

2009 Live Release. This release was culled from a variety of epic SCI "Hulaween" shows. Trick or Treat journeys through the years to re-visit some of the band's most classic Incidents from Halloween's past. Review: Great Box Let Down By Packaging (Deluxe Box Set) - So first the music - if you enjoy SCI then there is plenty to enjoy in this 9 CD box culled from their famous Halloween shows. The ones featured are: Atlanta 1998 Philadelphia 1999 Portland 2000 NYC 2001 LA 2002 Las Vegas 2003 Madison 2004 Las Vegas 29.10.2005 (2 bonus tracks) The total running time of these CDs is well over 11 hrs with the length of the extract from the gig varying from date to date. There is a lot of fun involved as you would imagine with themes being present with some gigs, pirates travelling around the world musically at Philadelphia, a train ride around NY in NYC, and famous rock deaths at LA. Many of the tracks featured here are covers all with the SCI stamp on them. In addition to the full 9 CDs, there is the bonus of the 2CD album best of the box and a double vinyl album for your turntable to enjoy. In addition to the music, the box also contains a signed limited edition print of the spider's web (mine is 910/1200 so there are not many of these boxes around), a selection of mini-posters advertising the gigs, a 12 page (longbox size) booklet giving details of the gigs, a 24 page book of photos of the 2001 gig, so all in all a lovely package one would think. No for the downside of this box - the cheap packaging. This is not a cheap or budget box so I expected quality packaging, however this is not the case. On opening, on top is present the L/E Print and the photo book, the book being slotted into a lightweight sheet of card, both slots in mine were severely torn and the book loose. On lifting the first two items out, there is another flimsy cardboard tray containing the double CD one side, the 9CDs, booklet and mini-posters the other. Although shrink wrapped, the multi CD package is a fold-out where it has to be unfolded 4 times to get at CD9, so you need a large flat surface to do this. Everything has to be taken out including the tray to get at the vinyl album at the bottom, but the tray is so very flimsy it has to be to be emptied first! My box was very well packaged for posting, with the shrink wrapped set being in a close fitting cardboard box, then in an outer box with packing so the internal damage is down to the cheap and nasty presentation of the box set. To balance things up though, at least they did not use plastic boxes for the CDs, it is all cardboard and paper. Although I have a gripe with the format of the package, I have no regrets with purchasing this set, it is just a shame to spoil a beautiful collector's item by cheap packaging. I watched this item for quite a while before purchasing and managed to get it in the end for well under sixty pounds from desertcart themselves, however the next day I noticed the price had jumped up again, but if you want it, keep you eyes open. If you can't afford the box, then grab the 2 CD set. Review: Great live album with some awesome covers. Record was in good condition as well. Very little warping compared to a lot of the newer, thicker vinyls I have.
| ASIN | B002OPZ35G |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (8) |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 6852470 |
| Label | Sci Fidelity Records |
| Manufacturer | Sci Fidelity Records |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 14.27 x 12.5 x 1.02 cm; 90.72 g |
C**D
Great Box Let Down By Packaging (Deluxe Box Set)
So first the music - if you enjoy SCI then there is plenty to enjoy in this 9 CD box culled from their famous Halloween shows. The ones featured are: Atlanta 1998 Philadelphia 1999 Portland 2000 NYC 2001 LA 2002 Las Vegas 2003 Madison 2004 Las Vegas 29.10.2005 (2 bonus tracks) The total running time of these CDs is well over 11 hrs with the length of the extract from the gig varying from date to date. There is a lot of fun involved as you would imagine with themes being present with some gigs, pirates travelling around the world musically at Philadelphia, a train ride around NY in NYC, and famous rock deaths at LA. Many of the tracks featured here are covers all with the SCI stamp on them. In addition to the full 9 CDs, there is the bonus of the 2CD album best of the box and a double vinyl album for your turntable to enjoy. In addition to the music, the box also contains a signed limited edition print of the spider's web (mine is 910/1200 so there are not many of these boxes around), a selection of mini-posters advertising the gigs, a 12 page (longbox size) booklet giving details of the gigs, a 24 page book of photos of the 2001 gig, so all in all a lovely package one would think. No for the downside of this box - the cheap packaging. This is not a cheap or budget box so I expected quality packaging, however this is not the case. On opening, on top is present the L/E Print and the photo book, the book being slotted into a lightweight sheet of card, both slots in mine were severely torn and the book loose. On lifting the first two items out, there is another flimsy cardboard tray containing the double CD one side, the 9CDs, booklet and mini-posters the other. Although shrink wrapped, the multi CD package is a fold-out where it has to be unfolded 4 times to get at CD9, so you need a large flat surface to do this. Everything has to be taken out including the tray to get at the vinyl album at the bottom, but the tray is so very flimsy it has to be to be emptied first! My box was very well packaged for posting, with the shrink wrapped set being in a close fitting cardboard box, then in an outer box with packing so the internal damage is down to the cheap and nasty presentation of the box set. To balance things up though, at least they did not use plastic boxes for the CDs, it is all cardboard and paper. Although I have a gripe with the format of the package, I have no regrets with purchasing this set, it is just a shame to spoil a beautiful collector's item by cheap packaging. I watched this item for quite a while before purchasing and managed to get it in the end for well under sixty pounds from Amazon themselves, however the next day I noticed the price had jumped up again, but if you want it, keep you eyes open. If you can't afford the box, then grab the 2 CD set.
C**S
Great live album with some awesome covers. Record was in good condition as well. Very little warping compared to a lot of the newer, thicker vinyls I have.
D**H
Purchased as a gift for my Cheese fan; he loved it!
L**C
Now if they would re release their old albums on vinyl I would be very happy. The cover songs are done better than the original artist did them.
C**S
THE SONGS ARE GREAT, BUT IT'S ONLY 60+ MINUTES LONG... I BOUGHT THIS VINYL, IN PART, BECAUSE IT HAD THE DOWNLOAD OF THE ALBUM ON IT AS IT HAPPENS NOW-A-DAYS WITH CERTAIN RECORDS. BUT, BECAUSE OF CAPACITY, ONLY 7 OUT OF 18 SONGS MADE THE CUT AND I TRULY BELIEVED THAT THE DOWNLOADS WOULD BE FOR THE 18 SONGS OF THE ORIGINAL FORMAT. AND TO MY SUPRISE THE DOWNLOAD CONSISTED ONLY OF THE 7 SONGS PRESENTED IN THE VINYL VERSION. I MEAN, IF YOU WANT THE WHOLE STUFF THEN YOU STILL HAVE TO BUY THE COMPLETE DOWNLOAD OR THE CD. SO, WHAT'S THE CASE OF GIVING YOU A DOWNLOAD THAT WON'T SATISFY 100%?. I THINK THAT THE BEST THEY COULD HAVE DONE IS TO CHARGE YOU FULL PRICE FOR THE 7-SONG VINYL AND GIVE YOU THE WHOLE 2-CD CONCERT ON A DOWNLOAD. I DON'T WANT TO BUY THIS TITLE AGAIN!
M**R
I love this album, very funky, good covers, good jams, smooth sounds. Best music for chilling, hosting a party, or slightly more illegal activities
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