My enthusiasm for this extends beyond that one song. I've probably heard one or two other songs from these two albums, but I can't recall them. I'm holding out hope that there are a few other gems that will shine brightly alongside “Handle With Care.”
Of course, as exciting and overwhelming positive as this all is, the re-issue is not without flaw. You are not going to be able to go out and buy the albums separately, at least not initially. The sets will be made available in four packages:
- Standard Package - Features 2 CDs (Volumes 1 and 3) with bonus tracks, bonus DVD of content and a 16-page collectible book.
- Deluxe Edition Set - Linen-bound deluxe edition features 2 CDs (Volumes 1 and 3) with bonus tracks, bonus DVD, and a 40-page collectible book with photos, original liner notes, new liner notes and a uniquely numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Vinyl Edition - Features 2 vinyl releases of Volumes 1 and 3 with an additional 12-inch featuring bonus tracks, a collectible album-sized book, plus additional postcards/posters.
- Digital Edition Bundle - Features downloadable editions of both CDs (Volumes 1 and 3) with bonus tracks, video content and an interactive booklet.
I'm already counting down the days...
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Article comments
1 - Mark Saleski
i don't remember much about them either. "Handle With Care" and "End Of The Line" (though i had to look that one up to remember). there was also something from the second record where Dylan had this cringe-worthy lyric about a woman sticking her tongue down his throat. yeesh.
anyway, glad the jackassery (dang, i love that word...so appropriate!) has been pushed aside. i'm sure i'll be getting this set.
2 - Mark Dillman
There was a long version of "Handle With Care" that came out on a 10" 45rpm single and a long version of "End of the Line" that came out on a 12" 45rpm single. I have both and I think they are great. I really wish both would be included as bonus tracks. I urge fans to plead to Rhino Records to included both on the reissue coming out in a few months.
3 - Chaz
Bought the originals the day they came out years ago.Big Beatles,Petty,ELO fan.This re-release will be great,especially the bonus tracks which I have heard already.I will definitely get this and the LP version.By the way,the song Mark Saleski is thinking of with the great"She like to stick her tongue right down my throat"line is "She's My Baby",first song on the Volume 3 original release(Gary Moore does the guitar solo on it!)Can't wait and definitely long overdue for such a masterful release of music hierarchy.!!!!
4 - Tom Johnson
Mark D, those will reportedly be on the vinyl version of this set, believe it or not. Vinyl bonus tracks - what is this world coming to.
I'm totally down for this set. I never got into the Wilburys when the albums were available, so I'm pretty excited to see that this is coming out. I think most people that are interested will buy both anyway, which is why they're packaged together. The market for separate discs is probably pretty slim.
5 - Rodney Welch
I never thought they were all that great. It was a novelty act. "Tweeter and the Monkey Man" was pretty funny, though.
6 - sonicarchitect
The first album is flawless, every single track is brilliant and you will not be disappointed. 10 absolute solid gold nuggets of sonic excellence. The remastering job for this new set is superb and I can guarantee you'll love it!
7 - MrG
Huh. I had no idea they were out of print. I bought them both on CD when they first came out, and I still have them. Depending on the quality of the bonus tracks and DVD content, I may have to pick up the re-issues. Thanks for the info.
8 - Ross
This is great news indeed. Though I have both CD's already, I will likely pick up the re-issues anyway, for the DVD if nothing else. It's funny (to me) how infrequently the Wilburys are mentioned when folks talk about 'supergroups' - as they truly are one of the very best.
Tweeter and the Monkey Man & Congratulations have both been on my portable mp3 players for years, along w/ various other tracks making frequent 'appearances' :)
9 - Reg Grundies
Fantastic news! Many consider that "Tweeter and the Monkey Man" is/was Mr Zimmerman's best effort.
10 - El Bicho
"Tweeter and the Monkey Man" is/was Mr Zimmerman's best effort.
It's certainly Zimmerman's best Springsteen effort.
11 - JC Mosquito
I'll fall in with those that thought this was mediocre - man, you'd think if each of these heavyweights would've bought in 2 of their best songs each, this would've been a better album.
12 - The Mod
Vol. 1 is a masterpiece. I was also in a hair-metal mood when this first came out, and ran across this cassette a few months back. It's a fun, smooth album from five superstars making cool music.
If you're only familiar with Handle With Care, the other tracks are absolutely solid. I'm definitely picking up the re-releases, and might pick up a few for some friends.
It should be spread around.
13 - Dannyboy
Holey Moley !!
14 - Gary Owen
When the first Wilburys album was released in late 1988, I was 21 years old. I had always been wise enough to know to stay away from the lame heavy metal hair bands, rap and the like (and very proud to know I was right). I had always been a Beatles fanatic and knew that ANY band featuring George Harrison is going to kick ass. I bought Volume 1 on cassette and vinyl. My brother bought the LP, cassette and CD. We bought the seven inch, the TEN inch (yes 10 inch!) vinyl and three inch and regular CD singles of "Handle With Care" plus all the configurations of the "End Of The Line" single. We followed the same routine two years later with Volume 3 and also bought "Nobody's Child" on 45, 12 inch single, CD single etc. Bla bla bla. These are two of the best albums that were released during the the early days of dreariness that has plagued rock music ever since. I love that they are coming out as 2-fer's and in all different configurations. Hmmmmmmmm....do you think I'll be buying more than one? You guys who have never heard these classics are in for a real treat. Just beware of Volume 3 as it does suffer from one downfall: way too much singing from Bob Dylan.