NILS LOFGREN 10 Disk box set

This Nils Lofgren expansive 10 disk retrospective box set from Concord/Fantasy was just released for sale on August 5^th. Frankly I can’t add to what has already been written about his 45 year career in the below 4 articles. So I’ll settle for describing our great packaging efforts (insert shameless plug). 

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The box is turned edge construction utilizing 85# coated paper with a film lamination applied. A mono-chromatic tip-on was  applied to the face; it included UV gloss coating, providing a gloss vs matte look against the background. A simple ribbon helps the book and CD portfolio removal. 

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The book is 132 pages plus cover perfect bound using PUR glue on the spine for long term strength. The cover is 17pt produced with an overall matte UV coating for a subtle feel. The body is 85# matte adding to the luxurious feel and quality image reproduction.  

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The CD portfolio of three different coated cover stock weights creates a three layer sandwich holding 10 disks; 9 CDs and 1 DVD. Two of the CD’s are of previously unreleased and rare material. 

 

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This box set has been a very successful seller this past week; it might very well sell out. 

http://www.americansongwriter.com/2014/08/nils-lofgren-face-music/ 

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6207126/nils-lofgren-talks-bruce-springsteen-neil-young-face-music-box-set

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2014/07/nils-lofgren-scottsdale-e-street-band-box-set.php

http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/08/03/nils-lofgren-face-music/13477795/

Cities of Darkscorch: Board game

It’s not the first band-based board game (a Motorhead themed trivia game was available for the 2013 holidays) but Numero Group does it again; producing an original game based on the label's 48th release; Warfaring Strangers: Darkscorch Canticles. 

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You can read about this game on Numero’s website here:

http://www.numerogroup.com/products/cities-of-darkscorch-board-game

Let’s talk about the construction and quality of Cities of Darkscorch;

* The board and setup box were constructed of strong 2.5mm chip. 2.5mm is approximately a 100pt chip, a rather substantial thickness. The lid is turned edge wrapped and film laminated with a luxurious matte finish.

* The game board is also 2.5mm chip, wrapped with a nice black textured book wrap and the litho printed game surface is mounted on top. Its die scored/cut/folded into a traditional quarter panel game board.

* The bingo style cards include those little red plastic sliders, 16 per card.

* Player pieces were constructed of wood, printed on one side and also function as 45rpm adapters; game also includes three custom shaped dies.

* Don’t forget the cheeky player cards (100 each of two sets)

* 6 cavity thermoformed tray

* 2 LPs included

* Slipcase CD

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