Presto-digitation Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) I guess, then, that only the fan pack had the hard cover and that all store copies are the soft digi-pack variety? Can someone confirm that for me? (Also they have different art on the CD itself, I do know). I'd love to pick up a copy of the hard cover without buying the fan pack, but that might not be possible until it's out there used. Edited June 12, 2012 by Presto-digitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godeater2112 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) The hard cover was a pleasant surprise for me, definitely a "little book" sort of feel. edit: and yeah mine came with the fan pack, not sure whether they *only* come with the fan pack though. Edited June 12, 2012 by Godeater2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 It's a lovely package. The Cult's new album is done (standard) this way and it's very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Na na na Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Really like the hard book cover package. There is not a band photo included in the art work, does this apply for the regular release as well ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Na na na @ Jun 12 2012, 02:15 PM) Really like the hard book cover package. There is not a band photo included in the art work, does this apply for the regular release as well ? No, there's a band photo opposite the outside cover. The booklet sits in the sleeve between the two and the disc in a clear tray. Strange that the CD art is different and only the store one has the band image. (shrugs) Anyhow, I'm going to get that hard cover. That's bad ass. I held out hope they would be the standard issue...sigh. Edited June 12, 2012 by Presto-digitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 12 2012, 02:17 PM) QUOTE (Na na na @ Jun 12 2012, 02:15 PM) Really like the hard book cover package. There is not a band photo included in the art work, does this apply for the regular release as well ? No, there's a band photo opposite the outside cover. The booklet sits in the sleeve between the two and the disc in a clear tray. Strange that the CD art is different. Anyhow, I'm going to get that hard cover. That's bad ass. I held out hope they would be the standard issue...sigh. Keep checking in at your local Barnes and Noble, as they always carry the fanpacks. Let me know if you can't find it and I'll check here in NJ for you. ~Cheers, RGLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (ReGorLaTroy @ Jun 12 2012, 02:19 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 12 2012, 02:17 PM) QUOTE (Na na na @ Jun 12 2012, 02:15 PM) Really like the hard book cover package. There is not a band photo included in the art work, does this apply for the regular release as well ? No, there's a band photo opposite the outside cover. The booklet sits in the sleeve between the two and the disc in a clear tray. Strange that the CD art is different. Anyhow, I'm going to get that hard cover. That's bad ass. I held out hope they would be the standard issue...sigh. Keep checking in at your local Barnes and Noble, as they always carry the fanpacks. Let me know if you can't find it and I'll check here in NJ for you. ~Cheers, RGLT Will do, brother...and thanks a million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Ok, neither Best Buy nor Barnes & Noble had the hard cover copy. Probably only the Classic Rock fan pack exclusive then. I'll track one down in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 12 2012, 04:58 PM) Ok, neither Best Buy nor Barnes & Noble had the hard cover copy. Probably only the Classic Rock fan pack exclusive then. I'll track one down in time. It'll take at last a week before they receive the fanpack. Best Buy won't carry it. Check Barnes and Noble in the music magazine section. I'll post back when I see it at my local store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I checked 2 Barnes & Nobles today and neither had it yet. I'll check again over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (ReGorLaTroy @ Jun 12 2012, 05:01 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 12 2012, 04:58 PM) Ok, neither Best Buy nor Barnes & Noble had the hard cover copy. Probably only the Classic Rock fan pack exclusive then. I'll track one down in time. It'll take at last a week before they receive the fanpack. Best Buy won't carry it. Check Barnes and Noble in the music magazine section. I'll post back when I see it at my local store. Thanks. I'm there fairly often myself, so I'll do just that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I was pleasantly surprised how nice the hard cover cd book from the fanpack is. It really is a beautiful package, compared to the average soft digipack that seems to get dinged up just by looking at it. Only downside is the lack of the band pic...odd. Bottom line, if you have the means to get the fanpack...it's well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanadoo Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 QUOTE (A rocket that ignites itself @ Jun 12 2012, 07:02 PM) I was pleasantly surprised how nice the hard cover cd book from the fanpack is. It really is a beautiful package, compared to the average soft digipack that seems to get dinged up just by looking at it. Only downside is the lack of the band pic...odd. Bottom line, if you have the means to get the fanpack...it's well worth it. I actually liked the band picture a lot, Ged's face is kinda awkward though. Neil's looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 QUOTE (A rocket that ignites itself @ Jun 12 2012, 07:02 PM) I was pleasantly surprised how nice the hard cover cd book from the fanpack is. It really is a beautiful package, compared to the average soft digipack that seems to get dinged up just by looking at it. Only downside is the lack of the band pic...odd. Bottom line, if you have the means to get the fanpack...it's well worth it. I'm betting they thought the huge band photo on the magazine made a band photo in the cd redundant. But, yeah, it is a bit odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 QUOTE (A rocket that ignites itself @ Jun 12 2012, 07:02 PM) I was pleasantly surprised how nice the hard cover cd book from the fanpack is. It really is a beautiful package, compared to the average soft digipack that seems to get dinged up just by looking at it. Only downside is the lack of the band pic...odd. Bottom line, if you have the means to get the fanpack...it's well worth it. Oh sure, rub it in! Aarrrrghhh!!!!!! Bastid..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak2112 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 What I like about my fan pack CD, is that the CD case is slightly larger than a regular one, so the album art is a little larger. It's pretty much the same size as the repackaged Rush CD's being sold out of Japan. It doesnt make the DD art vinyl size, but its a little bit bigger and makes for a much better over all presentation. I'm digging it. Plus, my wife is getting one of the posters framed for me and its going to get hung in my music room for years of enjoyment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 QUOTE (ak2112 @ Jun 12 2012, 07:06 PM) What I like about my fan pack CD, is that the CD case is slightly larger than a regular one, so the album art is a little larger. It's pretty much the same size as the repackaged Rush CD's being sold out of Japan. It doesnt make the DD art vinyl size, but its a little bit bigger and makes for a much better over all presentation. I'm digging it. Plus, my wife is getting one of the posters framed for me and its going to get hung in my music room for years of enjoyment! That's awesome. And I agree about the slight, but perceptible, increase in art size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappafrank Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Anyone have any pictures of the fanpack? Was this a Rush site exclusive or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 QUOTE (ak2112 @ Jun 12 2012, 07:06 PM) What I like about my fan pack CD, is that the CD case is slightly larger than a regular one, so the album art is a little larger. It's pretty much the same size as the repackaged Rush CD's being sold out of Japan. It doesnt make the DD art vinyl size, but its a little bit bigger and makes for a much better over all presentation. I'm digging it. Plus, my wife is getting one of the posters framed for me and its going to get hung in my music room for years of enjoyment! You're getting a poster framed? Cool. But how would you go about getting rid of the fold marks? I've always wondered this, as I have a fair number of nice posters I've gotten folded up in magazines, and have been bummed about the fold-marks. Don't know if it's something that can be 'ironed' out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappafrank Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) Deleted... found my answer in another thread (I'm really hyper right now listening to the new CD!) Edited June 13, 2012 by zappafrank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuiaba Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 12 2012, 02:08 PM) It's a lovely package. The Cult's new album is done (standard) this way and it's very cool. I was just going to say this! Totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuiaba Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 QUOTE (zappafrank @ Jun 12 2012, 07:11 PM) Anyone have any pictures of the fanpack? Was this a Rush site exclusive or something? UK exclusive. Don't think Classic Rock Magazine is doing pre-orders anymore since it's released, but amazon.co.uk has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 12 2012, 07:05 PM) QUOTE (A rocket that ignites itself @ Jun 12 2012, 07:02 PM) I was pleasantly surprised how nice the hard cover cd book from the fanpack is. It really is a beautiful package, compared to the average soft digipack that seems to get dinged up just by looking at it. Only downside is the lack of the band pic...odd. Bottom line, if you have the means to get the fanpack...it's well worth it. Oh sure, rub it in! Aarrrrghhh!!!!!! Bastid..! Sorry about that...certainly don't mean to! But hey, it's the music that counts...I'd pay full price if it came in a brown paper bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IEATZ28 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 QUOTE (A rocket that ignites itself @ Jun 12 2012, 07:02 PM) I was pleasantly surprised how nice the hard cover cd book from the fanpack is. It really is a beautiful package, compared to the average soft digipack that seems to get dinged up just by looking at it. Only downside is the lack of the band pic...odd. Bottom line, if you have the means to get the fanpack...it's well worth it. Yeah but in the fan pack you get the FULL band pic on the high-quality glossy magazine cover. Same portrait, just not cut off and framed as in the retail CD digi. FYI - in case it wasn't mentioned, the CD art is different from fan pack to retail. The fan pack IS the way to go! Top notch quality. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack jaw gaze Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Wal-Mart was selling it in a jewel case. I noticed the times for the songs were correct. From the other threads, it looks like the times were only 0:00 for the digi-pack versions. I bought the fan pack, so I didn't see what exactly is inside the jewel case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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