Fandango CD?
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Captaindave
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Out of print and unavailable for retail purchase at this time...but maybe it will eventually emerge as one of the reissues starting in 2005...
The above suggestion about used CD stores sounds like a good idea.
IMO, it is the best of the Herb Alpert solo, post Tijuana Brass albums. It is Herb's finest trumpet playing performance since the Tijuana Brass. The technical execution and tone of the trumpet on this particular album are outstanding. Beautiful, resonant tone; outstanding performance both technically and musically. Speaking from the point of view of an experienced trumpet player, Herb has rediscovered on this album just exactly what a trumpet is supposed to sound like(of course, he knew all along - he just occasionally took a departure from what he always knew and could do
). This album, IMO, is not only an album of great songs, but an album of "listening instruction" on trumpet playing for us trumpet players.
The only other option is to try to find one on eBay, and pay an outrageously inflated price.
The above suggestion about used CD stores sounds like a good idea.
IMO, it is the best of the Herb Alpert solo, post Tijuana Brass albums. It is Herb's finest trumpet playing performance since the Tijuana Brass. The technical execution and tone of the trumpet on this particular album are outstanding. Beautiful, resonant tone; outstanding performance both technically and musically. Speaking from the point of view of an experienced trumpet player, Herb has rediscovered on this album just exactly what a trumpet is supposed to sound like(of course, he knew all along - he just occasionally took a departure from what he always knew and could do
). This album, IMO, is not only an album of great songs, but an album of "listening instruction" on trumpet playing for us trumpet players.The only other option is to try to find one on eBay, and pay an outrageously inflated price.
Captain Bacardi
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As others have mentioned Fandango has been out of print more several years. You might get lucky finding it at a used-CD store, or you can overpay a ton of money on eBay, where this album has gone for no less than $200 on CD. You'd probably be better off finding a good clean vinyl version and putting it on a CD-R yourself.
Capt. Bacardi
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Fandango on CD is a rarity these days, and any copy you see on eBay or elsewhere is going to be outrageously priced. I see vinyl copies all the time, but if you have no way to play it back, that won't do you much good either.
DAN BOLTON
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You might try www.gemm.com...there is one FANDANGO CD listed; the seller has a rather "spotty" rating...but it wouldn't hurt to inquire about the CD...it was in stock[just one] as of 11/19/04...and it was in "near mint" condition. I've never done business with gemm, but several other forum members have.
They're asking 10.95...could be a real turkey, but it beats 350.00 on ebay...
Dan
They're asking 10.95...could be a real turkey, but it beats 350.00 on ebay...
Dan
For $10.25, it's almost worth risking that the seller is not so reputable, on the chance of scoring the CD. He may not know of the rarity of the disc.
Direct link:
http://www.gemm.com/ddc/search.pl?&a_refno=GML668163347
Harry
Direct link:
http://www.gemm.com/ddc/search.pl?&a_refno=GML668163347
Harry
Captaindave
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I have a virtually mint copy of the Fandango vinyl album, but have no turntable on which to play it 
...I'm looking into having a CD made if I can find someone with the equipment to do so... 
If I had a turntable and the equipment to make CDs from albums, I have several albums that could "ride again" as CDs...
It will be Soooo much easier when these reissues are available to be purchased...
...I'm looking into having a CD made if I can find someone with the equipment to do so... If I had a turntable and the equipment to make CDs from albums, I have several albums that could "ride again" as CDs...
It will be Soooo much easier when these reissues are available to be purchased...
Mike
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I wish that a “The Making of Fandango” video/DVD existed. It could start with Herb arriving at the airport in Mexico City, then entering the CBS Recording Studio, meeting everyone and then beginning the process of making the music; ending in a performance of the entire album.
I suppose the notion of making a music documentary film at that time was unheard of, but it sure would be fun to watch it if it had been done.
I suppose the notion of making a music documentary film at that time was unheard of, but it sure would be fun to watch it if it had been done.
Tijuana Sauerkraut
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There is an original Herb Alpert Fandango A&M Japan CD currently on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4064982663&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
Hope this helps!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4064982663&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
Hope this helps!
Tijuana Sauerkraut
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I guess the price on that eBay Fandango CD jumped a little since I posted my previous message. Yes, I agree that $60 is a lot for one Herb Alpert CD, but at the moment it is unclear if this CD will be re-released. I spent lots of money purchasing original A&M Herb Alpert TJB CDs off of eBay... especially my S.R.O. CD. At the time I never thought these Herb Alpert TJB albums would ever be re-released on CD. Just thought I'd let you know that there is an original Fandango CD available.
Captain Bacardi
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aymnostalgico
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I bought my Fandango vinyl at Gemm. I have the Canadian Print , which came sealed and brand new.
At Gemm you can also find the cd version , but as everyone has said, you might have to fork out no less than $200 for it. There is also a Japanese import of it been sold around as well, but very expensive as well.
At Gemm you can also find the cd version , but as everyone has said, you might have to fork out no less than $200 for it. There is also a Japanese import of it been sold around as well, but very expensive as well.
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