I also hate the cardboard slipcase. Especially when you have to prise the cd out from the centre risking damage to disc and booklet. Also FYI, I have the deluxe with 3 extra tracks off ebay in the UK (thanks Chalky's). So not exclusive to anywhere as they would have you believe.
The hard booklet versions are always worth the money versus the shittypacks. Digipacks come in the mail box already dented. The deluxe edition costs a couple of euros more, but as an overall product is way better
cool video. the main reason i like invincible shield more than firepower is fewer filler tracks, so even though withholding tracks can (legitimately) be seen as a moneymaking scheme, it made the finished product better and more consistent. (pretty much all of my all time favorite albums are 10 tracks or less and under 50 minutes.)
I Just got back a few minutes ago from Target I went inside and grabbed it listening to bonus tracks and such , glad I didn’t preorder this time and it worked out getting the complete album with additional tracks.. great album it’s Priest all the way
The deluxe edition is well worth getting, as this album is fantastic. I live in the UK and next Sunday March 17th I am seeing them at the Bournemouth International Centre along with Uriah Heep and Saxon.
I just love those digibooks! Got a few by Dio and they are so well made. Will Definitely look for the expanded edition. Thanks for showing the difference. Wendy
The Deluxe Edition is the same in Europe. Regarding the vinyl. All the cover jackets are different. The hot pink clear (beautiful) has a bit pink colour on the right side of the shield. The blue, blue colour. Standard black, more like your flimsy CD cover there (standard).
Very fair criticisms here. Just to add on, I found the release of this to be a tad confusing, probably due to Amazon. I didn't keep up with all the details in the lead up to release day, but I recalled hearing about bonus tracks, though I was not aware of any exclusivity. The confusion comes in when I ordered the album on Amazon. The Amazon deluxe edition was being shown on the page with the extra tracks and the longer run time. Then some were saying the only difference between the Amazon deluxe and the standard was the packaging, but I wasn't sure if that meant the standard had the bonus tracks too, with inferior packaging, or the deluxe didn't have the bonus tracks but just nicer packaging. I decided to get the standard release. When release day came, Amazon provided access to the mp3s(a nice touch). Despite purchasing the standard release, my digital version was listed as the deluxe version and did include the bonus tracks. Now I wasn't worried about the bonus tracks much since I knew it wouldn't be hard to find them, but it was nice to get them officially, even though I probably wasn't supposed to. It's really a bit of a mess.
I got the deluxe edition cd version with 3 extra track's from a uk record company. It's the hard back case the lodger is my favourite out of the 3 bonus track's. I love the sound of the whole album though it kicks ass it's awesome to have new priest songs in my life and my physical collection. I downloaded the tunes on my music app on the uk release day got to admit though for me it would have been extra cool to have a picture of the band in the artwork some where even if it would be the standard all back clothing and shades ( the classic metal look )🤘
I despise digipaks with a passion. Digibooks I can live with (they did a nice job on Priest’s last two albums, and ‘Invincible Shield’ looks like it has the same high production quality). BTW, it’s ‘Fight OF Your Life’ - ‘Fight For Your Life’ was a bonus track on the 2001 remasters 😉
The greatest Judas Priest album of all time. Simply a masterpiece. One of the greatest albums of all time, by anyone. I like the digi-pack. Takes up less room. I have the Target version. Target 5 years ago, use to sell a lot of Rock and metal. Now it's all buble gum, teeny bop stuff(Taylor Swift)
I have both the standard version and Target Exclusive version. I might get the Amazon Exclusive alternate cover version but I might just keep the standard cover.
That is actually a lousy practice to withhold tracks from fans and make them an exclusive to one retailer.$12 for the incomplete album or $20 for the complete album exclusive to Target👎
Is there a difference in the sound between the two versions? I got the Target version and it may just be my imagination, but it seems like the mix is a lower volume than most CDs (if that makes sense).
Love this album but i hate digipaks with a passion,im a jewel case guy always have been...digipaks would be so much better if they made them like those hardbooks then id be a fan.Some albums you have no choice but to get them in digipaks
Totally agree with everyone who say they hate digipacks and digi sleeves. I’m refusing to buy them anymore. I’ll buy the Japanese version if it comes in a jewel case.
it's actually $24.99 list price , with tax about $26 something ; ya pretty dodgy business practise to add 3 tracks for charge double the price ('standard' release is $13.99)
The new priest is amazing, Also, the new Exhorder is out now. Hope you review that new work. They will always be connected to the theory of the new direction the great Texas band Pantera took from glam metal to Groove Metal. Blessings 🤘🔥
I think Target/Wal-Mart exclusives are lame. Id rather have the standard version even with less tracks. The digibook version does look like higher quality though.
😎 Thanks for the heads up!! I guess I will also have to go to Target again after many years! My Retribution CD is also a hard booklet, ❤️ it!
I really like The Lodger. It is one of my top 3 songs from the album.
I also hate the cardboard slipcase. Especially when you have to prise the cd out from the centre risking damage to disc and booklet. Also FYI, I have the deluxe with 3 extra tracks off ebay in the UK (thanks Chalky's). So not exclusive to anywhere as they would have you believe.
The hard booklet versions are always worth the money versus the shittypacks.
Digipacks come in the mail box already dented.
The deluxe edition costs a couple of euros more, but as an overall product is way better
Ya I wanna get the booklet version for sure. Killer album.
cool video. the main reason i like invincible shield more than firepower is fewer filler tracks, so even though withholding tracks can (legitimately) be seen as a moneymaking scheme, it made the finished product better and more consistent.
(pretty much all of my all time favorite albums are 10 tracks or less and under 50 minutes.)
I Just got back a few minutes ago from Target I went inside and grabbed it listening to bonus tracks and such , glad I didn’t preorder this time and it worked out getting the complete album with additional tracks.. great album it’s Priest all the way
I got mine from Target today! I love the bonus tracks and the rest of the CD is amazing!
The deluxe edition is well worth getting, as this album is fantastic.
I live in the UK and next Sunday March 17th I am seeing them at the Bournemouth International Centre along with Uriah Heep and Saxon.
The 3 bonus tracks are really good, you have to get all 14 songs. Really enjoyed this album!!
Got my deluxe edition from Amazon Canada. Pre-ordered Oct 29/23. What a long wait.
I just love those digibooks! Got a few by Dio and they are so well made. Will Definitely look for the expanded edition. Thanks for showing the difference. Wendy
After checking out your video yesterday, I ordered the Target exclusive, even though I had preordered the original on Amazon.
Wish they would stop putting the discs in just a paper sleeve
yup mine (Target 'digi-book') disc was already slight scratched when I took the disc out last night from that sh$tty paper sleeve~
The Deluxe Edition is the same in Europe.
Regarding the vinyl. All the cover jackets are different. The hot pink clear (beautiful) has a bit pink colour on the right side of the shield. The blue, blue colour. Standard black, more like your flimsy CD cover there (standard).
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Already have the regular , the deluxe is on order 🤘
Very fair criticisms here. Just to add on, I found the release of this to be a tad confusing, probably due to Amazon. I didn't keep up with all the details in the lead up to release day, but I recalled hearing about bonus tracks, though I was not aware of any exclusivity. The confusion comes in when I ordered the album on Amazon. The Amazon deluxe edition was being shown on the page with the extra tracks and the longer run time. Then some were saying the only difference between the Amazon deluxe and the standard was the packaging, but I wasn't sure if that meant the standard had the bonus tracks too, with inferior packaging, or the deluxe didn't have the bonus tracks but just nicer packaging. I decided to get the standard release. When release day came, Amazon provided access to the mp3s(a nice touch). Despite purchasing the standard release, my digital version was listed as the deluxe version and did include the bonus tracks. Now I wasn't worried about the bonus tracks much since I knew it wouldn't be hard to find them, but it was nice to get them officially, even though I probably wasn't supposed to. It's really a bit of a mess.
Looks like I'm going to target, it's a shame I done picked up the digipak from Walmart
There is a signed one by the band. You can only get in the UK.
I ordered the deluxe version from the Judas Priest website. Wish I’d seen this video sooner.
The vinyl version has the extra 3 songs without going to Target. I know because i got it yesterday. 🤷♂️
I just got mine today at target. If you order it online for pickup it’s $20 but if you buy it in the store it’s $25.☹️ great album.
I got the deluxe edition cd version with 3 extra track's from a uk record company. It's the hard back case the lodger is my favourite out of the 3 bonus track's. I love the sound of the whole album though it kicks ass it's awesome to have new priest songs in my life and my physical collection. I downloaded the tunes on my music app on the uk release day got to admit though for me it would have been extra cool to have a picture of the band in the artwork some where even if it would be the standard all back clothing and shades ( the classic metal look )🤘
hi melanie done the
same thing bought the soft cardboard shit when I go out to the record shop going to replace it 🤘Paul from england 🇬🇧
I ended up getting the holographic pressing from Blood Records. $65 with shipping from the UK 😥
I despise digipaks with a passion. Digibooks I can live with (they did a nice job on Priest’s last two albums, and ‘Invincible Shield’ looks like it has the same high production quality).
BTW, it’s ‘Fight OF Your Life’ - ‘Fight For Your Life’ was a bonus track on the 2001 remasters 😉
lol I didn’t even realize I said that
The greatest Judas Priest album of all time. Simply a masterpiece. One of the greatest albums of all time, by anyone. I like the digi-pack. Takes up less room. I have the Target version. Target 5 years ago, use to sell a lot of Rock and metal. Now it's all buble gum, teeny bop stuff(Taylor Swift)
I have both the standard version and Target Exclusive version. I might get the Amazon Exclusive alternate cover version but I might just keep the standard cover.
That is actually a lousy practice to withhold tracks from fans and make them an exclusive to one retailer.$12 for the incomplete album or $20 for the complete album exclusive to Target👎
Unfortunately so many bands do it now
Agree, total marketing...
Must be some US thing. At least here in Europe u can order/buy the regular OR the deluxe version from any shop that has them.
You should try vinyl. That has the extra 3 songs without going to Target. 🤷♂️
Is there a difference in the sound between the two versions? I got the Target version and it may just be my imagination, but it seems like the mix is a lower volume than most CDs (if that makes sense).
Got my Target version yesterday, I also hate the digi sleeves,cd is awesome.
Just ordered from the website I have the Amazon exclusive one it's flimsy
vicious circle by far is my favorite track
Love this album but i hate digipaks with a passion,im a jewel case guy always have been...digipaks would be so much better if they made them like those hardbooks then id be a fan.Some albums you have no choice but to get them in digipaks
When it comes to Judas Priest: ALWAYS buy the big, full package. Always. They are too good for anything else.
Totally agree with everyone who say they hate digipacks and digi sleeves. I’m refusing to buy them anymore. I’ll buy the Japanese version if it comes in a jewel case.
Neither. I have the Japanese jewel case version on the way. Downloaded the bonus tracks. Death to digi-packs/books!
Jewel Cases Rocks! ✌️
The multiple editions with bonus tracks reek of a money grab.
Music business
Megadeth is especially guilty of that
it's actually $24.99 list price , with tax about $26 something ; ya pretty dodgy business practise to add 3 tracks for charge double the price ('standard' release is $13.99)
those digisleeves sucks, i'll try to get the target special edition.
The new priest is amazing, Also, the new Exhorder is out now. Hope you review that new work. They will always be connected to the theory of the new direction the great Texas band Pantera took from glam metal to Groove Metal. Blessings 🤘🔥
I think Target/Wal-Mart exclusives are lame. Id rather have the standard version even with less tracks. The digibook version does look like higher quality though.