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| From | Michael Coxe <michael@audities.net> |
| Subject | Re: Re-Releases in general; Rhino, in particular |
| Date | Mon, 3 Mar 2003 20:35:11 -0800 |
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bryan wrote:
>is why you might see a Japanese release of something and wonder *why
>don't they put this out in the US?* Well, the folks in Japan are wondering
>"why do we always have to buy US imports instead of being able to put out
>our own versions?" and sometimes they do get permission to do a Japan-only
>release, often adding bonus tracks for the collectors from the US or UK (or
>elsewhere) who might want to buy the Japanese version....
Excellent details Bryan - thanks. But I've read here & elsewhere that
imports are cheaper in Japan than domestic product, and that is why
they add bonus tracks - to attract the local customer. Personally
I only buy Japanese product as a last resort, mostly because of the
cost but also because I'm sick of Japan-only releases and would like
my sales figures to show up elsewhere.
- michael
NP: Will You Be Staying After Sunday - Peppermint Rainbow
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