Roadsinger UK Deluxe w/DVD & Vinyl LP

Hi mckenzy,

The following are links to the 'Barnes & Noble' website.

It appears as though the deluxe CD edition is currently available for order:

music.barnesandnoble.com/Roadsinger/Yusuf-Cat-Stevens/e/602527051499/?itm=

And the vinyl LP edition looks to be available as of June 23:

music.barnesandnoble.com/Roadsinger/Yusuf-Cat-Stevens/e/602527042657

May it all be true!

The best of luck in your quest!

Sincerely,
Bud

Hi Mary, I had to log in and pass on these links. They're all trustworthy and do deliver - I've used all 3 with good results.
Red Eye Records here in Australia have a BIG selection for you to become immersed in. Making a decision as to which one you select could prove difficult, but I think you wont have any problems at all should you go thru this company. They're also VERY quick off the mark and readily ship to the U.S. So, check this direct link here:
www.redeye.com.au/answer.asp?reion=USA&atype=both&artist=roadsinger&code=&search=search


This 2nd link was one I found when many of us on the board were trying to find Roadsinger to pre-order.
I ended up being the only one to buy from them. Some Majicatters were wary of them because they hadn't heard of them before. If I recall correctly, I think it was Nancy who tried to place an order, but her card wouldn't go thru at the online 'checkout' stage.

Well, I had no problems, besides, they accept paypal, so I couldn't see too much of a problem if any. The only drawback was that I waited a few weeks longer than everyone else for my copies to arrive - I ordered 2 deluxe versions.
The best thing for me was the price. Not only was it the cheapest, but they offer free delivery!!
So's you know, I've checked tonight and they have the deluxe in stock (as do Red Eye Records - the above link).
So, this group is CD Wow and the direct link for the deluxe version is here:
www.cdwow.com.au/CD/YUSUF-ISLAM-CAT-STEVENS-Roadsinger-CD-DVD-Deluxe/product/view/7219245

Lastly, I also ordered the deluxe version from JB Hi-Fi (for my sister):
www.jbhifionline.com.au/Product/427101/ROADSINGER-(TO-WARM-YOU-THROUGH-THE-NIGHT)---(COLLECTORS-EDITION)
This lot don't have it currently in stock, but it's available to order and is currently on special until october.
However, CD Wow's prices are still cheaper. So, I'm just throwing this in as a back-up, but probably unlikely that you'll need to use these folk!

Just to add, when I received my copies from CD Wow, I was at first a little concerned about the quality, because the nicely padded packaging (truly), had been shipped from Hong Kong. However, when I opened it, there was no problem whatsoever. The actual album was (is) from the EU (and incidentally, it is exactly the same as the version I received from JB Hi Fi).
The print, booklet, CD & DVD are all perfect.

Lastly. I've started uploading some of the old Cat Stevens performances I mentioned to you earlier. So far it's only the Tampa, Florida concert of 1972 and I still have 6 songs to go, but you can certainly download what's there so far - sadly the first song shows the age of the original tape this would have come from. Fortunately, it's not too bad by the 2nd song in - and it's one of my favourites of Cat's (Can't keep it in)

Here's the link - there are 12 songs so far - I'll have the remaining 6 up as soon as I'm able. I'll try and let you and everyone know, but may be off again for a couple of days. Hard to tell.

Tampa Fl:
www.box.net/shared/x1jqv5genx

Also, if anyone still missed out on the Chris Isaac show with Yusuf, my link is still up here:
www.megaupload.com/?d=57TAEH3E

Good luck now
Cheers, from Jon.

This is where I had my copy from.
www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/9592845/Roadsinger/Product.html

On the back of mine it says - Made in the EU. BIEM/SABAM.LC0407
If by UPC, you mean the bar code it's ₆ 02527 05149 ₉

I hope this helps.

i have them to from play.com LOL Is'ent it Sue ?

the plot thickens...this just gets more confusing and I seriously need a magnifying glass....

on the back of the cover at the bottom in teenie tiny type, probably 4pt, there's 4 lines of information. A lot of it I can't read because it's so small. The last line says something like (probably an address)....
Ground Floor Wisma Academy, 4A Jalan 19/1, 46300 Petaling Java, Sclanger David Ebean Malaysia BIEN/SABAM - LC0407

The printed UPC code is: 6 02527 05149 9 and from what I'm hearing it's the same on the UK version. That's weird.

The most telling thing is the big round colorful applied sticker on the back cover that looks like an import sticker of some kind with a watermark of 2 tigers. Says Universal Music with a bunch of numbers and words I can't pronounce. I assume it's the Malaysian language.

So, perhaps the numbering for all product is the same but the manufacturing isn't?

This used to be so simple.... you could instantly tell the difference between a UK/Euro manufactured product and a lesser quality Asian import because the numbering was completely different and there was distinctly different marks. Now they don't tell you much.

I just feel the printing is kind of poor, but since I haven't seen the UK version.... I'm only guessing!

Oh... and on the front there's a silver hologram sticker that says TULEN KPDN & HEP ORIGINAL with 9876126R numbers. I bet this is an anti-theft sticker.

Hi mckenzy,

I'm very glad to hear that you have a definite lead on acquiring the UK Deluxe CD/DVD set.

I still have to believe that this combo set will be released in the United States in the near future... 'cause I'm depending on it!

Maybe Universal's marketing sceme for the U.S. was that in not having the initial choice of buying either the standard, single CD or the CD/DVD deluxe set (which, if given such a choice, most of us would choose to purchase over the standard edition*), we would all, naturally, buy the standard CD... only to be presented at a later date with the irresistable opportunity to buy the deluxe combo.

Sincerely,
Bud

*Although I am quite sure that many, if not most, of us would purchase both!

Thank you, mckenzy... and I must say that I like your theory!

Just got my vinyl! ;D It is gorgeous The book included is as big as the album jacket and has every song lyric and wonderful photography. I am most impressed and proud! There is nothing like an album to truly be able to enjoy the magnitude of the artwork!! Great job Yusuf ;D
(only bad thing... no "WANTED" poster)
Everybody needs to get one of these!! Mine cost 23.49 GBP ($36.53 US) which includes shipping.
LOVE IT!!! ;D ;D

richina,

Is the booklet in the album the exact same as the booklet in the CD? is the LP just a bigger version of the CD, or are there differences? That is what I'm wondering!!!

TIA...

I wonder if it is a larger version of what came with the deluxe CD/DVD? That also came with all lyrics and lots of pictures.

Hey Guys,
Been out of town, just got back tonight.
I just got my deluxe CD/DVD and it appears the book in the vinyl is very similar to what is in the deluxe (much lovlier in the larger format though) Just wanted to get my 2 cents in!!!