@Terry Bennett Here you go Terry (and everyone / anyone else interested in knowing when Volume 1 would be available in "hard copy" format): "Volume 1 of my anthology-cum-memoir, Music in a Word, is finally available as a paperback: 450 8x10 pages of rock journalism and memories from 1972 - 1997." (Ira Robbins)

@Terry Bennett Nothing wrong with being eager! But I guess patience will have to be a virtue in this case... I'll make a mental note to let the group and / or Jon know when the first volume is released in paper format.

Hi Terry – as per Jon's post, the second volume already is, and the first volume will be at some point in 2022. I agree with you: Trouser Press was terrific!

Hello Merikan1 – as per your suggestion, I have written you a mail. Thank you.

@Tourist Hi Tourist – well, if nothing else, I believe FNAC is reputable (although I hasten to add that I have never purchased anything from them... but it is the French equivalent of HMV or, in bygone days, Virgin). As you might see, I have responded to Bill and I agree that Bill's assessment is spot-on. I still am hoping that Cherry Red realizes there is demand (I can't be the only person who wants this to happen!) and does the right thing. And good call regarding the upcoming "My Private Cosmos" release!

Hello Bill – thank you very much for your input (and I will desperately try not to indulge – too much – in "I've been a huge fan of yours since first hearing 'Drastic Plastic' in my final year of high school in 1977 / 1978" talk!). Indeed, it appears as though "Sunburst Finish" in particular has fallen victim to people who are out to make a buck... actually, a lot of bucks. I understand what you mean in terms of being content – very content – with having the original vinyl pressing, which of course I do. The darn thing is though that the completist in me is now faced with the dilemma of knowing that having a complete collection of the boxsets is nigh impossible with "Sunburst Finish" a likely gaping hole. Goodness knows how many copies Cherry Red initally pressed, but obviously it was not enough. And their reluctance to repress seems counter-intuitive to me (although as I mentioned in my response to Tourist, a similar phenomenon exists with the Jethro Tull boxsets). Rest assured, no eBay crooks or rip-off merchants will be getting money from me. And once again, thank you so very much for so many decades of wonderful music... all starting with being transfixed by the sight of the white vinyl edition of "Drastic Plastic" spinning on my turntable and the remarkable music I was hearing. It was a brand new world for me.

Hi Tourist – thank you for your reply, as well as your honesty and transparency. Not knowing what "French-based website" you were referring to, I decided to see if FNAC had any copies... and they do!... only one, as best I can tell, and it is at the chain's Paris – Ternes location. But the kicker is that it costs €94.31... which is crazy, and does not include postage. I agree with you, a boxset that originally cost about £50 should continue to be the price today, especially at a retail store (as compared to a private seller). And that eBay price you referenced of £250? Ouch. A similar phenomenon exists with the series of Jethro Tull boxsets (which are gorgeous)... some titles remain obtainable at a reasonable price, whereas others are being placed for sale by independent sellers for extraordinary amounts of money. Which in a roundabout way leads me back to wondering why Cherry Red appears to be disinclined to repress "Sunburst Finish," and why Tull titles like "War Child" and "Minstrel in the Gallery" are also (at least for the time being) not being repressed either.

Hi Bill – thank you for your feedback... truth be told, I am one step ahead of you... I have been in touch with Cherry Red (not once, but twice, and I hasten to add that they have been super-prompt in responding to me, so kudos to them)... unfortunately both times I was told there are no imminent plans to repress "Sunburst Finish." Of course, plans can change, and hopefully they will. But as of now, that's not in the cards.

Hi Alec – from what I have been able to dig up, the band you see performing "Peg Leg Peggy" from the "Rigor Mortis Sets In" album (released in 1973) are: John Entwistle - Vocals and Bass, Eddie Jones- Guitar, Graham Deakin - Drums and Tony Ashton - Keyboards. Please note that Eddie did not play on the "Rigor Mortis Sets In" album (rather, guitar duties were handled by Alan Ross and Jim Ryan) Eddie Jones was also known as "Dr. Guitar". Here is a one hour interview with him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHzhwTWOGNA David

Thank you, Merikan. As per your suggestion, I have sent you a PM. David

Thank you, Radium Girl.