Oy vey...

I'm really not sure what was more shocking today: the earthquake we experienced here in New York or that revelation from Capitol Records. 

But not to worry kiddies; Chipper to the rescue! I will be sending Gordon Anderson my pristine copy of the David Rose LP to his home in Hollywood for him to give to the Capitol Records technicians. They will then do a high-quality digital scan of the album cover artwork of my LP which can then in turn be used for the release of the new CD.

This small setback shouldn't delay the anticipated November 22 release date; but if it does, I'll certainly let everyone know.

By the way, I usually never let any of my Top 300 LPs out of my house -- especially the ones in my 1st Tier (albums 1-125); but it's either that or the new CD gets released with the 1969 reissue artwork; and I certainly won't let that happen.

Update coming soon!

So glad the original cover art is being used.  Good job Chip!   Do you have any idea what the cover art will look like for the Ed Ames cd?  Will both album covers be featured on the front or perhaps the 1967 LP cover on the front and the 1970 LP cover on the back? 

Jim:

Thanks for the offer, but no worries; I have a couple backup copies in my archives. Unfortunately, though, neither one is in as pristine a condition as the one in my main collection which I lent to Gordon to make the CD; although, one of those extra copies is actually personally signed by Mr. Rose himself.

I packed the LP really good and shipped it Express Mail next day delivery with extra insurance. So it should be fine. Notwithstanding, it was still very difficult for me to part with it. The album is quite rare as Capitol Records only printed the LP with the original cover for just the one year in 1968 and it took me many years of searching to find such a pristine, mint copy as the one that resides in my main collection. But it's a sacrifice I just had to make in order to insure that the CD gets released in its original form.

Justin:

The cover of the Ed Ames double CD with sport the artworks of both the 1967 and 1970 LPs.

I know what you mean.  Several years ago I was spending money on bringing my Christmas CD collection up to date.  Then over the last 5 years or so, that has slackened off considerably, as I now only wait for worthwhile new re-releases such as these.  (And don't forget that upcoming Christmas Celebration compilation with the Percy Faith tracks).

There was a period where I would buy every new Christmas CD just for the sake of having them in my collection, such as the one by the American Idol artists.  But I am happy to say I've learned my lesson and stopped that practice.  If you don't care for that type of "music" in the first place -- or should I say "moaning" -- you're not going to like their idea of what passes for Christmas music either. 

Has johnnyelectron ever posted his Top 50 Christmas Singles elsewhere on this board?  I think that would be interesting to read.  Do any other members here have such a list?  (Is there another thread somewhere?)

Chip:  I'm constantly consulting your Top 300 Album listing for various reasons.  Do you have another listing for individual songs, or has that been asked before?

No Jim, I have only posted my Top 300 albums.

Tom:

Glad to hear that you enjoyed the new David Rose CD.

To all:

One thing I just wanted to point out about the new David Rose CD is that there is an error in the CD liner notes that were written by Gene Sculatti. He incorrectly stated that the release year for the original LP was 1967, when in fact it was 1968. I advised Gordon Anderson of this and sent him links to the Billboard magazine articles from November 16, 1968 and December 14, 1968 which clearly substantiate that my information is correct.

So again, let me reiterate categorically that the original LP was released in 1968, not 1967. Unfortunately, there is no way to change what's been printed already; but at least I can set the record straight here on this message board.

Johnny,

It makes no difference where you order the new CDs from as Gordon tracks the sales numbers for the discs from each retailer. In fact, he told me yesterday that they are selling very well.