Vigotone Smile 2 CD

[pobbard]

Is an original copy of the Vigotone 2 CD SMILE from 1993, complete with the mini-poster, booklet, etc., worth anything these days?

Thanks.

[The Shift]

I enquired about such an item recently and was gobsmacked by the expected price. More than I could afford...

[The Heartical Don]

It is morally indefensible to listen to such an object, let alone to possess it. That said, it is a rather fine collection, or so I hear.

[The Shift]

It is morally indefensible to listen to such an object, let alone to possess it. That said, it is a rather fine collection, or so I hear.

Oh, yes, I meant, erm, afford as in damage to my self-esteem and spiritual well-being. Ownership of such an item would condemn one to the eternal flame, especially if you listen to such blasphemies as Mrs O'Leary's Coo.

[The Heartical Don]

It is morally indefensible to listen to such an object, let alone to possess it. That said, it is a rather fine collection, or so I hear.

Oh, yes, I meant, erm, afford as in damage to my self-esteem and spiritual well-being. Ownership of such an item would condemn one to the eternal flame, especially if you listen to such blasphemies as Mrs O'Leary's Coo.

Woo-hoo!  

[Jason]

Still amazing how after 17 years, this is still the finest collection of Smile music to be found anywhere. Sure, a few holes due to the material available at the time, but arguably the most satisfying collection as far as listening is concerned.

[Alex]

 ;DI didn't download my copy!

[Bicyclerider]

Considering the "Sea of Tunes" single LP of Smile (a vinyl pressing of the Sea of Tunes Unsurpassed Masters Vol. 16 one CD Smile compilation) went recently for $100 on ebay, I would expect the Vigotone 2 CD would go for $100-$200, if anyone were so unethical as to sell or purchase such a verboten item.

[A Million Units In Jan!]

Considering the "Sea of Tunes" single LP of Smile (a vinyl pressing of the Sea of Tunes Unsurpassed Masters Vol. 16 one CD Smile compilation) went recently for $100 on ebay, I would expect the Vigotone 2 CD would go for $100-$200, if anyone were so unethical as to sell or purchase such a verboten item.

Could you imagine what one of those 'Sea Of Tunes' SMiLE box sets would sell for? I wouldn't dream of selling mine....er, I mean, buying one of those.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Considering the "Sea of Tunes" single LP of Smile (a vinyl pressing of the Sea of Tunes Unsurpassed Masters Vol. 16 one CD Smile compilation) went recently for $100 on ebay, I would expect the Vigotone 2 CD would go for $100-$200, if anyone were so unethical as to sell or purchase such a verboten item.

Could you imagine what one of those 'Sea Of Tunes' SMiLE box sets would sell for? I wouldn't dream of selling mine....er, I mean, buying one of those.

Idly wondering how much a complete SOT CD collection would command these days... assuming I possessed such a thing, of course. Purely hypothetically.

[TonyW]

Considering the "Sea of Tunes" single LP of Smile (a vinyl pressing of the Sea of Tunes Unsurpassed Masters Vol. 16 one CD Smile compilation) went recently for $100 on ebay, I would expect the Vigotone 2 CD would go for $100-$200, if anyone were so unethical as to sell or purchase such a verboten item.

Good Lord!     I have a mint condition (never played) SOT vinyl, signed by Brian in a frame with a SMiLE backstage pass and a front row centre ticket from the SMiLE tour plus the original 2CD CD set tucked away in my collection. Perhaps I should see my bank manager. 

[Sam_BFC]

How do the Unsurpassed Masters relate to Sea of Tunes sets?

[Jason]

Apparently, a vinyl of the Vigotone Smile goes for around $250. The CD, about the same.

The combined SOT volumes would probably go for a few thousand bucks.

[?]

Considering the "Sea of Tunes" single LP of Smile (a vinyl pressing of the Sea of Tunes Unsurpassed Masters Vol. 16 one CD Smile compilation) went recently for $100 on ebay, I would expect the Vigotone 2 CD would go for $100-$200, if anyone were so unethical as to sell or purchase such a verboten item.

That's nuts.  That SOT LP can be easily found for $20.  It has to be the most commonly available Smile boot available these days.

[SG7]

I had a close friend who has the actual SOT stuff (including Smile). Was always just a little envious since I only have sucky CDRS of all that!

I have the 2nd Smile bootleg with a note apologizing for "here come de honey man" with the signature on it as Nancy Regan  . My other Smile boot on vinyl is an SOT copy and in green vinyl.

[jimmyboy]

Has anyone heard of the Beach Boys Journals? They came in big tin ,embossed cases? They came out  around 1995.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

Has anyone heard of the Beach Boys Journals? They came in big tin ,embossed cases? They came out  around 1995.

I have Volume 2 - Pet sounds on.  Very cool set.

[The Heartical Don]

This thread is nothing short of criminal! 

...criminally good, I mean...

[Spencer]

I'm in the dark here what smile is this?

[The Heartical Don]

I'm in the dark here what smile is this?

Stay that way. Just say no.

[Spencer]

ha! I really want to know though- let me down the wormhole... please?

[The Heartical Don]

ha! I really want to know though- let me down the wormhole... please?

Check your PM.

[The Heartical Don]

Apparently, a vinyl of the Vigotone Smile goes for around $250. The CD, about the same.

The combined SOT volumes would probably go for a few thousand bucks.

There's a CD Vigotone set on Ebay currently. Stands at $ 200+ and a day and a half to go.

[The infamous Baldwin Organ]

Apparently, a vinyl of the Vigotone Smile goes for around $250. The CD, about the same.

The combined SOT volumes would probably go for a few thousand bucks.

There's a CD Vigotone set on Ebay currently. Stands at $ 200+ and a day and a half to go.

That's absurd, and eventually that price will break. Eventually someone will release a newer, more complete, better sounding set, and make that one obsolete.

I've seen this happen with a few things; I had some CDs by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles that were fetching high prices for a while...then somebody remastered them and nobody cares about the old ones.

Capitol Records will eventually see the opportunity they have and twist the right persons arm to make it happen.

[Jason]

The right person's arm belongs to one Mr. Brian Douglas Wilson. And the ball has been in his court for years. He has final say on the recordings being released. I've said this, oh, about a thousand times.