Couldnt Have Said It Better LP??

Luke Shaw · 03 May 2012, 11:44

Hi everyone, i'm a bit of a collector of Meat Loaf vinyl and i have classics such as Welcome to the Neighborhood and Bat I+II+III on vinyl. But i cannot find "Couldn't have said it better" on 12" I'm sure I saw a photograph of it somewhere, but is seams to be pretty elusive at the moment! Any help would be appreaciated

*AndyK* · 03 May 2012, 11:50

CHSIB is up there as the Holy Grail for Meat Loaf vinyl collectors. There are many on here who are searching for it, and a few of us who can sit back smugly safe in the knowledge we have a copy locked away guarded by leopards ...

Good luck in your hunt, I've not seen another copy for sale since I bought mine 4 or 5 years ago.

samurai7 · 03 May 2012, 11:53

I've only ever seen it appear on ebay once, and I was outbid at the last second (most likely by someone on this forum

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Kev · 03 May 2012, 12:35

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Originally Posted by samurai7

I've only ever seen it appear on ebay once, and I was outbid at the last second (most likely by someone on this forum

)

I've given up! Actually, I'm looking to get rid of a load of my Meaty stuff so will be listing it on here soon :)

**The Flying Mouse** · 03 May 2012, 20:04

As has been noted above, it's a rare piece of vinyl.

I waited for the album to be released in the UK with a blue cover.

That was a mistake

DJLeen · 03 May 2012, 23:43

I am a vinyl collector of ML albums also, i have them --almost-- all except for... Couldn't have said it better... Okay... this is going to be a exciting hunt after that vinyl album.. Wish me luck !!

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Vickip · 04 May 2012, 00:06

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Originally Posted by DJLeen

I am a vinyl collector of ML albums also, i have them --almost-- all except for... Couldn't have said it better... Okay... this is going to be a exciting hunt after that vinyl album.. Wish me luck !!

)

Good luck

I got mine through a 2nd hand record dealer on Amazon in Germany when it first came out. It was one of the copies with the labels reversed (i.e. the true Side A labeled as Side B) ... and Meat autographed the cover for me when I saw him at Hershey in 2010. So now it's safely hanging in a frame on my wall .. and not going anywhere

**The Flying Mouse** · 04 May 2012, 00:57

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Originally Posted by Vickip

It was one of the copies with the labels reversed (i.e. the true Side A labeled as Side B

Faulty goods eh?

Still, you could always send it back for a refund

Orrrrrrrrr................

I know how busy these record company chapies can be, so you could always send it to me and i'll be happy to give you what you paid for it.

No, no, don't thank me, it's no trouble at all

Vickip · 04 May 2012, 02:11

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

Faulty goods eh?

Still, you could always send it back for a refund

Orrrrrrrrr................

I know how busy these record company chapies can be, so you could always send it to me and i'll be happy to give you what you paid for it.

No, no, don't thank me, it's no trouble at all

Good try !! I don't think so

**The Flying Mouse** · 04 May 2012, 15:29

'twas worth a try

Vickip · 04 May 2012, 15:53

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

'twas worth a try

chairboys · 04 May 2012, 21:47

unlikely scenario - CHSIB vinyl becomes available on ebay.
how high would the bidding go to?

Vickip · 04 May 2012, 23:34

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Originally Posted by chairboys

unlikely scenario - CHSIB vinyl becomes available on ebay.
how high would the bidding go to?

I've actually seen it on Ebay once ... but I honestly don't remember how high the bidding went.

rockfenris2005 · 06 May 2012, 14:56

I'll go as high as 300 if I must. I really want it.

Sarge · 07 May 2012, 12:35

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Originally Posted by Vickip

I got mine through a 2nd hand record dealer on Amazon in Germany when it first came out.

You definitely have to focus on the German market as the vinyl release was a Germany only thing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vickip

It was one of the copies with the labels reversed (i.e. the true Side A labeled as Side B) ...

As far as I know this is the case with all copies. I haven't seen one without interchanged labels so far. Does anybody have a CHSIB record that has correct labeling? By the way, many collectors regard such errors as something that adds to the value.

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Originally Posted by rockfenris2005

I'll go as high as 300 if I must. I really want it.

Don't worry, you probably won't have to pay that much. I've seen it on eBay a few times and the highest price it went for was something between 30 and 40 €, as far as I recall. The price isn't the problem - its limited availability is. If you're lucky you don't have to fork out that much money but finding a copy requires constant searching. What you need is patience and investigative skill.

**Monstro** · 07 May 2012, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Sarge

Don't worry, you probably won't have to pay that much. I've seen it on eBay a few times and the highest price it went for was something between 30 and 40 €, as far as I recall.

Last one went for £140

Sarge · 07 May 2012, 14:05

Seems as if it pays off not to live in the UK when it comes to collecting Meat Loaf vinyl.

The highest price I paid for a Meat Loaf record was 50 € for a copy of WTTN.

Edit: I have to slightly correct myself. On the one hand it might be easier to get an affordable copy of the CHSIB vinyl in Germany, on the other hand there are several items that have been released in other countries that you hardly find on the German market. Then again, if everything was easily available everywhere, collecting and hunting for particular items would be less fun.

RSG · 07 May 2012, 14:24

I once had bad for good on lp with rock and roll dreams on a 45. Excellent condition. Gave it away, wish I could find another one!

*AndyK* · 07 May 2012, 14:53

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Originally Posted by RSG

I once had bad for good on lp with rock and roll dreams on a 45. Excellent condition. Gave it away, wish I could find another one!

That combo (the RnRD and The Storm on the bonus EP) appears on ebay fairly often so you shouldn't have to wait too long.

samurai7 · 07 May 2012, 16:03

Interestingly (or not) the free storm/r'n'r dreams single that came with my LP is a 33rpm

Gez · 13 May 2012, 14:17

..so would you say this item is almost as elusive as the Popcorn Blizzard item?

Steve6 · 25 May 2012, 23:00

I don't understand people wanting the whole vinyl record.

I buy it as it is in the shops. My CHSIB has been marked and used till kingdom come, and it still plays all the songs as smoothly and perfectly as ever.

**The Flying Mouse** · 25 May 2012, 23:18

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Originally Posted by Steve6

I don't understand people wanting the whole vinyl record.

Good, in that case, rather than buy it yourself, you can quietly PM me with a link next time you find a cheap copy on online

Vickip · 26 May 2012, 02:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

Good, in that case, rather than buy it yourself, you can quietly PM with a link me next time you find a cheap copy on online

Kai-H. · 05 Jun 2012, 22:25

I have an unplayed LP here ... if someone needs, please send PM to talk about.

03 May 2012, 11:44	#1
Luke Shaw Rookie Join Date: 11.03.2012 Posts: 3	Couldnt Have Said It Better LP?? Hi everyone, i'm a bit of a collector of Meat Loaf vinyl and i have classics such as Welcome to the Neighborhood and Bat I+II+III on vinyl. But i cannot find "Couldn't have said it better" on 12" I'm sure I saw a photograph of it somewhere, but is seams to be pretty elusive at the moment! Any help would be appreaciated

07 May 2012, 14:05	#17
Sarge Mega Loafer Join Date: 09.05.2008 Posts: 3,562	Seems as if it pays off not to live in the UK when it comes to collecting Meat Loaf vinyl. The highest price I paid for a Meat Loaf record was 50 € for a copy of WTTN. Edit: I have to slightly correct myself. On the one hand it might be easier to get an affordable copy of the CHSIB vinyl in Germany, on the other hand there are several items that have been released in other countries that you hardly find on the German market. Then again, if everything was easily available everywhere, collecting and hunting for particular items would be less fun. Last edited by Sarge; 07 May 2012 at 14:54.

03 May 2012, 11:50	#2
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	CHSIB is up there as the Holy Grail for Meat Loaf vinyl collectors. There are many on here who are searching for it, and a few of us who can sit back smugly safe in the knowledge we have a copy locked away guarded by leopards ... Good luck in your hunt, I've not seen another copy for sale since I bought mine 4 or 5 years ago.

03 May 2012, 11:53	#3
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	I've only ever seen it appear on ebay once, and I was outbid at the last second (most likely by someone on this forum )

03 May 2012, 20:04	#5
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	As has been noted above, it's a rare piece of vinyl. I waited for the album to be released in the UK with a blue cover. That was a mistake

03 May 2012, 23:43	#6
DJLeen Super Loafer Join Date: 27.04.2011 Location: Vlimmeren , Belgium Posts: 212	I am a vinyl collector of ML albums also, i have them --almost-- all except for... Couldn't have said it better... Okay... this is going to be a exciting hunt after that vinyl album.. Wish me luck !! )

04 May 2012, 15:29	#10
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	'twas worth a try

04 May 2012, 21:47	#12
chairboys Mega Loafer Join Date: 17.09.2011 Posts: 1,811	unlikely scenario - CHSIB vinyl becomes available on ebay. how high would the bidding go to?

06 May 2012, 14:56	#14
rockfenris2005 Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.02.2003 Location: Posts: 2,217	I'll go as high as 300 if I must. I really want it.

07 May 2012, 14:24	#18
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	I once had bad for good on lp with rock and roll dreams on a 45. Excellent condition. Gave it away, wish I could find another one!

07 May 2012, 16:03	#20
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	Interestingly (or not) the free storm/r'n'r dreams single that came with my LP is a 33rpm

13 May 2012, 14:17	#21
Gez Knicker thief Join Date: 17.04.2003 Location: auch...not on the fence Posts: 5,633	..so would you say this item is almost as elusive as the Popcorn Blizzard item?

25 May 2012, 23:00	#22
Steve6 Batman Join Date: 28.11.2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,690	I don't understand people wanting the whole vinyl record. I buy it as it is in the shops. My CHSIB has been marked and used till kingdom come, and it still plays all the songs as smoothly and perfectly as ever.

05 Jun 2012, 22:25	#25
Kai-H. Loafer Join Date: 24.04.2003 Location: Stade - Germany Posts: 88	I have an unplayed LP here ... if someone needs, please send PM to talk about.