Vince
many thanks for the stats.
Actually I wasn't thinking of you in my previous message about
selling CD's, as you may remember I have bought them from you myself
and understand your reasons for selling them.
I have had offers from others, who may not be of this list trying to
offer discs and videos at a rip off price, claiming that �10+ or so a
disc is a fair deal. It only costs me �2 for my audio CD-R's so
knocking them out at that price is not justifiable.
Anyway, I don't want to turn this into the "bootleg mailing list" so
I'll stop there. I'd just like to see more tape available on a trade
basis to all. Especially as my old computer doesn't deal too well with
audio (so I still haven't heard My Mums Roses and all those other
nuggest on the web).
I too was ripped off by Gleaves. He supplied half an order, along with
credit, which I was stupid enough to add further cash to for a further
order. This was a few years ago now, and I only lost about �17, so I
feel for those that lost a lot more .
> 1. It must be love 1992 - no. 6
> House of fun 1992 - no. 40
> My Girl 1992 - no. 27
> Nightboat to cairo (March 1993) - no. 59 (per
> Guinness book but Vince 'If I didn't care' Foley tells
> me he reckons it was different).
> Ghost Train re - release (January 1987) - no. 73
>
> 2. On the issue of making profits from selling cds of
> the band we love, I quite agree. There is only one
> reason why I sell the Nutty Sounds cds....to make up
> for the loss of approximately �230 per issue that I
> lose on Madness Unsugged!!! Yes, I know......
> �230!!Subscriptions don't even add up to the cost of
> my fanzine's front cover which is �265. The ironic
> thing about it losing me lots of money is that I was
> originally going to call it Zarjazz!! But yes, I agree
> with your point and it brings me onto another point
> which I covered in the latest issue of my fanzine:
>
> There is a low life scumbag who goes by the name of
> Andy Gleaves and lives in Bolton. The self titled
> 'Madness specialist' only specialises in one
> thing.......theft. I sent him almost a three figure
> some for collectors items. I got nothing despite
> constant reminder letters. In 1992 he was investigated
> by police after complaints to Record Collector
> magazine where he advertised. He's still doing the
> rounds though and I've heard about five stories from
> other fans who have had dodgy dealings with him. I bet
> this tale will bring back bad memories for others. For
> the lucky ones who haven't had dealings with him,
> avoid him like the plague.
>
> Spank you very much!!
>
> Vince Carden
> --- Andy Clayden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote: >
> > I collect live reggae tapes, and have always wanted
> > to get more of
> > Madness live. I don't follow the argument that
> > someone suggested that
> > live recordings would harm the "official" studio
> > product sales. I'm
> > sure most people, especially the "casual" buyer,
> > would want the
> > genuine studio cut.
> >
> > I deal strictly on a tape trade basis, no money is
> > exchanged just a
> > tape for a tape, and would love to see more Madness
> > and other 2-Tone
> > live tapes circulated in this way. The Marley/reggae
> > trades ring is
> > vast, but not so with Madness.
> >
> > I have seen people offering to knock out live
> > Madness CD-Rs and videos
> > for anywhere between �7-�20, which I think is wrong.
> > There's no harm
> > in swapping live recordings, but to make a profit
> > from it is
> > disrespectful to the band.
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