Stimulusrock Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Wahey, X&Y is officially out over here and I have my copy! Ireland is god for one thing: Getting albums on the Friday before everybody else. Me and a couple of mates were first in line at about 11:20 (2 hours ago). As well as the album, 20 goody bags were to be had, contents below: Double sided square cardboard thingy, band side shown. Album artwork on other side. Hologram postcard thing promoting the June 5th Live MTV show. The album itself. X&Y keyring with "made from recycled plastic cups" on the other side! :) Poster. same as the one in the Coldplay eshop. The bag itself. Make Trade Fair written in the code on one side, X&Y on the other. Make Trade Fair is also in code on the last page of the booklet, and there's the full alphabet deciphered on the centre pages. People might know some of this already, I just though I'd share my joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Justine* Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 That is sweeeeeeeeeet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victaniac Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 So the album is a case and not the recycled paper stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapone Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 that all looks fucking cool. :) how many people were there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimulusrock Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 Sure is a case, yeah. There were just about 25 - 30 when the place opened. More arrived afterwards. There were another couple of places doing midnight openings too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colduser Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Wow, cool pics. Thanks for sharing :) Can't wait till tuesday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapone Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 looks like you got your money's worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiquidSky Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Wow, that looks very pretty :stunned: Where did you buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheers2u Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 not fair! not fair! :( ...where did you get the keychain? i've seen it given in promotional packages, but no where else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimulusrock Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 Just down the road, Golden Discs had X&Y for a euro cheaper, but no goodies. Virgin over the other side of the city did a midnight opening too, but I don't know what they were offering. HMV Grafton Street is usually the place to be for these things though, the night of the U2 album there were hundreds there. The keyring was just in the goody bag. Don't know if you can buy it elsewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victaniac Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I want a keychain too! *not jealous not jealous* I'm glad it's a case, I always feel kinda ripped off with a recycled thingie...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimulusrock Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 The keychain, whilst cool, definitely has a "made from recycled cups" feel to it. That is, it's not the bast quality one I've ever had... I can't complain though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapone Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 i prefer the cardboard ones. The fucking hinges don't break when you touch them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiquidSky Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Just down the road' date=' Golden Discs had X&Y for a euro cheaper, but no goodies. Virgin over the other side of the city did a midnight opening too, but I don't know what they were offering. HMV Grafton Street is usually the place to be for these things though, the night of the U2 album there were hundreds there. The keyring was just in the goody bag. Don't know if you can buy it elsewhere...[/quote'] So someone goes to buy one right now..they wouldn't get the same thing as you? (ME WANTS ONE TOO!!!!) *not jealous not jealous* as victaniac says lol :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapone Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 (I mean CD cases) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiquidSky Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Just down the road' date=' Golden Discs had X&Y for a euro cheaper, but no goodies. Virgin over the other side of the city did a midnight opening too, but I don't know what they were offering. HMV Grafton Street is usually the place to be for these things though, the night of the U2 album there were hundreds there. The keyring was just in the goody bag. Don't know if you can buy it elsewhere...[/quote'] So if someone goes to buy one right now..they wouldn't get the same thing as you? (ME WANTS ONE TOO!!!!) *not jealous not jealous* as victaniac says lol :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimulusrock Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 Just down the road' date=' Golden Discs had X&Y for a euro cheaper, but no goodies. Virgin over the other side of the city did a midnight opening too, but I don't know what they were offering. HMV Grafton Street is usually the place to be for these things though, the night of the U2 album there were hundreds there. The keyring was just in the goody bag. Don't know if you can buy it elsewhere...[/quote'] So someone goes to buy one right now..they wouldn't get the same thing as you? (ME WANTS ONE TOO!!!!) *not jealous not jealous* as victaniac says lol :( Well there was a sign outside saying that they only had 20 goody bags, and from the looks of it the sign was right, so not even everybody who was there at midnight would've got one. I'd say the record company sent out a quota of these bags to all the big places doing special openings. You won't get any goodies in Ireland buying the album anymore, but I'd say the rest of the world might have similar stuff on Monday and Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victaniac Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Man... a Coldplay goodybag. I'd do good damage for one of those. Thanks for sharing stimulus! So lucky you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiquidSky Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Just down the road' date=' Golden Discs had X&Y for a euro cheaper, but no goodies. Virgin over the other side of the city did a midnight opening too, but I don't know what they were offering. HMV Grafton Street is usually the place to be for these things though, the night of the U2 album there were hundreds there. The keyring was just in the goody bag. Don't know if you can buy it elsewhere...[/quote'] So someone goes to buy one right now..they wouldn't get the same thing as you? (ME WANTS ONE TOO!!!!) *not jealous not jealous* as victaniac says lol :( Well there was a sign outside saying that they only had 20 goody bags, and from the looks of it the sign was right, so not even everybody who was there at midnight would've got one. I'd say the record company sent out a quota of these bags to all the big places doing special openings. You won't get any goodies in Ireland buying the album anymore, but I'd say the rest of the world might have similar stuff on Monday and Tuesday. You should have bought 2 then! :o Hmmm well it doesn't say anything on the official site about the rest of the world..yet...The album comes out on Tuesday over here.. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liga Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 i went to Virgin on Henry St. got there at 12.01 or so... no one around, but thats normal for midnight openings on henry st. they were giving away X&Y posters to all customers and entering everyone into a draw for something X&Y related (i cant remember what though, as i was on my way home from the pub :blush: ) so got my cd, got my poster and got my ticket for the draw, which is taking place sometime this afternoon in the store! i think i heard the word lithograph mentioned, but dont quote me on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiquidSky Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 i went to Virgin on Henry St. got there at 12.01 or so... no one around' date=' but thats normal for midnight openings on henry st. they were giving away X&Y posters to all customers and entering everyone into a draw for something X&Y related (i cant remember what though, as i was on my way home from the pub :blush: ) so got my cd, got my poster and got my ticket for the draw, which is taking place sometime this afternoon in the store! i think i heard the word lithograph mentioned, but dont quote me on that.[/quote'] So you didn't get any Coldpla goodybag then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimulusrock Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 Lithograph eh? Interesting... LiquidSky - You were only allowed get one goody bag, even if you bought two albums. Understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liga Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 No, i didnt get a goodie bag :P the poster and a ticket for the draw is enough though, im just happy to finally have the cd in my hands an on my stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapone Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 you should have gone back with a wig and fake moustache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBerry Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Wahey, X&Y is officially out over here and I have my copy! Ireland is god for one thing: Getting albums on the Friday before everybody else. Me and a couple of mates were first in line at about 11:20 (2 hours ago). As well as the album, 20 goody bags were to be had, contents below: Double sided square cardboard thingy, band side shown. Album artwork on other side. Hologram postcard thing promoting the June 5th Live MTV show. The album itself. X&Y keyring with "made from recycled plastic cups" on the other side! :) Poster. same as the one in the Coldplay eshop. The bag itself. Make Trade Fair written in the code on one side, X&Y on the other. Make Trade Fair is also in code on the last page of the booklet, and there's the full alphabet deciphered on the centre pages. People might know some of this already, I just though I'd share my joy! Any chance for you to mail all these things to Brazil ? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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