Updated: Postcard From California Saga, final post

[Lowbacca]

Wasn't "Waves of Love" supposed to be on the Beach Boys reunion album? 

[coco1997]

Looks like we'll be getting a sneak peek at "Waves of Love".

[MaxL]

The idea of "Waves of Love" of now confuses me.

"California Dreaming" should be interesting.

Anyone else strangely intrigued by this new "Sloop John B"?

[southbay]

Wasn't "Waves of Love" supposed to be on the Beach Boys reunion album?  

I am so confused...

[Lowbacca]

Looks like we'll be getting a sneak peek at "Waves of Love".

Same song won't be on two different releases...

[Craig Boyd]

The idea of "Waves of Love" of now confuses me.

"California Dreaming" should be interesting.

Anyone else strangely intrigued by this new "Sloop John B"?

Eager to hear California Dreamin' with Crosby but if this Sloop John B is based on the one from Al's kids book then I can live without it! 

[MaxL]

The idea of "Waves of Love" of now confuses me.

"California Dreaming" should be interesting.

Anyone else strangely intrigued by this new "Sloop John B"?

Eager to hear California Dreamin' with Crosby but if this Sloop John B is based on the one from Al's kids book then I can live without it! 

I'm not entirely familiar with A Pirate's Tale, but curiousity is second only to anticipation in terms of motivating me to buy an album, and I'm definitely curious

[Awesoman]

Glad this sucker's finally coming out officially on a physical format (the dinky CD-R Amazon was pimpin' don't cut it).  Was always interested in hearing the new version of "California Dreamin'" with David Crosby; even if this is like the umpteenth recording of the song that Jardine has been involved with. 

[Emdeeh]

So, will there be a version of "Waves of Love" on Al's album and then another on the new BB album -- or will there be one version appearing on both albums?

And, yes, I'm ready to have a true CD version of Postcard. Right now, I'm playing it on a CDR burned from iTunes.

[Lowbacca]

So, will there be a version of "Waves of Love" on Al's album and then another on the new BB album -- or will there be one version appearing on both albums?

There won't be the exact same version on both albums.

[The Shift]

Relieved that this album seems to be shipping in the US now…

… but here in the UK it's now subject to another week's delay (according to amazon uk), and the price (Amazon UK) has soared from £8.12 to £22.80.

Ho hum…

Thankfully I ordered mine at the low price (on Sept 1, 2011), but I can't see that new price helping it to soar up the charts! 

[Cabinessenceking]

uhm, It's been on spotify for like a year I feel :S Im in Norway atm.

[The Shift]

uhm, It's been on spotify for like a year I feel :S Im in Norway atm.

Not with the bonus tracks, surely…

[hypehat]

Exactly, Mr Manning - this has Waves of Love, California Dreaming, and the weird/terrible version of Sloop John B

[Fall Breaks]

uhm, It's been on spotify for like a year I feel :S Im in Norway atm.

Not with the bonus tracks, surely…

Nope, and a couple of months ago it was taken down.

[GuyO]

Got home form work today and found Postcard From California in the mail. Nice addition to my collection, no masterpiece by far, but pleasant.

[HeyJude]

Random observation: The CD now adds a credit for Probyn Gregory playing french horn on "Looking Down the Coast." The mix on the new CD didn't sound different, so I'm wondering if maybe they just accidentally left his name off of the 2010 version of the album. I wonder if he added the horn at the same June, 2007 session that Brian attended with Al just prior to Brian and Al doing their live show together in Saratoga, CA.

[Smilin Ed H]

Someone tell me please - since Amazon isn't being helpful - the new release in the UK does have the extra tracks on, doesn't it? Or do I have to download them?

[The Shift]

Stunned when i got back from my break to find this in my inbox:


Hello,
We regret to inform you that your order will take longer to fulfill than originally estimated. Our supplier has notified us that there is a delay obtaining stock for the following items you ordered on September 01 2011.
 Al Jardine "Postcard from California"
We are awaiting a revised estimate from our supplier, and will email you as soon as we receive this information.
If you would prefer to cancel the item, please visit Your Account on the link below:
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One of Amazon's aims is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we have fallen short. Please accept our sincere apologies.
You haven't been charged for this item yet as we don't debit money from your payment card until just before your items are dispatched. We'll send you a confirmation e-mail when your items are dispatched to confirm the date, contents and method of delivery.
Warmest regards,
Customer Service Department
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One day, I'll get to hear this album that I've bought twice already…

[The Shift]

The first bit of bright news on this subject since September 1, 2011!

(humour me please!)

Hello,
We are pleased to report that the following item will dispatch sooner than expected:
 Al Jardine "Postcard from California"
   Previous estimated arrival date: April 25 2012 - May 03 2012
   New estimated arrival date: April 24 2012 - April 25 2012
For more details, please visit the Your Account section of our web site :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/andrewgdoe/securestream/advance/beachboysalbum2012
You have not yet been charged for this item. We do not debit money from your payment card until just before your items are dispatched. We will send you a dispatch confirmation email on the date of dispatch.
Warmest regards,
Customer Service Department
Amazon.uk


Delivery brought forward by a whole day!  Someone's clearly been working hard behind the scenes on this one…

[Exapno Mapcase]

Keep us updated.  I'm curious as to which version you'll get!!

[The Shift]

The end is nigh*…

Dear Customer,
Greetings from Amazon.co.uk,
We are writing to let you know that the following item has been sent to:

John Manning
15 Andrew Doe Avenue
Surf City
Camelot
AB12 34CD
United Kingdom

using  Royal Mail. For more information about delivery estimates and any open orders, please visit: http://www.amazon.co.uk/your-account
Your order #12334-123-1-231-23 (received September 01, 2011)
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Amazon.co.uk items (Sold by Amazon EU S.a.r.L.):
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Dispatched via Royal Mail (estimated arrival date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012).
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                   Pre-order Guarantee:     -£0.00
                                 Total:      £8.12
Our Pre-order Price Guarantee covers one or more item(s) in this order.  If the Amazon.co.uk price decreases between the time you place your order and the release date, you will pay the lowest price. Terms and conditions apply.
This completes your order.

Looks like this soap opera might draw to a close this week. As we approach the final episode, I'd like to say thanks for watching, on behalf of all the cast and crew.

A new seven-month series of California Saga will begin in the autumn, with the release of Al Jardine's multi-disc "The Red Barn Postcard Sessions Box set" – stay tuned, and thanks for watching Smiley TV!


* Sorry, didn't mean to sound like Phil…

[rogerlancelot]

I absolutely love your address!

[bgas]

Are you in the Opera mad camelot where you have to push the pram a lot?
 or the congenial happily- ever-aftering camelot? ( I hope it's this one)

[hypehat]

From what I hear, he eats ham and jam and spam a lot