Duran Duran is coming to SACD! From Sony!!

Danny Tse · 10-24-2005, 11:52 AM

Musictap.net is reporting that Sony, on its Epic label, will be releasing Duran Duran's "Astronaut" album on multi-channel hybrid SACD this coming December 6.

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Hey!! Here's the triumphant return of Hybrid SACD from Sony. I've bolded it to bring extra attention. On December 6 of this year, Epic is going to release an SACD Multichannel title for Duran Duran and their best-selling Astronaut. Keep those fingers crossed that this turns into a new trend.

Paul.S · 10-24-2005, 02:49 PM

Thx, Danny. Trippy. Just to be clear: this is slated for domestic release? I suppose I'm glad that I hadn't yet bought the Astronaut Dual.

I'm still yearning for some clarity/consistency in matters hi rez. Does this mean that we might see a resurgence of SACDs from Sony as Blu-ray approaches . . .? And WTF does Universal Music Group's announcement of BD support mean?

But I digress. It will be very interesting to see if this actually streets.

-p

P.S. - The DualDisc.com site is still lame. Why can't they just put a "Titles" link on the home page that takes you to a list of all Duals released. You have to know which press release to go to to find that info at the site now.

Paul.S · 10-24-2005, 03:02 PM

P.P.S. - I wonder what Matt Rowe's source is for the info . . .

Justin Lane · 10-24-2005, 06:03 PM

When I see it, I will believe it. Until then count me skeptical.

Sony has done nothing with SA-CD this year, and many of the upcoming releases have never seen the light of day. One title from the format's creator is not big news, and is actually somewhat depressing.

I am getting to the point where I may unload my SA-CD player and library, if something doesn't give.

J

John Milton · 10-24-2005, 07:08 PM

If this SACD does surface I'll be picking it up since I never bought Astronaut. Been a DD fan for a long time though.

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Paul.S · 10-24-2005, 07:11 PM

Justin, re "I am getting to the point where I may unload my SA-CD player and library, if something doesn't give."

Why not wait until Sony's Blu-ray players street, supposedly next summer? The PS3 is supposed to support SACD playback. Maybe some/most/all of Sony's Blu-ray players will also?

-p

Marc Colella · 10-24-2005, 08:31 PM

If Sony sticks to it's plans of including full Blu-Ray support in the PS3 with SA-CD playback (and at this point I think it's still a big if), you can bet that it won't make a lick of difference with regards to SA-CD releases.

The typical console gamer couldn't care less about hi-rez audio.

SA-CD failed with the mainstream crowd, and the PS3 isn't going to change that.

Danny Tse · 10-25-2005, 12:04 AM

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Just to be clear: this is slated for domestic release?

Since Musictap.net is an US site, I'd think this rumored release is for the US. No confirmation on Duran Duran's official website.

Lee Scoggins · 10-26-2005, 09:19 AM

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Sony has done nothing with SA-CD this year

I don't think that's fair Justin. Sony has released several good classical SACDs like the wonderful Tchaikovsky with Joshua Bell.

AL KUENSTER · 10-26-2005, 12:36 PM

MFSL IS STILL RELEASING SACD'S, GOLD CD'S & LP'S FOR THOSE NOT AWARE!
REGARDS TO ALL