Bonnie & Clyde CD - Digital or no?

[WithoutATrace]

I had preordered my copy from amazon a month ago. Now that the release date is finally here, amazon has this listed as "temporarily out of stock." So annoying! I hope they get more copies in soon - I want mine now! Can't wait to hear the score again.

[sbflyfan]

Hmmm... can't find it listed at Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, FYE, etc. The places that usually sell cast recordings.

As WithoutATrace said, now Amazon lists it as "temporarily out of stock."

Either it's just not being distributed well, or has it been changed to a digital-only release?

Does anyone actually have a physical copy of the CD in their possession?

[tazber]

Well it's a new label so I'm sure there were just some delays in distribution. I'm pretty sure it will be available in a cd format soon.

The Broadway Records website links directly to amazon.
I don't know if B&N, Best Buy, etc. will stock it.

[CATSNYrevival]

I figured there would be a delay. It's a new label and it's Wildhorn. How long did it take for the Dracula CD to finally be released? It would be nice if they make some sort of announcement though.

[tazber]

It won't be a delay of "Dracula" proportions. I'm thinking a few days tops.

I'll let you know when amazon emails me that they have shipped mine and that it's in stock.

[wally]

It looks like CD Baby has it.

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/originalbroadwaycastreco

[cfm3]

The digital download from iTunes is stellar. It's a well produced cast album, and the score, of which I'm a fan, and the cast sound fantastic. As for the CD release, it's not surprising there's a delay, and hopefully it's only a few days. Wildhorn's team promoted its release just today. Excluding the Dracula debacle, he's very good at getting his music out there.

[Eris0303]

I ordered my copy on March 2 and according to amazon.com it should be delivered on Thursday, April 26. It hasn't shipped yet though so I fail to see how that is going to happen even with my two-day shipping

[tazber]

Mine says the same thing Eris.

They will either update the delivery estimate, or if it arrives in a distribution center nearby they will still have it to you by Thursday.

I'm betting on the former though.

On a happier note I received Newsies today! Can't wait to hear the extended tracks.

[MadAboutTheBoy]

I'm just curious: do most of you purchase your cast recordings digitally nowadays? Or do you still purchase the actual CD? I'm new to building my collection. A few times I've downloaded things digitally because I like the instant gratification. But a CD is nice to have, too, especially if there's additional artwork or the libretto/book is included. So I'm just wondering what most people here prefer?

[VanDeanTBC]

Hey guys. Van Dean from Broadway Records here. The Bonnie & Clyde CDs arrived at Amazon today. We had shipped them several thousand copies from the manufacturer on the 17th but, unfortunately, they had an internal issue with the PO number and it got delayed. I have confirmation that Amazon received them today but it may take a few days to get to you all. Sincere apologies for the delay. If you're in the city, Colony Records has the CDs in stock as does most of the small Broadway shops around Times Square. Thanks for supporting Bonnie & Clyde everyone. :)

Best,
Van

[tazber]

Thanks for the update Van Dean!

[thespian geek]

I'm really just so in love with this show and this score and the performances. Does anyone know if/when a vocal book might be released?

[Markecib]

So glad this got recorded. I've listened to it all day so far. I still get a thrill when they reach Raise A Little Hell (reprise).

[VanDeanTBC]

A vocal book is indeed in the works. Not exactly sure of the timing just yet.

[cfm3]

It may be a glitch, but the album is no longer on iTunes?!

[CATSNYrevival]

^Yep. Not there anymore.

[VanDeanTBC]

We are investigating with Apple why this iTunes glitch occurred. We hope that it will be resolved shortly.

Thanks everyone.

Best,
Van

[thespian geek]

Thanks for the info and your help, Van!

[VanDeanTBC]

Bonnie & Clyde now shows up as "in stock" on Amazon.com. Thank you everyone for your patience. As for iTunes, we have been in constant communication with them and they stated that the glitch would be fixed soon.

Best,
Van

[WithoutATrace]

My status on amazon has been updated to "shipping soon." Yay!!

[tazber]

Mine too!

[CATSNYrevival]

I guess they're not shipping them today though? Or even tomorrow? I ordered with two day shipping and my delivery estimate is now May 2nd.

[Brian07663NJ]

MadAboutTheBoy...I prefer to have the actual CD version over the digital copy. When possible I enjoy getting the CD book signed. Looking forward to getting Jeremy and Laura to sign this for me. I used to have my CDs signed more frequently (started probably 20 years ago) but with eBay came tons of autograph sellers that have made the stagedoor crowds unbearable. The sellers are really ruthless and unpleasant too.

[MadAboutTheBoy]

Thanks, Brian. I think this is the direction in which I'm going to go!

[WithoutATrace]

My CD has shipped!