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Re: Chinese Democracy Starts...(Rumored GH Re-Release in June)
mysteron cleared things up a bit
The re-release is solely the action of Polydor UK.
This goes on all the time. It doesn't mean anything.
so basically the UK version of universal decided to re-release the GH...most likely the sales in the UK are less than in other countries for the disk so they want to try to promote it to make more cash in the UK market...so you british gnr fans are gonna go out and line their wallets right? 
for the record i still have never bought the GH...just for the simple fact that Axl and Slash and Duff were all opposed to its release 
Re: Chinese Democracy Starts...(Rumored GH Re-Release in June)
I'm glad that I was "wrong".
Re: Chinese Democracy Starts...(Rumored GH Re-Release in June)
for the record i still have never bought the GH...just for the simple fact that Axl and Slash and Duff were all opposed to its release
I never bought it either, mostly because I have AFD, Lies & UYI I & II (UYI on casette still). but also I disagree alot with the tracklisting too. The only songs I feel are worthy are WTTJ, SCOM, PC, Patience, Civil War, & Yesterdays. NR is good, I'm not much of a fan. Too polished, plus I've heard it enough.
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Re: Chinese Democracy Starts...(Rumored GH Re-Release in June)
so basically the UK version of universal decided to re-release the GH...most likely the sales in the UK are less than in other countries for the disk so they want to try to promote it to make more cash in the UK market...so you british gnr fans are gonna go out and line their wallets right?
I'm UK based haven't bothered to buy the GH at its usual "bargain basement" price of £6.
A shiny new cover and price increase is unlikely to change my habit
Re: Chinese Democracy Starts...(Rumored GH Re-Release in June)
This is puss!!!!
Seriously, what goes on in record companies these days, they are full of muppets.
Why the fuck would they re-release it, what a waste of time and money by the UK operation. Some dick probably got a fat bonus for coming up with such a stupid idea for increasing sales.
Re: Chinese Democracy Starts...(Rumored GH Re-Release in June)
I can't help thinking that this is the most complicated case of a band trying to release an album that I've ever heard of.
The only thing I can think of is that Axl really pissed off someone he shouldn't have pissed off at Universal.
Re: Chinese Democracy Starts...(Rumored GH Re-Release in June)
It is common stuff ID... it is obvious that the band and Axl have nothing to do with this. 
Mysteron's comments should be enough but here is some further proof about a band-a record label-and GH albums...they don't mix well. Radiohead and all their band members are completely against EMI/Capitol's release of their GH. EMI didn't consult Radiohead at all either and it seems that they are releasing it as a spiteful measure against the band for not re-signing with them!
http://www.nme.com/news/radiohead/36497
http://www.ateaseweb.com/2008/02/09/emi … test-hits/
Re: Chinese Democracy Starts...(Rumored GH Re-Release in June)
Oh, I know the label would be going on with a GH album and not giving a shit about what anyone thinks, I was talking about Chinese Democracy. I mean, it's pretty clear the label has the album but they're not in a hurry to release it. It just strikes me as odd on their part.
Re: Chinese Democracy Starts...(Rumored GH Re-Release in June)
Having an album that cost them well over $13M with no chance of breaking even is a pretty good reason to hold it until they can figure out how to get their money back. CD is not going to make money. The label wants their investment back. Who knows - maybe they took an insurance policy out on it and would be better off not releasing it.
All of this assumes they have the record and it's worthy of being released - I'm not convinced either of these statements are true.
