Originally Posted by
soulster
I'm not cranky. I'm only responding, mainly to RossHolloway, that the fan thing doesn't work with me.
Like Carlo, I have these songs many times over, and I have the mono mixes a couple of ways as well. For some of us, we are collectors, but as an audiophile, the sound quality and mastering is a BIG issue.
The sound quality on the previous 1995 2-CD set is excellent, and contains several popular B-sides. It's all I need. But, I also realize that it's long OOP, and only available if you look around on Amazon, or used. I have been mostly disappointed in the mastering of classic 60s Motown material over the last decade, so I am iffy about getting this new one. Money is tight these days' too. I'd have to read the reports from other audiophiles first before deciding. For those of you who either don't have the aforementioned collection, or don't care too much about the sound quality, that's fine too. Some people just have different priorities.
I dig good packaging and liner notes, and having rare or unreleased photographs are fine, but not too important for an audio release. If I ever wanted classic and unreleased photos, I would find a book. I like the Supremes' music, but not to the point of having to own everything they burped.
Putting out singles collections that have not been made available before would be preferable to me.
I hope this clarifies my position.
And, get it through your skulls, people: not everyone who reads and posts on this forum is a Diana Ross & The Supremes fan! This place is for everybody who loves soul music. It is even OK to not like Diana Ross or the Supremes, or Mary Willson.
As for correcting people's spelling? I get tempted because I am a former English major. I get mighty frustrated when I see bad spelling and improper grammer. However, it is considered rude forum etiquette to go around correcting, or pointing out someone's bad spelling. Don't you guys use spell-check?
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