£102 - Avallanche

[black francis]

Thanks jimbo. Even if it is similar to the commercially released album it will still be an interesting listen.

Much appreciated.

[Dave Smith]

It's identical sleeve etc... to the usual copy, I can't imagine it's really that rare there was a good few thousand copies issued.........

Also to be fair there is virtually very little difference in the mix.........

I think I may have it too then Jimbo.Is SOS how I described at the end??

[Grumpy_Jimbo]

I think I may have it too then Jimbo.Is SOS how I described at the end??

Yip.... Sounds like it....

You can really only tell the difference listening to it through headphones where you pick up the subtle differences, so where di you get your copy......

[Dave Smith]

I didnt buy it as a special copy.Just picked up a copy at a record fair.Played it and thought hang on.....SOS sounds different....

[Dr Evil]

The Avalanche CD is worth the money for the superb version of Baseball Bill. I will not be selling mine for any price.

[black francis]

I have the copy purchased from the website when Frank was running it.

Still love the song "Avalanche"

Shame the sound on that is so muddy.

[Sick4Tunz]

Going, going, gone?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Avalanche-Echo-Bunnymen-CD-2000-/120620333516?pt=UK_CDsDVDs_CDs_CDs_GL&hash=item1c158839cc

[the ghost of guitarplayer]

Looks like the same one that was on there a month or so ago that did not sell and had no bids at all. I was in the process of putting my copy on e-bay but then saw that one and thought I'd hold off to see how it did. Maybe the earlier £102+ copy was an oddity and won't be repeated again.

[Dave Smith]

Price fallen after seeing Mac with the Manics last night!What a ropey tune and the Never Stop bit just doesnt fit.Mac went for a high note and lost it badly.Its on BBC iplayer Jools Holland about 25 minutes in.

[Mr. Brian]

It seems like when the Bunnymen are less active it's a buyers market but when they are on tour, new album, etc it's a sellers market for items like this.

[Kounelaki]

Price fallen after seeing Mac with the Manics last night!What a ropey tune and the Never Stop bit just doesnt fit.Mac went for a high note and lost it badly.Its on BBC iplayer Jools Holland about 25 minutes in.

For those who can't access the iPlayer:

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Sounds pretty naff on first listen.

[the ghost of guitarplayer]

I bet it will end up as a single, which will suit Mac in his quest for the golden fleece that the kid's want. But it really is a bloody awful typical Manics song.

[Voodoo Billy]

I've largely managed to avoid the Manics until now but have just listened to that video. They really are piss poor aren't they, even a diversion into 'Never Stop' didn't save it. Mac (even on a bad day) is in a different league to that shower. I wish he'd ditch the Jack Duckworth jacket though.

[Dave Smith]

What a totally forgettable tune.Who the fuck are the backing singers?Gwent Bowls Club?

[Umberto Biro]

you gotta be a cock to wear gloves playing drums too
it's not like ski-ing or riding a motorbike or something