Title: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Scabbie on October 10, 2007, 12:15:04 PM
If GNR followed Radioheads example and made Chinese Democracy available for download at a price of your choice, how much would you pay? I hear you can chose any rate from as little as $0.01
It must be quite scary for Axl, watching these changes in the industry knowing that he might never clawback the cost of the album from cd sales alone.
If I'm being realistic, I'd probably pay ?8, given it was more than 8 tracks or so. But I wouldn't necessarily pay more for more tracks, which is why from a commercial view point its probably better for the band to split the tracks they have up into diffrent albums.
It must be quite scary for Axl, watching these changes in the industry knowing that he might never clawback the cost of the album from cd sales alone.
If I'm being realistic, I'd probably pay ?8, given it was more than 8 tracks or so. But I wouldn't necessarily pay more for more tracks, which is why from a commercial view point its probably better for the band to split the tracks they have up into diffrent albums.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: bushkarocks!! on October 10, 2007, 12:31:32 PM
i would go till a euro or 25 for cd
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: daviebuckethead on October 10, 2007, 02:03:42 PM
maybe the record company and axl knew that the music industry would turn out this way anyway, and thats why they have toured for so long without a record, to try and claw back some money before the record goes out officially?
I'd probably pay the normal price of a CD, i dont like all this digital download stuff, i'd prefer a hard copy.
I'd probably pay the normal price of a CD, i dont like all this digital download stuff, i'd prefer a hard copy.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: djcleaver on October 10, 2007, 02:05:13 PM
I'd pay $15, and I'd rather have the actual silver CD with cover art and book.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Wando on October 10, 2007, 02:07:02 PM
For a download, 0.01$. For a "real album", 30-50?. Both max.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: FINCKLESTEIN on October 10, 2007, 02:17:20 PM
I, like the rest of the world, have been waiting for CD for 10 years. IF it ever comes out, I would pay $20 for it. The Radiohead idea is interesting, think about it, thats straight profit. No manufacturing, no middle men. All you need is a good server with a T1 connection and there you go! Jarmo could even sell it for Axl! Just use Myspace and Facebook, along with some other cheap viral marketing to promote it! IF it really ever comes out, or a song or two is heard on the radio, word of mouth will spread like a wild fire. Look at this way, this is CHINESE DEMOCRACY, even non-GNR fans will want to hear this record. At least 50 million+ people worldwide will have the CD, no matter what! Either purchasing or downloading for free off limewire or, one kid at school having it and burning 20 copies for his classmates. So, if they put it out traditionally a few million will buy it in the U.S. alone. If they would do the "radiohead" trick (which is really an old marketing idea used in other businesses) those 50 million+ people will give at least a buck for the record. Instead of $.01, start at a dollar. Now that's a lot of cheeseburgers! In turn, again, I would pay $20. Something has to shake up this dinosaur record industry!
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: rockNroses on October 10, 2007, 02:20:23 PM
Nothing for a download.
15,- to 35,- Euros for a CD, depending on the presentation.
Like I am willing to pay more when I get two discs of music or a bonus DVD or something like that.
The download thing is way overrated.
Radiohead are out of promotion ideas so they big release what both major and indie artists have been doing for years already. They do because their music sucks.
Everyone talks about their promotion stragegies. Guess why? You hear no one speaking about their music. Guess why?
It's not like Radiohead or anyone else for that matter re-invented the wheel, they are only making a big deal about themselves that's all.
Today we have lots of people doing crazy things but so few doing great music. If I would make music I would not try promotion experiments, I would just put out good music. Because the biggest demand is not for bling blang promotion but for good music there is massive demand because there is none out there. But Guns N' Roses have plenty of that good music. So nothing to worry about.
15,- to 35,- Euros for a CD, depending on the presentation.
Like I am willing to pay more when I get two discs of music or a bonus DVD or something like that.
The download thing is way overrated.
Radiohead are out of promotion ideas so they big release what both major and indie artists have been doing for years already. They do because their music sucks.
Everyone talks about their promotion stragegies. Guess why? You hear no one speaking about their music. Guess why?
It's not like Radiohead or anyone else for that matter re-invented the wheel, they are only making a big deal about themselves that's all.
Today we have lots of people doing crazy things but so few doing great music. If I would make music I would not try promotion experiments, I would just put out good music. Because the biggest demand is not for bling blang promotion but for good music there is massive demand because there is none out there. But Guns N' Roses have plenty of that good music. So nothing to worry about.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Rirobinson on October 10, 2007, 02:26:27 PM
U$ 13.99 as a Single cd or U$28 if a double or deluxe edition. Plus taxes
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: madagas on October 10, 2007, 02:31:09 PM
Rocknroses, where is all that great Gnr music? No albums in 16 years! You are off your fuckin rocker if you think Radiohead sucks. Axl only wishes he had the artistic talent and balls that Radiohead has. :hihi: Shake it up!
I'd pay what I pay for ITUNES....if Gnr decided to actually formally release a download, I would pay approximately a dollar a song.
I'd pay what I pay for ITUNES....if Gnr decided to actually formally release a download, I would pay approximately a dollar a song.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: rockNroses on October 10, 2007, 02:35:09 PM
Rocknroses, where is all that great Gnr music? No albums in 16 years! You are off your fuckin rocker if you think Radiohead sucks.
OK that is matter of personal taste. I would trade anything Radiohead made after OK Computer wich was there last and only real great album for a new GN'R album. The band is gay and overrated. Just my opinion. I know they are considered art and have many fans but I am not one of them.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: madagas on October 10, 2007, 02:41:22 PM
Nobody in their band is gay...actually, they are all married. : ok: Personally, I would take Radiohead's last three albums over the 11 songs we have heard from the new Gnr. Of course, I like some of the Gnr stuff. However, the production on the leaks is quite possibly the worst I have ever heard in rock and roll. Horribly produced. I only hope that Axl has re-done almost all of it.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Ali on October 10, 2007, 02:46:40 PM
Nobody in their band is gay...actually, they are all married. : ok: Personally, I would take Radiohead's last three albums over the 11 songs we have heard from the new Gnr. Of course, I like some of the Gnr stuff. However, the production on the leaks is quite possibly the worst I have ever heard in rock and roll. Horribly produced. I only hope that Axl has re-done almost all of it.
Personally, I dig all the new GN'R stuff, at least the more recent leaks and what has been played live over the last couple of years. But, I agree the production is not good. It's too clean. But, keep in mind, those are just demos.
Ali
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: madagas on October 10, 2007, 02:54:40 PM
I know...I really do think the songs will be altered significantly in sound, mix, tone, and vocals on the final release. Nobody in their right mind would release those songs as they are. Better and Chinese are pretty close but the rest have significant production faults.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: rockNroses on October 10, 2007, 03:13:28 PM
Nobody in their band is gay...actually, they are all married. ?Personally, I would take Radiohead's last three albums over the 11 songs we have heard from the new Gnr. Of course, I like some of the Gnr stuff. However, the production on the leaks is quite possibly the worst I have ever heard in rock and roll. Horribly produced. I only hope that Axl has re-done almost all of it.
I agree all the compression and the sloppy mixing is killing a lot of energy in the tracks. But I think they are only demos?
Don't have a problem with the production though, except for the drum sound. It's hard to nail down drum sound on a record full of guitars, effects and such a dominant singer, best thing is probably to make the drums reverby (like Mike Clink did) or make them least present in the mix on but still punchy and cutting through wich is one hell of a microphone and mixing job.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: russtcb on October 10, 2007, 03:19:42 PM
If GNR followed Radioheads example and made Chinese Democracy available for download at a price of your choice, how much would you pay? I hear you can chose any rate from as little as $0.01
It must be quite scary for Axl, watching these changes in the industry knowing that he might never clawback the cost of the album from cd sales alone.
If I'm being realistic, I'd probably pay ?8, given it was more than 8 tracks or so. But I wouldn't necessarily pay more for more tracks, which is why from a commercial view point its probably better for the band to split the tracks they have up into diffrent albums.
It must be quite scary for Axl, watching these changes in the industry knowing that he might never clawback the cost of the album from cd sales alone.
If I'm being realistic, I'd probably pay ?8, given it was more than 8 tracks or so. But I wouldn't necessarily pay more for more tracks, which is why from a commercial view point its probably better for the band to split the tracks they have up into diffrent albums.
Assmuning the last count of tracks was right (13) I'd pay $20US for it.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: ppbebe on October 10, 2007, 03:22:37 PM
Well I think radiohead albums are still good but not as exciting as yet to be released gnr tunes I've heard.
each to their own.
JFYI, on May 17, 2007 Trent said $4 for a NIN album dl.
Would be nice if I could pay musicians directly. I'd pay more than $8 for dling a new GNR album.
However between NIN/radiohead and GNR things might be a little different. I can see GNR gaining huge new or casual fans with a new release.
either way hopefully circumstances are favourable to GNR.
those movements must be more scary for record companies than for musicians.
each to their own.
JFYI, on May 17, 2007 Trent said $4 for a NIN album dl.
Quote from: nixon 
Trent: Where does that extra $10 on your album go?
That money's not going into my pocket, I can promise you that. It's just these guys who have f---ed themselves out of a job essentially, that now take it out on ripping off the public. I've got a battle where I'm trying to put out quality material that matters and I've got fans that feel it's their right to steal it and I've got a company that's so bureaucratic and clumsy and ignorant and behind the times they don't know what to do, so they rip the people off.
Q: Given all that, do you have any idea how to approach the release of your next album?
Trent: I've have one record left that I owe a major label, then I will never be seen in a situation like this again. If I could do what I want right now, I would put out my next album, you could download it from my site at as high a bit-rate as you want, pay $4 through PayPal. Come see the show and buy a T-shirt if you like it. I would put out a nicely packaged merchandise piece, if you want to own a physical thing. And it would come out the day that it's done in the studio, not this "Let's wait three months" bulls---.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21741980-5006024,00.html
That money's not going into my pocket, I can promise you that. It's just these guys who have f---ed themselves out of a job essentially, that now take it out on ripping off the public. I've got a battle where I'm trying to put out quality material that matters and I've got fans that feel it's their right to steal it and I've got a company that's so bureaucratic and clumsy and ignorant and behind the times they don't know what to do, so they rip the people off.
Q: Given all that, do you have any idea how to approach the release of your next album?
Trent: I've have one record left that I owe a major label, then I will never be seen in a situation like this again. If I could do what I want right now, I would put out my next album, you could download it from my site at as high a bit-rate as you want, pay $4 through PayPal. Come see the show and buy a T-shirt if you like it. I would put out a nicely packaged merchandise piece, if you want to own a physical thing. And it would come out the day that it's done in the studio, not this "Let's wait three months" bulls---.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21741980-5006024,00.html
Would be nice if I could pay musicians directly. I'd pay more than $8 for dling a new GNR album.
However between NIN/radiohead and GNR things might be a little different. I can see GNR gaining huge new or casual fans with a new release.
either way hopefully circumstances are favourable to GNR.
those movements must be more scary for record companies than for musicians.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: FINCKLESTEIN on October 10, 2007, 03:28:10 PM
a good song is a good song. Blame the songwriting, not the production. Saying the demo's are the worst production you've ever heard in Rock N' Roll is probably the most ignorant statement of the century. Those songs were stolen demo's you flippin' moron! You keep talking about the production! Maybe your Beaven or Roy and bitter you got canned! Or maybe one of the others that lasted a day with Axl. If you knew anything about production, mixing or even worked on a record you would understand the point behind the rough mix. ITS NOT FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION! What a joke. Production?
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: jarmo on October 10, 2007, 03:31:07 PM
Back on topic.
I'd pay the same as I pay on Itunes.
Seems reasonable to me to support the artists I like by buying their music.
/jarmo
I'd pay the same as I pay on Itunes.
Seems reasonable to me to support the artists I like by buying their music.
/jarmo
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: AxlsMainMan on October 10, 2007, 04:01:01 PM
the 11 songs we have heard from the new Gnr.
Is that including Checkmate?
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Robman? on October 10, 2007, 04:06:59 PM
I thought this was funny, one reason why radiohead isnt exactly smart
Radiohead album draws complaints
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO - Hailed as revolutionaries for their digital prowess last month, Radiohead's innovative download offer is now being derided by some fans.
Message boards dedicated to the Brit band are alight with complaints over the bit rate for the new album, "In Rainbows," available digitally on Wednesday.
Bit rate determines the audio quality and how much space an MP3 file takes up on a computer or MP3 player.
An e-mail sent to fans who registered to buy the album says "In Rainbows" will be encoded at 160 kbps - higher than the default iTunes rate of 128 kbps but not high enough for some fans.
Music files can be found on the Net at bit rates as high as 320 kbps or as "lossless" files, which is the highest, uncompressed digital format.
Some messages on websites www.Radiohead.com and www.ateaseweb.com complained that Radiohead should have indicated the audio quality on the order page, which encouraged fans to set whatever price they liked for the album.
"I just wish they'd given all the details when the order page went up, so people could adjust their prices accordingly," wunderhorn1 says at the Radiohead message board www.ateaseweb.com.
"They should have a Lossless download option. Very true, 160k is not worth paying for," says Link23.
Over at Radiohead.com, a fan identified as "Dug" begs to differ: "You can't hear the difference between a good MP3 and a CD - 160 kbps should be just fine."
http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/2007/10/09/4562458-cp.html
Like the article above said, a download like that isnt worth paying for. I'd shell out $30 for a real CD.
Radiohead album draws complaints
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO - Hailed as revolutionaries for their digital prowess last month, Radiohead's innovative download offer is now being derided by some fans.
Message boards dedicated to the Brit band are alight with complaints over the bit rate for the new album, "In Rainbows," available digitally on Wednesday.
Bit rate determines the audio quality and how much space an MP3 file takes up on a computer or MP3 player.
An e-mail sent to fans who registered to buy the album says "In Rainbows" will be encoded at 160 kbps - higher than the default iTunes rate of 128 kbps but not high enough for some fans.
Music files can be found on the Net at bit rates as high as 320 kbps or as "lossless" files, which is the highest, uncompressed digital format.
Some messages on websites www.Radiohead.com and www.ateaseweb.com complained that Radiohead should have indicated the audio quality on the order page, which encouraged fans to set whatever price they liked for the album.
"I just wish they'd given all the details when the order page went up, so people could adjust their prices accordingly," wunderhorn1 says at the Radiohead message board www.ateaseweb.com.
"They should have a Lossless download option. Very true, 160k is not worth paying for," says Link23.
Over at Radiohead.com, a fan identified as "Dug" begs to differ: "You can't hear the difference between a good MP3 and a CD - 160 kbps should be just fine."
http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/2007/10/09/4562458-cp.html
Like the article above said, a download like that isnt worth paying for. I'd shell out $30 for a real CD.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Lucky on October 10, 2007, 04:15:27 PM
couple of years ago.... who knows.... but now... I'll just wait till it's out and pay the regular price.
however... seeing them play CITR live... now that.... I'd pay 1000 euros.
however... seeing them play CITR live... now that.... I'd pay 1000 euros.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: -Jack- on October 10, 2007, 05:24:31 PM
To have Chinese Democracy NOW? I'd pay 50$ for it.
When it comes out? Lowest possible market price :)
When it comes out? Lowest possible market price :)
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Howard2k on October 10, 2007, 06:11:30 PM
I thought this was funny, one reason why radiohead isnt exactly smart
Radiohead album draws complaints
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO - Hailed as revolutionaries for their digital prowess last month, Radiohead's innovative download offer is now being derided by some fans.
Message boards dedicated to the Brit band are alight with complaints over the bit rate for the new album, "In Rainbows," available digitally on Wednesday.
Bit rate determines the audio quality and how much space an MP3 file takes up on a computer or MP3 player.
An e-mail sent to fans who registered to buy the album says "In Rainbows" will be encoded at 160 kbps - higher than the default iTunes rate of 128 kbps but not high enough for some fans.
Music files can be found on the Net at bit rates as high as 320 kbps or as "lossless" files, which is the highest, uncompressed digital format.
Some messages on websites www.Radiohead.com and www.ateaseweb.com complained that Radiohead should have indicated the audio quality on the order page, which encouraged fans to set whatever price they liked for the album.
"I just wish they'd given all the details when the order page went up, so people could adjust their prices accordingly," wunderhorn1 says at the Radiohead message board www.ateaseweb.com.
"They should have a Lossless download option. Very true, 160k is not worth paying for," says Link23.
Over at Radiohead.com, a fan identified as "Dug" begs to differ: "You can't hear the difference between a good MP3 and a CD - 160 kbps should be just fine."
http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/2007/10/09/4562458-cp.html
Like the article above said, a download like that isnt worth paying for. I'd shell out $30 for a real CD.
Radiohead album draws complaints
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO - Hailed as revolutionaries for their digital prowess last month, Radiohead's innovative download offer is now being derided by some fans.
Message boards dedicated to the Brit band are alight with complaints over the bit rate for the new album, "In Rainbows," available digitally on Wednesday.
Bit rate determines the audio quality and how much space an MP3 file takes up on a computer or MP3 player.
An e-mail sent to fans who registered to buy the album says "In Rainbows" will be encoded at 160 kbps - higher than the default iTunes rate of 128 kbps but not high enough for some fans.
Music files can be found on the Net at bit rates as high as 320 kbps or as "lossless" files, which is the highest, uncompressed digital format.
Some messages on websites www.Radiohead.com and www.ateaseweb.com complained that Radiohead should have indicated the audio quality on the order page, which encouraged fans to set whatever price they liked for the album.
"I just wish they'd given all the details when the order page went up, so people could adjust their prices accordingly," wunderhorn1 says at the Radiohead message board www.ateaseweb.com.
"They should have a Lossless download option. Very true, 160k is not worth paying for," says Link23.
Over at Radiohead.com, a fan identified as "Dug" begs to differ: "You can't hear the difference between a good MP3 and a CD - 160 kbps should be just fine."
http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/2007/10/09/4562458-cp.html
Like the article above said, a download like that isnt worth paying for. I'd shell out $30 for a real CD.
Idiots. iTunes does not use MP3.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: crazycheryl on October 10, 2007, 06:15:05 PM
I would pay whatever they ask. Nothing ridiculous of course but I'd probably even go to like $50 for even 13 songs. I'm dying to see what has taken Axl so long and it might be considered a collector's item some day. But of course I would play the shit out of it.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: GNRreunioneventually on October 10, 2007, 06:20:24 PM
I'd pay $200 max. Maybe more, but thats only if i could have it now.
:peace:
:peace:
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: DramaGod on October 10, 2007, 08:03:41 PM
pretty cool idea to sell their music online without any record label backing. Would Axl do this? Allowing rabid hardcore fans and casual one's alike to set theis own price.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Randy Jesus on October 10, 2007, 10:53:59 PM
I would give my left nut... and my whole sack if it was overnight delivery...
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: world war on October 10, 2007, 11:11:46 PM
Nobody in their band is gay...actually, they are all married. : ok: Personally, I would take Radiohead's last three albums over the 11 songs we have heard from the new Gnr. Of course, I like some of the Gnr stuff. However, the production on the leaks is quite possibly the worst I have ever heard in rock and roll. Horribly produced. I only hope that Axl has re-done almost all of it.
ofcourse it's easier to master music from a simplistic band such as radiohead than a more complex one like gnr full of more technically advanced musicians
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Bruno Poeys on October 11, 2007, 01:34:09 AM
Quote from: Bumblefoot
I *never* said Geffen has Chinese Democracy. To anyone spreading this or similar rumors, cut the crap!!
http://www.bumblefoot.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3197Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: The Estranged MrFlashbax on October 11, 2007, 01:43:04 AM
$15-$20
i think that's more than fair for a single disc album
i think that's more than fair for a single disc album
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: John Galt on October 11, 2007, 04:11:37 AM
Don't see why some posters fele the need to slag off Radiohead muscially on this thread, if you don't like them fine but it's the download idea we're discussing - not their music.
Anyhow I'd pay for GnR downloads - ?10 for the album as that would go straight to the artists. For CD depends on the set and what is in it....
Anyhow I'd pay for GnR downloads - ?10 for the album as that would go straight to the artists. For CD depends on the set and what is in it....
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: .Seal on October 11, 2007, 08:42:43 AM
100$ easily but that would be fore a hard copy not any digital shizz..
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: darkdays_01 on October 12, 2007, 01:11:29 AM
Pretty safe to say this is what it is all coming to in the future "Radiohead's new release". That and just make a release an exclusive for specific chain stores such as the Eagles did with Wal-Mart. The music industry is in a sad shape unfortunately. I am not a rabid hardcore fan like you cats but i would goto Best Buy and pick it up for 9.99 the day it is released , us "VR fans" are curious to as what the red headed one has to offer. And that wasn't meant as a dig either. Rock music really does need Axl back. I wish he would realize that.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: pilferk on October 12, 2007, 11:29:21 AM
Back on topic.
I'd pay the same as I pay on Itunes.
Seems reasonable to me to support the artists I like by buying their music.
/jarmo
I'd pay the same as I pay on Itunes.
Seems reasonable to me to support the artists I like by buying their music.
/jarmo
Ditto.
I'd pay about a buck a song for it...or around $13 if the last "count" of tracks is close to being right.
And I'd even smile while I was doing it...
One caveat though: I have to be able to burn as many copies of the stinking album as I like....NOT because I want to send it to every friend I have, but because I want a copy for my car, a copy for my home CD changer, and a "backup" copy to sock away somewhere.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Csavoie on October 12, 2007, 02:54:58 PM
18.00 to about 22.00 I believe I pay?
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: nonlinear on October 12, 2007, 05:24:42 PM
i'd pay $2 for a digital download, $10 USD for a well-packaged CD, and $30-$40 for a well-packaged LP on 45rpm 180 gm vinyl.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: BillBailey on October 13, 2007, 05:20:23 PM
If I could have it right this second I would gladly pay $1000. It would be worth it just to end the endless wait.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Jim Bob on October 13, 2007, 06:36:29 PM
I'd pay whatever it cost up at the record store or wherever I buy it from. most likely 3 copies the day it comes out.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: polluxlm on October 14, 2007, 08:17:14 AM
200$
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Will on October 14, 2007, 09:40:34 AM
I'd pay 20 euros for the CD and 10 euros for its digital version. I'd pay up to 50 euros for a collector's edition with a nice booklet and DVD or whatever, but this is unlikely.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: GnR-NOW on October 14, 2007, 10:36:16 AM
Depends ... if they just release the CD, it should be between $15-20. but if they release it with a ton of extras it could be between $50-75.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Liz on October 14, 2007, 07:13:11 PM
What I'd pay for any other CD...
Download: $9.99
Actual CD: $14.99
Download: $9.99
Actual CD: $14.99
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Zerocool2 on October 14, 2007, 09:49:20 PM
mmm...i'd go so far as 17.99...18.99 if i was feeling extremely generous
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: gcluskey on October 15, 2007, 01:19:15 PM
I would like to see Chinese Democracy appear on the shelves as more than just your standard CD in a jewel case. Its been long enough, it'd be great to see a nicely packaged CD with bonus DVD. I'm sure there'll probably be a couple of versions of the album with an extra track on the japanese version or a tour edition with additional live EP or 3 or 4 different covers. Marketing people really know how to sell CDs...they've more competition now with the likes of iTunes and us downloading motherfuckers!
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Jizzo on October 16, 2007, 12:30:59 AM
50 bucks for the download and 100 for an actual copy
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: JDA on October 16, 2007, 10:50:03 AM
I don't know if we will ever have to worry about that.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: jarmo on October 16, 2007, 12:22:58 PM
I don't know if we will ever have to worry about that.
Is that what you want?
Judging by your last posts here, you're only interested in this kind of whining: "I don't care!", "it's not coming out!".
How truly interesting!
/jarmo
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: JMack on October 16, 2007, 02:42:40 PM
20 bucks for a single c.d.? Then again I think a professional auctioneer should stream live to all just to make it interesting.
To hell with the nay sayers!
To hell with the nay sayers!
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: JDA on October 17, 2007, 04:56:05 PM
I don't know if we will ever have to worry about that.
Is that what you want?
Judging by your last posts here, you're only interested in this kind of whining: "I don't care!", "it's not coming out!".
How truly interesting!
/jarmo
I have probably been a fan longer than you Jarmo and will keep on seeing them when they come around but I am also being realistic.? Don't attack me.? Love the band but same shit gets old.? Yes, we are in the same place as we were in 2002.? Don't give me the "they toured? in 2006 BS".? Most of the songs they are playing are 20yrs old.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: jarmo on October 17, 2007, 05:09:26 PM
I have probably been a fan longer than you Jarmo
Oh really?
If you became a fan before AFD was released, I apologize. Otherwise, don't make assumptions.
Judging by your age, you were seven when it was released. Did you run out and buy it the day it was released?
Just because I'm not bitter, doesn't mean I'm not old enough to remember the 80s.
/jarmo
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Nytunz on October 17, 2007, 08:12:35 PM
i would pay 160 Norwegian "Kroner" Maximum.. because that will be the price. : ok:
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: CSS on October 17, 2007, 09:09:39 PM
I'd probably pay anything for it, as long as I get it on the day of the release.
But it will probably end up costing me $20 or less.
But it will probably end up costing me $20 or less.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: F*ck Fear on October 18, 2007, 02:53:29 AM
$30. No more.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Genesis on October 18, 2007, 03:54:54 AM
Like the article above said, a download like that isnt worth paying for.
160 kbps isn't enough for you? You must have really high resolution ears. :P
I'd pay around $10, but for a CD though.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: bushkarocks!! on October 18, 2007, 04:25:46 AM
I don't know if we will ever have to worry about that.
Is that what you want?
Judging by your last posts here, you're only interested in this kind of whining: "I don't care!", "it's not coming out!".
How truly interesting!
/jarmo
always sad to see jarmo how easily ya get upset by someone else his oppinion
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Wasted_youth on October 18, 2007, 04:54:34 AM
id pay the normal price for a ceedee or a double or triple or quadruple but if they charged anything stupid id fucken download it for free. I understand a lot of money has been poured into this CD but if its as good as we hope then it should return the outlay for years n years to come
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: jarmo on October 18, 2007, 08:54:32 AM
I don't know if we will ever have to worry about that.
Is that what you want?
Judging by your last posts here, you're only interested in this kind of whining: "I don't care!", "it's not coming out!".
How truly interesting!
/jarmo
always sad to see jarmo how easily ya get upset by someone else his oppinion
It's always sad to see people coming here to spread their negativity and then see those who support that attacking me when I point it out.
/jarmo
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: AXL_GUNS on October 18, 2007, 10:18:30 AM
I'd pay maybe 30 euros but i would have already downloaded everything.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Wooody on October 18, 2007, 10:29:31 AM
this question was asked before...
and I said I would pay up to 300 euros....
but now?
15 euros
especially because we have heard so many of the new songs already... :-\
and I said I would pay up to 300 euros....
but now?
15 euros
especially because we have heard so many of the new songs already... :-\
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: ssiscool on October 18, 2007, 11:02:35 AM
about 8.99 9.99 if i recently got paid. if a dvd is included, then paerhaps 14.99
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: MeanBone on October 18, 2007, 12:00:59 PM
whatever the price tag says on the cd sleeve.
lately i'm not into buying records, specially cuz most of them suck (see my latest purchase... Libertad")
but i'd buy anything Gn'r puts out, specially the new line up. they're the best live band out there, i can't wait to see how a studio effort would be like.
it's about time Robin has something put out by a band, other than the live recordings with NIN.
and i can't wait to see the cd art and booklet. if there's a bonus dvd with footage of the band rehearsing or backstage or whatever. that would be even better.
the next cd i'm gonna buy will be Sebastian Bach's Cd, mostly because of Axl as well...
the thing is i've been waiting for this cd for so long, i remember when i was graduating from high school i thought it was coming out, that was in 2000-2002. Now i'm finishing my law degree and it's still in a hiatus situation... oh well, if i waited for so long, as long as i don't die, i'll still be here.
lately i'm not into buying records, specially cuz most of them suck (see my latest purchase... Libertad")
but i'd buy anything Gn'r puts out, specially the new line up. they're the best live band out there, i can't wait to see how a studio effort would be like.
it's about time Robin has something put out by a band, other than the live recordings with NIN.
and i can't wait to see the cd art and booklet. if there's a bonus dvd with footage of the band rehearsing or backstage or whatever. that would be even better.
the next cd i'm gonna buy will be Sebastian Bach's Cd, mostly because of Axl as well...
the thing is i've been waiting for this cd for so long, i remember when i was graduating from high school i thought it was coming out, that was in 2000-2002. Now i'm finishing my law degree and it's still in a hiatus situation... oh well, if i waited for so long, as long as i don't die, i'll still be here.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: JDA on October 18, 2007, 12:04:08 PM
I have probably been a fan longer than you Jarmo
Oh really?
If you became a fan before AFD was released, I apologize. Otherwise, don't make assumptions.
Judging by your age, you were seven when it was released. Did you run out and buy it the day it was released?
Just because I'm not bitter, doesn't mean I'm not old enough to remember the 80s.
/jarmo
No, I did not buy it. ?My brother did and yes I was a fan at seven. ?You are right though. ?I am a little bitter with this band. ?I have supported old and new and there is nothing new, album wise, in the last 16 yrs. ?That's all I'm saying.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: younggunner on October 18, 2007, 12:27:02 PM
how bout everyone chips in x amount of dollars and then we get in contact with someone from the band and give them that money that was collected and in return we get to listen to CD. And if we do this quick enough 2007 can still be the yr! otherwise lets do it for 08. This would be unprecedented
everyone would be happy. The die hards would get to hear the album, and Axl can still hold onto the album.
everyone would be happy. The die hards would get to hear the album, and Axl can still hold onto the album.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Voodoochild on October 18, 2007, 12:49:34 PM
^ It would leak and, if the album is not ready yet, I don't think the band would release it in any form, hence their response to the leaked demos.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Scabbie on October 18, 2007, 01:19:56 PM
^ It would leak and, if the album is not ready yet, I don't think the band would release it in any form, hence their response to the leaked demos.
Listening parties could be the way forward. A few drinks, play the tunes, solicit some feedback...I'd pay ?20-30 for that alone if they could make it exciting. Would also create a buzz.
When I have some time I'll work out what the average of all the prices quoted here has been!
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: jarmo on October 19, 2007, 06:42:15 PM
No, I did not buy it. My brother did and yes I was a fan at seven.
I must say I'm impressed.
At seven I was more interested in cartoons, Lego and stuff like that.
I didn't really have a taste in music back then.....
Listening parties could be the way forward. A few drinks, play the tunes, solicit some feedback...I'd pay ?20-30 for that alone if they could make it exciting. Would also create a buzz.
As far as I know, those are held once there's a release date?
I've never been to one, but that's how I think they work......
/jarmo
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: DEAD HORSE on October 20, 2007, 03:52:55 AM
I would pay 2 million dollars...I'm serious
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: gav on October 20, 2007, 05:19:53 AM
right now I'd give my left nut! (bit smaller than the right one and is a pain in the ass :hihi:)
seriously, I'd pay over the odds for this CD.
I just hope one day I will walk into HMV and see it there.
In the meantime us die-hards need something to keep our whistles wet!
seriously, I'd pay over the odds for this CD.
I just hope one day I will walk into HMV and see it there.
In the meantime us die-hards need something to keep our whistles wet!
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Wooody on October 20, 2007, 07:12:00 AM
No, I did not buy it. My brother did and yes I was a fan at seven.
I must say I'm impressed.
At seven I was more interested in cartoons, Lego and stuff like that.
I didn't really have a taste in music back then.....
Listening parties could be the way forward. A few drinks, play the tunes, solicit some feedback...I'd pay ?20-30 for that alone if they could make it exciting. Would also create a buzz.
As far as I know, those are held once there's a release date?
I've never been to one, but that's how I think they work......
/jarmo
Then you are a late comer, I was also six or seven when I first listened to gnr, I didnt understand what axl was saying cause I didnt even speak english but they blew me away with sweet child paradise city and wttj.
So. While you were playing with legos at seven we were rockin' :peace:
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: jarmo on October 20, 2007, 08:36:54 AM
No, I did not buy it. My brother did and yes I was a fan at seven.
I must say I'm impressed.
At seven I was more interested in cartoons, Lego and stuff like that.
I didn't really have a taste in music back then.....
Listening parties could be the way forward. A few drinks, play the tunes, solicit some feedback...I'd pay ?20-30 for that alone if they could make it exciting. Would also create a buzz.
As far as I know, those are held once there's a release date?
I've never been to one, but that's how I think they work......
/jarmo
Then you are a late comer, I was also six or seven when I first listened to gnr, I didnt understand what axl was saying cause I didnt even speak english but they blew me away with sweet child paradise city and wttj.
So. While you were playing with legos at seven we were rockin' :peace:
When I was seven, Legos were more exciting than listening to some of the music that was out at the time. :hihi:
/jarmo
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: greendog on October 20, 2007, 08:50:35 AM
ive grown up on guns n roses, sex pistols and bowie since i was 3. dunno, ive always been into music, even if at the time it was just because it was loud.
lego was also cool tho, i used to try and steal the transparent ones, i think you got like 2 per box! god, they were rare.
lego was also cool tho, i used to try and steal the transparent ones, i think you got like 2 per box! god, they were rare.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: snakepipero on October 20, 2007, 10:59:26 AM
back on topic i wouldn't pay more than 20 euros for it. As much as i admire axl as a songwritter, singer and frontman and like what i've heard from this new band i wouldn't pay more than that.
10 years ago i would had pay much more i think ;D
10 years ago i would had pay much more i think ;D
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Axl Z on October 20, 2007, 11:46:15 AM
depends really ?20 at a push, truth be told I'd buy it anyway!
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: monkeyboy32 on October 20, 2007, 02:09:37 PM
I would go as high as 20 dollars
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Sillything on October 20, 2007, 02:28:02 PM
I'm a downloading motherfucker:P Nah just kidding
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: Kangaroo Friend on October 24, 2007, 10:26:00 PM
I won't pay for a download, but I'll glady buy it in a store.
Title: Re: How much would you pay for Chinese Democracy
Post by: sami ben tovim on October 25, 2007, 07:10:40 AM
we need to get paid for waiting for so long... :hihi: :hihi: