vonkeil 10.09.2011 03:33 |
Now everybody go and check their AKOM Deluxe Editions: Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that the "totem lady"-image on the backside of the back cover inlay is actually printed upside down!? |
Pim Derks 10.09.2011 03:43 |
Yes, it's on my copy as well. |
cmsdrums 10.09.2011 05:21 |
But of course - I'm beginning to think that QPL put a few annoying errors in either the audio or the artwork with every release just to test us. Alternatively it could just be that they continue to employ a bunch of amateurs who simply can't do their jobs. Mmmm....which is it!??? |
rhyeking 10.09.2011 13:26 |
There's actually a clever built in correction for this "error": 1) hold the book open in front of you. 2) Rotate the booklet to the left 180 degrees so the image is still facing you. 3) Look at the image again and it will have "magically" righted itself! Here's the extremely clever bit, too, it works by rotating it to the right as well. (Okay, yeah, I'm a smartass) Believe it or not, these laspes in quality control sneak in everywhere, it's not just QPL at fault. One of the Star Trek DVDs has the image printed under the text upside down (text is right-side up, image is upside down). One of the old editions of a "Bill & Ted 1" DVD had two Keanu Reeves on the spine, instead of KR and Alex Winter. These things happen because company don't tend to do these sleeve layouts in-house, they farm them out to graphics companies. And yes, someone screwed up. The person who layout that image was probably staring at 6" x 6" image on a screen and didn't look closely at the actual image (amateur-hour mistake). It's possible the scan of the image was sent to him up-side down and he just thought it was meant to be like that. It probably never occurred to him to look up the correct orientation on previous releases ("They ain't paying me enough for this. If it's wrong, they'll catch it in the proof"). The real fault of the mistake is that someone at QPL ought to have checked the proof of the sleeve . A 'proof' in this case is a test copy sent by the graphics people to the client (QPL) to get it approved, done before millions of sleeves are printed. It's a step necessary to catch mistakes and protects the graphics people from bearing the full weight of responsibility for mistakes ("You approved the proof, sir, don't blame us for this mistake!"). If there's a mistake like this on the proof, QPL should catch it at this stage. They didn't. Maybe the next pressing will correct it. Like I said, these things happen, though. |
Benn 10.09.2011 13:49 |
Rhyeking, I'm sorry, but that's just bullshit. Queen had been resepected widely for their in-house quality control - since Freddie's deathe the wheels have well and truly come off the wagon and the contents are spilling out all over the place. It says much for the people currently at the helm that things like this continue to happen. Attention to detail is reflected in product quality. |
emrabt 10.09.2011 14:05 |
Queen had been resepected widely for their in-house quality control - since Freddie's deathe the wheels have well and truly come off the wagon and the contents are spilling out all over the place. ====================== since john quit. |
paulosham 10.09.2011 14:09 |
vonkeil wrote: Now everybody go and check their AKOM Deluxe Editions: Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that the "totem lady"-image on the backside of the back cover inlay is actually printed upside down!? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Well that's ruined the album for me, thanks a bunch. |
AlbaNo1 10.09.2011 14:12 |
I think Rhykings post might contain an explanation of what might have happened , but a mistake is a mistake and there should be an overall review process for every product release. Really there are too many little blips in recordings and packaging in what has been coming out the last 20 years which points to a lack of care in the whole organisation entrusted with maintaining the legacy of Queen. Im sure the posters on this forum would do a far better job in quality review . |
GinjaNinja 10.09.2011 14:22 |
It's the right way up inside the booklet. Might just be for aesthetic reasons. |
vonkeil 10.09.2011 14:29 |
GinjaNinja wrote: It's the right way up inside the booklet. Might just be for aesthetic reasons. -------------------------- If so - mission failed I'd say... |
rhyeking 10.09.2011 14:39 |
Whoa there, cowboys! All I did was explain what might have occurred. Don't going firing out "bullshits!" at me just because I understand the process. Even if it was an in-house job, the same checks and balances apply. The graphics department whips up the sleeve image, sends the proof to their department head, who sends it to the project manager, who approves it or sends it back with corrections. I didn't just pull this system out of my ass, this is how every company functions. Tickets, show programs, record sleeves, DVD sleeves, book covers, you name it, they all use a system like this. Jim Beach himself did not create this cover on Photoshop in his office (I'm reasonably certain of that), he had others do it. Now, go back and read my post again and highlight the part where I acknowledge that a mistake got made. I think I say it every few sentences. Here's a little advice for when someone tells you what's going on: Knowing how the system works and knowing where it broke down is not condoning, excusing or ignoring the mistake. Besides, if you didn't want a possible explanation, why is this thread here? To bitch about it? Be honest. If it's keeping you up nights, package up your copy of AKOM with a detailed description of its flaws, mail it to QPL's office and tell them you want your hard-earned money back. |
Thistle 10.09.2011 16:48 |
What? Is this thread for real? A "totum-lady" is upside down? And that was noticed, and has been criticised? I know all my sentences here are in the form of questions, but I truly am flabbergasted at the lengths some people will go to just to have a moan. Does it affect the album in any way? Who *actually* cares? If the Freddie and Brian caricatures were upside down and John and Roger were fine, if the album had been renamed "it's Kind of A Magic" or something, then fair enough - but a "totum-lady"???? FFS. |
dysan 10.09.2011 17:20 |
Can someone upload a scan of this? I got The Miracle and DC3. I'd say The Miracle os quite poorly printed with the back cover quite washed out. |
Thistle 10.09.2011 17:34 |
dysan wrote: Can someone upload a scan of this? I got The Miracle and DC3. I'd say The Miracle os quite poorly printed with the back cover quite washed out. ============================================================================================= Now THAT is a problem worth complaining about. A wee woman upside down is nothing, but crap print altogether is an issue. |
vonkeil 10.09.2011 18:35 |
OK friends...just to make one thing clear: I, for myself, never raised any complain about the album, the reissues, QPL or whatever - I was just wondering whether this misprint is present in every copy and, therefor, is an obvious mistake in terms of graphical production. and believe it or not - I sort of do care about things like that, because for me proper artwork is part of the actual product. that is why I buy a CD instead of downloading it from the internet. |
Queenman!! 11.09.2011 02:20 |
Thistleboy 1980 wrote: dysan wrote: Can someone upload a scan of this? I got The Miracle and DC3. I'd say The Miracle os quite poorly printed with the back cover quite washed out. ============================================================================================= Now THAT is a problem worth complaining about. A wee woman upside down is nothing, but crap print altogether is an issue. ============== Why should people not make a notice of this? For some who are perfectionist and spend their money on a batch of Remasters, Deepcuts, Wembley etc (just to have it all) this feels like the same referring to the post, that was deleted, on Brianmay.com about bass drum in 'Jealousy'. " So... what are you guys moaning.... just be happy!" These are just small mistakes, but totally also looking at the points at Wembley 25th, this is not 100% professional |
paulosham 11.09.2011 03:23 |
Queenman!! wrote: For some who are perfectionist and spend their money on a batch of Remasters, Deepcuts, Wembley etc (just to have it all) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You mean completist not perfectionist. |
dysan 11.09.2011 04:31 |
I still don't know what is meant by the Totem Lady? There is a possibility that it was incorrect on the previous issues and has been corrected for this one? I think we should be grateful that Queen have paid more attention than EMI did when handling the 1999 Bowie reissue - whole songs were missing (well, one) and several intros and outros were missing. Mistakes that haven't been corrected since. |
vonkeil 11.09.2011 05:41 |
dysan wrote: I still don't know what is meant by the Totem Lady? ----------- Check the cover artwork for "Pain is so close to pleasure". |
dysan 11.09.2011 07:27 |
Ah right. That's basically the whole original LP inlay upside down then? That's pretty bad. |
Queenman!! 11.09.2011 07:41 |
paulosham wrote: Queenman!! wrote: For some who are perfectionist and spend their money on a batch of Remasters, Deepcuts, Wembley etc (just to have it all) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You mean completist not perfectionist. both.... perfectionist who know every single songdate, bell, ring, basskick on a song and listen to them so accurate with a 400 dollar headphone. |
rhyeking 11.09.2011 09:39 |
<--------------------------That's the "totem lady" there on my profile pic. Though, I have to say, this thread is the first time I've heard her called that. I believe a more accurate description of what she's doing is dancing, as in a club, with coloured lights (the orbs shapes around her head) and a misty "magic" around her(similar to the magic in the AKOM video). I used to think she didn't have arms, but then I got the larger PISCTP sleeve and you can see her left arm is raised up to shoulder height, making it hard to see from the angle drawn and her right arm is pointed straight up. It's as if she's twirling on the spot, her hair flying about her. I never called her anything, but "Dancing Woman" might suit her better. |
dysan 11.09.2011 10:09 |
When you said check the artwork on the PISCTP - of course I looked at the LP and that song title is written next to a skull. I was confused to say the least. I really don't like the AKOM artwork - reminds me of an official t-shirt I got at the time and it lasted one wash, while my friend's poor imitation copy is still going strong. I can't wait for the Wembley boxset with the blow up freddie. |
vonkeil 11.09.2011 14:20 |
rhyeking wrote: <--------------------------That's the "totem lady" there on my profile pic. Though, I have to say, this thread is the first time I've heard her called that. I believe a more accurate description of what she's doing is dancing, as in a club, with coloured lights (the orbs shapes around her head) and a misty "magic" around her(similar to the magic in the AKOM video). I used to think she didn't have arms, but then I got the larger PISCTP sleeve and you can see her left arm is raised up to shoulder height, making it hard to see from the angle drawn and her right arm is pointed straight up. It's as if she's twirling on the spot, her hair flying about her. I never called her anything, but "Dancing Woman" might suit her better. ------- You're right...it's pretty clear that she's dancing - though as a kid I used to think she was tied to a totem pole and for some reason stuck to that image since then. I should probably talk to my doctor about that... ;) |
Sheer_Bart_Attack 13.09.2011 04:17 |
"Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that the "totem lady"-image on the backside of the back cover inlay is actually printed upside down!? " On mine, the Deluxe Edition sticker on the case is upside down too. Every copy in HMV was the same. Only on THIS album. (Maybe I'll just peel those stickers off...) |