Mastering Error on MIC Disc 3 ?

[Alan Smith]

Result as in a disc? Or the promise of a disc?

John, that's a great question - I'm glad you asked.

After a "lull" in progress, Lisa from the Brit HD, unprompted, emailed me the following - today 19/12:

"Please can you advise you address details and we will arrange for a replacement disc to be sent to you."

I realise this is the "drum" you and other posters on the continent have gotten so far; but in lieu of any response from the US desk, I'm going to roll with the UK desk and see what transpires; and thought I'd let any other non-Brit overseas posters know.  

I'm actually away from my letter box until the 9th of Jan, so am in a position to let it go, then bitch if I've not received anything when I get back  (assuming air mail; in reality, it's more likely via sea, arriving in July).

I will of course, let y'all know the outcome or any other email updates I get (where not redundant) - your humble servant  - A M Smith

[The Heartical Don]

Thanks again to everyone for the detailed info, including of course Feelsflow, who addressed me directly.

I am in mainland Europe, Holland to be precise. And I haven't bought MiC yet, for this reason, phrased as a question:

when, if ever, will a new MiC box set edition appear, including the correct disk #3?

[The Shift]

Thanks again to everyone for the detailed info, including of course Feelsflow, who addressed me directly.

I am in mainland Europe, Holland to be precise. And I haven't bought MiC yet, for this reason, phrased as a question:

when, if ever, will a new MiC box set edition appear, including the correct disk #3?

Y'know, I bet the answer might be "never"… unless the first pressing sells out and a budget jewel case version is released as has just happened with the Buffalo Springfield box.

And how come my iPhone auto-predicts "Buffalo Springfield"?

[The Heartical Don]

Thanks again to everyone for the detailed info, including of course Feelsflow, who addressed me directly.

I am in mainland Europe, Holland to be precise. And I haven't bought MiC yet, for this reason, phrased as a question:

when, if ever, will a new MiC box set edition appear, including the correct disk #3?

Y'know, I bet the answer might be "never"… unless the first pressing sells out and a budget jewel case version is released as has just happened with the Buffalo Springfield box.

And how come my iPhone auto-predicts "Buffalo Springfield"?

I see, thanks John, this makes sense from a company's POV (although I still think Capitol better had issued a corrected box set.

I will contact my retailer then to see if he's willing to investigate - I bet he's got more clout than me in these matters.

[Freddie French-Pounce]

I still haven't recieved my 'issued' CD 3

[The Shift]

Heads-up… Disc 3 has landed in Yorkshire. No note, but very protectively packaged. 

It's a US pressing, not EU – slightly different logos/lettering therefore – assume it's one replacement pressing that will find its way around the world.

[feelsflow]

That is GREAT NEWS !!  And if the discs had to travel from America, could have been the cause for the two week hold up.  Guess nobody told them about air-mail.

Joy to the World,

Joy to all the boys and girls,

Joy to all the fishes in the deep blue sea,

Joy to you and me.

...Now where's the rest?    

[Eric Aniversario]

That is GREAT NEWS !!  And if the discs had to travel from America, could have been the cause for the two week hold up.  Guess nobody told them about air-mail.

Joy to the World,

Joy to all the boys and girls,

Joy to all the fishes in the deep blue sea,

Joy to you and me.

...Now where's the rest?    

Mine took 11 days and I live in California, so take heart! If they promised you a disc, it should arrive eventually!

[Matt H]

If you only emailed them, did you get a response, or did you just get the CD one day?

[feelsflow]

Eric, I got mine on 5 December.  The Joy bit was for those overseas who have been waiting and waiting.  I'm in upstate New York.  

But, while you are here, a question.  Does Matt, or Al for that matter "friend" on facebook to just anyone who asks?

Also....   Hey Heartical Don,  You should just go ahead and buy the box.  You are missing out on a lot more than just disc#3.  They now have the replacement disc, but who knows how many copies were pressed up, and to quote John, his is from America.  Universal EU, as pointed out may "never" print a second set.  I'd want a first pressing anyway.  I still haven't got the info on how well MIC is selling.  They must have pressed more than one set of the GV Box though, as it sold for years.  Best not to take a chance.  When these things go out of print the price will go way up, even with the incorrect disc#3.  Sandy Denny fans know all about that, her box sells for over $1,000 USD.  You've just got to roll with the flow when mistakes are made, it happens.  I kept my Beatles Capitol Volume 2 set, that had the mistake on Rubber Soul because they demanded the return of the bad disc to get the replacement (that was later made redundant anyway, when I got the re-masters mono Beatles box).  Universal is not asking that.  So, do it - Buy MIC, you will work out the problem.  Don't count on your "retailer" - Amazon did nothing to help me with either of the Mistake discs I bought this year.  They are still selling this "as is."  I got The John Martyn Box (sure to be one and done), and the Nilsson Box as quick as I could.  What a great year for box sets 2013 has been.  

[feelsflow]

If you only emailed them, did you get a response, or did you just get the CD one day?

Hey Matt,  You didn't say where you are.  In America, first I called the 1-800-288-5942 number.  They did e-mail me back that is was to ship.  I got it in less than a week.  

In the UK, the # John found was +44 (0) 845 250 0965   I think he did a lot of e-mailing as well.  Good Luck.

[CJS]

Spoke with Universal Customer Service tonight (12/19)

Said they are waiting for a new batch of replacement discs ..  first batch is gone.

They wanted the proof of purchase emailed to them as well..   
 

[Alan Smith]

Heads-up… Disc 3 has landed in Yorkshire...

Yay, John! Glad to hear it's come through for you - enjoy and thanks for sticking it out, and sharing the info (and cheers to all the other great dudes who've chipped in).

[The Shift]

Said they are waiting for a new batch of replacement discs ..  first batch is gone.

Gaaargh! Different pressings! The collector lust is aroused!

[Freddie French-Pounce]

Same as Mr. manning, my CD landed in Gravesend today as US disc. Came with a free CDS jewel case too

[Cliff1000uk]

Same here-mine was on the doormat when I got back from work.

Thanks to those for persuing this and finding contact details

[Iron Horse-Apples]

Mine here. Thanks for the heads up from the O.P.

[Matt H]

If you only emailed them, did you get a response, or did you just get the CD one day?

Hey Matt,  You didn't say where you are.  In America, first I called the 1-800-288-5942 number.  They did e-mail me back that is was to ship.  I got it in less than a week. 

In the EU, the # John found was +44 (0) 845 250 0965   I think he did a lot of e-mailing as well.  Good Luck.

I am in Ohio.  I called the number and they told me to email.  I sent the email and never heard back.

[Daniel]

Landed in Edinburgh.
Many thanks to all who contributed to this thread.
RESULT

[leggo of my ego]

If you only emailed them, did you get a response, or did you just get the CD one day?

No reply for me, just the CD.

[Matt H]

If you only emailed them, did you get a response, or did you just get the CD one day?

No reply for me, just the CD.

Cool, thanks for the info.

[Sam_BFC]

Same as Mr. manning, my CD landed in Gravesend today as US disc. Came with a free CDS jewel case too

Ditto North London.

And have swapped out the error disc for the correct one in my box sleeve pouches.

If my (relatively unremarkable) Beach Boys collection is discovered many years from now, I wonder what the AGDs, guitarfools, Craig-Cs etc of the distant future will think when they discover an anomalous US edition disc 3 amongst an otherwise EU edition set.  When everyone receives their replacement we must destroy all evidence of this thread to make their lives very difficult indeed 

Wishing all SS.net-ers a great festive period,
Sam

[jeffcdo]

I'm in the U.S. (CA)...call and email on Dec 5, no sign of disc.  I suppose it's time to call back and start nagging.

[Paulos]

Got an email 3 days ago saying a new disc will be sent, no idea if it's been delivered yet as it will go to my parents house.

Now, who the hell do we email to complain that us Brits and Europeans can't get The Big Beat?

[bgas]

Got an email 3 days ago saying a new disc will be sent, no idea if it's been delivered yet as it will go to my parents house.

Now, who the hell do we email to complain that us Brits and Europeans can't get The Big Beat?

David BEard