[RUMOUR] Chinese Democracy to be re-released on March 3rd?

[GNR4L]

I don't understand why they would re release it already if it was exactly the same as the one thats out. People who go to the shows surely know the albums out, surely people who go to the shows tell there friends about how awsome GNR are and tell them the albums out, i dont believe the whole "new intrest in GNR" thing, it was one of the most anticipated albums, especially in the rock world

Maybe they wanna release it again with proper promo. Maybe with a music video ?

[siraddam]

on Amazon UK it says the new version is an 'import'!

[cotis]

I don't understand why they would re release it already if it was exactly the same as the one thats out. People who go to the shows surely know the albums out, surely people who go to the shows tell there friends about how awsome GNR are and tell them the albums out, i dont believe the whole "new intrest in GNR" thing, it was one of the most anticipated albums, especially in the rock world

Maybe they wanna release it again with proper promo. Maybe with a music video ?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the 'Welcome to the Jungle' single was released like 4/5 times before it finally caught on I think?

Just goes to show, persistence pays off

[Ashba Rocks]

I don't understand why they would re release it already if it was exactly the same as the one thats out. People who go to the shows surely know the albums out, surely people who go to the shows tell there friends about how awsome GNR are and tell them the albums out, i dont believe the whole "new intrest in GNR" thing, it was one of the most anticipated albums, especially in the rock world

Maybe they wanna release it again with proper promo. Maybe with a music video ?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the 'Welcome to the Jungle' single was released like 4/5 times before it finally caught on I think?

Just goes to show, persistence pays off

Doesnt that cost more money? for the record company or whatever? i mean, if they were so stubborn to do it first time round, why would they do it now

[faldor]

Most likely Best Buy deal is up

As much as I'd love new covers and disco-remixes, I'd be willing to bet that the BB deal has run its course and now other major markets have it.

However, did someone mention that there is a release date in the UK for this too? That is the only thing that would raise suspicion (among other things).

UK Amazon only has the March 2nd version listed as an import, so I think you're right - it's probably the Best Buy thing.

If FYE is going to be carrying it, I'd say the Best Buy deal would be done.  I would hope IF it is re-released things are handled a little more traditionally this time around.

[cotis]

Most likely Best Buy deal is up

As much as I'd love new covers and disco-remixes, I'd be willing to bet that the BB deal has run its course and now other major markets have it.

However, did someone mention that there is a release date in the UK for this too? That is the only thing that would raise suspicion (among other things).

UK Amazon only has the March 2nd version listed as an import, so I think you're right - it's probably the Best Buy thing.

If FYE is going to be carrying it, I'd say the Best Buy deal would be done.  I would hope IF it is re-released things are handled a little more traditionally this time around.

FYE does have some imports though, so they could import the CD from elsewhere. Have seen that done before.

I don't understand why they would re release it already if it was exactly the same as the one thats out. People who go to the shows surely know the albums out, surely people who go to the shows tell there friends about how awsome GNR are and tell them the albums out, i dont believe the whole "new intrest in GNR" thing, it was one of the most anticipated albums, especially in the rock world

Maybe they wanna release it again with proper promo. Maybe with a music video ?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the 'Welcome to the Jungle' single was released like 4/5 times before it finally caught on I think?

Just goes to show, persistence pays off

Doesnt that cost more money? for the record company or whatever? i mean, if they were so stubborn to do it first time round, why would they do it now

Of course it costs money, but WTTJ wasn't a big hit the first couple times it was released but finally caught on. Maybe that'll be the trick here with Chinese Democracy? Who knows.

[Neemo]

"Ogv", what's that?

Ogg Vorbis Video File? ... maybe it has somethign to do with the free download you get when you buy the vinyl?

maybe its just a new pressing of the album...you see this from time to time

like a 2nd edition printing of a novel you may buy at a book store?

[murph]

no one at all thinks that this could be volume 2?

12-14 new tracks...

the second part of the album Axl envisioned??

after the way the album sold why would they re package it? it would make more sence to get the whole Chinese Democracy package out there while they are touring so they can promote both cd's ....

I know it sounds far fetched but that makes more sence

[One.In.A.Million]

Obviously it would be a treat for us fans if the new release includes any bonus tracks or any other extra feature. But even if it is just the new cover version, the timing couldn't be better with all the touring at the moment. It's another chance to get Chinese Democracy a bit of promotion and hopefully the casual fans who haven't purchased the album, will do so after attending an amazing show.


Lee

[faldor]

no one at all thinks that this could be volume 2?

12-14 new tracks...

the second part of the album Axl envisioned??

after the way the album sold why would they re package it? it would make more sence to get the whole Chinese Democracy package out there while they are touring so they can promote both cd's ....

I know it sounds far fetched but that makes more sence

That would be great, but Axl did say they'd like to focus on CD right now, tour it properly, and give it the attention it deserves.

Of course things often change in the land of GNR, so who knows.  New material would be great, but I wouldn't hold your breath.

[doooodickiebr]

no one at all thinks that this could be volume 2?

12-14 new tracks...

the second part of the album Axl envisioned??

after the way the album sold why would they re package it? it would make more sence to get the whole Chinese Democracy package out there while they are touring so they can promote both cd's ....

I know it sounds far fetched but that makes more sence

it seems that they would have played some of these live already...very far fetched thought!!!  i would bank on no changes, just a different cover or something like that

[Loaded NightraiN]

it seems that they would have played some of these live already...very far fetched thought!!!  i would bank on no changes, just a different cover or something like that

Yup... You've gotta remember CD was a limited release... All they are doing now(or so it  seems), is making it available wide spread.. Bonus track?? Maybe... 12-14 new? no way!

[sandman]

when Axl was on with Eddie Trunk a few years back, wasn't there some mention about Axl telling Seb Bach to re-release STTG back in the day, and they made a joke or something about just continue re-releasing it until it catches on??

not that anything that happened in the 80's or 90's has any relevance to today's market. still, it wouldn't surprise me if this was being re-released. especially considering that they may have ran into some difficulties with getting the ball rolling after it was oringially released in 2008.

i'm not sure what the additional costs would be, and aside from some additional promotion, i'm not real clear on the benefits of a re-release either.

i'm not expecting anything new, but if there is it'll be a great surprise. i'd be psyched if there were just a new booklet and/or a vinyl that doesn't skip.

[cineater]

no one at all thinks that this could be volume 2?

12-14 new tracks...

the second part of the album Axl envisioned??

after the way the album sold why would they re package it? it would make more sence to get the whole Chinese Democracy package out there while they are touring so they can promote both cd's ....

I know it sounds far fetched but that makes more sence

That would be great, but Axl did say they'd like to focus on CD right now, tour it properly, and give it the attention it deserves.

Of course things often change in the land of GNR, so who knows.  New material would be great, but I wouldn't hold your breath.

CD II would be part of this collection of music so to introduce it during this tour is not really changing the focus of the type of music.

[thesloth]

It is considered an import on the Canadian sites so I think the guess that this is coming out after the original bestbuy deal expired is correct.  Though it does of a 2010 printing so a bonus track or 2 would be sweet

[CoBrA2168]

when Axl was on with Eddie Trunk a few years back, wasn't there some mention about Axl telling Seb Bach to re-release STTG back in the day, and they made a joke or something about just continue re-releasing it until it catches on??

not that anything that happened in the 80's or 90's has any relevance to today's market. still, it wouldn't surprise me if this was being re-released. especially considering that they may have ran into some difficulties with getting the ball rolling after it was oringially released in 2008.

i'm not sure what the additional costs would be, and aside from some additional promotion, i'm not real clear on the benefits of a re-release either.

i'm not expecting anything new, but if there is it'll be a great surprise. i'd be psyched if there were just a new booklet and/or a vinyl that doesn't skip.

Yeah, he did say that.  I wouldn't be surprised if this just isn't the alternate cover with the different booklet pictures that were leaked last year.  If it's true I'm buying 2 copies!

[Gavgnr]

Just been reading a similar thread over on gnrevolution....pretty big consensus over there that this is just a re-release of the album we already have....just to boost sales whilst gnr are active.

Be great if we could get some sort of confirmation from fernando, beta or Axl that we are in fact getting something different

[Scabbie]

Whatever is released, I hope that this time Axl is happy with the final product...cover/artwork, credits, tracks, track order etc. More like he originally envisaged the CD to be. Perhaps they have approval for the other cover now?

 

[Limulus]

if its the version Axl wanted to have out in the first place with correct cover, booklet, lyrics, credits etc. then there aint high chances for additional tracks like new songs, demos, live. because otherwise we would have them on the 1st issue allready, right? all speculation but it could very well be that he'll say "THIS is the album how it should have been out, this is what i want(ed) you to see and hear!"

well, even if so....first day buyer here 

[DemocracyRose]

if its the version Axl wanted to have out in the first place with correct cover, booklet, lyrics, credits etc. then there aint high chances for additional tracks like new songs, demos, live. because otherwise we would have them on the 1st issue allready, right? all speculation but it could very well be that he'll say "THIS is the album how it should have been out, this is what i want(ed) you to see and hear!"

well, even if so....first day buyer here 

Meaning different mixes??

We have also seen re-release dates for AFD and it turn out to be the same version. So I think this means nothing. Hopefully im wrong...