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Shane · 10 Mar 2003, 00:12

THE FLYING MOUSE, do you have the 25th anniversary edition of Bat Out Of Hell? It came out in New Zealand around the middle of last year. There is discussion going on in another post on this forum about it. It is available in either a cardboard case, or a DVD-type plastic case. It has the 2001 remastered edition of Bat Out Of Hell (the one that has `Bolero' on it), but this latest one also has Dead Ringer (the studio version) as well. Also in the package is the Hits Out Of Hell DVD.

I think there are at least three (or even four) versions of the Hits Out Of Hell compilation. There are two versions of the video, one has Dead Ringer, and another has More Than You Deserve in its place. I have two versions of the CD, and one of them has the rare song Lost Love as the last track, as well as other differences.

I disagree with your definition of a compilation. Traditionally, greatest hits/best of compilations have had new tracks added to them. I guess the artists put them out when they don't have enough material for a new CD, but have a few new tracks to add, and want to remind people of their previous hits.

10 Mar 2003, 00:12	#4
Shane Super Loafer Join Date: 30.04.2002 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand (GMT+12) Posts: 608	Compilations THE FLYING MOUSE, do you have the 25th anniversary edition of Bat Out Of Hell? It came out in New Zealand around the middle of last year. There is discussion going on in another post on this forum about it. It is available in either a cardboard case, or a DVD-type plastic case. It has the 2001 remastered edition of Bat Out Of Hell (the one that has `Bolero' on it), but this latest one also has Dead Ringer (the studio version) as well. Also in the package is the Hits Out Of Hell DVD. I think there are at least three (or even four) versions of the Hits Out Of Hell compilation. There are two versions of the video, one has Dead Ringer, and another has More Than You Deserve in its place. I have two versions of the CD, and one of them has the rare song Lost Love as the last track, as well as other differences. I disagree with your definition of a compilation. Traditionally, greatest hits/best of compilations have had new tracks added to them. I guess the artists put them out when they don't have enough material for a new CD, but have a few new tracks to add, and want to remind people of their previous hits.