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Title:Welcome to the CD Notes Conference
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Created:Mon Feb 17 1986
Last Modified:Fri Mar 03 1989
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1517
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204.0. "Locating Out of Print CDs" by NYMGR::SAUER () Wed Nov 06 1985 09:27

It was a pleasant surprise to find a CD notes file on the directory.  After
spending a great deal of time and energy resulting in total frustration, 
perhaps some of you can help me.  I'm trying to locate a copy of the 
Japanese CD of the Beatles' Abbey Road.  It's been out of print for some
time now.  I've called some of my audiophile sources in NY, but none of
them will even consider dealing in CDs.  Any suggestions will be GREATLY
APPRECIATED!!

Thanks,

Debbie
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204.1CURIUM::BENNETTWed Nov 06 1985 13:317
The CD of Abbey Road was pulled off the market because of copyright
and licensing issues.  Digital Audio has had a continuing stream of
letters, etc. asking for CD versions of the entire Beatles collection.

Prayers and letters may help.

John
204.2SARAH::P_DAVISWed Nov 06 1985 17:407
I think I bought the last copy of "Abbey Road" sold in North America.  You
might be able to buy a copy used from someone,  but you'll probably have
to pay an exorbitant amount of money.  Even from the stores, it was selling
for $25 to $30,  and since it's been discontinued,  the value has probably
gone up.

-pd
204.3AKOV75::BOYAJIANThu Nov 07 1985 09:325
I believe that Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs has the US rights for Beatles
CDs. The cynical rumor is that they're waiting until their sets of the
half-speed masters are sold out before issuing CD's.

--- jerry
204.4LATOUR::NOURSEThu Jan 09 1986 17:464
City Hall music HAD one!  I hesitated about buying it because it was $20!
I did not know that that was the last one around and that there will be
no more until a bunch of very-highly-paid lawyers get tired of arguing.
By the time I found that out it was GONE!
204.5SARAH::P_DAVISFri Jan 10 1986 12:087
I suspect the scenario will be that Capitol will release a couple of albums,
and a the greatest hits sets.  Then, when sales level off, they will release
the remaining albums.  Finally, when sales level off from those, they will
permit MFSL to release the digitally remastered versions.  That will ensure
that everyone pays for all of them.

-pd