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How Did You Handle The Anticipation Of A New Record Release?

PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:57 am
by Everett
Just curious how did you guys kill the time while waiting for the new record to come out back in the day? Can't wait for this dvd/cd tomorrow 8)

Re: How Did You Handle The Anticipation Of A New Record Rele

PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:15 am
by styxfansite
Everett wrote:Just curious how did you guys kill the time while waiting for the new record to come out back in the day? Can't wait for this dvd/cd tomorrow 8)


I had to think about what recod release you were talking about.

Didn't order it. I have all those songs on the original albums and they still sound great.

Re: How Did You Handle The Anticipation Of A New Record Rele

PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:37 pm
by ChicagoSTYX
Everett wrote:Just curious how did you guys kill the time while waiting for the new record to come out back in the day? Can't wait for this dvd/cd tomorrow 8)



I used to hear something about a new song or album on the Loop or WMET in Chicago. Also would drive by Pumpkin Studeo and see when they were recording and knew the new album was a month or 2 away. I remember hearing POE, CS, and KWH, all the way through on the radio a week before they were released.

PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:55 pm
by Archetype
Five more minutes...hang in there man

PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:22 am
by Cassie May
Back in the Dark Ages, I relied pretty much just on what the DJs on the radio said, as to when new records were coming out. In the Cleveland area, we had a local newspaper called Scene that was free in record stores (and oh, how I miss record stores!), and release dates would be listed there sometimes. As far as Styx was concerned, during the 70s, they always released albums in the fall, so come September, I'd haunt the stores until I finally saw the album in the racks. Also, my Dad belonged to the Columbia Record & Tape Club, and they would have new releases, as well. Sometimes even before they were in the stores. Often, the wait for new releases seemed interminable. At least, back then, artists released a new record every year, so I always knew there would be something new each year.

PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:04 am
by cittadeeno23
It was REALLY hard to get info on Styx back in the 70's and 80's. Tower Records used to have a list that showed upcoming releases a few months in advance. I lived in California, but I do remember calling Pumpkin Studios a few times in the 80's to ask if Styx was in there working on a new album! I actually got a Yes response one time!

Re: How Did You Handle The Anticipation Of A New Record Rele

PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:55 am
by Toph
Everett wrote:Just curious how did you guys kill the time while waiting for the new record to come out back in the day? Can't wait for this dvd/cd tomorrow 8)


And the winner for the "Get A Life" Award today goes to......

Re: How Did You Handle The Anticipation Of A New Record Rele

PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:21 am
by Everett
Toph wrote:
Everett wrote:Just curious how did you guys kill the time while waiting for the new record to come out back in the day? Can't wait for this dvd/cd tomorrow 8)


And the winner for the "Get A Life" Award today goes to......


Ah grow up topher

PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:22 am
by Everett
Well got the dvd today however could not find the cd ANYWHERE. Kinda bummed that i have to order it online now. Totally blows.

BTW thanks to those of you for posting your stories. Man i wish i could've been around back then.

PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:11 pm
by Boomchild
Everett wrote:Well got the dvd today however could not find the cd ANYWHERE. Kinda bummed that i have to order it online now. Totally blows.

BTW thanks to those of you for posting your stories. Man i wish i could've been around back then.


WOW, so the production was so low budget for this release you have to sync the cd audio to the DVD. 8)

Re: How Did You Handle The Anticipation Of A New Record Rele

PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:00 pm
by pinkfloyd1973
ChicagoSTYX wrote:
Everett wrote:Just curious how did you guys kill the time while waiting for the new record to come out back in the day? Can't wait for this dvd/cd tomorrow 8)



I used to hear something about a new song or album on the Loop or WMET in Chicago. Also would drive by Pumpkin Studeo and see when they were recording and knew the new album was a month or 2 away. I remember hearing POE, CS, and KWH, all the way through on the radio a week before they were released.




There was also the "Illinois Entertainer" magazine for me :wink: