Gene Clark: “No Other” Deluxe Reissue, Nov 8

That is just crazy. How many of us have a blu-ray player? Maybe less than half?

 

In 2019? Way more than half.

 

I would think if you have $200 to spend on this deluxe set then you have $50 for a Blu-Ray player. I'm not being callous and I get not everyone has disposable income to spend on records. This set is not at all cheap. In this day and age though all music fans should have a Blu-Ray player, even if it means skipping a release or two in order to get one. Many great discs to enjoy with it that makes it a worthwhile investment.

 

Guess I am out of the loop...but then I watch on my MacBook Pro, hooked up to my large screen LED. (I guess I can watch Blu-Ray with help from the likes of VideoSolo player).

But to listen to a Blu-Ray disc with a new player thru my system ...well I have a "classic" amp that has the old RCA jacks. Hard pressed to find a Blu-Ray player with an RCA jack.

 

I hope that the powers that be will eventually release a deluxe edition of my favorite Gene Clark album White Light (a.k.a. Gene Clark).
I wonder what the chances are of that happening.

 

FYI - Details on this release plus excerpts of interviews from the new documentary with key personnel from 4AD can be found in this exclusive announcement from Echoes the Gene-Clark.com newsletter:

Echoes is pleased to bring you the inside scoop on 4AD RECORDS’ forthcoming release of Gene Clark's finest work:

 

I'm not sure about that. I know it's not the audience for this particular release, but I think a whole generation skipped the format of Blu-Ray entirely, and went straight to HD streaming and video downloads on their computers. There's absolutely no reason to own a Blu-Ray player if you have a computer or a Smart TV.

 

And that $50 Blu-Ray player would be a good investment now since the hardware is fading fast. Buy one while you still can, to play all your CDs too in the Years to come.

 

Good point but Blu-rays still often have extras not available streaming so, until/if that changes, I’ll still buy Blu-rays as I like extras. And Blu-Ray can offer high-quality audio, surround mixes, etc. for music releases. Plus, not everything is even available for streaming so, at least for me, that’s three reasons right there to own a Blu-Ray player. Of course, I am part of the physical product generation and old habits die hard so there’s that’s too!

 

Most likely, at least one major manufacturer will continue to make a BluRay player for many years to come.

Same thing with CDs. Onkyo continues to make a high quality, reasonably priced, CD player even as most manufacturers have abandoned the format.

But I agree that there are compelling reasons to own SACD / BluRay player(s) if you're an audiophile.

 

Check it out.

 

I followed the link. There are no original LP pressings on Discogs for the price you say. All the cheap options there are CDs.

The original vinyl has become, with age and reputation, quite rare and collectible in good condition.

 

If you have a DAC with an optical input, run the optical cable out from the PS4 to the DAC. Then take the rec out from the receiver/integrated and run that to the computer/ADC. Far from ideal. If you have a BluRay computer drive, you can simply rip the audio using DVD Audio Extractor.

 

Blu-ray for surround mixes And I also stream through my player.

 

They exist but cost more than the supposed $50 thrown out here if you are buying new. Matter of fact, out of Sony's BR players in the current lineup, only the top model that retails for ~$600 has RCA outs.

 

My mistake, sorry.

 

Agree I have been looking for a copy and no cheap ones anywhere even the Music On Vinyl and 4MWB's pressings are over $40.

This is good news for us that want a clean copy hopefully it is pressed well.

 

This is a landmark reissue for Gene Clark. I’ve preordered the deluxe on Amazon in case the price drops. But if this is really “very limited” the price may not drop. I may also preorder from 4AD where the price is lower than Amazon right now.

 

Instant order for me as well

 

Good to know my NM+ vinyl original with the poster (also NM) is so coveted. I got mine for $10, 15 years ago.

Ahhh, they didn't mention if there is a poster included in the deluxe box?

 

15 years ago were the days I just listened to today my NM Sweetheart of The Rodeo first pressing that I got with The Byrds 1973, Untitled, and Preflyte all for $6 off Ebay about 12 years ago

 

I’d like to give 4AD my money for this and probably will, though I am not thrilled that the “incentives” are flexidiscs rather than an actual 7” single.

That aside, this is fantastic news. REALLY excited.

 

The LP stand alone reissue has the poster so I’m assuming the deluxe box LP will too. I caved and also ordered the deluxe from 4AD just now

 

A lot of great info in this link. Thanks for posting.

 

Amazing album and incredible release. I’d say NO OTHER is worthy of the effort.