When Is The Official CD Released?

[dannywales]

I saw it was May 1st at first but now it's changed to May 8th on the HMV site.

Does anyone know the correct date?

[NumanumAnzej]

The official Eurovision site has it as April 28th - www.eurovisionshop.tv/shop/product.asp?s=FC481EB2FA1D46F9BAC7D43CC096557F&pid=140 which in theory would mean May 1st, but considering we don't care much about eurovision as a nation, it might well be the 8th for us Some interesting stuff on that site, amongst the crap anyway. The fan book looks great, although it's a bit pricey!

[dannywales]

I know, I don't understand why they changed it though. it said May 1st on HMV.co.uk originally.

[NumanumAnzej]

Stuff gets delayed. It happens. To be honest I think we're pretty lucky it's being released in the UK at all (although I remember buying one year's in Smiths! 2002 maybe?)

[dannywales]

I usually buy it online, I'm not a fan of buying Eurovision merchandise in person, lol.

[NumanumAnzej]

I know what you mean, but to be honest I would, if i was going to get it first that way. I look at Eurovision websites at work. I'm that bad.

[dannywales]

I'll probably buy it in person this year, I want it on the Monday it's released. Sad, I know!

Do you look at the eurovision sites all year round? My friends think I'm a freak, lol.

[NumanumAnzej]

*laughs audibly* Yeah, mine too. And no, not all year round, but I listen to Eurovision songs all year round (though not so much), they make me feel good. In a sad, gay way.

[jamstar]

Isn't it funny how we all share the shame about going into a shop and buying Eurovision merchandise.

I too remember that in 2002 the CD was available in WHSmiths and about passed out in 2004 when I saw it in Asda......the shame of admitting that I was in there!!!!

[carola]

Oh I wish you poor boys were blessed to live in Sweden where the Eurovision and Melodifestivalen are held in highest regard! Why, were I to run for Prime Minister I don't think there is anyone who would dare run against me!!!

[dannywales]

WHSmith says May 8th too, unfortunately.

www.whsmith.co.uk/WHS/Go.asp?isbn=3653692&DB=620&Menu=Music

[woop]

I remember the compilation always charting quite well in the compilation charts. Maybe I just imagined it.

[NumanumAnzej]

Bugger. Maybe I can pick it up at Heathrow airport. Anyone know if there's a CD shop there? I'm flying to Japan that day....

[Conan]

According to amazon the German release date is 28th April.

[NumanumAnzej]

I knew it was the UK not caring. Typical.

[davaninja]

Well I suppose if its avaiable in Germany it will be on cd-wow.com from the 28th so we shoudl be able to easily buy it in this country. If not I will take great pride in marching down to Woolies on the 8th and buying it! I love the CD's they always have a lovely eurovision smell to them!

[dannywales]

The year's Eurovision compilation album, containing all the songs competing in the contest will be released on May 5th in Ireland and most of mainland Europe, and on May 8th in the United Kingdom. Once again a official DVD of the actual show will be released in early June.

-- AKOE

[KittyLips]

numanumayay said:

Bugger. Maybe I can pick it up at Heathrow airport. Anyone know if there's a CD shop there? I'm flying to Japan that day....

There's a small Virgin. And there's a CD shop too (fnar fnar).

[NumanumAnzej]

Heh. Nah, i'll order it online.

[jamstar]

CDWow have it for £8.75.....oh and you can get the MF CD on there for £10.99

[NumanumAnzej]

Wow, fantastic. I was going to order it from www.amazon.de (and get Dieter-Der Film at the same time) but considering I'm saving my money at the moment, this ain't so bad. How long does it usually take to recieve stuff from them though?

[lockedintheattic]

CD WOW have the Dieter film for £6.99, which I imagine is a fair bit cheaper than amazon.de

In my experience, stuff takes about 5 days from ordering, which is also quicker than amazon.de

[NumanumAnzej]

Wow, the DVD? That it is. Just it's really tricky if i'm going to order it from then, as it might arrive after I go on hols, where as I probably wouldn't with Amazon.de, although only because they say it's out on the 28th.

[lockedintheattic]

Woo! Got my CD through the post yesterday, so I finally have all the songs on my iPod in decent quality. It really feels like the big day is getting close now

[jamstar]

I also got my CD yesterday.....not bad considering it was released on the 3/5. I always get so excited when I get the official CD.

[NumanumAnzej]

I haven't got it. But I managed to, erm, find, the CD versions of the songs, and i'll get it in the airport.

[dannywales]

I went in loads of shops today and the prices were outrageous ! I refused to pay £14/15 for it, so I've bought it online after all.

[theemancipatedone]

I got ripped off for it for £12.99 at Smiths, last year it was only £9.99 in Woollies. so £14.99 seems a tad steep.

It's only £8.95 on Play.com!

[lockedintheattic]

CDWOW had it for £8.75 and I got it the day it was released in the UK because I pre-ordered, why anyone would pay the overpriced amounts the UK retailers charge I have no idea

[dannywales]

After my post I decided to go out and buy it (from Smiths too), but then I decided to take that one back (it was cracked anyway) and just wait for the, cheaper, Amazon version to come.. I'm strange, I know, lol

Anyway, Amazon price is £8.99