Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8 (Deluxe) [BOX SET]

Bob Dylan

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 7, 2008)
• Original Release Date: October 7, 2008
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B001DFQFEG
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #47,897 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
For the first time ever, this is the only book that shows all of the 7-inch covers spanning Bob Dylan's career, taken from a fan's personal collection.

Includes:
* two-CD set with 27 songs
* exclusive bonus CD with 12 extra tracks
* 150-page, 8" x 8" hardcover book of Bob's singles artwork (see video)
* 60-page booklet with rare photos, essay, credits.

All packaged in a hardcover solid slipcase.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

91 of 111 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buy the 2 cd version instead!, October 9, 2008

By	Anthony Accordino (Massapequa Park, New York United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I will be very brief in describing what I feel is a terrible disservice to Bob Dylan fans everywhere. To expect fans to shell out $100.00 or more for a 12 song bonus disc, and a small book with a collection of single cover photo's, that most fans will never look at again after one glance is outrageous. The alternative 2 cd set is a fabulous collection of unreleased gems at a fraction of the cost. You also get a very informative booklet with that set as well. My hunch here, is that in usual record company greed, they will release a new set sometime after the new year, that will have the third bonus disc included. By doing that, they will try to bait all those who already purchased the 2 cd set, but couldn't afford the deluxe set, into considering buying again. I will not fall for it, and neither should you. These are tough economic times, and for Dylan's record company to market a product to his fans in this fashion is a disgrace!!!!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great Music - Worst Marketing Plan Ever!, March 18, 2009

By	Nyrat "Nyrat" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

So this is the best album in the bootleg series since Vol 1-3.
The music is incredibly coherent and sounds almost like a complete studio album!

That being said, why a third CD costs an extra $100 is beyond me (I just want the music, forget the book).
As a result of this insane pricing scheme I have yet to purchase the album (how can I buy the two disc set, when there is a three disc set, yet how can I buy the three disc set when it is so unreasonably priced).

What can I say, a great album that lost a sale to me due to stupid marketing!

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the music and packaging is 5 star..the price=no star, October 7, 2008

By	W. brown "dubub" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

yes..the price is a disgrace..what on earth sony are thinking is mind boggling..what is worse is there is a single disc version just to confuse everyone...why on earth sony didnt release this 3 disc version as the only version and retail it for 40 to 60 dollars is pathetic..HOWEVER,im sure its just as silly to give it a one star reveiw just because of the price..and have those who have canned this actually heard and seen it?? because the third disc is definetley 4 or 5 star...Marching to the city..why was this left of any album???, its a shuffling sleazy boogie number that should be heard and and and man the version of 'trying to get to heaven" is AWESOME..BEAUTIFUL..SENSATIONAL...as is the rest of the disc..and the lavish books have beautiful thick covers and lovely quality paper and printing...so please folks lets not let the price distract you as this is a truly awseome release..the packaging is beautiful and the music..well..its just wonderful..mississsipi..someday baby.an awesome slow haunting,much diferent CANT WAIT.and one of bobs greatest ever songs cross the green mountain...essential....