CD's sold in theaters

[ErinDillyFan]

Posted: 5/28/14 at 11:31am

What is the relationship between the CD's sold in theaters and the cast recordings?

If/Then cast recording was being sold in the theater, but the official release date in not until June 3rd.

Are they are the same recording? Different packaging?

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 5/28/14 at 11:32am

The CDs sold at the theater are the cast recording. It's the exact same. It's just being sold early.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 5/28/14 at 12:54pm

If they are ready early, they theater will definitely sell them before the release date.

The only difference? The price. Nearly always more expensive at the theater. Last weekend I saw Gentleman's Guide (loved it, btw) and they were selling the cd for 25 bucks (common price for cds at the theater), I think I payed 12.99 on iTunes.

[MichelleCraig]

Posted: 5/28/14 at 1:58pm

It takes longer to "set up" a CD's release to traditional retail. It's much easier for the label to get a quantity to a Broadway theatre...but as has been mentioned, you'll pay a price to own it early. Then again, I always marveled at people purchasing cast albums at Colony Records back in the day!

[ArtMan]

Posted: 5/28/14 at 2:21pm

Yeah, I bought Gentlemen's Guide for $11.99. My FYE price matches anyone.

[ErinDillyFan]

Posted: 5/29/14 at 11:25am

I thought it would be the same. My wife wanted to buy it for $20, but I had pre-ordered it about a month ago on Amazon.

Updated On: 5/29/14 at 11:25 AM

[darreyl102]

Posted: 5/29/14 at 8:14pm

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't ITunes only the songs- no physical CD, Packaging or Booklet.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 5/29/14 at 8:17pm

Yes just the songs which is why I like the physical cd.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 5/29/14 at 8:20pm

Most of the time you can access the booklet on your computer. (Just not on your phone.)

I use to feel that way, too, Roxy, but not so much anymore.