Duane Allman Skydog LP collection

" When it was released as a CD box set in 2013, Rounder Records’ deluxe collection, Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective, was a critical and commercial success. Now, on October 28, 2016, Rounder will offer a limited-edition vinyl version of the retrospective. Each of the 1000 individually-numbered copies will include all of the music from the CD editions–129 tracks in total- covered on 14, 180-gram vinyl LPs. Rounding out the box is a 56-page booklet that includes rare photos, plus essays by journalist Scott Schinder and Duane’s daughter, Galadrielle Allman, who compiled the collection alongside esteemed reissue producer Bill Levenson. New to this edition are several previously unpublished photos of the artist, which will be featured on each LP sleeve.

To make this release even more special, Rounder Records has joined forces with the direct-to-fan platform leader, PledgeMusic to bring this incredible box set to fans. Pledgers can pre-order the box set and also select bundles that will include exclusive items available only to pledgers. They will include: The Super Deluxe Bundle which features one of 50 limited-edition, numbered LPs in a custom printed Skydog shipping carton, a copy of Please Be With Me: A Song For My Father, Duane Allman signed and individually numbered by Galadrielle Allman. Number in book will correspond with number on vinylbox, a leather slipmat, embossed with Skydog title treatment. A lithograph poster, an 8-panel postcard set, and a black & white photo. The Deluxe Bundle will include the Skydog box, custom printed Skydog shipping carton, a copy ofPlease Be With Me: A Song For My Father, Duane Allman signed and individually numbered by Galadrielle Allman (number in book will not correspond with number on vinyl box), a leather slipmat, embossed with Skydog title treatment. A lithograph poster, a postcard set, and a black & white photo. The Standard Bundle will include the Skydog box, custom printed shipping carton, an 8-panel postcard set, and a black & white photo. "

" Galadrielle Allman – Duane’s daughter and author of Please Be With Me: A Song For My Father, Duane Allman – says, “The Skydog retrospective tells my father Duane Allman’s life story in the fierce and melodic voice of his guitar. From his earliest high school strivings to the stunning virtuosity he finally achieved, it is all here. Being part of this project has deepened my understanding of who my father was, and he was remarkable. I hope it will do the same for all who listen. This collection deserves to be heard on vinyl, still the warmest and richest format there is. I’m so proud it was possible.”

To pre-order, please visit: Duane Allman: Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective on PledgeMusic »

Skydog illustrates the guitarist’s incredible output and unmatched talent through a wide range of material, including Allman’s early recordings (with brother Gregg) in bands such as The Escorts, The Allman Joys, and Hour Glass; his studio work with Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Boz Scaggs and Delaney & Bonnie, among others; plus, many iconic Allman Brothers songs, a live jam session with the Grateful Dead and a collector’s cache of rare singles. "

Duane Allman's "Skydog" Retrospective Box Set To Be Released On Vinyl - Glide Magazine »

 

Universal Music continue their cash in craziness with Vinyl release - due late October Brother Duane An Anthology.

"Duane Allman: An Anthology" to Be Rereleased on Vinyl ~ VVN Music »

 

I think that I would prefer to have this on vinyl than the Skydog box. I love Skydog, but I just can't see myself being able to find the time to listen to 14 LPs in a dedicated sitting. An Anthology would fit the bill just fine from a vinyl standpoint.

 

I agree totally - Skydog I have as a download but to be honest it does not play out too well it just seems like a mess, if you know where I am coming from. I have both original vinyl versions of Anthology 1 & 2, these are very good comes indeed, hope they do a hi res too as I have no use for another LP. I imagine that it will be from a hi res source like most of Universals stuff these days.

 

Anybody get this? I love this set and would love to have it on record. I just noticed it on Music Direct. Anyone know if it's analog?

The used ones of this set I've found have all been in poor condition.