The link to rhino that pizzaaddi posted earlier is now offering pre-orders of "Still So Far To Go… The Best of Chris Rea (Deluxe Fan Bundle)" , limited to 350 orders only, available 5 October 2009:
This e-mail is just to let you know that unfortunately there has been a delay with the hand signed prints and therefore instead of delaying your whole order, we will despatch the deluxe version of the album, exclusive guitar slide and both guitar plectrums separately for arrival on Monday 5th October.
The hand signed print will then arrive to you separately later on in October.
Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and be assured of our best attention at all times.
Kindest Regards
The Emery Mail Order Customer Services Team
On Behalf of Rhino.co.uk
Beat me to it - I got that email this morning as well. Now I just need to decide whether I'm actually going to use the plectrums and slide or keep them nice for posterity
Got the same e mail too. I'm hoping it arrives early tomorrow. Be nice if Rhino threw something else in as well for the delay. My daughter who is a very good musician will want to use the slide on her guitar. She plays piano too to a high standard (proud dad speaking !)
No, mine hasn't either, I thought most internet retailers aimed to get things delivered for release day (sometimes a day before !) on pre orders. I know the delay with the prints, but they said everything else would be sent in the e mail. Was hoping it would be there when I got in from work. Just checked the link from the order e mail to check the status and it says 'awaiting stock' !!!
Checked HMV and their 2 cd pack with plectrum is 'in stock'. Anyone e mailed them?