| Cockeye 06.11.2013 08:11 |
Just spoken to Amazon. the Lot has been withdrawn due to a "faulty product". No news as to when it will be re-released if at all. Completely amateurish and a complete joke. I'm gutted :( |
| Ron 06.11.2013 08:22 |
Probably related to the diff mix of Pressure On? Great how a fan can spot this based on a 90 sec sample but the company can't. |
| Vali 06.11.2013 08:28 |
Mmmmmm .... shocking, to say the least. It's still on Amazon Germany. I ordered there and well, haven't noticed any delay/cancelling notification nor anything. It still says I'm receiving it on 13 / 14nov. Fingers crossed |
| Michael Allred 06.11.2013 08:29 |
I'll believe it when there's something official stated. |
| Michael Allred 06.11.2013 08:29 |
Vali wrote: Mmmmmm .... shocking, to say the least. It's still on Amazon Germany. I ordered there and well, haven't noticed any delay/cancelling notification nor anything. It still says I'm receiving it on 13 / 14nov. Fingers crossedmy amazon uk order is still showing me the same info too. |
| Ron 06.11.2013 08:34 |
And there was an announcement once again by RT Official on FB some hrs ago stating that it will be released next week Monday.. "'The Lot' and 'Fun On Earth' are released next Monday, 11th November. Order now @ link |
| Vali 06.11.2013 08:34 |
Michael Allred wrote: my amazon uk order is still showing me the same info too.oh-oh .... then I can start having a bad feeling about this |
| RS_Protos 06.11.2013 08:54 |
My amazon uk order changed to unavailable now, i had ordered it but now showing as "saved for later,Currently unavailable" |
| Cockeye 06.11.2013 09:04 |
Your Account Amazon.co.uk Message From Customer Service Hello, Thank you for contacting Amazon. Due to some technical issues the whole lot in our fulfilment centres have been held for rechecking to prevent any kind of problem to the customers. The moment the issue will be resolved, the product will be available again on our website. A conformation e-mail will be sent to you the moment it will available on our website. Warmest regards, Shantnu S Did I solve your problem? Yes No Your feedback is helping us build Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company. Amazon.co.uk |
| AlexRocks 06.11.2013 09:25 |
When they say "the whole lot" they are or are not talking about "The Lot". I guess that they do not really literally mean "The Lot". Good thing I did not purchase this. This no answer or clue as to whether or not this is or is not being sold in the U.S. i.e. on Hollywood Records or what have you. I don't understand the refusal to acknowledge one way or the other and being entirely uninformed as to what the deal is for something so simple and basic as that. |
| badboybez 06.11.2013 09:28 |
Shambles |
| Ron 06.11.2013 09:36 |
My amazon.co.uk order is still open. "Delivery estimate Tuesday 12 Nov 2013" Am wondering why you (Cockeye) contacted their helpdesk in the first place anyway cause I have no reason right now to contact them about the order containing The Lot. |
| Cockeye 06.11.2013 09:53 |
Because the product page does not state "out of stock" which it reads when a product has simply sold out. In this cases it tells you to order and that the order will be fulfilled when the item is back in stock. The message that was, and currently still is, displayed on the product page is that the product is unavailable. They use the message when a product is discontinued or no longer in print. |
| inu-liger 06.11.2013 10:39 |
Shows this on my Amazon.ca order page for the item: "Delivery estimate: We need a little more time to provide you with a good estimate. We'll notify you via e-mail as soon as we have an estimated delivery date" |
| pittrek 06.11.2013 10:43 |
Why doesn't it surprise me? |
| badboybez 06.11.2013 11:26 |
They seem to fuck up evert release |
| last-horizon 42265 06.11.2013 11:28 |
Something tells me that the first pressing of "The Lot", whether released / leaked or withdrawn, will become highly collectable. |
| Pim Derks 06.11.2013 11:32 |
You've got to be kidding me. |
| cmsdrums 06.11.2013 12:03 |
Hello anyone from, or on behalf of, RT or QPL: Can you please provide some reassurance/ confirmation as to whether Amazon and QOL orders for The Lot will be fulfilled next Monday?? |
| Mkls 06.11.2013 12:09 |
hahahaha quite appropriate, withdrawn like the Life Changes CD. tell me one QPL release which is not fucked up in one way or another. Time to order that Rio 85 'DVD' ! :> |
| philip storey 06.11.2013 12:13 |
Just spoken to Amazon no problem at all with "The Lot" if you pre ordered before it became out of stock.Mine cost £82.31 and will be delivered on Monday 11th November.They are expecting more stock soon. |
| rschoorl 06.11.2013 12:14 |
If you go on the Queen Online site for preorders, The Lot now shows a release date of 12/9, while Fun On Earth is still listed as 11/11. |
| last-horizon 42265 06.11.2013 12:23 |
rschoorl wrote: If you go on the Queen Online site for preorders, The Lot now shows a release date of 12/9, while Fun On Earth is still listed as 11/11.But that was because they sold out their first stock due to unexcpected high volume of sales. It has nothing to do with the Amazon / iTunes thingy. |
| cmsdrums 06.11.2013 12:29 |
philip storey wrote: Just spoken to Amazon no problem at all with "The Lot" if you pre ordered before it became out of stock.Mine cost £82.31 and will be delivered on Monday 11th November.They are expecting more stock soon.That's encouraging - I ordered at that price too. I've emailed amazon for confirmation as well. I can understand that QOL sold out their first batch on ogre orders, and that Amazon may also have, but surely Amazon would just add an expected delivery date to it rather than say it's currently available? You'd also think that the RT publicity machine would be milking it with more 'sold out' announcements if the Amazon stock was gone for a positive reason?? How physical stock shortages would affect iTunes though, where it was withdrawn first, I don't really know either. I've messaged the official RT Facebook page too although don't expect a response. |
| Cockeye 06.11.2013 12:30 |
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| Cockeye 06.11.2013 12:34 |
On to amazon as we speak for clarification especially as amazon.de have shipped. He now tells me there IS no problem as I will get my order as promised. I do apologise if I have worried anyone but I did genuinely get that email earlier. I suspect it is a vastly reduced stock issue. |
| cmsdrums 06.11.2013 12:43 |
Well it's now back on iTunes (was definitely missing though), and still with 11 Nov release date; still has the 'wrong'/'alternative' version of 'Pressure On' on the sample. |
| Cruella de Vil 06.11.2013 23:51 |
Hi, does anyone know of an Australian release date and indeed, distributor. I've looked on both Universal and Virgin/EMI websites to no avail. Thanks (I hope!) |
| Walter B. 07.11.2013 02:18 |
CruellaDeVille wrote: Hi, does anyone know of an Australian release date and indeed, distributor. I've looked on both Universal and Virgin/EMI websites to no avail. Thanks (I hope!) According to this site, November 15. |
| Cruella de Vil 07.11.2013 04:28 |
Thanks, do we know who the distributer is. By coincidence, 15 Nov is my birthday! Time for a damn good bottle of red and turn Let's Get Crazy up damn loud! Cheers to all! |
| queenboot 07.11.2013 06:16 |
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| queenboot 07.11.2013 06:18 |
Hello my one was send by Amazon.de today and will arive tomorrow. Cheers Norbert |
| Pingfah 07.11.2013 10:01 |
Thank you for the heart attack Cockeye. That is exactly how I like to start my day! |
| dave76 07.11.2013 14:14 |
someone on facebook on a queen page posted pictures of her arrival of the lot. |
| Cockeye 07.11.2013 14:21 |
Sorry pingfah :( There's some good pics on the official queen forum too. |
| dave76 07.11.2013 15:47 |
link snippets of the bonus discs from the cross and roger's solo singles. |
| brians wig 07.11.2013 16:51 |
Some people in Germany have theirs already. How come Amazon Germany can send copies out before Amazon UK :(( |
| jacksonmerc 08.11.2013 00:56 |
German efficiency |
| LuckyRocks 08.11.2013 06:26 |
Well... new albums are released on fridays here in Germany! That's why Amazon is able to dispatch that early... I have to wait anyway - mine copies of FOE and The Lot will be delivered tomorrow... I also have got a link to download FOE from Amazon... I guess they just want to make sure the people at least have the music as long as the physical item is not supplied... The local shops have the regular album on sale today. The Lot isn't available in the shops and is marked as cancelled... |
| JeroenG 08.11.2013 06:49 |
Just received my 'The Lot' box today (The Netherlands) Looks very good, just listened to the two The Cross bonus discs, sounds neat. Took a quick look at the DVD, merely the Roger/Cross video's plus some Roger live and the EPK's. Quality is OK, but definately not stunning. And spotted the first mistakes in the booklet. The credits from 'Blue Rock' are directly taken from Discogs.com , including the (2) suffix for Peter Noone and the ANV-asteriks for Josh Macrae.... that's something that could've been better.... Also missing the credit-info on the bonus tracks. But overall, I'm happy with..... |
| Agr12345 08.11.2013 07:06 |
How many pages has the book? Could you post some photos? Thanks in advance! |
| cmsdrums 08.11.2013 09:19 |
JeroenG wrote: And spotted the first mistakes in the booklet. The credits from 'Blue Rock' are directly taken from Discogs.com , including the (2) suffix for Peter Noone and the ANV-asteriks for Josh Macrae.... that's something that could've been better....Really? Well, I say that, but although I am saddened I am not surprised. |
| vonkeil 08.11.2013 09:19 |
Got 'The Lot' today. On the whole a really great box! ...though I've instantly noticed a couple of things: 1.) Wrong running order of FOE bonus tracks: "Whole House Rockin'" plays first, "Dear Mr. Murdoch" comes second. 2.) The whole 1st half of Electric Fire lyrics are missing in the book (it starts with "People on streets") 3.) Track skipping error on Shove It: 'Rough Justice' skips to the next track too early. |
| last-horizon 42265 08.11.2013 09:57 |
Could someone please elaborate on the "Cowboys & Indians" (featuring two drummers) and the "Interview for Parlohpne" videos? |
| Pingfah 08.11.2013 10:53 |
cmsdrums wrote:Rather makes you wonder why they didn't take the Blue Rock credits from something like, let's say, the original Blue Rock CD!JeroenG wrote: And spotted the first mistakes in the booklet. The credits from 'Blue Rock' are directly taken from Discogs.com , including the (2) suffix for Peter Noone and the ANV-asteriks for Josh Macrae.... that's something that could've been better....Really? Well, I say that, but although I am saddened I am not surprised. |
| Negative Creep 08.11.2013 11:15 |
That would have involved actual typing instead of copy and pasting! |
| . 08.11.2013 11:43 |
vonkeil wrote: Got 'The Lot' today. On the whole a really great box! ...though I've instantly noticed a couple of things: 1.) Wrong running order of FOE bonus tracks: "Whole House Rockin'" plays first, "Dear Mr. Murdoch" comes second. 2.) The whole 1st half of Electric Fire lyrics are missing in the book (it starts with "People on streets") 3.) Track skipping error on Shove It: 'Rough Justice' skips to the next track too early.Good start! You mean the end of Rough Justice is missing? Is the Electric Fire version of 'Pressure On' the correct one after all? I'm am wondering just how many errors there are going to be. Apparently Holocaust has been spelt wrong. |
| AlexRocks 08.11.2013 11:51 |
Wow this sounds pretty bad so far...will there be a reprint? |
| Ron 08.11.2013 12:08 |
Almost sounds like a bootleg or pirate product with all those errors :D As if somebody with no knowledge made this in a little shed in a backyard.. am still looking f/w to my copy though. I got The Who's Tommy box today. Am wondering how many errors I can spot there, probably very few to none.. |
| vonkeil 08.11.2013 12:21 |
The Kurgan wrote:vonkeil wrote: Got 'The Lot' today. On the whole a really great box! ...though I've instantly noticed a couple of things: 1.) Wrong running order of FOE bonus tracks: "Whole House Rockin'" plays first, "Dear Mr. Murdoch" comes second. 2.) The whole 1st half of Electric Fire lyrics are missing in the book (it starts with "People on streets") 3.) Track skipping error on Shove It: 'Rough Justice' skips to the next track too early.Good start! You mean the end of Rough Justice is missing? Is the Electric Fire version of 'Pressure On' the correct one after all? I'm am wondering just how many errors there are going to be. Apparently Holocaust has been spelt wrong. I might even start swearing soon. My finger is hovering over the cancel order button. |
| vonkeil 08.11.2013 12:23 |
The track already skips before the song is properly over - meaning that '2nd Shelf Mix' basically starts with the last 2 or 3 seconds of RJ... Regarding Pressure On: Yes, the version on 'The Lot' is definitely a different mix than on the original 1998 release. It completely misses the 2nd voice during the first chorus (starting 01:58) as well as some hihat here and there. Speaking of Electric Fire: "One Night Stand!" has been cut at the end of LTCD. |
| vonkeil 08.11.2013 12:24 |
- edit - |
| vonkeil 08.11.2013 12:25 |
- edit #2 - |
| vonkeil 08.11.2013 12:26 |
- edit #3 - ...WTF!? I better get some sleep. ;) |
| cmsdrums 08.11.2013 12:28 |
Those involved with these sets like to take credit for the good bits; I'd like to know who is responsible for each bit (booklet text, cd running order etc) and for them to hold their hands up when things are wrong. The worst example was the half an interview missing from the 40th book - there was never an apology and it was almost presented as if the error was the work of 'the gods'; if we tracked down contact info to get hold of them we were offered an mp3 and expected to be grateful for it. I would ask who does the proof reading/listening for queen releases, but this clearly simply doesn't happen. (Half a lyric booklet missing for God's sake?!?) |
| . 08.11.2013 14:16 |
^ Re 40th Book - I did actually manage to get a 'full' CD replacement eventually. |
| . 08.11.2013 14:22 |
Agr12345 wrote: How many pages has the book? Could you post some photos? Thanks in advance!There seems to be a difference in how many pages there should be and how many there actually are. Perhaps somebody could make up a page for the missing lyrics so we can print it out and stick it in : ) |
| inu-liger 08.11.2013 19:21 |
The Kurgan wrote: ^ Re 40th Book - I did actually manage to get a 'full' CD replacement eventually.How did you manage that? |
| . 09.11.2013 02:16 |
^ Regular emails to the book company from day one. I was promised a physical replacement quite early on and kept pointing this out. Then I discovered the second print had the full CD so they couldn't really fob me off any longer inu liger. |
| inu-liger 09.11.2013 02:20 |
Good job |
| Ron 09.11.2013 03:23 |
Just wondering... the Swedish remix of Shove It is supposed to be 5:34 long according to this scan of the label: link The box set version is however 5:04 so is this an edit or is the label info wrong? Or a completely diff mix? |
| inu-liger 09.11.2013 03:39 |
"403 - Forbidden" |
| cmi 09.11.2013 04:20 |
Ron, recently I transfered this track from original vinyl. Running time of transfered track is 4:54. Possibly there was some speed issue, so it seems the 5:04 is correct running time of the track. Question: Is there any difference between Dear Mr Murdoch (nude mix) from Fun On Earth CD and Dear Mr Murdoch (2011 version) from Singles 2 CD? As I hear, Dear Mr Murdoch (nude mix) is the same as the one which was released in 2011. Or it is the 3rd track which is repeated twice in The Lot? Shove It (extended) and Heaven For Everyone (Freddie vocal) are two others. |
| cmsdrums 10.11.2013 03:26 |
I'm told by Amazon UK that, despite ordering when their original stock was in, they have run out and it will be some undisclosed time before I get my box set. Not happy. |
| Cockeye 10.11.2013 03:47 |
I'm about to ring them and check myself. Maybe my original thread was (shock, horror) correct? Maybe they are aware of the errors and have pulled it? Sainsburys entertainment have it down for 2 December 2013. |
| Cockeye 10.11.2013 04:05 |
Yep. Not getting mine either....:( |
| cmsdrums 10.11.2013 06:34 |
I'm happy to wait a few weeks IF it means I get a corrected version; if I wait all that time and then still get one with half a booklet etc then they will certainly know about it. |
| Cockeye 10.11.2013 12:39 |
Well. Amazon have just rung me again to say this HAS been withdrawn, they are not allowed to sell it, and there is no confirmed release date. |
| Cockeye 11.11.2013 01:15 |
Just had email saying they are hoping that they will have stock on 19th December. So I ain't even going to get it for Christmas if at all.....:( I suspect I will never get it :( Going to keep an eye on pirate bay and if it turns up on there will download it and cancel buying it. Not as if I didn't try to buy it. |
| Ron 11.11.2013 02:08 |
Cockeye wrote: Just had email saying they are hoping that they will have stock on 19th December. So I ain't even going to get it for Christmas if at all.....:( I suspect I will never get it :( Going to keep an eye on pirate bay and if it turns up on there will download it and cancel buying it. Not as if I didn't try to buy it.Am amazed that you get so many emails about this order and I havent heard anything about it at all yet. Maybe you placed it on a diff, later, date and are therefore out of luck since they ran out of stock? I placed mine on October 25th. I however dont understand in that case why they tell you that they are not allowed to ship it or that it has been withdrawn. |
| Cockeye 11.11.2013 02:09 |
It seems according to posts from people who ordered from amazon on queenonline - if you ordered on 25th you WILL get it. A lot have had same email as me. I ordered on 31st |
| Hutchence 11.11.2013 03:48 |
From the Facebook: MESSAGE ABOUT THE LOT BOX SET. We are aware that there are issues with some box sets which have been received and we are investigating this as a matter of importance. A follow up announcement will be posted very soon. Thank you for your patience. Team RT |
| Pingfah 11.11.2013 07:54 |
It doesn't look like Amazon will be dispatching to me today. Honestly I'm not overly bothered about having to wait for the box since I already have most of it, but I what am upset about is that I cannot hear the Fun on Earth album until it arrives. I do not plan to buy the standalone as well just because they fucked up the boxset, nor am I going to take a first listen off mp3 or spotify. FoE is all I really cared about getting quickly, so this is very annoying. |
| Cockeye 11.11.2013 08:05 |
Amazon are now saying that Virgin / EMI failed to deliver the amount of stock they promised. They have an estimated release date of 19 December and say Virgin / EMI have promised more stock. |
| Ron 11.11.2013 12:02 |
Amazon.co.uk dispatched my Lot order today, so I can enjoy all the errors live tomorrow. |
| Cockeye 11.11.2013 13:02 |
Just had ANOTHER email from Amazon saying they are getting more stock in on 17th November. I'd pretty much decided not to get it and spend money on a WiiU so now I have a decision to make :) |
| Pingfah 11.11.2013 13:18 |
I preordered 2 weeks ago, but Amazon have told me they have no stock. Probably for the best since it seems to be riddled with errors anyway, but all I really wanted was to listen to Roger's new album. |
| Cockeye 11.11.2013 13:20 |
I got a phone call earlier stating 19 December, followed up by email confirmation, and that's also what it states on my order page. But then suddenly out of the blue about 30 mins ago, got this : Your Account Amazon.co.uk Message From Customer Service Hello, Further to your query, I have received an update from our Fulfilment team regarding the "The Lot" availability. They have advised us that they will be available from the 17th of November and dispatch the order as soon as possible, for you. I hope this helps. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Warmest regards, Melodie B Amazon.co.uk |
| Pingfah 13.11.2013 10:54 |
Considering the Queen website isn't even taking orders for it anymore, I'm gonna bet that the 17th does not happen. If it does, they will be reprinting sets they know have major errors since they couldn't possible correct the mastering errors in that amount of time. I cannot see them deliberately letting themselves in for even more pressure from irate customers. I reckon they have pulled all remaining stock, and will be either scrapping the release entirely, or attempting to replace the dodgy discs and book in each set before sending them out again. The HMV I went to said it just never turned up, no explanation from the distributor. |
| AlexRocks 13.11.2013 11:34 |
Would a corrected version not have the "short promotional film" (i.e. "music video") for the song "I Wanna Testify"?! That is such a classic and vital clip of Roger Taylor's! One of the many reasons I had hoped to get this box set! It is reminiscent in a number of ways of "Bohemian Rhapsody"! |
| Lord Gaga 13.11.2013 12:02 |
AlexRocks wrote: Would a corrected version not have the "short promotional film" (i.e. "music video") for the song "I Wanna Testify"?! That is such a classic and vital clip of Roger Taylor's! One of the many reasons I had hoped to get this box set! It is reminiscent in a number of ways of "Bohemian Rhapsody"!Jesus fucking Christ, I answered this very question in another thread. Here it is dumbed down for you: QPL NO PAY LOTS OF $$$ TO TV STATION FOR VIDEO |
| . 13.11.2013 13:02 |
Lord Gaga wrote:Over the top response, perhaps you should have just repeated yourself as you now look a fool.AlexRocks wrote: Would a corrected version not have the "short promotional film" (i.e. "music video") for the song "I Wanna Testify"?! That is such a classic and vital clip of Roger Taylor's! One of the many reasons I had hoped to get this box set! It is reminiscent in a number of ways of "Bohemian Rhapsody"!Jesus fucking Christ, I answered this very question in another thread. Here it is dumbed down for you: QPL NO PAY LOTS OF $$$ TO TV STATION FOR VIDEO |
| Lord Gaga 13.11.2013 13:12 |
I hardly think so. Alex has a habit of asking questions repeatedly, even after people have answered them for him, and he never acknowledges that they've been answered or thanks anyone for answering them. If it was someone else, sure, that would have been an over the top response and uncalled for, but Alex is a different story. |
