to a neighbour or will I have to track it down? Still, can't wait. Note CDwow price has now gone up to £45 Has anyone actually played their copy yet? Did you notice a difference?
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g man Alternate Moderator Offline Waiting for the day we are together again Son x Posts: 6697 My House Gender:	Re: Welcome....Vinyl Reissue Reply #70 - Aug 3^rd, 2010 at 10:09pm usingmypower wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2010 at 6:28pm: Just had an email from CDWow saying mine is now on its way to my front door !! ... and me too......... g
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Agent57 Alternate Fan Offline ZTA57 Posts: 138 U.K. Gender:	Re: Welcome....Vinyl Reissue Reply #71 - Aug 4^th, 2010 at 9:50pm From cdwow at the bottom of the email saying order had shipped " Do I have to be present to take delivery? No, as each item will fit through your letter box. " My letter box isn't that big!
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plugster Alternate Hero Offline OK, I'll sing a bit then say something, ey? Posts: 1778 School of Rock, Liverpool Gender:	Re: Welcome....Vinyl Reissue Reply #72 - Aug 5^th, 2010 at 1:15pm Agent57 wrote on Aug 4^th, 2010 at 9:50pm: From cdwow at the bottom of the email saying order had shipped " Do I have to be present to take delivery? No, as each item will fit through your letter box. " My letter box isn't that big! I've only met a few people with a 12" box...
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R2-D2 Alternate Expert Offline Alternate Fan Posts: 475	Re: Welcome....Vinyl Reissue Reply #73 - Aug 5^th, 2010 at 1:57pm Don't worry -- I'm sure the postie will be able to fold it and fit it through your letterbox.
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Agent57 Alternate Fan Offline ZTA57 Posts: 138 U.K. Gender:	Re: Welcome....Vinyl Reissue Reply #74 - Aug 8^th, 2010 at 8:44pm Still no sign of my delivery yet...
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