Essential Air Supply

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   This subject came up in a post about songs that peaked below the top 40 (in this case, regarding Air Supply's "The Power of Love"). I thought it would be more appropriate to give an update in a post dedicated to Air Supply. I'm working on an "Essential Air Supply" compilation with Sony (which will contain 3 single mixes never before released digitally). I had mentioned that only a digital release was in motion, but that people within Sony were pitching the Sales Team on releasing this in the CD format. (After all, aren't most Sony "Essential" compilations released in CD format?) Anyway, I finally got my answer today, and here is what they said:

"Unfortunately at today's meeting, the Legacy Sales team rejected the CD version but will monitor the sales activity at digital and circle back to the Physical release if warranted."

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EdisonLite Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 18 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote EdisonLite Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Essential Air Supply Posted: 15 May 2014 at 10:24am
	This subject came up in a post about songs that peaked below the top 40 (in this case, regarding Air Supply's "The Power of Love"). I thought it would be more appropriate to give an update in a post dedicated to Air Supply. I'm working on an "Essential Air Supply" compilation with Sony (which will contain 3 single mixes never before released digitally). I had mentioned that only a digital release was in motion, but that people within Sony were pitching the Sales Team on releasing this in the CD format. (After all, aren't most Sony "Essential" compilations released in CD format?) Anyway, I finally got my answer today, and here is what they said: "Unfortunately at today's meeting, the Legacy Sales team rejected the CD version but will monitor the sales activity at digital and circle back to the Physical release if warranted."

Todd Ireland Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 16 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote Todd Ireland Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2014 at 11:30am
	Thank for the update, Gordon. I can't help though but question the sales team's decision to not issue the upcoming Air Supply Essential compilation on CD at this time. To me, it makes no sense to base this decision on the monitoring of digital download sales given that longtime fans of the duo are likely more "old school" in that they're still accustomed to buying their music on a physical format! Edited by Todd Ireland

Santi Paradoa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 17 February 2009 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote Santi Paradoa Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2014 at 5:53pm
	That does suck. Gordon did mention a future budget CD release that is supposed to include a couple of b-sides as well as 45 versions. Is there anyway Gordon you can update us once that disc is released? That may be the purchase some of us make.
	Santi Paradoa Miami, Florida

EdisonLite Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 18 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote EdisonLite Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 May 2014 at 9:02pm
	Yes, I'll keep you updated on that budget CD's release. It will have 2 of the 3 single versions I mentioned would be on "Essential" - "Every Woman in the World" and "The Power of Love". "Sweet Dreams" isn't on the CD at all (I wasn't responsible for that decision!) but its single version is on a couple of import CDs.

Paul C Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 23 October 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paul C Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 2014 at 1:40pm
	That's a both curious and disappointing decision to release Essential Air Supply only digitally. If there were a physical CD, I would buy it; but if it's only going to be available digitally, I will only purchase two or three tracks, since I already have the others on CD.

Santi Paradoa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 17 February 2009 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote Santi Paradoa Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 June 2014 at 7:43pm
	The Essential digital download release is now available. Any word on when the budget single CD release will be released?
	Santi Paradoa Miami, Florida

EdisonLite Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 18 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote EdisonLite Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 June 2014 at 10:26pm
	Still no word on that.

Santi Paradoa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 17 February 2009 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote Santi Paradoa Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 April 2016 at 10:47am
	There is an upcoming two disc Air Supply hits compilation that Real Gone Music will be releasing on CD in June 2016 that may include those single versions.
	Santi Paradoa Miami, Florida

EdisonLite Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 18 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote EdisonLite Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 April 2016 at 2:12pm
	Yes, the Real Gone CD will be the CD equivalent of what I worked on with Sony, which was released on iTunes (no CD) two years ago under the title "Essential Air Supply". It's the same 30 songs, same sequencing, same single versions, and the same mastering. It's just a new album title, and with liner notes. But now available in lossless format.