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CD/DVD Releases: Dream Theater Deluxe Collecter's Pre-Order Edition

Posted on Sunday, July 24 @ 00:00:00 UTC by nightowl

Ok, so, like, what's a news update without TWO Dream Theater items? This one concerns the new album from Dream Theater, to released September 13. In addition to the standard version, if you act now, you can satisfy your Dream Theater cravings with the deluxe collector's pre-order edition! Whatcha get for your hard earned cash? Read on...


- The Dramatic Turn Of Events album -- unlikely that that wouldn't be included, right?
- The entire album as instrumentals -- I guess for those folks who don't care for vocals...?
- DVD of "The Spirit Carries On" - a 60-minute movie documenting the drummer auditions -- as I opined, Drummer Draft 2010, or somesuch sarcasm
- 2LP set of the album - 180-gram vinyl, gatefold sleeve -- ah, records like they used to be...
DT branded custom turntable slipmat -- what good is the 2LP if it doesn't have it's own mat? (record player not included)
- Litho Print of the album cover -- it is kinda whimsical, I think
- 50 lucky winners will find a Dream Theater "Ticket For Life" (randomly inserted) -- kinda like Willy Wonka's gold ticket...?
- All content house in a custom box -- no pics available, but I'm guessing it's square...
- Receive a digital download of the album the day before release

And here's how to order - just click here.

By the way, while this may be a facts mixed with sarcasm news item, I'm not anti-Dream Theater, I just want it said. And believe you me, I'm all for people getting a bit extra for buying the album, any album, versus stealing it online. It may seem like crass marketing just to get you to part ways with more than the usual $18 price (or your local equivilent), but I think it's value added if you get those extras that can't be had via an illegal download. Ok, off my soapbox. 'Course, goodies are all well and fine if the music is good to great or better. Time will tell on that one here.

[Source: Roadrunner Records - the facts; PW's editor - the rest]

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