My box arrived half hour ago same time as a large grocery shop was delivered . Took a picture or two for avatar. Just about to start ripping. Nicely presented box .
Mine hasn't shipped yet from Amazon uk and I also ordered back in July. I'll have to stream it until I receive it. Nice to hear Local Gentry without noise reduction.
I'm awaiting word that mine has shipped from Amazon Canada -- in the meantime, I am looking forward to listening to it on Spotify.
I've just had a 'sorry your delivery has been delayed by a day or two, if it's hasn't arrived by then yadda yadda...' message from Amazon. The complete and utter ****s.
Give customer service a call. They did change delivery status to prime so arriving tomorrow and gave a £5 discount so it came in at £64.99 so ineffect a further £2 discount off the reduced price promise. Update. Amazon are actually sending out two copies for delivery tomorrow, the one that was cancelled this morning and the one that was re-ordered this morning. The Bobbie box bus equivalent!.
Literally just arrived and I know I said I wouldn't mention anything when It arrived, but this is one seriously beautiful box set...I haven't even removed the discs yet, but this is absolutely one of those rare occasions when at the price paid, you feel your ripping off the record label for a change.....tremendous value, beautifully put together and presented. A real work of art and major success for those involved (@AndyB) Now, as I have said a couple of times....I am not familiar with any of these albums.....I only know BG for a few songs I have heard.....any long term fan of hers should be super excited to receive this set (I actually feel a bit bad that I have received it before some of you guys..sorry) .....however so I am off now to start my journey with these albums......
@Kiss73 just beat me to it, as - having now had time to look through the book and appreciate the whole set as a complete package - I wanted to post and say that this really is a high water mark for box sets and reissues. Everything about it has been done right. Too often, it can be more trouble than it's worth to take box sets off the shelf, lift a lid off, lift up a book or a photo print, fish out the discs... This is exceptionally well designed, with the two easy access folders containing four discs apiece. Easy to remove, scratch-free, no gum issues. The book is a thing of beauty. Stunning photos and informative text. @AndyB and the team deserve every credit and every plaudit for this set, which is clearly one of the best releases of this year and destined to be regarded as a textbook example of how to curate an artist's catalogue.
I moaned and got an extra month Prime but I'd rather have the box. Maybe it's karma because I said I'd gloat over the Americans not getting it for another 3 weeks. Curses!
Think I will have to buy another copy of this for Christmas for my father. He loves Bobby and is a big fan of the late great Glen Campbell.
The weird thing is that Amazon UK have it stock still and our copies were supposedly on the van for delivery. I have asked them again for a reason for this delay and when exactly can I expect it. At this rate I should have got on the tube to Bond Street HMV and bought it there!
This is a splendid set, the care and dedication on display is obvious and hearing unissued Bobbie Gentry is a rare treat. ***** out of 5
I received an email on Thursday from Amazon UK stating my Bobbie Gentry box will arrive in California on Wednesday. Good enough for me. I am really, really looking forward to enjoying this box.
