dansomeone
Well-Known Member
It's a matter of perspective. In the record collecting world, $100 for a 12" LP and 7" record (plus a poster) seems like an overcharge. But in the art world, $100 for a limited edition print (plus a 12" LP and 7" record) is quite reasonable.Looks that way. These (below) two paragraphs from that website make it seem as though the art work may be a primary reason for the 'exclusiveness' of the package, along with the claim: "This 7” single will not be released outside of this box"
"In the years before he passed away, Gary Burden, Neil’s long time art director, had envisaged solarizing the album art – especially the back cover shot of Neil’s jeans & patches. Gary’s partner, Jenice Heo, has now executed Gary’s vision and created a unique take on this classic album cover. The cover is printed on special silver coated paper stock to create the desired effect...
The vinyl box includes the album, with a variant of the artwork originally created by Neil’s long-time art director Gary Burden, in collaboration with Jenice Heo. The vinyl box also includes a 7” single, in a picture sleeve, with two versions of the album outtake “Wonderin’”. Side A was recorded in Topanga in March 1970 and was only released on CD in Neil Young Archives Vol 1. Side B is an unreleased version of “Wonderin’” recorded at Sunset Sound in Hollywood in August 1969. A litho print of the album front cover is also exclusively included in this vinyl box."
I'm not suggesting in any way that this justifies the price tag; just trying to imagine what the rationale might be.
I've experienced this from the other side. I regularly pay up to $100 for art prints/concert posters. Oddly, however, I have my eye on a ltd ed remix EP that I could buy for around $20. I like it for the cover art (it's my avatar) but the music is meh. I wouldn't even flinch at paying $20 for a piece of art that I would display, but because it's a record I likely wouldn't play, the price seems high to me.
I'm not saying I'd buy this set. My dad's old 1970 terre haute/artisan pressing sounds pretty good. But if you want the print, it's justifiable.
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