Talking U2 with you too.

Enoch said:
Yeah Live Nation is terrible, I do wonder if their higher prices is to help pay the crew, if so, I wish they would say that as I know U2 works hard to pay the crew a decent wage
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I doubt it, ever since they signed that 360 deal with Live Nation prices are through the roof on anything U2 related. I liked the Island Records days.
 
Enoch said:
I was trying to be optimistic since I like U2
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I love them and they do take care of the crew, I don't think they have a lot of say over the pricing though.

I used to run the fan site Zoonation.com back in the day.
 
Ethos99 said:
I don't think they have a lot of say over the pricing though
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you are most likely right (like 99%) which really surprises me with how big they are that they don't take more control of these things, not them personally but someone in the inner circle
 
Enoch said:
you are most likely right (like 99%) which really surprises me with how big they are that they don't take more control of these things, not them personally but someone in the inner circle
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All speculation, maybe they have the final say in everything.

From what I've read the idea of a 360 deal is that live nation pays them a predetermined chunk of money and then LN takes a cut of everything the band does. Whether that cut is 50% or 95% i don't know.

Its been a few years since I've read details about it.
 
Ethos99 said:
All speculation, maybe they have the final say in everything.

From what I've read the idea of a 360 deal is that live nation pays them a predetermined chunk of money and then LN takes a cut of everything the band does. Whether that cut is 50% or 95% i don't know.

Its been a few years since I've read details about it.
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I do know it takes until the last few shows for the band themselves to make a profit
 
I stand corrected, they do not have a full 360 deal. So Universal is pricing the albums that high and LN has nothing to do with that.

www.billboard.com

U2 Signs 12-Year Deal With Live Nation

U2 has inked a 12-year deal with Live Nation Artists to handle its worldwide touring, merchandising, and the band's U2.com Web site. "I'm very happy to go into a partnership with them," U2 manager Paul McGuinness tells Billboard of Live Nation, a longtime partner in the group's tours.
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unpopular opinion

  1. Pop (one of the most underrated albums of all time)
  2. Achtung Baby
  3. The Joshua Tree
  4. Boy
  5. The Unforgettable Fire
  6. War
  7. Zooropa
  8. How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
  9. All That You Can’t Leave Behind
  10. Songs of Experience
  11. Songs of Innocence
  12. No Line on the Horizon
  13. October
  14. Rattle and Hum
 
KenKaniff said:
Colored versions up for pre-order:

Unforgettable Fire (Glad they made it closer to the album cover color, instead of the original marketing of "Red")
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U2 Official Store | The Unforgettable Fire Limited Edition Wine Vinyl

The Unforgettable Fire Limited Edition Wine Vinyl.<br> <br> 35th Anniversary 180gsm coloured vinyl pressing.<br> <br> Includes ‘Pride (In The Name Of Love)’, ‘Bad’ & ‘A Sort Of Homecoming’.<br> <br> 16 page booklet with lyrics.<br> <br> Side 1<br> 1. A Sort Of Homecoming<br> 2. Pride (In The...
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Bomb
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U2 Official Store | How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb Limited Edition Red Vinyl

How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb Limited Edition Red Vinyl.<br> <br> 15th Anniversary 180gsm coloured vinyl pressing.<br> <br> Includes the singles ‘Vertigo’, ‘Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own’, ‘All Because Of You’ & ‘City Of Blinding Lights’.<br> <br> 16 page booklet with lyrics.<br>...
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Enoch said:
I will wait for Amazon, the initial posting prices have been great on there
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I just wish we could use our subscriber coupons for music. I've been a member for 10 or so years and have probably only used a coupon twice.
 
tvham said:
I just wish we could use our subscriber coupons for music. I've been a member for 10 or so years and have probably only used a coupon twice.
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Yeah, for how much they over charge you should be able to use it on anything.
 
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