Intrada Soundtrack Forum

Here's the thing...the free market encourages speculators. There's nothing wrong with that, unless of course someone abuses the system.

Let's say I was the first person to notice that Intrada had posted the link for INCHON, and I had the wherewithal to buy all 1500 copies (like, in my dreams is this actually possible, but let's say I do). Since I was first in line, does that mean that Intrada is obligated to sell me all 1500 copies? Or can they (Intrada, Varese, FSM, whomever) simply place a limit on how many copies someone can order? (And what a pain in the tuchus would it be to actually keep track of that?)

Now, I have no problem-o with Intrada going back to press with another run of INCHON, provided it's different from the the original press run. Maybe simply deleting the second disc, which duplicates the first release anyway, and making it a single disc instead. Or, perhaps a change in the cover art, with a disclaimer that the disc you've got is NOT part of the limited edition. That way, Intrada could both retain the LIMITED EDITION, and satisfy some fan who just want the music.

Also, maybe it'd be a good idea to reserve some copies for snail-mail customers who don't have regular internet access, or younger people who might not have access to a credit card.

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"If music doesn`t sing, or dance, or have an interesting harmonic concept, then it shouldn`t be there at all. A film score should burn with its own fire, not merely glow in the dark like a pretty charcoal." – John Barry, 1972

Just be prepared that if you set this precedent and do this repressing, any future release that sells out quickly will be met with the same calls and demand for a repress from those that missed the first run. This will be an ongoing dilemma for Intrada.

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"If music doesn`t sing, or dance, or have an interesting harmonic concept, then it shouldn`t be there at all. A film score should burn with its own fire, not merely glow in the dark like a pretty charcoal." – John Barry, 1972

This topic has not escaped at least one seller on ebay. His auction was terminated early so he could get $127 for one of his copies. He is not going to risk a 9-day auction in case there is a repressing. There are also 2 other out there at high prices.

What do you say to those buyers who have or will have expended a lot to get what to them was a sold out item not to be repressed??? I'm sorry, but some consideration has to be given to them. Do they withdraw their bids. not pay if they win??? Created some turmoil. And do not say they deserve what they get for helping the scalpers exist. They lost out on its initial release, really want a copy and are willing to pay a high price to get it. It is worth that much to them.

Decision to repress or not to repress must include them.

Either way Intrada, I feel for you but I will continue to support you.

Good grief. Just noticed your location, Mr. Johnson. Great to see another score fan in the local neighborhood. I'm in Hoffman Estates and you're in Schaumburg, which in the scope of us rarified film score fans is practically neighbors.

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