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 Post subject: [2023-03-24] Elton John "Honky Chateau (50th Anniversary Edition)" 2CD set (DJM)
PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:49 pm 
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Released in May 1972, Honky Château is the fifth studio album by Elton John, which includes singles "Rocket Man" and "Honky Cat." Named after the eighteenth century Château d'Herouville outside Paris where it was recorded, this 50th anniversary edition contains the original album and a newly created selection of outtakes from the original session tapes. This 2CD format additionally contains eight live recordings from the Royal Festival Hall show in 1972, where the tracks receive their live debut, just a few days after being recorded at the Château. Includes an 40-page booklet containing rare photos, memorabilia and an essay featuring interviews from those who were there at the time.

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[CD1]
Honky Château:
1. Honky Cat
2. Mellow
3. I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself
4. Susie (Dramas)
5. Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
6. Salvation
7. Slave
8. Amy
9. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
10. Hercules
Honky At The Château (Session Demos) Part One:
11. Salvation
12. Susie (Dramas)
13. Rocket Man (It’s Think It’s Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
14. Mellow
15. Slave - Alternate "Fast" Version

[CD2]
Honky At The Château (Session Demos) Part Two:
1. Honky Cat
2. I Think I’m Going To Kill Myself
3. Hercules
4. Slave
Live At The Royal Festival Hall, London, February 5th 1972:
5. Susie (Dramas)
6. Salvation
7. Mellow
8. Amy
9. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
10. Honky Cat
11. Rocket Man (It’s Think It’s Going To Be A Long, Long Time
12. Hercules

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 Post subject: [2023-03-24] Elton John "Honky Chateau (50th Anniversary Edition)" 2CD set (DJM)
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I like that it's just a simple 2 CD set. I'm getting box set overload.

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 Post subject: [2023-03-24] Elton John "Honky Chateau (50th Anniversary Edition)" 2CD set (DJM)
PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:08 am 
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The 2CD set is now available for pre-order in the USA:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL9HKN2C/?tag=imwan-20


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Amazon Canada link is now live:
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Jason Michael wrote:
I like that it's just a simple 2 CD set. I'm getting box set overload.


Dittos. No LPs. No blu-rays. Very nice indeed.


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 Post subject: [2023-03-24] Elton John "Honky Chateau (50th Anniversary Edition)" 2CD set (DJM)
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Larry wrote:
Jason Michael wrote:
I like that it's just a simple 2 CD set. I'm getting box set overload.


Dittos. No LPs. No blu-rays. Very nice indeed.

Another big thumbs up for this package for all the reasons listed above. Really looking forward to it... my favorite Elton album.

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Two samples from this release:





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 Post subject: [2023-03-24] Elton John "Honky Chateau (50th Anniversary Edition)" 2CD set (DJM)
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banzaibid wrote:
Larry wrote:
Jason Michael wrote:
I like that it's just a simple 2 CD set. I'm getting box set overload.

Dittos. No LPs. No blu-rays. Very nice indeed.

Another big thumbs up for this package for all the reasons listed above. Really looking forward to it... my favorite Elton album.

agreed and it is also my favorite.


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 Post subject: [2023-03-24] Elton John "Honky Chateau (50th Anniversary Edition)" 2CD set (DJM)
PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:06 pm 
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There is a 2LP 180 gm and a limited gold colored LP available at Elton's website, along with shirts, mugs, etc

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:13 pm 
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The 2LP black vinyl edition will be a general release:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKRBZBKH/?tag=imwan-20

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Larry wrote:
Jason Michael wrote:
I like that it's just a simple 2 CD set. I'm getting box set overload.


Dittos. No LPs. No blu-rays. Very nice indeed.


Agreed, The novelty of surround sound has worn off on me. Just give me a well-mastered CD set and I'm happy with that.

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Dr. Chris Evil wrote:
Larry wrote:
Jason Michael wrote:
I like that it's just a simple 2 CD set. I'm getting box set overload.


Dittos. No LPs. No blu-rays. Very nice indeed.


Agreed, The novelty of surround sound has worn off on me. Just give me a well-mastered CD set and I'm happy with that.


Some surround is necessary..... like anything by Pink Floyd. When I bought The Later Years box, I was astounded at the surround on The Division Bell.


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I just got this set and like it. I put the first disc in my computer and my media player showed the album and song titles in Japanese. On the second disc, they were in English. The sticker on the wrapper said the CDs were made in Germany, for whatever that's worth. Very strange.


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Mark MN wrote:
Dr. Chris Evil wrote:
Larry wrote:
Jason Michael wrote:
I like that it's just a simple 2 CD set. I'm getting box set overload.


Dittos. No LPs. No blu-rays. Very nice indeed.


Agreed, The novelty of surround sound has worn off on me. Just give me a well-mastered CD set and I'm happy with that.


Some surround is necessary..... like anything by Pink Floyd. When I bought The Later Years box, I was astounded at the surround on The Division Bell.


Pink Floyd's surround mixes are always great, but I'll give any new surround mix a listen or two and then I never go back.

It was a thing for me for quite a while and now...the thrill is gone, I guess.

I much prefer a well-mastered stereo -- or even mono -- mix these days.

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Since we hear in surround, I guess the novelty of having ears has worn off on you?

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Linda wrote:
Since we hear in surround, I guess the novelty of having ears has worn off on you?


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