The Re-Re-Re-Release of Elvis
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I'm not angry...well actually I kinda am, dammit! Universal Music's reissue arm has acquired 11 albums from Elvis Costello's early catalog, with plans to re-release the British musician's material via deluxe editions, compilations and box sets. Originally released by Columbia Records in the U.S., the albums acquired begin with Costello's 1977 debut, "My Aim Is True," and continue through "This Year's Model" (1978), "Armed Forces" (1979), "Get Happy!!" (1980), "Almost Blue" (1981), "Trust" (1981), "Imperial Bedroom" (1982), "Punch the Clock" (1983), "Goodbye Cruel World" (1986), "King of America" (1986) and "Blood and Chocolate" (1986).
Although these albums have already been reissued in expanded form by Rykodisc as well as Rhino, Universal Music Enterprises promises its new versions will be the "definitive reissues." The company also plans to produce limited edition releases for its Hip-O Select imprint, DVDs of videos and concerts, and usher Costello's music into new formats such as ringtones.Y'know, this is the kinda thing that might make record buyers a tad cynical...and if anyone knows about cynicism, it's Mr. Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus. Are there other MOGgers who find this a bit cheeky?
Although these albums have already been reissued in expanded form by Rykodisc as well as Rhino, Universal Music Enterprises promises its new versions will be the "definitive reissues." The company also plans to produce limited edition releases for its Hip-O Select imprint, DVDs of videos and concerts, and usher Costello's music into new formats such as ringtones.Y'know, this is the kinda thing that might make record buyers a tad cynical...and if anyone knows about cynicism, it's Mr. Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus. Are there other MOGgers who find this a bit cheeky?
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