I don't think this is a bad idea at all. Why not? The risk is minimal compared to vinyl, it's a little extra money to help keep the label alive, and there are some people (like Joe) for whom it is a better solution.
I agree the marketing of it is a bit silly, but so what? Most marketing is silly. I just think it's sort of funny that they were once called CD 5's (or Maxi-singles) in order to differentiate a CD single with multiple remixes from the little 2" or 3"CD singles (however big they were). "CD 12" is an improvement over the gynecological name of old, and "CD 5" never really made much sense since full-lengths were also 5"s. For that matter, the term 12" as opposed to album doesn't make a lot of sense, so one more silly term among many really doesn't bother me. In fact, I'd like to think of it as an homage to the history of f*cked up recording format names. ;) Tristan ======= Text/Mixes: http://www.phonopsia.co.uk Music: http://www.mp313.com Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
