Odds & Sods comment

[dlangs%sunstroke@sdsu.edu (Derek Langsford)]

I noticed while perusing through the winter issue of Homeground the comments 
about the cancelled pre-Christmas release of the boxed set b-sides CDs.

Apparently EMI were thinking about it but after consulting with HG staff
cancelled the idea because HG felt such a release, while being welcomed
by many, would anger those who bought the box solely for the "odds & sods"
CDs.  

As one who already had the UK CDs before the boxed set's release and bought
the box as well I must admit a sense of relief.  I sympathise with those
who still cannot get the set but feel that with the Japanese box now
being available for just over $150 it should be within the grasp of most.
And you can always sell your spare CDs further reducing the cost.

After all, how much do people spend on CDs a month?  Spread $150 out over
a few months and I bet that it compares favorably with most people's
CD spending habits.  A few months of discipline should make it afforable to 
all with CD players.  As we all know, it's not the cost of the player that 
is expensive - its the cost of feeding it!


Sorry if this has been mentioned before.

Derek
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Derek H. Langsford                                            Dept. of Biology 
dlangs@sunstroke.sdsu.edu                           San Diego State University 
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