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

[Scabbie]

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 

Unfortunately if this is the case (this is the one I wanted you to see and hear) then its going to feel like the early buyers were passed off with a sub standard version. Which is why I don't think you'll hear Axl say this, especially if Best Buy have a million or so copies of the 'old' version sitting in storage. That depreciates they're stock straight away which can't be great for business.

The other problem I can see is that is if it is re-released with a couple of new tracks - didn't VR do this - it seems again like the original buyers have to dig deep simply and buy a new album just for a couple of new tracks. Which is why I'd prefer them to release any new material as a completely new product - maybe a new EP or something.

[Street of the Blues]

doesnt fernando post on this board all the time?

cant he just tell us what it is?

[Lou]

If it's got something different to the original release on it (bonus tracks... some live ones would be superb!  ) then I'll definitely be buying it. If it's the same CD then it's still good news - Like others here have mentioned, with the tour in full force more and more people are getting interested in the band.

[DemocracyRose]

If it's got something different to the original release on it (bonus tracks... some live ones would be superb!  ) then I'll definitely be buying it. If it's the same CD then it's still good news - Like others here have mentioned, with the tour in full force more and more people are getting interested in the band.

But i cant see the point in re-release it. Anyone?

[svdv22]

I didn't read the whole topic but who says it's a re-release anyway? Maybe it's just the same thing but with a 'new' release date now that the best buy deal (probably) ended..

[Spirit]

I didn't read the whole topic but who says it's a re-release anyway? Maybe it's just the same thing but with a 'new' release date now that the best buy deal (probably) ended..

Best Buy is also releasing it in March...

[Spirit]

If it's got something different to the original release on it (bonus tracks... some live ones would be superb!  ) then I'll definitely be buying it. If it's the same CD then it's still good news - Like others here have mentioned, with the tour in full force more and more people are getting interested in the band.

But i cant see the point in re-release it. Anyone?

A re-release with a new cover/booklet with a music video or something makes sense to me. They are out there now touring, the momentum is there.

[GnR-NOW]

Re-releasing cd's is common right ? Didn't Rihanna re-release her album a few years ago with about 2 or 3 new songs added ?

[ppbebe]

If it's got something different to the original release on it (bonus tracks... some live ones would be superb!  ) then I'll definitely be buying it. If it's the same CD then it's still good news - Like others here have mentioned, with the tour in full force more and more people are getting interested in the band.

But i cant see the point in re-release it. Anyone?

A re-release with a new cover/booklet with a music video or something makes sense to me. They are out there now touring, the momentum is there.

it does to me even without a music video.
providing  the details are right, it's possible that the re release has extras. cds can have a dl link while vinyls can't, i believe.

[Naltav]

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 

Unfortunately if this is the case (this is the one I wanted you to see and hear) then its going to feel like the early buyers were passed off with a sub standard version. Which is why I don't think you'll hear Axl say this, especially if Best Buy have a million or so copies of the 'old' version sitting in storage. That depreciates they're stock straight away which can't be great for business.

The other problem I can see is that is if it is re-released with a couple of new tracks - didn't VR do this - it seems again like the original buyers have to dig deep simply and buy a new album just for a couple of new tracks. Which is why I'd prefer them to release any new material as a completely new product - maybe a new EP or something.

Who "dig deep" to buy an album?   

I would love if it is a re-release with some additional tracks (live versions, re-recorded AFD-tracks or new...)

I would buy it without thinking twice!   

[inlikeflynn420]

I think it'd be a good idea to release a version with a new song (or a few ). That way, with a wider release, and the good press the band has been getting, i believe a lot of people would give the album a fair chance now. And fans like me would be more than happy to buy another copy to hear the new music (yeah, we could just download it, and for any other band i probably would. But i would definitely buy a new copy to support the band).  Should be interesting to see what this "re-release" actually is.

[draguns]

I would buy a re-release of the album especially now that my copy is scratched up. I need to take better care of CDs in the car.

[russtcb]

doesnt fernando post on this board all the time?

cant he just tell us what it is?

/\/\/\/\ This.

Can't someone in the know help us out?

[ppbebe]

I would buy a re-release of the album especially now that my copy is scratched up. I need to take better care of CDs in the car.

im so buying it whatever as well cos i wanted to buy us copies. might help the us sales a bit(well not much) and it's cheaper!

 if there will be extras, i vote for remixes than for new songs.
cos the cd1 songs shine live and should be heard. id rather the upcoming shows will have enough room for them as the recent shows.

[DemocracyRose]

http://www.imusic.dk/cd/0602527347141/guns-n-roses-2010-chinese-democracy-cd

It says 23 feb. Im sure its nothing....

[russtcb]

A source at Universal says:

Yes, we are releasing it to all customers and it will be managed by our catalog group instead of IGA. The exclusivity of the Best Buy deal is done. Nothing new is on the record, the UPC is just different because the other piece was exclusive.

[Ashba Rocks]

A source at Universal says:

Yes, we are releasing it to all customers and it will be managed by our catalog group instead of IGA. The exclusivity of the Best Buy deal is done. Nothing new is on the record, the UPC is just different because the other piece was exclusive.

UPC

[wight gunner]

UPC Universal product code

[faldor]

A source at Universal says:

Yes, we are releasing it to all customers and it will be managed by our catalog group instead of IGA. The exclusivity of the Best Buy deal is done. Nothing new is on the record, the UPC is just different because the other piece was exclusive.

I see.  I guess that makes sense.  But still is there new artwork, cover, etc.?  Why would Best Buy get more copies of the re-issue if there's nothing different?  I'm quite sure they haven't sold out of the initial shipment just yet.

[Mysteron]

On Universal's database, it lists a digital re-release of 'Chinese Democracy' for Feb 23 2010, UPC (Universal Product Code) 602527347141.

It further lists a CD re-release for Mar 3rd 2010, UPC 602527347141, and a Double Vinyl re-release for the same date, UPC 602527347158.

The sale sheet has the same tracklist and cover as the original release.

I do not think there will be anything new attached to this re-release.