On line cds stores!
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Topic: On line cds stores!
Posted By: Progcupine
Subject: On line cds stores!
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 09:43
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Does anyone know any good and safe on line shop to buy prog cds in Europe?
Thank you!! ------------- ..You´re not alone... |
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Posted By: CandyAppleRed
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 10:16
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I would look no further than GFT-Cyclops... http://www.gft-cyclops.co.uk/gft/gftframe.html - http://www.gft-cyclops.co.uk/gft/gftframe.html I've used them a few times, and they are fast, efficient, cheap and friendly - all the things that Amazon are not The only problem I have had is getting the packaging off, as they do tend to pack it well. Mellotronen are also pretty good if you don't mind converting into Swedish Krone. |
Posted By: Syndromet
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 10:17
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www.progrock.no
I belive the site is in norwegian, but it is truly a great shop. -------------  It is said to be the first Test-pressing of the corean release??
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Posted By: Radioactive Toy
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 10:20
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www.progwalhalla.com , a very good one for the dutch people here! -------------  
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Posted By: Norm Cash
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 10:42
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You can also try Musea's online site http://217.128.227.4/boutique/anglais/index.php - http://217.128.227.4/boutique/anglais/index.php ------------- 
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Posted By: Bob Greece
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 10:58
I think Amazon are great. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/BobGreece/?chartstyle=basicrt10"> 
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CandyAppleRed wrote:Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 12:01
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Ive used http://www.play.com - www.play.com for some albums, not a brilliant selection but I recently got The Odyssey, Twilight In Olympus and The Rainmaker for £20, £30 cheaper than i would have payed in the shops. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 
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Posted By: oliverstoned
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 12:10
| Amazon! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 12:35
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http://www.btf.it - www.btf.it - very good online store. They have a great amount of Italian progrock titles. They also have: - some prog releases from other countries; - Italian singers and songwriters; - books about Italian musicians (for example, "The Return Of Italian Pop" by Paolo Barotto is a good giude through Italian progrock, it contains description of 249 bands and 87 solo artists). |
Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 12:46
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Progwalhalla is good! Not only for the Dutch. Outside the Netherlands you can order too.
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Posted By: dalt99
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 12:49
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Freak Emporium http://www.freakemporium.com/new3/index_ie_small.cgi - http://www.freakemporium.com/new3/index_ie_small.cgi ? Good selection including many psych and rock CDs as well as progressive. ------------- Best of 2006 that I've heard: PFM-Stati Di Immaginazione Zenit-Surrender (Best "unknown" album) Oaksenham - Conquest of Pacific 2007: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon La Torre Del Alchimista - Neo |
Posted By: dalt99
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 13:22
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As a side note: Amazon and similar retailers are fine stores, but I think as fans of this underappreciated genre called prog, we should try to buy from the specialty stores, not the big chains - even if the prices are a dollar (or a Euro) more, because it helps keep the prog stores alive and running which will encourage them to get more CDs and even afford to lower their rates. Support your online progressive rock specialty stores!
------------- Best of 2006 that I've heard: PFM-Stati Di Immaginazione Zenit-Surrender (Best "unknown" album) Oaksenham - Conquest of Pacific 2007: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon La Torre Del Alchimista - Neo |
Posted By: viperjr98
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 13:35
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Good point. In that vein, I recommend Laser's Edge ( http://www.lasercd.com - www.lasercd.com ). I don't know if they ship to Europe or not, but here in the US, the prices are great and the service is excellent and personal. Besides that, Ken Golden, the owner, is also involved in a number of projects that include signing prog bands, releasing new prog material, and resurrecting old and forgotten prog gems. Definitely a worthwhile outfit to spend your hard earned money as the profits seem to go right back to making prog better. PS - I'm not related to Ken, nor do I have any affiliation with the Laser's Edge.
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Posted By: CandyAppleRed
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 14:22
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My comments on Amazon were based on a increasingly shoddy service. Too many times recently I have ordered something on 24hr turnaround, to find the next day it is on 1-2 weeks or longer. This happened with the Riverside album not so long ago, and has happened frequently with games - so much so that I have cancelled orders. There is no easy way of contacting them either. When I had a query with my GFT order, I spoke to the guy direct, had a very friendly chat and all was sorted. I also resent these utterly stupid, non-related ads that Amazon are now popping up everywhere. Again, when I went to look at Riverside, I was told I may also be interested in other "Riverside" products such as Riverside apartments in New York. Like, yeah - right! Just go onto Amazon.co.uk and click through to "In a Glass House" by GG to see what I mean - it is totally ridiculous! I was also told I could sell some of the recent goods I had ordered before I had even received them! They used to be good, but I think they have lost their way recently. Sorry - rant over - I'll still use them for mainstream stuff, but for prog give me GFT anyday!
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 14:31
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A few months ago I advised http://www.progwalhalla.com - www.progwalhalla.com to Moogtron, he has just posted his very positive experience! I review cd's and dvd's for that site, it has an English version (with all my 600 prog archives reviews) and a Dutch version with specials from me about the UK, Japan, Italy, Argentina and 35 years of progrock. By the way, I don't have commercial benefits from Progwalhalla, I support this site because it's so progrock friendly! |
Posted By: Progcupine
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 17:05
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Thank you!, some of the shops are great!!
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Posted By: dalt99
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 20:03
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which ones did you like best? ------------- Best of 2006 that I've heard: PFM-Stati Di Immaginazione Zenit-Surrender (Best "unknown" album) Oaksenham - Conquest of Pacific 2007: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon La Torre Del Alchimista - Neo |
Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: November 08 2005 at 22:44
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If I can get a cd for $7 at Amazon, I'm shopping there. ------------- http://soundcloud.com/drewagler" rel="nofollow - My soundcloud. Please give feedback if you want! |
Posted By: beat
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 04:28
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Posted By: theBox
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 04:58
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Record Heaven They have an Extensive catalog full of obscure prog releases!!!! www2.recordheaven.net ------------- |
Posted By: Bob Greece
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 05:05
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Recently I have stopped buying CDs online because I have found many shops here that sell prog at good prices and I would rather go into a shop and get it in my hands straightaway than wait for it to come by mail and pay the postage. Well I guess I'm just lucky to have such a good selection of CD shops here. Congratulations to the Greeks for having such a good taste in music. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/BobGreece/?chartstyle=basicrt10">
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Posted By: Lindsay Lohan
Date Posted: November 09 2005 at 05:16
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Does anyone know where i can get Taal or high wheel...cant seem to find them anywhere ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Fjuffe/?chartstyle=sideRed - [IMG - http://imagegen.last.fm/sideRed/recenttracks/Fjuffe.gif - |