Barnabas

Subject: Barnabas Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:13 pm

Banabas' Facebook Page wrote:: KEEP HOLDING ON...GREAT NEWS TO SHARE COME JUNE.! YES, ALL OF BARNABAS L.P'S ARE BEING REMASTERED, INTO C.D.FORMAT. THEY ALL WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE RATE OF APPOX., 1 C.D. PER MONTH! "ALS"-IS GOING TO BE THE 1ST ONE

Subject: Re: Barnabas Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:19 pm

Sweet!

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a few weeks ago I picked up "Approaching Light Speed" and "Feel the Fire" on vinyl brand new and still sealed for $5 each...
Would be nice to have a cd as well...

Subject: Re: Barnabas Wed Apr 29, 2015 2:54 am

Finally. Retroactive was planning on releasing these a few years ago already, but somehow it wasn't a 'real priority'. Looking forward picking these up (if i have the money).

Subject: Re: Barnabas Wed Apr 29, 2015 5:30 am

From what I heard Matt doesn't have a lot of time for the label anymore and for him to break even he would have to sell a minimum of 1000 of each copy made. I guess he didn't see it as a priority.

Subject: Re: Barnabas Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:20 am

I don't think that Retroactive Records is really a priority anymore. Sad. I bought a ton of stuff through them.

As to the Barnabas releases, I will probably stick with what I already have. I like Barnabas, but they aren't a big player for me. I will probably skip buying them again.

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Subject: Re: Barnabas Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:45 am

That's not good news about Retroactive Records.
I've bought lots of CDs from Matt.

Subject: Re: Barnabas Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:53 am

I've pretty much given up on Retroactive releasing anymore music. I am sure Matt is probably getting tired of losing money, and other (probably more important) things are likely taking up his time. Fortunately Roxx Records is still putting out new releases as well as reissuing some of the classics.

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Subject: Re: Barnabas Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:01 am

Staybrite wrote:: I've pretty much given up on Retroactive releasing anymore music. I am sure Matt is probably getting tired of losing money, and other (probably more important) things are likely taking up his time. Fortunately Roxx Records is still putting out new releases as well as reissuing some of the classics.

I would buy more from Retroactive if his prices would come down. $13 or more for a CD is, IMO, too much when you consider shipping. He's got some stuff I'd like to hear, but at his prices they aren't high enough on my priority list. But if he is losing money then he can't drop the prices. Perhaps he should unload his inventory and make the remasters available for digital download.

Subject: Re: Barnabas Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:33 pm

I am definitely looking forward to "Approaching Light Speed" in that the mastering to the M8 version left somewhat desired.

Subject: Re: Barnabas Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:12 am

Staybrite wrote:: I've pretty much given up on Retroactive releasing anymore music. I am sure Matt is probably getting tired of losing money, and other (probably more important) things are likely taking up his time. Fortunately Roxx Records is still putting out new releases as well as reissuing some of the classics.

As far as i know he is still releasing music, but not always on the Retroactive label. Recently Born Twice Records re-issued Sonlight (pre-Koinonia and Andrae Crouch backing band), Daniel Amos - Doppelgänger, Andrae Crouch - Just Andrae. And with Retroactive Records both Sacrament albums.

Subject: Re: Barnabas Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:38 am

oteis wrote:

Staybrite wrote:: I've pretty much given up on Retroactive releasing anymore music. I am sure Matt is probably getting tired of losing money, and other (probably more important) things are likely taking up his time. Fortunately Roxx Records is still putting out new releases as well as reissuing some of the classics.

As far as i know he is still releasing music, but not always on the Retroactive label. Recently Born Twice Records re-issued Sonlight (pre-Koinonia and Andrae Crouch backing band), Daniel Amos - Doppelgänger, Andrae Crouch - Just Andrae. And with Retroactive Records both Sacrament albums.

I had forgotten about the Born Twice label, thanks for the reminder.

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Subject: Re: Barnabas Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:17 pm

Great news! I had heard about this from an unspecified source, but I am so glad this is forthcoming. Barnabas had truly great music.

Subject: Re: Barnabas Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:36 pm

BearDad wrote:

Staybrite wrote:: I've pretty much given up on Retroactive releasing anymore music. I am sure Matt is probably getting tired of losing money, and other (probably more important) things are likely taking up his time. Fortunately Roxx Records is still putting out new releases as well as reissuing some of the classics.

I would buy more from Retroactive if his prices would come down. $13 or more for a CD is, IMO, too much when you consider shipping. He's got some stuff I'd like to hear, but at his prices they aren't high enough on my priority list. But if he is losing money then he can't drop the prices. Perhaps he should unload his inventory and make the remasters available for digital download.

The stuff he sells on eBay is actually cheaper than it is on his website and that includes cheap shipping:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAINT-WARRIORS-OF-THE-SON-30th-Anniv-Ed-2014-CD-Retroactive-Christian-Metal-/231346572577?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35dd548d21

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAINT-WARRIORS-OF-THE-SON-The-Originals-Disc-One-NEW-CD-Christian-Metal-/251285856016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a81cddf10

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