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Title: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: RobertD on May 29, 2026, 11:23:42 AM Just announced…definite yes for me!
https://justlistentothis.co.uk/news/martin-carthy-along-the-road-forever-live-at-the-bbc-release-announced/#google_vignette Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: davidmjs on May 29, 2026, 12:41:50 PM Thanks for that. Just ordered from Burning Shed. Now can't eat until July, but hey, needs must...
Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: RobertD on May 29, 2026, 03:49:07 PM My pleasure. Can’t preorder yet, and as usual need to consider US options but I’d say for fans this is a not to miss.
Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: Will S on May 29, 2026, 03:55:04 PM Tempting, but the price... I know that for the content it is probably good value, but still...
Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: davidmjs on May 29, 2026, 04:59:55 PM Tempting, but the price... I know that for the content it is probably good value, but still... It's probably a sad state of affairs that I actually thought it might be a little higher than this. I do hope Martin and the family are getting a goodly chunk. I rather think they will be... It will also be nice to have one more MC autograph to add to the pile. Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: Alan2 on May 29, 2026, 06:30:01 PM Much as i love MC's work, i don't think i 'll pay out for this.
For one thing when will i get to listen to it all? Still haven't opened my Dick Gaughan box. Next year will be my 70th on this earth. Swedish death cleaning is a consideration. Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: davidmjs on July 15, 2026, 02:36:42 PM The beast has arrived....and it looks utterly wonderful. I'm going in...
Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: Nick Reg on July 15, 2026, 03:52:19 PM Why is this £240 for 20 cds and, say, the Leo Sayer one is £65 for 18 cds. Opinions on the perceived quality of the music are not relevant as they are both established artistes.
Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: davidmjs on July 15, 2026, 05:07:40 PM Why is this £240 for 20 cds and, say, the Leo Sayer one is £65 for 18 cds. Opinions on the perceived quality of the music are not relevant as they are both established artistes. a) quality (packaging etc. not musical quality...) and b) probably most importantly, economies of scale. And backing perhaps, this was put together by a very small team....? Ultimately, it's like saying one doesn't understand why a jag costs more than a mini, isn't it? I mean the Nick Drake box was near enough £100 for 4 discs. If they get the pricing wrong, they won't sell. I bet this sells out and proves to be a decent investment (another answer to your question perhaps)... Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: Nick Reg on July 15, 2026, 05:38:09 PM Why is this £240 for 20 cds and, say, the Leo Sayer one is £65 for 18 cds. Opinions on the perceived quality of the music are not relevant as they are both established artistes. a) quality (packaging etc. not musical quality...) and b) probably most importantly, economies of scale. And backing perhaps, this was put together by a very small team....? Ultimately, it's like saying one doesn't understand why a jag costs more than a mini, isn't it? I mean the Nick Drake box was near enough £100 for 4 discs. If they get the pricing wrong, they won't sell. I bet this sells out and proves to be a decent investment (another answer to your question perhaps)... Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: Jules Gray on July 16, 2026, 12:52:16 PM I paid 20 quid for the Nick Drake. As someone who still hasn't got a copy of this, I am fully green with envy. Jules Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: davidmjs on July 17, 2026, 12:50:32 PM I paid 20 quid for the Nick Drake. We are talking about the same thing - the Making of Five Leaves Left? If so you have by far the cheapest copy in the UK (by a factor of about 3). Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: Alan2 on July 17, 2026, 06:38:50 PM The beast has arrived....and it looks utterly wonderful. I'm going in... Do keep us posted. I've held back on this one for reasons I already mentioned. I have been known to change my mind about things like this. Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: davidmjs on July 17, 2026, 07:32:45 PM The beast has arrived....and it looks utterly wonderful. I'm going in... Do keep us posted. I've held back on this one for reasons I already mentioned. I have been known to change my mind about things like this. Don't know what to say really...after 4 discs. It is too much of a good thing, of course but I'm also very pleased to have it. Really well put together. Aesthetically 10/10. Title: Re: New Martin Carthy boxset Post by: Jim on July 17, 2026, 10:41:11 PM Mine arrived today and I’ve not had a chance to go much apart from have a quick look through the stuff inside said box. However the book is quite spectacular in itself
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