End of the Dylan bootleg series looming?

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  1. Carl Steward

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    The Sept 19, 2019 Rolling Stone report on the series ended on a pessimistic note. "There are no immediate plans to end the Bootleg Series, but the steep decline in the market for physical product does put its future in some jeopardy," it said. The full report is here.

    Damn, just when I was gearing up for the 12-disc Street Legal blowout!
     
  2. Dave S

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    I think it's more the case of the songs being out of copyright (in Europe at least) for this set.
     
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  3. AlienRendel

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    maybe nobody wants a "Live at Budokon" box set.
     
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  4. willwin

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    How about "Another Down In The Groove" ?
     
  5. Chemguy

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    Can’t load the article without crashing. My question is who said this?
     
  6. George P

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    The article, written by Andy Greene of Rolling Stone says a source close to the Dylan camp said:

    But the paragraph immediately prior to this states:

     
  7. Mike McMann

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    Personally, my decline in purchasing these box sets comes down to the pricing of the sets themselves. I get it that there is value in what is included on some of these as well as the name attached to them but once they cross a certain dollar amount for what I get I'm out.
     
  8. jewelsnbinoculars

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    I’d take it. There’s a lot to love in there
     
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  9. groundharp

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    You joke, but no one was clamoring for a Self Portrait outtakes album, yet when it was released, it received rave reviews. Potentially, the same thing could happen with a Down In The Groove outtakes album.
     
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  10. willwin

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    could happen
     
  11. Kiss73

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    Yup. I haven't bought any since Bootleg 8 with exceptions to Bootleg 10 (2 disc version).
     
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  12. I hope he keeps releasing double CD sets and single CDs, but hope for no more deluxe editions ever.
     
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  13. Good for you!
    I'm glad to hear that - a sensible perspective, not one from someone who's so well-off they think money grows on trees.
     
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  14. Wugged

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    We do, we do, we do, WE DOOOOO !!! :D :D
     
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  15. Wugged

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    Do find this a surprising comment from them, since us Dylan-heads have made sure the Bootleg Series sold like hot cakes !

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  16. Willowman

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    Agreed - even if its just simple concert collections like the Miles Davis Bootleg series - I’m in for more double CD sets.
     
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  17. Once they started protecting their copyrights in EU the value of the BS was severely diminished.
     
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  18. Hootsmon

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    Well said. Much as having the multi-disc sets would be attractive I know that there's every likelihood that they'll only get minimal listens which given their price rules me out. However, the 2-disc sets are ideal for me. For example, I've listened to Another Self Portrait far more than the original album.
     
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  19. csqmnem89

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    To me the sales of Tool's latest proves fans will buy physical cds and product! The key is if the product is perceived as quality and is the price reasonable, period. I am a huge Dylan fan and will consider buying any future bootleg series release and have bought all ofnthem so far
    But when so many of these releases are starting to include either vinyl, DVD audio or dare I say marbles) when I just want quality unreleased music on cd i understand why physical sales will go down
    Give us the music please
     
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  20. AlienRendel

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    I think this is a good point. They create multi-format releases as an excuse to drive the price up, it seems. I think they should do vinyl, cd, dvd, etc but make them into separate packages so people don't end up with multiple copies of the same recording.
     
  21. Vaughan

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    I would.

    I have a sneaky feeling the Deluxe Box Sets will survive. While that latest chart hit may not persuade the kids to buy a CD, the box sets - done right - fit a whole other category.
     
  22. majorlance

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    While I've had quibbles with some of the choices made on the "curated" 2-CD sets, I definitely appreciate & will continue to buy them, as I haven't the time, money or inclination to wade through multiple discs/takes/live performances. (Life is short!)

    But I do believe that the "deep dive" material should continue to be made available in some fashion for those who do.
     
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  23. MRamble

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    Why can't they just continue releasing them via their website? The Grateful Dead have a great system of putting out as many deluxe packages as they want, offering both physical and digital options. Why in the world can't Dylan's camp do the same? Don't they want our money?
     
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  24. DTK

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    I want one to shoot at it with a rifle. That counts?
     
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  25. Chemguy

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    Thanks!

    Now, the Infidel sessions are still in the mix. And whats that great live boot from 25 years ago, from that small venue, where he does Congratulations? That one is a possibility. And all of Toronto from 1980?

    Oh there’s some more, I think.
     
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