I started branching off of hip hop/r&b a few years ago and was put on to radiohead. I bought the best of album instead of all of their cd's but I like it. Then I got In Rainbows, the album rocks. I'm in on this woot.

anyone know if this is Radiohead selling this, or their former label?

I heard that after the In Rainbows "free download" their former label retaliated by re-releasing some of their old stuff, againt Radiohead's wishes. Label was just wanting to make some bucks since they weren't getting anything off of In Rainbows.

Not that it matters that much. I was just wondering because my first reaction was, "Well, I love those albums, and I love that band, so why not support them and finally have the real discs instead of ripped downloads...." But then I decided I don't need to support a record label, and I've already got all these files digitally, and if its not even a real CD case, why bother....

When this says it has original artwork, does that mean ALL of the liner notes and artwork faithfully reproduced? IIRC, some of the albums Kid A+ had pretty complex liner notes with a lot of artwork and transparent pages and what-have-yous.

If someone can confirm or deny that this set contains an entirely faithful reproduction of the aforementioned, it would influence my purchasing decision.

tylaj04 wrote:anyone know if this is Radiohead selling this, or their former label?

I heard that after the In Rainbows "free download" their former label retaliated by re-releasing some of their old stuff, againt Radiohead's wishes. Label was just wanting to make some bucks since they weren't getting anything off of In Rainbows.

Not that it matters that much. I was just wondering because my first reaction was, "Well, I love those albums, and I love that band, so why not support them and finally have the real discs instead of ripped downloads...." But then I decided I don't need to support a record label, and I've already got all these files digitally, and if its not even a real CD case, why bother....

Yes, if you buy this you're supporting terrorism. ;)

Radiohead denounced this collection as a way for EMI to get fans' money. These aren't remastered, they're just in digipaks in a box.

If you're trying to give Radiohead money by buying this, you're not.

Still a good woot if you don't care about politics and want great music.

In Rainbows, first album of 2008 and best album of 2008.

" if you want me , then ****** come and get me , i will be waiting with a bag of sandwhiches" love that song

Hmmm, this looks VERY temping...

Plus, for those who say Ever just think about breadsticks? is the point of CDs? Well, you can rip these high quality WAVS to whatever format you want and play them on whatever you want! (iPod, iRiver, PC, w/e) No DRM to get in the way!

:-)

havesomesoup wrote:No "In Rainbows"?

In Rainbows was published originally by Radiohead themselves and eventually by another record label. Screw Capital Records and this silly attempt at a "complete-set."

Radiohead will be making great album for years to come.

Damn it, woot! I wish I knew how to quit you! I keep seeing stuff I can't say no to.

radio, radio...

I was tuning in the shine on the light night dial
doing anything my radio advised
with every one of those late night stations
playing songs bringing tears to me eyes
I was seriously thinking about hiding the receiver
when the switch broke 'cause it's old
They're saying things that I can hardly believe.
They really think we're getting out of control.

Radio is a sound salvation
Radio is cleaning up the nation
They say you better listen to the voice of reason
But they don't give you any choice
'cause they think that it's treason.
So you had better do as you are told.
You better listen to the radio.
[ Find more Lyrics at www.mp3lyrics.org/Qiu ]

I wanna bite the hand that feeds me.
I wanna bite that hand so badly.
I want to make them wish they'd never seen me.

Some of my friends sit around every evening
and they worry about the times ahead
But everybody else is overwhelmed by indifference
and the promise of an early bed
You either shut up or get cut out;
they don't wanna hear about it.
It's only inches on the reel-to-reel.
And the radio is in the hands of such a lot of fools
tryin' to anaesthetise the way that you feel

[Chorus]

Wonderful radio
Marvelous radio
Wonderful radio
Radio, radio...

Dear Woot. Thanks for posting an excellent product at a great price. You would have got me but I came prepared. I've already bought all these albums! Maybe next time. And don't try to post any more Sansas with excellent ratings at low low prices. You got me for 6 already and I'm not getting any more!

tonymontana444 wrote:it took me about 40 seconds to commit to this purchase.

radiohead was a very good choice woot!

I don't think they made the choice.

more likely that they gota truck load and they are unloading it.

Lucky that it was not some horrible band is all.

Purchased it.

This will be my collector's set as I already have the mp3s for all the CDs, and will remain unopened.

havesomesoup wrote:No "In Rainbows"?

Nope, this box set is what Radiohead released under EMI. In Rainbows was on their own label after they left EMI.

The Bends is one of the best albums of all time!

This box set would be for the fan who doesn't have all of their albums by now, but then again who doesn't?

Also if anyone has never seen Radiohead in concert, I would highly suggest it. I have seen them 5 times and they get better everytime.

Yorke = Genius

What about the My Iron Lung EP?

lament wrote:If you're trying to give Radiohead money by buying this, you're not.

Radiohead still gets a percentage of each album sold.

Generally, that percentage will go up the more records they sell (depending on the contract).

If only these were vinyl so I could rip them using my new portable USB turntable...

Love Radiohead, but that price for the box set really isn't all that hot. If you're planning on buying the set anyway, then yeah, you'll save a few bucks probably, but it's not a smokin' deal or anything.

Now, if this was the Limited Edition USB Stick, then we'd be in business.

Radiohead? Meh. I can so pass on that.
Where's the Rush discography?

JasonSD wrote:because, to steal from a band that allowed you to name your own price on their last studio album is so 21st century.

Don't worry. If you DO "steal" by downloading more of their albums you can just make up for it by "naming your own price" on their website again. Oh wait! You can't because they took away that opportunity when the album went up for sale physically. PTERODACTYLS!, they almost had it right. I think I'll go buy some Nine Inch Nails music now.

~j

I have been listening to radiohead since the days of the bends and this is soooo tempting..

I am thinking about it since i have all the albums already but not the nice boxet package.

Are the albums any different other than the package??

edit: I paid $5 for In Rainbows and downloaded it from their website. They might have taken it down eventually (confirm?) but it did work for a while...

Just took one quick look and bought it, as EVERYTHING Radiohead ever did was brilliant and didn't need to second-guess that, now did I? Can't wait for it to come, however!!! My toddler is going to LOVE being re-introduced to my all-time favorite band!!!

Can't answer your question about who has the selling rights to this boxed set, but why not buy one as a gift for a friend? I would be unbelievably surprised and THRILLED to find such a gift for me for ANY occasion!!! Rock on, Radiohead!!!

tylaj04 wrote:anyone know if this is Radiohead selling this, or their former label?

I heard that after the In Rainbows "free download" their former label retaliated by re-releasing some of their old stuff, againt Radiohead's wishes. Label was just wanting to make some bucks since they weren't getting anything off of In Rainbows.

Not that it matters that much. I was just wondering because my first reaction was, "Well, I love those albums, and I love that band, so why not support them and finally have the real discs instead of ripped downloads...." But then I decided I don't need to support a record label, and I've already got all these files digitally, and if its not even a real CD case, why bother....

wow...this woot warrents my first post ever...awesome deal! yay!! oops...second.

Where's the pipe? This is not a complete Radiohead package unless one is included plus maybe a little baggie of quality green.

The bends = One of the best albums ever.

Radiohead rules, but this set is probably only really good for people just getting into the band (or people who don't own any hard copies of the albums).

I'm going to save my money and try to find some rare Radiohead vinyl records instead. This is a sweet deal for sure though. However, if you don't have the funds right now, don't sweat it. You can get it from amazon.com for a few more bucks at any time.

coolest-ever woot

bought it immediately

Thanks!

I SO love you Woot!!! I recently went through a separation and my ex kept all of our Radiohead cd's! I think it took me about 1.2 seconds to make this purchase! Now I can rock out to my boys again!

Radiohead blows.

PublicAffairs wrote:Let's get some music on here that's actually entertaining maybe...or maybe something that doesn't bore half to death.

Four of these albums are excellent, two are good, and one is a solid live album.

That being said, I'm not sure who this is for except perhaps the budding Radiohead fan. I've got all of this and lots more and no need to spend $40 on stuff I already own.

It would be better if it included Airbag/How Am I Driving and the My Iron Lung EP.

d4nowar wrote:Takes 3 weeks to get a CD in the mail and rip it. Takes a few minutes to download it and have it.

Oh, and then CDs break and scratch all of the time.

Oh yeah, and the jewel cases break easily.

Oh, and half of the time you can't find the CD you want at any store.

Oh right, and most music isn't worth the money charged for it, but at least when downloaded it gets listened to. I mean I can understand if a band wants to get paid for their music and sacrifices potential fans that might have liked their music and maybe gone to a concert and earned the musicians more money anyway.

Any musician that cares more about money than people liking their music is an chocolate starfish anyway.

I bet your soul is as empty as this post...

Why would I want to buy a set of boxes, even if they ARE limited edition? Maybe a set of lunch boxes, but these are cardboard, aren't they?

What's that, you say? There are CDs in the boxes? Well then you mean a BOXED set, that is, a set of items CONTAINED in a box. Well why didn't you say so?

My mom and dad used to have compact discs back in the 90's.

havesomesoup wrote:No "In Rainbows"?

They released In Rainbows on their own... The box set was done by their old label.

Very awesome, indeed. A shame about the whole rainbows deal, but still a great set!

first the "greatest hits", now this?
meh
i'm getting sick of all these re-releases.
EMI milking whatever they can out of radiohead's success.

Ugh. Woot is really scrapimg the bottom of the barrel now.

well, they are rereleasing the first 3 albums in march with allll of the b-sides and extra demos. . . .but this is a deal that's still worth it!!!

I have access to Newbury Comics in New England, and even their used price was probably $15-20 more than this is shipped.

<3 woot.