Digipacks

A digipack is basically a CD with extra stuff. This usually comes in the form of either a CD or DVD, with behind the scenes footage or alternative versions of songs. Someone might be tempted to buy one of these because they are interested in the band and want to know more about them than just what music they put on their CD's. However if it can be put on a CD or DVD, it can be downloaded, so many people don't see the point in paying more money for something they can find online. For this reason, some bands have started to do different things with their digipacks. A good example of this would be the Pick of Destiny deluxe edition, which came with 8 tarrot cards, it came in a nice book like box, and you got a replica of the 'Pick of Destiny'. Obviously you also got the CD. As you couldn't get this stuff anywhere else, it was more of a motivation to buy the digipack instead of the normal one as you physically got more stuff. It is, however around £6 more expensive on Play.com, so some people would rather save the money and buy somethign else than have some extra stuff that you really aren't going to use for anything.One example of a digipack is Madnesses 'One step beyond 30th anniversary edition) This expanded edition of the 1979 debut by Camden's finest ska act contains B-Sides from the era, Peel Session tracks and five promo videos as well as exclusive liner notes by novelist Irvine Welsh. The top 10 singles 'One Step Beyond', 'My Girl' and 'Night Boat To Cairo' are featured here alongside a wealth of further material produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. People may be interested in this as it gives you previously unreleased tracks from the band. Other people might buy it because you can't get the original one new anymore, so they re-released it to hit a whole new audience.Some digipacks come with a lot more than others, but obviously that will change the price. Like the digipacks above, an extra CD or a bonus DVD will only cost you a few extra quid, however someting like The Pixies Deluxe Edition for Minoutaur.

Includes all five Pixies' studio albums in the following formats:
24k gold plated CDs
five 12" - 180 gram virgin vinyl LPs cut from the original analog tapes
Blu-ray audio mastered for 5.1 surround sound at 24/192, and 2 channel stereo
DVD mastered for 5.1 surround sound at 24/96, and 2 channel stereo
Also included is the previously unreleased Pixies 1991 live performance from Brixton, on both Blu-ray and DVD, mastered for 5.1 surround sound at 24/192 and 24/96, respectively. All discs are housed in a custom designed folio.

In addition to reinterpreting all of the original album covers, Oliver's and Larbalestier's extensive work is featured in a 96-page fine art book, measuring 22" x 14" inches, and an additional 54-page book, measuring 7.75" x 8.25". Also included is a 12" x 19.5" giclee print of the duo’s work, and two double-sided fold-out posters measuring 48" x 36". On Amazon.co.uk, this pack will set you back £292. This pack is clearly only for massive fans of the band, and not intended to be something available in many shops.Some bands create box sets of their back catalogue for die hard fans, and either release them with different features or in a weird case. KISS are one of these bands, and have released KISS: The Box Set. It is 5 CD's with 94 tracks of digitally remastered material spanning their entire career with a full colour booklet of track by track commentary by the band. 30 of the tracks are previously unreleased demos, out-takes or live versions. On Play.com, this will cost you about £322.70, again, not the kind of thing you would buy on a whim. It does come in a briefcase though.