MADONNA AND WARNER MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCE MILESTONE, CAREER-SPANNING PARTNERSHIP!!

[tscott 2,053]

39 minutes ago, Prayer said:

01. Madonna

02. Like A Virgin

03. True Blue

04. Who's That Girl

05. Like A Prayer

06. I'm Breathless

07. Erotica

08. Bedtime Stories

09. Evita

10. Ray Of Light

11. Music

12. American Life

13. Confessions On A Dance Floor

14. Hard Candy

15. MDNA

16. Rebel Heart

17. Madame X

The studio albums + the soundtracks.

To @Fabiolouspoint....

The problem with the initial press statement, it mentioned '17 studio albums PLUS singles, soundtracks, live albums and compilations'.  But I think this was in reference to Warner "representing Madonna's entire body of work across both recorded music and publishing".  So the soundtracks (according to their wording) isn't included with the number 17. Soundtracks, live albums and compilations are in 'addition' to the 17 studio albums.

Also, I think some are confusing their mention of 'representing her whole body of work' as if they are going re-issue ALL her albums in expanded deluxe sets when in actuality they only mentioned "landmark albums" getting such treatment.

They really need to explain this better to fans or some are only going to get more upset because I truly believe some are expecting all her albums will get a re-issued expanded set, when I don't think that is their intention. I believe the deal is beyond just expanded re-issues, where as this deal allows Warner to have rights to ALL her catalog.  Meanwhile, they will also be behind representing future curated work. Therefore, begs the question, "what other three studio albums are they referring to?" since compilations, soundtrack and live albums are a "plus".  Is it possible that they signed her to produce three more studio albums?   

 

[Fabiolous 4,802]

31 minutes ago, Prayer said:

01. Madonna

02. Like A Virgin

03. True Blue

04. Who's That Girl

05. Like A Prayer

06. I'm Breathless

07. Erotica

08. Bedtime Stories

09. Evita

10. Ray Of Light

11. Music

12. American Life

13. Confessions On A Dance Floor

14. Hard Candy

15. MDNA

16. Rebel Heart

17. Madame X

The studio albums + the soundtracks.

Yeah but that's not how it was worded in the press release 

[Prayer 9,086]

9 hours ago, tscott said:

To @Fabiolouspoint....

The problem with the initial press statement, it mentioned '17 studio albums PLUS singles, soundtracks, live albums and compilations'.  But I think this was in reference to Warner "representing Madonna's entire body of work across both recorded music and publishing".  So the soundtracks (according to their wording) isn't included with the number 17. Soundtracks, live albums and compilations are in 'addition' to the 17 studio albums.

Also, I think some are confusing their mention of 'representing her whole body of work' as if they are going re-issue ALL her albums in expanded deluxe sets when in actuality they only mentioned "landmark albums" getting such treatment.

They really need to explain this better to fans or some are only going to get more upset because I truly believe some are expecting all her albums will get a re-issued expanded set, when I don't think that is their intention. I believe the deal is beyond just expanded re-issues, where as this deal allows Warner to have rights to ALL her catalog.  Meanwhile, they will also be behind representing future curated work. Therefore, begs the question, "what other three studio albums are they referring to?" since compilations, soundtrack and live albums are a "plus".  Is it possible that they signed her to produce three more studio albums?   

 

Problem here is we're taking about a press release as the Bible, when press releases are... well, usually hype more than anything. Maybe at the moment of writing they didn't even know where to start with the catalogue but they can't put that on a press release.

[momosfantasy 809]

On 3/20/2023 at 2:57 PM, Kacper said:

So we gonna have to wait about 11 years till they release 1983-2008 remastered albums? That's ridiculous! I'm gonna die in the middle of this campaign. 

Well, they're not gonna drop them all at once.  That would just saturate the market, and they want to ensure that each one of these gets the attention (and therefore the sales) that they deserve.  Otherwise the more casual fans will talk about it for a couple weeks and then they're moving on to the next hype.  By spreading these out, it ensures that she will be in the public eye once a year, or however often they drop one of these, (but one a year sounds about right).

People saying that the campaign has been "abysmal" or a failure or whatever need to get a grip.  They made an announcement, released a 6 LP compilation, a bunch of vinyl special editions (which is covered in the press release when they mentioned, you know, special releases?) and now are gearing up for the first album.  Of course FEL counts.  It's a new retrospective, sure, but it's a REISSUE of some of her greatest remixes.  Which fits in with the announcement of a REISSUE campaign.  Yes, it was announced two years ago...and was kicked off by a special REISSUE of her remixes, followed by a bunch of special limited EPs, etc. Now, if those REISSUES aren't what you were hoping for, that's unfortunate.  But they have, so far, been doing exactly what the press release said they were going to do.  And just because social media has obliterated so many people's sense of patience, two years isn't that huge of an amount of time, considering how much they've REISSUED so far.  I mean, FEL, Who's That Girl, Erotica PD, Everybody 12", the American Life 12"...think about it.  Remember, it was almost exactly 2 years between WIFLFAG (the last single from Music) and the American Life album, and over 4 years between Rebel Heart and Madame X.  I want the first album reissue as much as anyone here, but I think it's both shortsighted and ridiculous to suggest that the campaign has been some kind of failure or that they haven't given us anything yet.  Everything we've gotten since the announcement has had at least something new added, with the exception of Erotica, which was a REISSUE of something that was never really available for fans to begin with.

[momosfantasy 809]

20 hours ago, tscott said:

To @Fabiolouspoint....

The problem with the initial press statement, it mentioned '17 studio albums PLUS singles, soundtracks, live albums and compilations'.  But I think this was in reference to Warner "representing Madonna's entire body of work across both recorded music and publishing".  So the soundtracks (according to their wording) isn't included with the number 17. Soundtracks, live albums and compilations are in 'addition' to the 17 studio albums.

Also, I think some are confusing their mention of 'representing her whole body of work' as if they are going re-issue ALL her albums in expanded deluxe sets when in actuality they only mentioned "landmark albums" getting such treatment.

They really need to explain this better to fans or some are only going to get more upset because I truly believe some are expecting all her albums will get a re-issued expanded set, when I don't think that is their intention. I believe the deal is beyond just expanded re-issues, where as this deal allows Warner to have rights to ALL her catalog.  Meanwhile, they will also be behind representing future curated work. Therefore, begs the question, "what other three studio albums are they referring to?" since compilations, soundtrack and live albums are a "plus".  Is it possible that they signed her to produce three more studio albums?   

 

I suspect that rather than every single album/release getting its own deluxe reissue that they'll combine some when it makes sense.  For example, I can see True Blue, Who's That Girl, and You Can Dance being combined into one huge box set instead of individual releases.  I mean, what could they really do with WTG on its own?  I doubt there's a huge demand for Michael Davidson rarities or some long lost remixes of "El Coco Loco", you know?

[BuggedOut 2,295]

26 minutes ago, momosfantasy said:

I suspect that rather than every single album/release getting its own deluxe reissue that they'll combine some when it makes sense.  For example, I can see True Blue, Who's That Girl, and You Can Dance being combined into one huge box set instead of individual releases.  I mean, what could they really do with WTG on its own?  I doubt there's a huge demand for Michael Davidson rarities or some long lost remixes of "El Coco Loco", you know?

“Turn It Up” is a CLASSIC! 

[tscott 2,053]

2 hours ago, momosfantasy said:

I suspect that rather than every single album/release getting its own deluxe reissue that they'll combine some when it makes sense.  For example, I can see True Blue, Who's That Girl, and You Can Dance being combined into one huge box set instead of individual releases.  I mean, what could they really do with WTG on its own?  I doubt there's a huge demand for Michael Davidson rarities or some long lost remixes of "El Coco Loco", you know?

I don't see a re-issue expanded deluxe even happening for Who's That Girl and most likely YCD.  I think those are going to be limited to particular albums.  I don't think they will combine those albums into one set either.  Then again, they may just add some of the singles from WTG to the True Blue deluxe set.  "Spotlight" could also be included on TB being it was originally recorded during that time.

I'm not expecting something huge with every album.  If we get something big as a box set, I certainly will be even more happy.  Also, my other concern is... as of last year, when Stephen Bray was interviewed in a podcast, he stated he hasn't been contacted regarding the re-issues.  Maybe he has since then, but if not, I think that's insane because I would think it's essential to have him included on remastering and putting together something special.  The same for Nile Rodgers.  He said he hasn't been contacted either, but stated he would be willing to do it.  Though with Nile, both he and Madonna have been together since, so it's possible she's asked him then. 

 

 

[Celebration 1,047]

18 minutes ago, tscott said:

I don't see a re-issue expanded deluxe even happening for Who's That Girl and most likely YCD.  I think those are going to be limited to particular albums.  I don't think they will combine those albums into one set either.  Then again, they may just add some of the singles from WTG to the True Blue deluxe set.  "Spotlight" could also be included on TB being it was originally recorded during that time.

I'm not expecting something huge with every album.  If we get something big as a box set, I certainly will be even more happy.  Also, my other concern is... as of last year, when Stephen Bray was interviewed in a podcast, he stated he hasn't been contacted regarding the re-issues.  Maybe he has since then, but if not, I think that's insane because I would think it's essential to have him included on remastering and putting together something special.  The same for Nile Rodgers.  He said he hasn't been contacted either, but stated he would be willing to do it.  Though with Nile, both he and Madonna have been together since, so it's possible she's asked him then. 

 

 

Niles remastered Like A Virgin a couple of years ago, so he must have known that Madonna had plans for the album.

Bray talked about demos, but I'm sure Madonna has access to them, and can get them wothout his involvement.
Or maybe he lied.  Or "streched the truth", as I say.
Suppose he's involved but can't say anything yet. As we know from Rhino's tweet last week, Madonna wants to announce these things herself...  ;)

[tscott 2,053]

1 hour ago, Celebration said:

Niles remastered Like A Virgin a couple of years ago, so he must have known that Madonna had plans for the album.

Bray talked about demos, but I'm sure Madonna has access to them, and can get them wothout his involvement.
Or maybe he lied.  Or "streched the truth", as I say.
Suppose he's involved but can't say anything yet. As we know from Rhino's tweet last week, Madonna wants to announce these things herself...  ;)

I hope both are involved but as mentioned, the two mentioned they hadn't been asked yet, but yeah, it's been months since they made those claims, so it's possible they are included.  They should be and I'm not expecting to see LAV re-issue until next year. 

[thegoldencalf 11,902]

1 hour ago, Celebration said:

Niles remastered Like A Virgin a couple of years ago, so he must have known that Madonna had plans for the album.

Bray talked about demos, but I'm sure Madonna has access to them, and can get them wothout his involvement.
Or maybe he lied.  Or "streched the truth", as I say.
Suppose he's involved but can't say anything yet. As we know from Rhino's tweet last week, Madonna wants to announce these things herself...  ;)

Why did Nile remaster LAV?

[Celebration 1,047]

7 hours ago, tscott said:

I hope both are involved but as mentioned, the two mentioned they hadn't been asked yet, but yeah, it's been months since they made those claims, so it's possible they are included.  They should be and I'm not expecting to see LAV re-issue until next year. 

I think they are. Anything else is crazy.
Personal feelings can not get in the way of something as big and important as a reissue.  I know that Madonna's moved on after a project is finished, and sometimes burn bridges, but I hope that people still can contribute to the SDEs, for the fans.
It has to be as good as it can, cause this is it.

[Celebration 1,047]

7 hours ago, thegoldencalf said:

Why did Nile remaster LAV?

I don't know. He just mentioned a few years ago that he had so much to do in the coming year, and remastering LaV was one of the thibngs he mentioned.

[thegoldencalf 11,902]

6 hours ago, Celebration said:

I don't know. He just mentioned a few years ago that he had so much to do in the coming year, and remastering LaV was one of the thibngs he mentioned.

So then it must be some sort of project related to that. I doubt he would just remaster an album for no reason. 

[planetbenjamin 248]

6 hours ago, Celebration said:

I don't know. He just mentioned a few years ago that he had so much to do in the coming year, and remastering LaV was one of the thibngs he mentioned.

I've never heard that before. Do you have a link to the interview?

[Curator 2,175]

I bet the people who wrote the press release couldn't even tell you what was in it now. Yet here we are, poring over it like it's some ancient manuscript that needs to be deciphered. The sacred parchment of the fallen Madonna.

[Gaviinj 79]

Afternoon! So do we have any updates on this as I can see there’s 156 pages but since 2021 nothings being actually confirmed right? 
 

I read on popjustice that apparently the people who do the Prince box sets are involved which is rather exciting, but not sure if that’s true 

 

Do we think we will get the first reissue before the tour starts?

[Bjonkers 1,171]

15 minutes ago, Gaviinj said:

Afternoon! So do we have any updates on this as I can see there’s 156 pages but since 2021 nothings being actually confirmed right?

I read on popjustice that apparently the people who do the Prince box sets are involved which is rather exciting, but not sure if that’s true

Do we think we will get the first reissue before the tour starts?

We know nothing.

[Celebration 1,047]

3 hours ago, thegoldencalf said:

So then it must be some sort of project related to that. I doubt he would just remaster an album for no reason. 

Maybe it'll be reissued next year! You know, landmark albums getting the star treatment and all that jazz... ;)

3 hours ago, planetbenjamin said:

I've never heard that before. Do you have a link to the interview?

No.

[Kacper 198]

1 hour ago, Gaviinj said:

So do we have any updates on this as I can see there’s 156 pages but since 2021 nothings being actually confirmed right?

I'm conssidering logging out from internet since there's no information or announcements. I'm wasting my time with hate and regret on scrolling through internet. Waiting, for Rhino, just waiting. They ain't moving. 

[Kacper 198]

Like a single out of order
Like a remix out of hell
Like a blanket out of water
I'm broke, can't you tell
Ka-ching
Ka-ching
I thought campaign's good
But you menage it bad
Threatened by Rhino
You're the best hype I had
Ka-ching made me broke
Ka-ching made me broke
I thought it was Em'
And I praise you the most
But I was just keeping
My reissues close
I made a decision,
I would never buy merch
So how did you end up
With all my cash?
Ka-ching made me broke
Ka-ching made me broke in the pocket

 

[Brendanlovesu1 8,413]

ABBA - Ring Ring (50th Anniversary) - 7″ boxset includes 5 singles from the album, each with a b-side companion track. The set features 5 colour discs (transparent red, transparent yellow, white, blue, red) housed in a lift-off lid box. Individual sleeves incorporate classic band imagery from the original era.

[steady75 8,141]

1 hour ago, Brendanlovesu1 said:

ABBA - Ring Ring (50th Anniversary) - 7″ boxset includes 5 singles from the album, each with a b-side companion track. The set features 5 colour discs (transparent red, transparent yellow, white, blue, red) housed in a lift-off lid box. Individual sleeves incorporate classic band imagery from the original era.

Greta Thunberg has Greenpeace on line one.

 

[Celebration 1,047]

1 hour ago, Brendanlovesu1 said:

ABBA - Ring Ring (50th Anniversary) - 7″ boxset includes 5 singles from the album, each with a b-side companion track. The set features 5 colour discs (transparent red, transparent yellow, white, blue, red) housed in a lift-off lid box. Individual sleeves incorporate classic band imagery from the original era.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if Madonna did this too?
For the early albums, the 7"es would be nostalgic, and from Bedtime Stories it would be a real kick to have the singles on 7". Secet was released, but very limited, and the rest wern't so...

[Madant 658]

This ABBA boxset looks really lovely!

[wtg1987 8,881]

Looks nice but no more vinyl box sets please - I want digital releases please 🥹🥹🥹