'The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook', Nov. '11

[And No Coffee Table]

Release dates for the individual DVD and CD have been pushed back to February 21 per Amazon.

And now they're pushed to March 6.

[docinwestchester]

Release dates for the individual DVD and CD have been pushed back to February 21 per Amazon.

And now they're pushed to March 6.

Damn! Makes me wish they could be "obtained by more unconventional means", as someone recently said.

[the_platypus]

It's really amazing that even the audio CD hasn't leaked yet.

[watercamp]

comon...one of you crazy people with more $ than smarts, UL the sucker!!!

[krm]

comon...one of you crazy people with more $ than smarts, UL the sucker!!!

I tend to agree......

[Natasha]

I pre-ordered the DVD. And I guess I should forget about it for a while as the delivery estimate date is april 19. :s

I'm not in a hurry anyway.

[Man out of Time]

Can anyone explain what is happening with this release? Amazon in the UK and US are advertising two versions of the CD release available from 21 February. One is a 2 CD release for GBP 22.75,

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Return-Spectacu ... B006ISJPXG

or US Dollars 22.59

http://www.amazon.com/Return-Spectacula ... B006ISJPXG

the other a single CD release GBP 18.59,

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Return-Spectacu ... B006CVOK8O

or US Dollars 14.44

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B006CVOK8O

The UK releases seem overpriced (although clearly not as over-priced as the box set).

Are Amazon just inventing releases now, or if not, what would be on the 2CD set or is it a CD and DVD together?

Oh, and why is the UK release date a fortnight ahead of the US?

MOOT

[migdd]

There are three upcoming Spinning Songbook releases:

1.) A single CD release, identical in content to the CD contained in the limited deluxe edition.

2.) A single DVD release, identical in content to the DVD contained in the limited deluxe edition.

3.) A 2-disc, CD/DVD combo edition, (again, identical content) that includes a 28-page booklet with Elvis' liner notes, apparently identical to the tour journal contained in the limited deluxe edition.

[The imposter]

I think Amazon are indeed inventing releases, their web site is certainly misleading.The link you post above
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Return-Spectacu ... B006ISJPXG

contains the same product description as the limited edition box currently retailing on Amazon at $328.06. I think this is just a mistake with the product description being lazily copied from the box set product. Even the customer reviews are about the box set.

Amazon are also listing 2 separate titles with the slightly different title: The Return of the Spectacular Spinning Wheel (Live CD) at $14.44 with the DVD at $19.99 with no mention of any extras (book, photos, poster, etc ) That seems more probable, but it's far from clear.

[Azmuda]

Here's my bookmarked search string to reveal all things Spinning Elvis on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss? ... o+Spinning

[Dr. Luther]

On Amazon U.S., the 2-disc listing is attributed to a different label than the two single-disc releases.

The plot thickens...

[migdd]

I think we're making too much of all the typical Amazon errors.

[FAVEHOUR]

The review John scanned earlier from Uncut is now up on their site:

http://www.uncut.co.uk/elvis-costello-t ... ook-review

Dave

[sweetest punch]

The UK-version is now available for pre-order and has February 21 as releasedate:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Return-Spectacu ... 31&sr=8-37

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Return-Spectacu ... 87&sr=8-18

[sweetest punch]

The sleeve for the DVD version: http://www.amazon.com/Elvis-Costello-Re ... 973&sr=1-3

[Dr. Luther]

The 2-disc release (as shown by Amazon, anyway) has a slightly different track list than the individual releases.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006IS ... 00_details

[sweetest punch]

Amazon.com has the album sleeve: http://www.amazon.com/Return-Spectacula ... 320&sr=8-3



Seems like the releasedate is pushed back to April 3, 2012.

[Ymaginatif]

This is funny:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Return-Spectacu ... _cp_m_h__0

It's the new edition, I suppose; but if your read the details + the reviews, they're all talking about the horribly expensive deluxe version, including the lavish book etc.

So, if you want to have Amazon by the b***s, and make them honour their own rules of guarantee, you can (pre-)order the Superdeluxe version for £15.00 ...



Mmm, I don't think I'm even going to try to twist their arms about this

[johnfoyle]

Let's see if this happens. http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/170631/9


Elvis Costello's 'The Spectacular Spinning Songbook' Available In New Formats From 12th March

Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Written by Jon Stickler

It has been announced that last year's ”Elvis Costello - The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!!" is to be released in three formats (standalone CD/standalone DVD/Deluxe CD + DVD) on March 12th 2012 internationally.

Elvis Costello returned to the stage in 2011 with his celebrated Spinning Wheel tour and now comes the definitive document of this tour: 'The Return of the Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!!', recorded over a 2-night stand at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles on May 11th and 12th, 2011, shows which The Los Angeles Times said were the kind of uniquely invigorating experience that warrants a buzzword all its own: inspiring. Costello once again allowed his set-list to be chosen by 'The Spectacular Spinning Songbook', a monumental game-show type wheel spun by select fans and featuring songs from his latest critically acclaimed release 'National Ransom', plus new renditions of hits, rarities and very unexpected covers.

CD+DVD DELUXE EDITION
This Deluxe Edition of 'The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!!' includes a CD, DVD and 28-page booklet filled with musings from Napoleon Dynamite (aka Elvis Costello), the MC of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook show. Recorded over a 2-night stand at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles and includes popular songs such as 'Everyday I Write The Book', 'God Give Me Strength', 'Watching The Detectives', '(What's So Funny `bout) Peace, Love and Understanding' plus a cover of the Rolling Stones' 'Out Of Time'; an extended 'I Want You'; and the return of the Bangles on 'Tear Off Your Own Head'.

DVD
The 19-track DVD is from Costello's show on May 12th, 2011 and includes a special guest appearance by the Bangles. The DVD contains bonus footage including an alternate intro by Napoleon Dynamite (aka Elvis Costello), and behind-the-scenes moments captured with the Imposters--Steve Nieve, Davey Faragher and Pete Thomas - as well as extra performances not included in the main set of the show.

The CD and DVD are also available individually.

'The Spectacular Spinning Songbook' is also available as a CD and a Deluxe Edition CD/DVD.

1. I Hope You're Happy Now
2. Heart of the City
3. Mystery Dance
4. Radio Radio
5. Everyday I Write The Book
6. God Give Me Strength
7. Watching The Detectives
8. Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution) featuring Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles
9. Out Of Time
10. Want You
11. Stella Hurt
12. All Grown Up
13. Lipstick Vogue
14. Man out of Time
15. National Ransom
16. (What's So Funny `bout) Peace, Love and Understanding

[migdd]

Amazon now lists the release date as April 3. sigh . . .

[sweetest punch]

Advertisement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rVlXODSoNU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0ii-rQmbYk

[Man out of Time]

Amazon now lists the release date as April 3. sigh . . .

Release date in the UK, on Amazon.co.uk is still 12 March. An April release date in North America makes sense, given that Elvis is touring the show in the US and Canada from 10 April until the end of the month. The UK/Europe release date makes less sense, as the Revolver tours does not cross the Atlantic until May when it reaches Dublin. Of course it could be that Amazon in the UK have not yet got round to updating that page....

MOOT

[Hawksmoor]

Amazon now lists the release date as April 3. sigh . . .

Yep, getting a sinking feeling this is going to be Pomp and Pout all over again.

[watercamp]

see what dot
say what?

[sweetest punch]

The official website confirms April 3 as releasedate: http://www.elviscostello.com/#/news/elv ... il-3rd/280