--------------------------------------------------------------------- T H E G A R Y N U M A N D I G E S T (by subscription only - to unsubscribe, see bottom of this message) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (#2001-207) - Topics This Issue: 1) More Numan bargains 2) Gazza on VH-1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 08 Sep 2001 23:27:47 -0700 From: Derek Langsford Subject: More Numan bargains I think my biggest bargain was in spring 1985 getting a brand new copy of the Berserker LP and second copy of the extended mixes cassette for #1.99 each at a record store on Edinburgh's Royal Mile (High Street), south of South Bridge north of Pleasance (my memory of the store's name has faded). I thought this was fantastic at the time but having read Gary's autobiography found out NUMA wildly overproduced copies and so stores were able to flog them for cheap. A e-friend found copies of the Automatic CD for #4.99 in Glasgow just after it was deleted and that quickly became much sought after. Like Mr. Panda (hi Brian), I too saw Strange Charm in the Sam Goody's bargain bin but here in San Diego, years ago. Can't imagine how Sam Goody, a mediocre, non-import carrying CD store happened to get copies to distribute US-nationwide in their bargain bins. As I said before hmv.co.uk has the Pure CD for #6.99. This is a clear indication that Pure is already 2nd tier after being out for less than a year. Guess he doesn't rank up there with the Beatles, Pink Floyd or Queen which EMI always keep at full damn price, no matter what edition remaster it is they are now selling. Derek (looking forward to I, Assassin but disappointed that there will likely be no Pure Extended. The best opportunity to release it IMO - as disc 1 of the tour edition - was sadly missed) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 14:46:15 +0400 From: The Tik-Tok Man Subject: Gazza on VH-1 Fellow Noomanoidz, Being in Moscow and not having access to cable/satellite TV at the moment, I was unable to view Gazza's "10 of the Best" - but when I worked there as a freelance producer/director (94-96) in the network's infancy, I suggested Numan for that show but was pooh-poohed by the dickheads that run the place, ie non-talented wannabes and bastard American MTV corporate suits. About the videos he "chose", a word of explanation is needed here. VH-1 has a very limited library of video clips, and each guest is wheeled in, and handed a list from which they may choose. Usually, their favourite clips are not listed, so they must select ones they like from that list. ie it's all bullshit video wallpaper, like most of VH-1 programming. I reckon Gazza's real 10 of the best would be very different ... Harumph! The Tik-Tok Man Soon to defect back Downunder where he belongs ... ------------------------------ End numan@garynumanfan.nu Digest [09/09/2001 18:01] --------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- T H E G A R Y N U M A N D I G E S T is produced, moderated, and distributed by Derek Langsford, Dave Datta, and Joey Lindstrom dlangs@sunstroke.sdsu.edu, datta@cs.uwp.edu, Joey@GaryNumanFan.NU ------------------------------------------------------------------- To reply to the messages in this list, email: numan@GaryNumanFan.NU If you want to be removed, or someone wants to be added, email: listserv@GaryNumanFan.NU and include this line as the first line of your message body: SUBSCRIBE numan@garynumanfan.nu (email address) or UNSUBSCRIBE numan@garynumanfan.nu (email address) (email address is optional but useful if you have multiple addresses) If you want to switch between receiving Digests or individual posts, again send to listserv@GaryNumanFan.NU and include either of these in your message body: NORMAL numan@garynumanfan.nu or DIGEST numan@garynumanfan.nu ------------------------------------------------------------------ Please note: this mailing list is configured to automatically unsubscribe you if mail to your mailbox goes undeliverable for any reason. If you suddenly stop receiving this list, you should assume you've been automatically unsubscribed and should then manually resubscribe. ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Gary Numan Digest is brought to you via Joey Lindstrom and the GaryNUmanFan server (Joey@GaryNumanFan.NU) All of the opinions in this digest belong to the respective authors and do not necessarily agree with those of the Digest Producers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------