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Post by richina on Feb 22, 2012 13:38:48 GMT -5
I've got my pouty face on, my lip poked out, and need to vent....so here goes!A couple of days ago I found an album on Ebay that was an orchestra playing Cat Stevens songs. It didn't look like much, but since I hadn't seen it before, I decided to bid on it. ![]() www.chrisspedding.com/session/mb/mb6.jpg [/img] It was done in 1972 and this same orchestra had also covered songs from George Harrison, Elton John, Bob Dylan, etc. (greats of the day) Opening bid was 5 GBP, but the seller only shipped within the UK. I wrote and asked if he would ship to US, how much it would be, and to change the listing so I could place a bid. He replied he could ship to USA, but needed to check postage rates. The next day (Monday), the listing was ended. I waited a day, to give him time, then inquired again about getting the album. He told me they had so much response to the lp that they decided to do some research....the couple was told the album was very rare and worth 2000 GPB!!  The guy went so far as to apologize for my trouble, and offered to send me some free albums....no thanks! He told me he would have to be crazy to sell the lp for such little money, and if I wanted to make him a reasonable offer...he would entertain it! Yeah, right!   Que sera sera!  PS I had seen another album by this orchestra on Ebay and it too was priced at 2000 GPB (I thought it may be a fluke). It has been for sale forever, and I thought it was special simply because it was a 2 lp set with songs from George, Cat, and Elton.  I wasn't concerned about the monetary value, so much as I wanted a new and different Cat album for my collection. Oh well live and learn.  so if you have one of these records...yay for you and can I hab it?!  [/center] |
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Post by jonathanjzero on Feb 22, 2012 20:29:50 GMT -5
Hi Richina, what a fargin ice-hole he turned out to be! lol, not really hee hee, but wow, what a turn-around after his initial asking price! My first thoughts when he offered you some albums was maybe he could've recorded a copy of the album for you! Anyway, I don't know how much the album in and of itself interests you, but it would seem that it has potential for a worthy listen. I did some searching around after reading your post and while there's not much out there regarding the album, I did find 2 sites where the album is presently up for sale. Here are the links - the cheaper version seems to be in mint condition judging by the little write-up at the bottom. It will be interesting to hear a review on the record. Mike Batt - Keyboards and Chris Spedding - Guitars, doesn't sound bad at all... www.discogs.com/buy/Vinyl/Batt-Mike-Portrait-of-Cat-Stevens/168213-5378252and the best of the 2 here: www.audiophileusa.com/item.cfm?record=59759&c=1&kw=PopLove & Peace Jon. |
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Post by odeon on Feb 23, 2012 5:31:31 GMT -5
eh... i don't know if it belongs here.. but look what i found!   |
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Post by G-One on Feb 23, 2012 7:38:28 GMT -5
... of course it belongs here, Odeon
We want to see all your Cat treasures :-)
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Post by richina on Feb 23, 2012 11:06:55 GMT -5
Hi Richina, what a fargin ice-hole he turned out to be! lol, not really hee hee, but wow, what a turn-around after his initial asking price! My first thoughts when he offered you some albums was maybe he could've recorded a copy of the album for you! Anyway, I don't know how much the album in and of itself interests you, but it would seem that it has potential for a worthy listen. I did some searching around after reading your post and while there's not much out there regarding the album, I did find 2 sites where the album is presently up for sale. Here are the links - the cheaper version seems to be in mint condition judging by the little write-up at the bottom. It will be interesting to hear a review on the record. Mike Batt - Keyboards and Chris Spedding - Guitars, doesn't sound bad at all... www.discogs.com/buy/Vinyl/Batt-Mike-Portrait-of-Cat-Stevens/168213-5378252and the best of the 2 here: www.audiophileusa.com/item.cfm?record=59759&c=1&kw=PopLove & Peace Jon. Just bought the one from Audiophile (the Discdogs copy was already sold)!!! I can't thank you enough Jonathan!! I'm going to send the "fargin ice-hole" an email to let him know. ;D I know that may seem like sour grapes....but I don't care. It is so fabulous that you went to all that trouble, and to be reminded how Majicatters take care of eachother!! Thanks again! smoochie-smooch-smooch!!  |
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Post by richina on Feb 23, 2012 11:15:39 GMT -5
eh... i don't know if it belongs here.. but look what i found! Is that an actual vinyl album with artwork on it? And if so.... That is positively gorgeous and I am positively jealous!!  I've never seen that before. Isn't it funny how these little "album oddities" show up and nobody seems to know where they came from!? Awesome find Odeon!!  |
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Post by odeon on Feb 23, 2012 11:28:33 GMT -5
eh... i don't know if it belongs here.. but look what i found! Is that an actual vinyl album with artwork on it? And if so.... That is positively gorgeous and I am positively jealous!! I've never seen that before. Isn't it funny how these little "album oddities" show up and nobody seems to know where they came from!? Awesome find Odeon!! haha don't get me wrong , its not my album but i stumbled upon this beauty when i was searching for the saturnight vinyl. It is from an artist who really has talent. And it is really a real vinyl! as far as i know , i dont know if he sells them.  but for me the picture is already great to see |
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Post by Sir Lorry Load on Feb 23, 2012 11:59:50 GMT -5
Two words immediately come to mind upon seeing this: Whoa! & Wow! I'm with Richina, odeon: Great find!  -Bud |
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Post by jonathanjzero on Feb 23, 2012 12:09:34 GMT -5
No no no no... that's not a vinyl record at all - it's actually an 'aerial' view of sorts, taken from the high ceiling of an exceptional ice-skating rink.
It took a genius to get this up and running! Underneath the floor are state of the art sound receptors that actually engage with a clever grouping of audio signal transmitters built into specially designed 'skates'. I'm not up on the full details of course, but some of this information has been leaked out from the 'Wiki-speaky-leaky-leaks' site. Anyway, what happens is, when skaters skate around and over Cat's face, the album plays and is heard in special 3D immersive surround sound (no matter where you are in the rink)!
Sounds like fun huh? I actually went there for the first time today in my imaginary-ation. What fun... wowsers!
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Post by jonathanjzero on Feb 23, 2012 12:16:51 GMT -5
Richina, I'm so glad that worked out for you. Thanks for your kind words. Oh! thanks for the 'smoochie-smooch-smooch' lol - I certainly don't get many of those anymore! And thanks for the smile I've been wearing since reading your reply |
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Post by richina on Feb 27, 2012 16:22:30 GMT -5
HERE'S MY LATEST HAUL..[shadow=green,left,300][glow=red,2,300]$$$$$ [/glow][/shadow] a French magazine with a nice cover :-)  a chart magazine with uh, .... another nice cover ! :-)  a music magazine with a....well, you get the point! :-) (but you know, I'm thinkin' he looks a bit Amish in this photo)  a wonderful japanese promo 45 "Another Sat. Night / Home in the Sky" (BTW he's wearing HUGE platform shoes in the photo...) I'll provide better pictures later!  a "Buddha and the CB" promo sticker from Island Records (and the sticker still has stickum)! :-) Well folks, that's all for now...."I gots no mo munny!"  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2012 16:41:28 GMT -5
HERE'S MY LATEST HAUL..[shadow=green,left,300][glow=red,2,300]$$$$$ [/glow][/shadow] a French magazine with a nice cover :-) Hi Richina, nice find! If you need a translator for that French article, I'm your man! ;D |
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Post by ilovemycat on Feb 27, 2012 18:32:02 GMT -5
ooooh richina! i LOVE your sticker. i gots to go find me one. And ever since Affy mentioned that mug I've been wanting one but they're out of stock they ran out of those cool van keychains too before i got around to ordering one I must make a more conscientious attempt to be a better fan. |
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Post by Affy on Feb 27, 2012 23:55:38 GMT -5
I've still got my original Bamboozle tour progamme and mine is purple as well. Afffy - he was scheduled to play at Newcastle Odeon but apparently the acoustics werent to his liking so the venue was changed to Newcastle City Hall. Meg x Soz missed this message - Oh i wasnt aware of that, he was a picky fella wasnt he LOL but the city hall is pretty good although its been years since i was there last. Peace |
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Post by Affy on Feb 27, 2012 23:59:15 GMT -5
ooooh richina! i LOVE your sticker. i gots to go find me one. And ever since Affy mentioned that mug I've been wanting one but they're out of stock they ran out of those cool van keychains too before i got around to ordering one I must make a more conscientious attempt to be a better fan. OH POOP!!!!! I hadn't got round to ordering the new Mugs Hope they come back on sale coz I'd be well gutted if I've missed out on owning a Tea for the Tillerman Mug Wish i wasnt soo lazy right now ;D Al keep you posted ilovemycat and please do the same for me. Peace |
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Post by richina on Feb 28, 2012 0:20:02 GMT -5
a French magazine with a nice cover :-) Hi Richina, nice find! If you need a translator for that French article, I'm your man! ;D Thanks so much Charles ...I'll be more than happy to let you tell me what the words mean, and don't worry about the picture, 'cause I got my OWN translation for that!! ;D oops, 'scuse me whilst I compose myself....hee-hee ;)that one gets me every time! hubba hubba! |
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Post by richina on Feb 28, 2012 0:25:37 GMT -5
speaking of keychains....I got a "Peace Train" one that is pretty cool. They're probably around still. Alas, I too missed out on the VW van key chains. |
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Post by Affy on Mar 2, 2012 0:17:01 GMT -5
speaking of keychains....I got a "Peace Train" one that is pretty cool. They're probably around still. Alas, I too missed out on the VW van key chains. yeah i was looking for the VW keychain too but I've never seen it on sale before I hope they update the site now that the moonshadow musical is the new hot topic would love to buy some moonshadow related goodies. |
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Post by aurarisma on Mar 7, 2012 1:39:16 GMT -5
been really loving my Saturnight CD , and finally got my Portrait of Cat Stevens by Mike Batt put on CD as well.. its quite lovely... I probably will sell that in the near future, and finally..... framed my "Two Fine People"
original Ad for the single, I believe it has Psyche and Eros on it (marble sculpture) just beautiful .. I love that song . and goes nice next to my casting I made of the discus thrower.
I think I'm going to be auctioning off one of the yo-yos I have and maybe a Catch Bull at Four Patch .. I have a couple .. .. have to get a selling account 
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Post by richina on Mar 7, 2012 12:29:44 GMT -5
my latest treasure...  a neat hand bill I'd never seen. The show features Protocol Harum / Cat and is dated April 18 197 ? I can't see the fine print, so maybe when I get it I'll be able to know more about when and where. I didn't see anything on the "Majicat Timeline" about this particular show. Anybody know anything?? PS The corresponding poster to this handbill sold for over $500 in November 2011.  |
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Post by bookworm on Mar 7, 2012 14:00:12 GMT -5
1971.
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Post by M. on Mar 7, 2012 14:02:17 GMT -5
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Post by richina on Mar 7, 2012 14:33:46 GMT -5
Bookworm and M.  I saw the poster, but didn't bother to read the pertinent information... duh, wonder where my head was at?  Oh wait, now I remember what the problem was.....  
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Post by M. on Mar 7, 2012 15:45:57 GMT -5
...I love Procol Harum  |
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Post by aurarisma on Mar 7, 2012 15:49:25 GMT -5
Have this !! Love Procol Harum too !
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Post by ilovemycat on Mar 7, 2012 19:14:16 GMT -5
that's very cool looking richina. imagine $5 to see the show!
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Post by Affy on Mar 7, 2012 23:08:46 GMT -5
Oh that looks amazing
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Post by richina on Mar 8, 2012 0:01:54 GMT -5
that's very cool looking richina. imagine $5 to see the show! Yeah....the good old days. *sigh*  |
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Post by richina on Mar 8, 2012 0:06:05 GMT -5
Thanks Affy...I think it'll be a pretty cool addition to my collection! 
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Post by Affy on Mar 8, 2012 10:47:09 GMT -5
Thanks Affy...I think it'll be a pretty cool addition to my collection! You dont think you know it will ;D btw love your new avatar |
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The guy went so far as to apologize for my trouble, and offered to send me some free albums....no thanks! He told me he would have to be crazy to sell the lp for such little money, and if I wanted to make him a reasonable offer...he would entertain it! Yeah, right! 
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