The Honky Tonk Demos officially released?

[H97]

You can buy almost every record store day release online, adn not every single shop has them. The owner of my favourite record store has told me he won't be selling the Honky Tonk Demo's for example. It's mostly the idea of record store day and the in-store musical performances that make people come to the store.

[twm]

Thanks for the replies, folks.

I'm not as knowledgeable about DS as you lot but, when I see a phrase like "27.07.77 Charlie Gillett Session", I take it to mean a session specifically for Charlie Gillett's radio show, either recorded on or broadcast, on 27 July 1977.  I had always assumed that DS had recorded these demos for sending to both radio shows and  record companies, in the hope that they would lead to a recording contract. Did DS, having recorded the demos, simply make one copy and send that copy to Charlie Gillett?

As for Amazon, you are right. Amazon UK lists it but, when there have been RSD releases by Mr Bob in the past, I am pretty sure that they were only available at "B&M" record shops  and not on Amazon. 

[twm]

And what's this?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Concert-Recordings-Quality-Compilation-Tracks/dp/B00GNISE7O/ref=pd_cart_vw_1_2_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=1YHBTXC128YZ5EMNG8A0

[ds1984]

And what's this?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Concert-Recordings-Quality-Compilation-Tracks/dp/B00GNISE7O/ref=pd_cart_vw_1_2_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=1YHBTXC128YZ5EMNG8A0

German bootleg

[Jules]

I called the store closest to where I live and asked him to bring copies of it to me and my friends, so he will be sure to sell it and we to buy it 

[ds1984]

Forgive my ignorance but I have two questions:

1. Looking at those scans, I am confused by the date and the details. Are these the Honky Tonk demos that DS sent to Charlie Gillett? Or are they versions of the same songs especially recorded by DS for broadvcast by Charlie Gillett some tie after he had received/played the demos?

No they are the band demo recorded to be sent to record companies. Mark liked the Honty Tonk radio show that played demo tapes submitted by artist, so he sent a copy but was not aware it aired as it was done without noticing them.

2. Like someone earlier, i was told that the only way to get this set was to go to a participating bricks and mortar record shop. The whole point of Record Store Day was that "B&M" record shops would get unusual records that buyers could not buy on-line. It was to encourage punters to seek out (and patronise) their local record shop, so how come these discs are being sold by Amazon?

It was the aim in the fist years of the RSD to release collectable records only to be purchased in record stores  but the operation grew, became worldwide and the large business took over.
This system works in area where records dealer still exist but for the rest of the world this just sucks.

I remember the pain when David Gimour released the Gdansk concert. All the worldwide editions, even the high price deluxe boxset with extra live CD, were missing the audio CD track of "Wots... Uh, The Deal". But a special operation was organized and you could have a "free" 1 track extra CD single when buying the Gdansk concert from selected independant US record store. Long hours trying to find one with a website featuring worldwide shipping...

[vgonis]

In Greece I have asked at 5 record stores and they wouldn't accept special orders for the record store day, but two of them promised to let me  know if the specific one comes.

ds 1984 I bought the vinyl edition of the Gdansk concert and was never aware of the fact you mention!

[brickbat]

Thanks for the update. Noticed the new "2015 Dire Straits Limited" copyright. Really looking forward to this release.

[Fletch]

Most shops here are saying, Friday we will publish our list of RSD releases...

I will still go to my local, because as Hugo says, they're available online and I couldn't resist. Bless you eBay!

[Pottel]

got the mail from amazon yesterday that my copy has been shipped. yeaah...

[Hoops McCann]

I noticed that this title is suspiciously missing from the RSD list:

http://download.recordstoreday.com/free/RSD_2015_RELEASES_WEBSITE.pdf

I'm sort of 50/50 on whether I'll head down to my local shop on Saturday and battle the crowds to try to find it. Not all that crazy about the other releases on that list.

[ingridswing]

Ordered it at Amazon as well. Indeed no queues to beat and so on next saturday ;-)

[MK_live]

I received it yesterday, but it is a 2 x 7 inch vinyl set. MK News mentions it is 2x 12 inch? Error on MK News or are there two editions released? Does anybody know more about it?

[border_reiver]

I'm just curious if you folks are buying it for collecting reasons or because you actually have an LP-player?

[Pottel]

just come to realise that i forgot it is not a cd...
shit..lol