jazzbo Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, sambrasa said: I sold my US / European Plugged Nickel box set a few years ago when I found the Japanese box in a Disk union store somewhere in Japan. I know, the Japanese version has 1 disc less and probably does not sound as good, but it has a special meaning to me. I used to drool over it in 1990s when I was poor and could not afford one, plus I like it's design a lot better. Actually sambrasa I personally think that the sound on the Japanese set is a bit better than the American. The one disc less is the result of some editing out of a few parts of solos or solos here and there, in that particular night there was just enough trimmed that both sets fit on one cd. I reach for the Japanese set for nostalgic reasons too. I did everything I could to get a copy when this was first released and though my local store assured me they and I were getting copies, it did not happen and I never was able to secure one. Years later the second version of this set was reissued in Japan on gold cd and I was able to get one. I really like. the look and feel of the set and the sound. And the music. . . wow. . . the music. I find I don't mind or miss the edited version. 35 minutes ago, CJ Shearn said: I hear you Lon, me too. Streaming for me serves as a way to test things I wanna buy. Amazon HD Music outside of hi res and more recent CD offerings is full of upconverted poorly encoded MP3's and that's really a drag but to be expected. I don't stream at all or use any files. I buy new material on recommendations of forum denizens or just my decades long homegrown instincts, and taking a risk is sort of fun! Streaming. . . for me not fun. And with so so many discs I haven't really a need. Edited May 7, 2020 by jazzbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnyhill Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 40 minutes ago, Misterioso said: You are joking, right? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 I have never had the Plugged Nickel set, though I have heard a lot of it. Someday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 I picked up Plugged Nickel while it was still in print. A friend of mine works for Sony and was able to get me a discount from the company store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 I have the vinyl set and enjoy listening to it from time to time. Great quintet and great box. Wish they had some photos from those gigs included in thé liner notes. Glad I purchased that LP music when it was available Also have thé Miles/Gil Evans LP Mosaic box. Wish I had gotten some more sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 On 06/05/2020 at 11:50 PM, sonnyhill said: I would purchase the Plugged Nickel set again just for the sake of purchasing it again. Yes to that. Though mine is the vinyl and I don’t think that will come round again any time soon. On 06/05/2020 at 11:50 PM, sonnyhill said: I do not care for the JJ album much, but I really, really, like the JJ box. Same here. I never liked the album, I’m not even sure why I bought the box, but I really like it and it sounds wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 3 hours ago, David Ayers said: Yes to that. Though mine is the vinyl and I don’t think that will come round again any time soon. Same here. I never liked the album, I’m not even sure why I bought the box, but I really like it and it sounds wonderful. And same here, although I did listen to the album yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. Possibly the box's influence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregK Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 On 5/6/2020 at 7:50 PM, sambrasa said: I sold my US / European Plugged Nickel box set a few years ago when I found the Japanese box in a Disk union store somewhere in Japan. I know, the Japanese version has 1 disc less and probably does not sound as good, but it has a special meaning to me. I used to drool over it in 1990s when I was poor and could not afford one, plus I like it's design a lot better. wait a minute here, the Japanese set has a different design than the US? What's the difference? I always thought they were the same in everything except the mastering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 This is the version I have. Some performances are edited. About 19 minutes total I believe. https://www.kind-of-blue.de/seiten/boxen/miles_plugged_nickel_gold_box.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 The Euro/US version of Plugged Nickel is never far from my CD player. The upgrade in sound from the single CD I had was huge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnaba.siegel Posted May 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 On 4.05.2020 at 11:53 PM, Rooster_Ties said: Carpe Diem on that On The Corner sessions box. Pound for pound, the most ‘interesting’ of all the Miles boxes (if only because the IaSW box is half the size) - imho. I’ve had one for years, that I got with a 40% off one item coupon from Border’s barely a couple weeks after release date, and then a month or two later it was already at least half gone everywhere. Carpe diem!! That's true, although I always feel like the inclusion of whole "Get Up Wit It" was not necessery and I'd like just get more takes from previous sessions. But the "Jack Johnsonn" sessions are also neat. Yes, lots of repeatable stuff, but many jewels hidden, some great bonding between musicians withouth Miles. And both "The Mask" takes are brilliant, brutal jazz-rock pieces. Wonder if they're ever going to release those sessions from 1975-76 ("Minnie" from Complete On the Corner is the only 1975-1979 studio track ever released) and those strange from 1978 with Coryell and Masabumi Kikuchi (who was so into Miles, to say at least). But it seems like the Miles Legacy crew pulled the plug out from the vaults for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 If they ever decide to unplug again, they should really do a collection of live material from the post-OTC bands. There are some shows out there that are searing, to put it mildly. This one in particular, which is recorded better than any live thing put out by Columbia: http://www.plosin.com/MilesAhead/Sessions.aspx?s=730619 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnaba.siegel Posted May 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Oh yes. They have even teased the Tokyo 1973 (or 1975) video in "Electric Kind of Blue", as far as I remember. I really liked the idea of covering a whole year in the Bootleg Series. Especially years 1972 (covered only on this messy "Live ath Philarmonics"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambrasa Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 On 9.5.2020 at 7:23 PM, GregK said: wait a minute here, the Japanese set has a different design than the US? What's the difference? I always thought they were the same in everything except the mastering. The Japanese version of this box set is very different design-wise, both inside and outside. https://www.discogs.com/Miles-Davis-Complete-Live-At-Plugged-Nickel-1965/release/8071963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcam_44 Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Got my On The Corner Complete set. I’m assuming these are breakouts from the Genius set since the hype sticker has a defunct url on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 looks like the IASW set is gone, unless they're expecting to get more. Was waiting to see how the OTC box turned out before plunging. Oh well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 I placed an order for the On the Corner box and Nefertiti on May 5. The order confirmation received that day said part of order is on backorder but would ship on about May 6. Since then, haven't received any order updates, charges, or product. Perhaps I did not carpe the diem with enough speed/agility. Oh well Okay. After finding it again on the website, current advertised ship date is June 3. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Modal Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Patrick said: I placed an order for the On the Corner box and Nefertiti on May 5. The order confirmation received that day said part of order is on backorder but would ship on about May 6. Since then, haven't received any order updates, charges, or product. Perhaps I did not carpe the diem with enough speed/agility. Oh well Okay. After finding it again on the website, current advertised ship date is June 3. We shall see. I ordered on 4/30 and got the same confirmation but nothing since and no delivery. I'll have time to follow up with them next week on the status or any updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felser Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 I ordered in April and received it this past week. Tracking and status info available through the link on the order confirmation email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 I ordered OTC on May 4, and my order still says "in process." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 10 hours ago, mjzee said: I ordered OTC on May 4, and my order still says "in process." Same here. My order has been “in process “ for weeks. No idea what it means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 I just received an email indicating that my OTC has shipped. I am pleasantly surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverM Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 21/05/2020 at 10:18 PM, clifford_thornton said: looks like the IASW set is gone, unless they're expecting to get more. Was waiting to see how the OTC box turned out before plunging. Oh well! It appears to be available right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 30/05/2020 at 9:12 AM, Clunky said: Same here. My order has been “in process “ for weeks. No idea what it means After a month of my order being “ in process “ I sent a polite email and within a few hours got notification of shipping. Perhaps my nudge reminded them of my order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 I got a shipping notice yesterday for OTC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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