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Title: Will we ever see the Chinese Democracy special edition?
Post by: Gavgnr on October 22, 2009, 03:27:49 AM
Ok so there have been rumours floating about this, and Axl himself spoke about different booklet/cover combos for CD.

How great would it be to finally see Axl's true vision for the booklet itself?

Just wanted to get people's thoughts on the likelihood of this happening.

I can't help but think a special edition release to conicide with the tour would be amazing.


Title: Re: Will we ever see the Chinese Democracy special edition?
Post by: Il?vatar on October 22, 2009, 04:07:17 AM
Would be incredible  ;D That thrown together packaging was a low point in my CD experience, I cant wait to see an approved version if it exists.


Title: Re: Will we ever see the Chinese Democracy special edition?
Post by: Ulises on October 22, 2009, 07:27:10 AM
I think we should be happy for this upcoming tour. Is time to stop asking, asking and asking. We wanted a tour...now we have a tour. Personally, I can't ask for more...


It would be cool. Totally. But I think we should focus on the tour.


Title: Re: Will we ever see the Chinese Democracy special edition?
Post by: Loaded NightraiN on October 22, 2009, 08:11:33 AM
I half expect it for this tour.... They need to promote the band and album like hell to want this to work... As great as '02 and '06 were, this tour will fail with those results since the album is out...

I'd love for them to release it, but if they don't I wouldn't lose any sleep over it


Title: Re: Will we ever see the Chinese Democracy special edition?
Post by: Scabbie on October 22, 2009, 10:56:02 AM
That would be too easy a way to pinch another ?10 out of my wallet!

If they did do this, it'd be nice to see a couple of extra songs, perhaps a reworked OMG and Silkworms in or something like that


Title: Re: Will we ever see the Chinese Democracy special edition?
Post by: TomFriend on October 22, 2009, 11:12:35 AM
Putting it out with a live disc as a 'Tour Edition' would justify it, easily. Bonus tracks would be even better, but I think after how much Axl has toiled over these sessions he's not going to just throw an unheard song out there.

I always found it pretty weird that none of the GNR back catalog albums have had official special edition re-releases. AFD desperately needs remastering.


Title: Re: Will we ever see the Chinese Democracy special edition?
Post by: suntorytime on October 22, 2009, 11:29:20 AM
Most likely there will be a commemorative edition in Japan for the band's upcoming shows as usual.


Title: Re: Will we ever see the Chinese Democracy special edition?
Post by: Loaded NightraiN on October 22, 2009, 11:45:12 AM
I always found it pretty weird that none of the GNR back catalog albums have had official special edition re-releases. AFD desperately needs remastering.

What about this?


http://cgi.ebay.com/Guns-N-Roses-Appetite-For-Destruction-Gold-CD-MFSL_W0QQitemZ280410672325QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_CDs?hash=item4149c74cc5


Title: Re: Will we ever see the Chinese Democracy special edition?
Post by: TomFriend on October 22, 2009, 03:55:14 PM
I always found it pretty weird that none of the GNR back catalog albums have had official special edition re-releases. AFD desperately needs remastering.

What about this?


http://cgi.ebay.com/Guns-N-Roses-Appetite-For-Destruction-Gold-CD-MFSL_W0QQitemZ280410672325QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_CDs?hash=item4149c74cc5

MFSL's issues are limited mail-order things aimed at audiophiles rather than widely available remasters.


Title: Re: Will we ever see the Chinese Democracy special edition?
Post by: Layne Staley's Sunglasses on October 23, 2009, 02:41:21 PM
Putting it out with a live disc as a 'Tour Edition' would justify it, easily. Bonus tracks would be even better, but I think after how much Axl has toiled over these sessions he's not going to just throw an unheard song out there.

I always found it pretty weird that none of the GNR back catalog albums have had official special edition re-releases. AFD desperately needs remastering.

Why does it need to be desperately remastered?  What's wrong with the sound on Appetite For Destruction?

The labels try to sell you on the fact that remastered is better.  You fell for that, son?


Title: Re: Will we ever see the Chinese Democracy special edition?
Post by: LunsJail on October 23, 2009, 03:16:42 PM
Putting it out with a live disc as a 'Tour Edition' would justify it, easily. Bonus tracks would be even better, but I think after how much Axl has toiled over these sessions he's not going to just throw an unheard song out there.

I always found it pretty weird that none of the GNR back catalog albums have had official special edition re-releases. AFD desperately needs remastering.

Why does it need to be desperately remastered?  What's wrong with the sound on Appetite For Destruction?

The labels try to sell you on the fact that remastered is better.  You fell for that, son?
I agree. The whole remastering thing is way overrated. Cheap way to sell the same product over and over.


Title: Re: Will we ever see the Chinese Democracy special edition?
Post by: Layne Staley's Sunglasses on October 23, 2009, 03:39:18 PM
Putting it out with a live disc as a 'Tour Edition' would justify it, easily. Bonus tracks would be even better, but I think after how much Axl has toiled over these sessions he's not going to just throw an unheard song out there.

I always found it pretty weird that none of the GNR back catalog albums have had official special edition re-releases. AFD desperately needs remastering.

Why does it need to be desperately remastered?  What's wrong with the sound on Appetite For Destruction?

The labels try to sell you on the fact that remastered is better.  You fell for that, son?
I agree. The whole remastering thing is way overrated. Cheap way to sell the same product over and over.

LOL at the Beatles remasters that came out on 9/9/09