The Bat Box

**Diane** · 12 Oct 2007, 13:40

Found here & here. No further details yet on what the 3 discs will contain.

Diane

Deeko · 12 Oct 2007, 14:16

Hmmm.

Could it be another cash in compilation set?

Judging by the price I doubt it's going to be the definitive Bat 1-3 collection a lot of Meat Fans would like to see.

It's also only a couple of weeks til it's released but there's no additional track info or even a sleeve picture to go with it. Also Play.com have BMG as the label it's on. Isn't Meat still with Universal?

I smell disappointment on this one I'm afraid.

If anyone has more info then do share (Hi Kev

) but I'm not holding my breath.

*AndyK* · 12 Oct 2007, 14:24

There was talk a over a year ago of Sony re-releasing Bat (again!) to coincide with the 30th anniversary, with the complete Nassau concert remastered and bundled in the release.

**Diane** · 12 Oct 2007, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deeko

Hmmm.

Could it be another cash in compilation set?

Judging by the price I doubt it's going to be the definitive Bat 1-3 collection a lot of Meat Fans would like to see.

It's also only a couple of weeks til it's released but there's no additional track info or even a sleeve picture to go with it. Also Play.com have BMG as the label it's on. Isn't Meat still with Universal?

I smell disappointment on this one I'm afraid.

If anyone has more info then do share (Hi Kev

) but I'm not holding my breath.

It doesn't say it's a 3 Bats set. It's highly unlikely that would happen as all 3 Bats are on different labels. It's anyone's guess what will be included. I'd like to see some previously unreleased live concert material on both CD and DVD but since the set is being released by BMG I imagine they are quite limited in what they can offer. The Bad Attitude Live concert on DVD would be nice to have though.

Diane

DazLoaf01 · 12 Oct 2007, 15:31

Surely it's bound to be just the 3 albums packaged together since it says 3 discs? I guess we'll see in a few weeks.

meatloaf-unofficial · 12 Oct 2007, 15:35

Did Meat at one time not talk about doing a box set and adding on some rare songs that are re-recorded like What Part of My Body hurts the Most... Though don't quote me on that, but I amsure I read it somewhere on the net.

Plus Diane, that would be great. Unreleased concerts being finally released

. You never know this company could of bought the rights enableing them to use it on the 3disc set...

Only time will tell

Kev · 12 Oct 2007, 17:48

I saw something on the schedule for a 3 disk box of Bat, Midnight & Dead Ringer.

meatloaf-unofficial · 12 Oct 2007, 17:54

well without being too snobby here; I won't be buying that. No offence but I already have those albums ... Two versions of Bat

Kev · 12 Oct 2007, 17:56

I dunno if thats what it is, just saying I think I spotted that due for re-issue. I'll know more when I'm at work :)

meatloaf-unofficial · 12 Oct 2007, 17:59

I was just saying if it was that, then I wouldn't be purchasing it...
Lets hope it something better and more worth getting!

Evil One · 12 Oct 2007, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyK

There was talk a over a year ago of Sony re-releasing Bat (again!) to coincide with the 30th anniversary, with the complete Nassau concert remastered and bundled in the release.

Why do they insist on farting around with the Nassau concert when the El Mocambo one is far superior?

**RadioMaster** · 13 Oct 2007, 01:55

has there ever been a BOOH 3 disc set released before? ie could this be a reissue of something old, or is it (whatever it is) something new?

duke knooby · 13 Oct 2007, 01:57

something new??? booh reissue?? lol

**Diane** · 13 Oct 2007, 02:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by RadioMaster

has there ever been a BOOH 3 disc set released before? ie could this be a reissue of something old, or is it (whatever it is) something new?

There's a "Box Out Of Hell" which was only released in South Africa in 1996 and it's very, very rare. The cardboard box contains the BOOH, Deadringer & Midnight At The Lost & Found CDs plus a unique CD single containing Took The Words, Read 'Em & Weep, Fallen Angel, I Love You So I Told You A Lie (wrongly credited as being with Todd Rundgren) & what is possibly the only CD release of Lost Love. Oh, and there's also a Meat Loaf sticker. If anyone's interested I'll post some pics.

Diane

duke knooby · 13 Oct 2007, 02:54

wants pics.. please post some pics.. well not post hahaha

RSG · 13 Oct 2007, 03:28

What is it come February, they're re-releasing Bat 3 with extra tracks. Could we finally hear Elvis In Vegas!

Kev · 13 Oct 2007, 09:24

i don't think there is going to be a bat 3 re-issue.

The problem with this being anything other than the early sony stuff is that the 3 Bat albums are with 3 differnt companies and its amazingly rare that the 3 work together on something. It has to be something massive that will make them money, for example the 'Now, That's What I Call Music...' series.

It happen with the very best of after loads of dealings and was eventually settled with EMI getting the rights for the first 5 years (I think) and Sony taking it over from there. Thats why there are two versions of The very best of.

PanicLord · 13 Oct 2007, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by icwuke

I saw something on the schedule for a 3 disk box of Bat, Midnight & Dead Ringer.

Now, if all 3 discs are decent remasters, that's one I'm going to have to own :)

**Diane** · 13 Oct 2007, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by knooby

wants pics.. please post some pics.. well not post hahaha

Box Out Of Hell, South African release 1996 - just for Jonty!

Of course not saying the new Bat box set will look anything like this.

Please do not copy these pictures anywhere else without permission. Thank you.

Diane

**RadioMaster** · 13 Oct 2007, 19:14

i seem to remember seeing another so called "box set" on amazon a few months ago....also with these three albums, but only the normal jewel cases in a cardboard sleeve. maybe its anotherone of those...

duke knooby · 13 Oct 2007, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diane

Box Out Of Hell, South African release 1996 - just for Jonty!

What a stunning looking box set... many many thanks for posting the pics diane...

(what a massive bread roll... never seen that pic before)

**Diane** · 13 Oct 2007, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by knooby

What a stunning looking box set... many many thanks for posting the pics diane...

It's one of my most treasured Meat collectables. Beats me why there hasn't been anything like this available anywhere else.

I should have mentioned the CDs are all in jewel cases. I just took the inserts out for the photographs because of the light reflection off the cases.

Quote:

Originally Posted by knooby

(what a massive bread roll... never seen that pic before)

It's the baguette out of hell!

Diane

**RadioMaster** · 13 Oct 2007, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diane

is this Meat or Sean in the upper pic??

Sapphire Lady · 14 Oct 2007, 02:07

hmmmm

MeatGrl1 · 14 Oct 2007, 05:16

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In responce to Ross in one of the radio interviews Meat indeed said...

"There will be a box set..."

So I think it's enefitable that we will get one and Diane I love this so much I must see if I can get me one, the pics are new to me except for the pointy finger one LOL Thanks for taking the time to load them up and share.

12 Oct 2007, 13:40	#1
Diane Super Moderator Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Posts: 3,462	The Bat Box Found here & here. No further details yet on what the 3 discs will contain. Diane

12 Oct 2007, 14:16	#2
Deeko Loafer Join Date: 21.05.2006 Posts: 78	Hmmm. Could it be another cash in compilation set? Judging by the price I doubt it's going to be the definitive Bat 1-3 collection a lot of Meat Fans would like to see. It's also only a couple of weeks til it's released but there's no additional track info or even a sleeve picture to go with it. Also Play.com have BMG as the label it's on. Isn't Meat still with Universal? I smell disappointment on this one I'm afraid. If anyone has more info then do share (Hi Kev) but I'm not holding my breath.

12 Oct 2007, 14:24	#3
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	There was talk a over a year ago of Sony re-releasing Bat (again!) to coincide with the 30th anniversary, with the complete Nassau concert remastered and bundled in the release.

12 Oct 2007, 15:31	#5
DazLoaf01 Super Loafer Join Date: 28.06.2003 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 455	Surely it's bound to be just the 3 albums packaged together since it says 3 discs? I guess we'll see in a few weeks.

12 Oct 2007, 15:35	#6
meatloaf-unofficial Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2006 Location: Touring the Country Posts: 2,558	Did Meat at one time not talk about doing a box set and adding on some rare songs that are re-recorded like What Part of My Body hurts the Most... Though don't quote me on that, but I amsure I read it somewhere on the net. Plus Diane, that would be great. Unreleased concerts being finally released . You never know this company could of bought the rights enableing them to use it on the 3disc set... Only time will tell

12 Oct 2007, 17:48	#7
Kev Just Kev Join Date: 01.06.2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,856	I saw something on the schedule for a 3 disk box of Bat, Midnight & Dead Ringer.

12 Oct 2007, 17:54	#8
meatloaf-unofficial Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2006 Location: Touring the Country Posts: 2,558	well without being too snobby here; I won't be buying that. No offence but I already have those albums ... Two versions of Bat

12 Oct 2007, 17:56	#9
Kev Just Kev Join Date: 01.06.2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,856	I dunno if thats what it is, just saying I think I spotted that due for re-issue. I'll know more when I'm at work :)

12 Oct 2007, 17:59	#10
meatloaf-unofficial Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2006 Location: Touring the Country Posts: 2,558	I was just saying if it was that, then I wouldn't be purchasing it... Lets hope it something better and more worth getting!

13 Oct 2007, 01:55	#12
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	has there ever been a BOOH 3 disc set released before? ie could this be a reissue of something old, or is it (whatever it is) something new?

13 Oct 2007, 01:57	#13
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,882	something new??? booh reissue?? lol

13 Oct 2007, 02:54	#15
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,882	wants pics.. please post some pics.. well not post hahaha

13 Oct 2007, 03:28	#16
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	What is it come February, they're re-releasing Bat 3 with extra tracks. Could we finally hear Elvis In Vegas!

13 Oct 2007, 09:24	#17
Kev Just Kev Join Date: 01.06.2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,856	i don't think there is going to be a bat 3 re-issue. The problem with this being anything other than the early sony stuff is that the 3 Bat albums are with 3 differnt companies and its amazingly rare that the 3 work together on something. It has to be something massive that will make them money, for example the 'Now, That's What I Call Music...' series. It happen with the very best of after loads of dealings and was eventually settled with EMI getting the rights for the first 5 years (I think) and Sony taking it over from there. Thats why there are two versions of The very best of.

13 Oct 2007, 19:14	#20
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	i seem to remember seeing another so called "box set" on amazon a few months ago....also with these three albums, but only the normal jewel cases in a cardboard sleeve. maybe its anotherone of those...

14 Oct 2007, 02:07	#24
Sapphire Lady Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.04.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,213	hmmmm

14 Oct 2007, 05:16	#25
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In responce to Ross in one of the radio interviews Meat indeed said... *"There will be a box set..."* So I think it's enefitable that we will get one and Diane I love this so much I must see if I can get me one, the pics are new to me except for the pointy finger one LOL Thanks for taking the time to load them up and share.