20th Anniversary Live Show CDs

[blueczarina]

I just got my counting crows Live Cd in the mail today… here is what it looks like.

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I figured this is what the pumpkins will look like. I think its a bit pricey for a CDr

[Cool As Ice Cream]

Thanks a lot for posting those pictures!

I also expect them to look like this, but with different artwork on both the sticker and the cd.

I agree that $22 is quite expensive for a cd-r. We have to be fair though, it is most likely that you’re getting 2 cd-rs. But still. $22 for two cd-rs is not cheap. The sticker and the way they print the artwork on the cd don’t look too crappy though. Could have been a lot worse.

Oh, and did I understand this correctly: is shipping to anywhere in the world included in that $22?

[ObscureD]

I pre-ordered a couple of shows : Chicago 18 & 19 November.
I selected \"France\" in the shipping address, and I paid ~ $US39, so I suppose shipping is included ?!?
If I receive my cds one day… I will share it with you on this forum

(I’m sorry but my english language is…. )

[blueczarina]

your english is fine.

i don’t know if i want these. they don’t look that great and they are pretty pricey given what they are.

[ObscureD]

Yes, it’s very expensive for a CD-R but it’s less expensive (for me, a little frenchy ) than going to the show in Chicago !
You, american SP fans, are very lucky

[Arthur]

I pre-ordered a couple of shows : Chicago 18 & 19 November.
I selected "France" in the shipping address, and I paid ~ $US39, so I suppose shipping is included ?!?
If I receive my cds one day… I will share it with you on this forum

(I’m sorry but my english language is…. )[/quote:1cchjwlg]
I’m VERY curious what they will look like. It makes the difference between buying none or all of them. (Yeah, I’m a collector )

[ObscureD]

I hope it’ll be a soundboard recording !

EAZYE121 ==> How is the sound quality with yours ?

[amnesia]

Yeah, im also interested in how good the sound is.Im must say they are a little pricey but what the fuck, ill probo buy em.

[Cool As Ice Cream]

I pre-ordered a couple of shows : Chicago 18 & 19 November.
I selected "France" in the shipping address, and I paid ~ $US39, so I suppose shipping is included ?!?[/quote:pv5horze]
how can the price be around $39 if one show on cd costs $21.95? shouldn’t the price be at least $43.90?

i’m confused.

[jawn till dusk]

Yeah,i was thinking that.

[Arthur]

The more you order, the more discount you get. The whole set of live shows is for free, I presume.

[EAZYE121]

The sound quality is soundboard, so it sounds great. The only thing that I’m not too impressed by is the fact that you hardly hear any audience; I think it takes away from the show.

[EAZYE121]

how can the price be around $39 if one show on cd costs $21.95? shouldn’t the price be at least $43.90?

i’m confused. [/quote:1e0c55v6]

If you buy both shows from th same venue it is $39.50. There is an upgrade button once you add them to the cart.

If you buy every show it will cost you $447.70.

[blueczarina]

holy crap- $447.70 that’s pricey for CD-R’s especially given someone will leak the audio anyway and they aren’t that pretty.

[Cool As Ice Cream]

what would be the best time to buy these, in terms of euro-dollar rate? will the dollar go up or down? on $400, it can make a difference.

[Pipoka]

what would be the best time to buy these, in terms of euro-dollar rate? will the dollar go up or down? on $400, it can make a difference.[/quote:1keu3w23]

It’s very unstable… i’m waiting for the best momment to change a few dolars that i have to euros, and if i do it today i’m already wining some euros… but tomorrow it can fo down again…

[blueczarina]

i think the global economy is kind of unstable now- thanks to the US probably. hell the Russian market tanked yesterday and who knows what is to come. they did sign the bailout though so i guess wait and see.

[Pipoka]

I check the cambio rates daily… you can do the same…
i did the same when i went to mexico… looked for the best day, and i got almost 600 dolars for 300€…

if it was today, i would only get 414 dolars…

[blueczarina]

nice Pip

i check the exchange rate some when i want to buy something on ebay UK. i just wish the dollar was stronger.

plus, part of me has thought about going to grad school in Europe, but with this exchange rate it would almost be dumb because my money would devalue by half.

[Arthur]

Looks like it’s going to be a rather nice release.

http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/pages/a … umpkinscom

\"every night after each show, hard drives of the hi-resolution multi-track recordings are sent to the band’s engineer who then mixes and edits the shows. The only edits involved are splitting the show into individual songs – there are no other edits made to the recordings.\"

\"The packaging that comes with the physical CD is tri-fold (in other words, it holds up to three CDs) chipboard (and for your environmental conscience, each is produced on demand and is made from 100% post-consumer recycled cardboard). The packaging is branded with customized Smashing Pumpkins artwork, and each release includes the track listing, show date and whatever other information pertains to the release. The artwork is similar to the digital art available, though formatted for the tri-fold packaging. While the CDs are not glass mastered, they are of the same quality. According to a rep from livesmashingpumpkins.com, Kufala, the company handling the CDs, \"utilizes state of the art robotic CD burning technology that replicates an identical copy to the original master. […] Kufala replicates at a slow speed to ensure the highest quality replication possible, [and utilizes] Tayio Yuden 80 minute professional grade blanks. […] On-disc art is thermally printed onto the CD.\" Kufala similarly handles the live recordings of Pearl Jam, Phish, Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, Crowded House and many other artists.\"

[amnesia]

Well better buy those cds, i think they will become pretty rare in the future.What ya think ?

[Cool As Ice Cream]

I’m not sure if they will become rare. They’ll always keep the masters, and will make as much copies as there is demand. This isn’t a limited edition.

Arthur, that’s a nice explanation, but does it tell us anything new? Do you think the SP shows will look any different than the Counting Crows cds in the first post? I think they will look exactly the same: cd-rs, cardboard sleeve, sticker.

[amnesia]

I’m not sure if they will become rare. They’ll always keep the masters, and will make as much copies as there is demand. This isn’t a limited edition. [/quote:12wu3dbp]

Yeah you got a point there Bram.Did not think that way.

[Arthur]

I’m not sure if they will become rare. They’ll always keep the masters, and will make as much copies as there is demand. This isn’t a limited edition.[/quote:1avgomlk]
Agree. But the CD will not be produced for a long time I guess, as it’s a bit of a hassle. People feeling sorry after a certain period might want to pay something extra for a certain concert or the whole set. Who knows, the collectors’ world is crazy and unpredictable sometimes. All I know is, I have my 20th Anniversary Tour Package set ordered already, and I’m gonna enjoy it big times, both as a Smashing Pumpkins (live) music addict and as a Smashing Pumpkins silver disc collector!

Arthur, that’s a nice explanation, but does it tell us anything new? Do you think the SP shows will look any different than the Counting Crows cds in the first post? I think they will look exactly the same: cd-rs, cardboard sleeve, sticker.[/quote:1avgomlk]
Agree again, but we are now sure about that. Before it was only speculation.

[amnesia]

I might as well order those cds.God its been a expensive month for me so far

[Cool As Ice Cream]

All I know is, I have my 20th Anniversary Tour Package set ordered already, and I’m gonna enjoy it big times, both as a Smashing Pumpkins (live) music addict and as a Smashing Pumpkins silver disc collector! [/quote:nfdsifzb]
They’re not silver discs though…

[Cool As Ice Cream]

Before I decide if I will get these, I want to be certain that the mistakes that are present in the first available recordings, are not present on the cds.

[Arthur]

They’re not silver discs though…[/quote:2q94ncr5]
Ah well, you get what I mean.

And what mistakes are there?

[Cool As Ice Cream]

Quotes from :

hell yeah!! my only complaint is that there’s an edit error between superchrist and as rome burns. Rome begins in the end of the superchrist file, and then it starts again in it’s own file… a bit annoying really.[/quote:alb9n1ue]

Yes, I’ve just listened to that part. This is an obvious error. We should maybe all contact nugs.net about this. Maybe they’re able to fix this…[/quote:alb9n1ue]

On 2008-11-01, the track transition from Owata to Sunkissed is definately flawed. And I think the transition from Sunkissed to Song For a Son is also not seamless.

Edit: The transition from Tarantula to Glow sounds odd, too.
Edit2: There’s also a short dropout with diginoise (haven’t heard that in a while) after Disarm at 3:07.

Additionally, there’s a SBE on \"As Rome Burns\". Here’s the shntool output:[/quote:alb9n1ue]

Apparently they try to fix files with errors, but fixing only two files doesn’t solve the problem.

yeah and I keep emailing the guys of nugs.net….
at least the halloween concert was fixed so far. So keep complaining kids.[/quote:alb9n1ue]

The transition from Superchrist to As Rome Burns is fixed. But now the transition from Speed Kills to Superchrist is fucked up (short dropout).[/quote:alb9n1ue]

I don’t understand how someone who is a sound engineer for a band like the Smashing Pumpkins isn’t able to prepare a decent master.

Sector boundary errors can easily be fixed (but they can also easily be avoided), but gaps or repeated audio are a lot more work to fix. Also, it’s a shame if they would sell cds with mistakes like these.
nugs.net should request a new (flawless) master for every show with mistakes.

[mickyshambles]

I don’t understand how someone who is a sound engineer for a band like the Smashing Pumpkins isn’t able to prepare a decent master.

Sector boundary errors can easily be fixed (but they can also easily be avoided), but gaps or repeated audio are a lot more work to fix. Also, it’s a shame if they would sell cds with mistakes like these.
nugs.net should request a new (flawless) master for every show with mistakes.[/quote:2rtykkmu]

yeah, i hope they sort that out for the cd. i’ve ordered the first two shows and will i won’t be best pleased if they haven’t.
still, after listening to mp3s of the first two, i think that the second one is mixed better so hopefully that’s a good sign.

[amnesia]

429 bucks if you want all 23 shows on cds Thats one hella of a present you getting there Arthur.

[Arthur]

429 bucks if you want all 23 shows on cds Thats one hella of a present you getting there Arthur.[/quote:2i5zwv8h]

Yes it is huh… But it was their normal budget for the 10 Year Anniversary they said, so who am I to say no?

@ Cool As Ice Cream: I just read the comments on LiveSmashingPumpkins.com, and there I read the same type of complaints yes. But it seems that the latest comments are more positive, and that the editing people have corrected the problems. Some people call them perfect and flawless.

[Cool As Ice Cream]

Looks like they’re learning from their mistakes (and from all the complaints). Hopefully all the coming recordings will be fine.

They completely redid the November 3 show. That’s good.
I fear that the problems in the November 1 show are still there though…

[Arthur]

I just received this email from the Financial Department of my employer. This is serious shit!

Order Confirmation

The music you have purchased is listed below. Click on an item to begin downloading. If you pre-ordered any music, you will receive an email when it is available for download.

YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER: <edit>

All sales are final and are subject to the LiveSmashingPumpkins.com Terms of Use. Please keep your confirmation number in case you need to contact Customer Support.

SELECTED SHOWS QUANTITY FORMAT PRICE
20th Anniversary Tour Package (23 Shows) CD $429.95

Order Total: $429.95
Total Billed to Your Credit Card: $429.95

(note: the download text is obviously very wrong and misleading… )

[amnesia]

Thast so cool Arthur.Im not jealous at all , no no no

[Anonymous]

Arthur forgot to list his order confirmation number in his message above
aren’t you just super ecstatic

[Arthur]

Arthur forgot to list his order confirmation number in his message above
aren’t you just super ecstatic [/quote:2y00bx1t]
Absolutely, no doubt! Everytime when I read about it, I get a HUGE SMILE!

Can you imagine, every of these cool moments are captured & ready to be listened to…

[blueczarina]

haha

you lucky bum make sure to tell us how the audio is.

[Arthur]

make sure to tell us how the audio is. [/quote:2rpvgjx4]
Of course! No need to ask!

[blueczarina]

true hehe

[EAZYE121]

Im sure most people have already seen this, but the conn. show will not be release due to taping error. Wonder what will happen to the boxed set Arthur is getting?

[Cool As Ice Cream]

It’s not a boxed set.

He’ll just get 22 shows, instead of 23.
And I assume he, or his boss, will get a refund for the show they’re not getting. That would the right thing to do, in my opinion.

[EAZYE121]

It’s a set and if he puts it in a box then it would be \"boxed\". Hence \"boxed set\"

[Cool As Ice Cream]

It’s a set and if he puts it in a box then it would be "boxed". Hence "boxed set"[/quote:64kqjoay]
don’t be silly.

[Arthur]

Im sure most people have already seen this, but the conn. show will not be release due to taping error. Wonder what will happen to the boxed set Arthur is getting? [/quote:37r3svon]
I was away for a few days, what is this about?

[EAZYE121]

[url:23yawf0e]http://hipstersunited.com/blog/archives/2008/11/livesmashingpumpkinscom-fails-for-the-first-time.html[/url:23yawf0e]

[Arthur]

Right. Shit happens. Maybe they find a solution after all, otherwise the set will be 22 cds and charged like that I’m sure.

[Cool As Ice Cream]

it’s a real shame, because that was the show with the most amazing setlist so far.

[Anonymous]

maybe they will do something special if it was the most amazing setlist so far
one can be hopeful

[blueczarina]

i suppose there is some audience recorded stuff at least, but yeah that sucks

[Pipoka]

i suppose there is some audience recorded stuff at least, but yeah that sucks[/quote:3754fftm]

if you find it let me know because i’ve been searching for it

[Cool As Ice Cream]

http://hipstersunited.com/blog/archives … ville.html

While I’m finalizing my recordings of last night’s show at Mohegan Sun, here is a clip of Superchrist.

Enjoy. We’ll update when the recording is posted to the
More songs can be found in the comments on that blog. And the whole thing will be uploaded to the .

[Pipoka]

thanks cool

[Arthur]

Just wondering… They say the Tour Package on CD is 23 shows, but when I count the list… it’s 24 shows?

Shows

10/31/08 Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH Available
11/01/08 Playhouse Square Center – Palace Theater, Cleveland, OH Available
11/03/08 Massey Hall, Toronto, ON Available
11/04/08 Massey Hall, Toronto, ON Available
11/06/08 United Palace, New York, NY Available
11/07/08 United Palace, New York, NY Available
11/08/08 Borgata Resort Spa and Casino Event Center, Atlantic City, NJ Available
11/11/08 DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC Available
11/12/08 DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC Available
11/14/08 Citi Wang Theatre, Boston, MA Available
11/15/08 Citi Wang Theatre, Boston, MA Available
11/18/08 Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL Available
11/19/08 Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL Available
11/21/08 Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL Available
11/24/08 Midland Theater, Kansas City, MO Available
11/25/08 Midland Theater, Kansas City, MO Pre-Order
11/26/08 Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO Pre-Order
11/29/08 The Pearl, Las Vegas, NV Pre-Order
11/30/08 Rimac Arena, San Diego, CA Pre-Order
12/02/08 Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, CA Pre-Order
12/03/08 Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, CA Pre-Order
12/05/08 Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO Pre-Order
12/07/08 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL Pre-Order
12/08/08 Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL Pre-Order

[blueczarina]

maybe they still have the one that they couldn’t do listed

[Cool As Ice Cream]

Just wondering… They say the Tour Package on CD is 23 shows, but when I count the list… it’s 24 shows?[/quote:11zpikss]
First it was 23 shows. The Tour Package was already available then, and that’s when you bought it. (Well, your employer did.)

Then they had problems recording one show (16 November), one show got rescheduled (Auditorium Theatre II – this doesn’t affect the number of shows, I know, but I’m mentioning it anyway, to be complete), and they added two more shows (Ogden Theatre and Aragon Ballroom).
That makes 24 shows.

Not sure if you get all 24 if you bought the Tour Package. I guess so, but maybe you should send them an email and ask.

[Arthur]

So I did. Waiting for an answer…

Dear Arthur van Pelt,

We have created Live Downloads Customer Service Ticket #36255 in response to your Customer Service request from 12/15/2008 2:56:01 AM. Please include this ticket number in the subject line of all future correspondence with Live Downloads Customer Service so that we may serve you better.

[Cool As Ice Cream]

haha, typical.

i’m fairly certain that all shows will be included.

someone on netphoria who ordered the first shows already received them. they look ok. (netphoria seems to be down right now, so i can’t link to the pictures. maybe later.)
maybe you’ll receive your first cds soon.

[Cool As Ice Cream]

they’re back! i’ll just link to the pictures. this way your unprotected computers can remain virus-free.

[blueczarina]

i was wondering what the cd’s would look like. they look ok-ish. i might buy a couple of the shows.

[Pipoka]

they’re back! i’ll just link to the pictures. this way your unprotected computers can remain virus-free.[/quote:3sqsksbd]

thanks!

i like the art, it’s very cool

[Arthur]

Not bad, not bad… Wonder if they will create some kind of a special box for the whole Tour Package set.

[Cool As Ice Cream]

Not bad, not bad… Wonder if they will create some kind of a special box for the whole Tour Package set. [/quote:2mygytbx]
I doubt it. Package is very standard already (default livesp.com/nugs.net cardboard sleeve with room for three cds, and a sticker with info about the show). I can’t imagine they would come up with something so specific as a box for the tour.

[Arthur]

I doubt it. Package is very standard already (default livesp.com/nugs.net cardboard sleeve with room for three cds, and a sticker with info about the show). I can’t imagine they would come up with something so specific as a box for the tour.[/quote:2dmbmh8i]
Same thoughts here, we’ll see. It’s gonna be quite the job scanning that whole set for SPfreaks.com. Looking forward though anyway! Meanwhile listening to it of course!

Talking about listening, that Halloween show of the tour is just awesome, and I can’t wait to listen to the Aragon Ballroom, December 8th show! It got so many good reviews!

"That hardly lasted, however, as the striped frontman slung on the ol’ electric and slunk into a hair raising performance of “Soma”, which inevitably brought up a new string of hits: “Cherub Rock”, “Zero”, and “Bodies.”"

(from: http://consequenceofsound.net/2008/12/0 … ht-4-1208/ )

[Pipoka]

Talking about listening, that Halloween show of the tour is just awesome, and I can’t wait to listen to the Aragon Ballroom, December 8th show! It got so many good reviews!

"That hardly lasted, however, as the striped frontman slung on the ol’ electric and slunk into a hair raising performance of “Soma”, which inevitably brought up a new string of hits: “Cherub Rock”, “Zero”, and “Bodies.”"[/quote:2xqymrey][/quote:2xqymrey]

I really like the halloween show too
if i had money i would buy the aragon ballroom it seemed to be an awesome show !

[Arthur]

Answer came in.

\"Dear Arthur van Pelt,
Sorry for the confusion.
Yes all 24 will be included.

Please let us know if you require further assistance.

Thanks for supporting livedownloads.com!

–Fred\"

[blueczarina]

nice

[Cool As Ice Cream]

The value of the dollar is decreasing again. It becomes more interesting to buy the cds. I think they cost about 12.5 euro per show right now.

[Arthur]

Indeed. That is for the tour package deal, right? Are you thinking of ordering it anyway?

[Cool As Ice Cream]

Still a bit too expensive. And they’re just cd-rs. So right now, it’s still a no. Maybe another day. I have the flacs of every show anyway.

[manillascissor]

I have the flacs of every show anyway.[/quote:1bkf528r]

That cracked me up, and I don’t know why.

[blueczarina]

wow

http://cgi.ebay.com/Smashing-Pumpkins-L … 240%3A1318

[manillascissor]

I bought the Halloween Show poster. Limited to 200. Very cool poster. Will scan soon, but have vinyl barking at me right now…

Will it ever end? I hope not….

[Arthur]

wow

http://cgi.ebay.com/Smashing-Pumpkins-L … 240%3A1318[/quote:2hq0zoox]
tsss… it’s still cheaper ordering it on the official website…

[amnesia]

tsss… it’s still cheaper ordering it on the official website… [/quote:7c21jv10]

Theres 20 dollars shipment to Europe

Way cheaper ordering from the website.

[Tion]

always the f***ing shipment to Europe….
its really hard for me to get nice and cheap stuff from
pumpkinsland …..
i havent seen any cool items from 20th.tour on ebay here
in germany…(aside from some posters and a sticker…)

you lucky guys!

[blueczarina]

tsss… it’s still cheaper ordering it on the official website… [/quote:34n5h3p2]

Theres 20 dollars shipment to Europe

Way cheaper ordering from the website.[/quote:34n5h3p2]

see

plus its not exactly a rare 2 cd set as much as its something anybody can buy off of the website

[Arthur]

My package with the 24 concerts should be on it’s way now I guess, since I read that around January 10th all concerts were released… Can’t wait! Please, do not ship Economy! (But they will ship Economy, I’m sure…)

[amnesia]

That is good news Arthur, hopefully you will get it very soon.

[EAZYE121]

I am pretty pumped to see what the complete set looks like. I have been holding out, trying to figure out if it is worth getting. I wish they were limited to a certain number; I would be more likely to buy it. I just figure you can log in and buy them as long as the service is still offered ( not out of business, as many companies are going now).

[Arthur]

I am pretty pumped to see what the complete set looks like.[/quote:29x0ynpp]
I’m with you big times! Be assured, as soon as I have that package, you guys here are the first to see pics of it. But it might take a while for shipment, as I’m in Europe. Pics of the whole package send to US fans might appear elsewhere way sooner. Post them here then, please!

[Arthur]

WOOOOHOOOOO!!!! YES YES YES !!!!

—–Original message—–
From: nugs.net [mailto:orders@kufala.com]
Send: Friday 30 January 2009 5:06
Subject: Your order has been sent

======================================
Shipment Notification
======================================

Your shipment has been sent for Confirmation:
(1) Smashing Pumpkins – CD SMP: 20th Anniversary Tour

Your package will arrive via US Mail.

For questions about your order:
http://shop.kufala.com/contact

This order was referred by:
http://www.livedownloads.com/support

======================================

Thank you for shopping with nugs.net.

[Cool As Ice Cream]

i thought they had finally arrived… well, almost… i hope it arrives soon.

i can imagine how the complete 24-shows set will look like. we know how one show looks like. so, that, but 24 times.
the artwork looks nice, but there’s no variation, i think. it’s just a similar sticker for each show, with a different date and location, and a different tracklist (well, not always, he he he).

i really doubt the complete set will come in some kind of box. although that would make it quite cool, if that was the case.

[amnesia]

WOOOOHOOOOO!!!! YES YES YES !!!!

—–Original message—–
From: nugs.net [mailto:orders@kufala.com]
Send: Friday 30 January 2009 5:06
Subject: Your order has been sent

======================================
Shipment Notification
======================================

Your shipment has been sent for Confirmation:
(1) Smashing Pumpkins – CD SMP: 20th Anniversary Tour

Your package will arrive via US Mail.

For questions about your order:
http://shop.kufala.com/contact

This order was referred by:
http://www.livedownloads.com/support

======================================

Thank you for shopping with nugs.net.[/quote:2qtsgyin]

Wooohooo Arthur.

[corgandreams]

I ordered my set a while back, but I’m still waiting for the dispatch confirmation, it’s a good sign that Arthur’s is on it’s way………..so fingers cross it will arrive through my door in the next couple of weeks.

[blueczarina]

that’s most excellent Arthur

[Sven]

can’t wait, won’t WAIT!!!!! to drop by, check the full set out and HEAR it for sure Arthur!!!!
whenever it suits you- I’m in for a listening-session/party )))
nope- not inviting myself at yours-
your’re more than welcome at my place!!!!
with the cd’s for sure-
and all the recently bought goodies like we did before!!!
and maybe even with Marc and Jeroen present!
and maybe even with you leaving with some goodies from my collection????
you just never know

[Arthur]

I’m game Sven, you know it!

[Arthur]

I just heard that I can pick up my cd set! Hopefully pictures of it later today!

[Arthur]

Here are some pics I took with my mobile phone, so excuse me for the really bad quality. My digital camera was not at hand…

All 24 cds are individually sealed in plastic, and they arrived in perfect condition. As you can see in the pictures, they come in a cardboard box with a sticker on the side (only 1 side). But it is too large for the 24 cds, and I can hardly call it a \"boxed set\", I think the hardcore collectors can agree on that. But of course I will keep the whole set as it is, for collecting purposes…

[amnesia]

That looks pretty awesome, and its a cool looking \"boxset\" as well…i want this badly, maybe i should consider buying it.Anyway great pictures Arthur and thanks for letting us see all those great goodies.

[Sven]

awesome dude!!!
congrats!
cheers!

plus-
let’s plan a listening party!!!

ow my god – so many goodies in there— ))

can’t wait-
am busy-
will find a date-

wow!

this will be awesome

enjoy Arthur!!

[blueczarina]

awesome set Arthur!

[some pumpkins]

VERY cool arthur! i want to get it!

[Arthur]

This morning I wanted to listen to the Aragon concert, but after I unwrapped the plastic, I immediately noticed something… I checked a few more concerts, and they are all the same… Is this 20th Anniversary Tour \"box set\" only?

Posted earlier, grey cds:

[amnesia]

So your saying you got 24 cds that has the exactly same setlist or what ?

[Arthur]

Hehe, no, the cds contain the right concerts… but look at the color of the cds! They are yellow and blue instead of grey!

[amnesia]

Ok
I was like what the fuck.
By the way, hows the sound quality ?

[Arthur]

Very good! Listening to Soma, Mayonaise, Bodies, etc., it all made my heart jump of joy!

[amnesia]

Awesome.
Another good reason to buy this treasure box.

[Anonymous]

WOW Arthur pretty kick butt. What a great package to get this weekend
SO if yours are blue and yellow discs, what are the grey ones??? Where or When are you SPfreaks going to find that one???

[Arthur]

Man, I just listened to a version of United States, where Billy Corgan went fucking ballistic on guitar!

[blueczarina]

which show?

[Arthur]

Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, December the 7th… 1st song on cd2… Good show!

[blueczarina]

i might have to check that out

[Arthur]

I had my digital camera now, and here is a bit more proper pic of the set.

[amnesia]

One word: Awesome.

[Arthur]

And finally also a better pic of the cds.

[some pumpkins]

One word: Awesome. [/quote:mbhcwmc9]

another word: jealous

[manillascissor]

One word: Awesome. [/quote:1gr6t6ve]

another word: jealous[/quote:1gr6t6ve]

yet another couple: i could never afford this!!!!!!!

[Arthur]

What I just found out: a few shows (11/25 and 12/05) have even 3 discs.

[Arthur]

Hehehe, I just did my very first post on the sp.com boards…

http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/board/i … 1614&st=80

I noticed how you SPfreaky guys did your siggies, and I did the same, so cool! Thanks Mr.Benway!

[manillascissor]

PM the PMM and ask him to make you part of the SPfreaks Staff. You’ll become part of the Members group (management) for SPfreaks through the messageboard.

[Arthur]

I have asked Fred from LiveDownloads.com a few more questions, for the benefit of our online Smashing Pumpkins Discography. About the 2008/11/16 show not being released, about the exact releasedates of every show, about the grey and yellow/blue cds, and about the not-very-impressive quality of the box that came with the Tour Package. Keep you posted, when he comes back with his answers.

[Arthur]

Review on SP.com by PMM of the Tour Package.

http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/pages/n … set-review

I do agree with it, if only the box would fit better with the release…

[Arthur]

http://hipstersunited.com/blog/archives/2008/11/live-audio-from-uncasville.html

While I’m finalizing my recordings of last night’s show at Mohegan Sun, here is a clip of Superchrist.

Enjoy. We’ll update when the recording is posted to the
More songs can be found in the comments on that blog. And the whole thing will be uploaded to the
I have not seen this one so far, maybe I didn’t look on the right places?

[Cool As Ice Cream]

It hasn’t been uploaded to Live Music Archive yet. I don’t know why. I was expecting it sooner.

[corgandreams]

Just wanted to let people know about the problem I had that meant my set cost me a lot more than it was sold to me for.

I live in the UK and I ordered the whole set before they had even finished them. A couple of weeks ago I got a card through my door from the delivery depot saying the set had been opened and that I had to pay the equivalent of $105 duty (tax) before it would be released and delivered. I was naive, and impatient – eager to get my hands on it, so I stupidly paid up. I have since exchanged e-mails with the Nugs.net Helpdesk.

They said that everything is sent out marked as a gift, so I shouldn’t have to pay anything, and that I should of not paid………..then the set would have been sent back to the United States and I would have got a full refund. At the time, I had already paid a lot for the set, and I didn’t want to be left with no money or CDs.

So the warning for other buyers is to be patient, and refuse delivery if they have a similar situation.

[Cool As Ice Cream]

wow, that’s very unfortunate.

thanks for the warning.

[mickyshambles]

decent set to have. soundboard recordings of the whole tour (minus one show). gotta laugh at that box though.

[Sven]

the set is awesome!
will be away the next weeks but then it’s time for a run thru

anyway-
I still think the Pearl Jam cds look better-
but ok – matter of taste-
hope this all sounds great
that’s all that matters…

damn!
what a set!
can’t wait to hear it

[Arthur]

I advice everybody not to buy these…

http://cgi.ebay.nl/Smashing-Pumpkins-20 … 0323775870

http://cgi.ebay.nl/Smashing-Pumpkins-20 … 0324943114

http://cgi.ebay.nl/Smashing-Pumpkins-20 … 0324947510

[amnesia]

Way to expensive.

[blueczarina]

pricy

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