How Can I Get Promo Cds.....

QuestionsOfScience · 30-08-2009, 07:07 PM

Hey all, I was wondering where I could find the Lost! and Lovers in japan Cds. There's none on eBay. I'm getting Viva La Vida and Violet hill singles, and maybe Litii.
Any advice on finding any?

zzapq · 31-08-2009, 11:47 PM

Hi dear. There where several copies sold during last months, particularly during the month of November and december. Those are quite difficult to find but to each problem we can try to find solutions. How much are you ready to pay for one (or both) of those?

About "Lovers in Japan" I've seen so far 3 different copies: a RARE UK Promo Release, US Promo, & a Scarce Japanese (on slimline single format).

About "Lost" you can obtain the EP on the WEB (Official Release), There are at least 2 UK Promo (A Blue One with 3 tracks including an instrumental version, & a Red Cover version With Jay-Z & a Live

Just tell us the price you are ready to to pay for one of those or check regularly oneBay (that means 3-4 times a week).

Good luck

Stefan-C8 · 01-09-2009, 11:42 PM

Keep searching on eBay!

And I think there is a US promo of Lost! too, but it's rare.

mrman78 · 02-09-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Stefan-C8;3411104
Keep searching on eBay!

And I think there is a US promo of Lost! too, but it's rare.

Yeah, I have the US promo of Lost!, so it does exist. It has the same track listing as the Euro blue one...

Browntollio · 19-09-2009, 04:17 PM

I'm lacking a Lovers In Japan single, that as well as the rare Safety EP and Mince Spies, I need LIJ to complete my glorious connection. If anyone knows where I could get it in the states outside of ebay, hit me up

doritji · 19-09-2009, 08:19 PM

the Safety Ep is the mother of all rare ( and expensive ) coldplay releses. it's not impossible to find one, but more impossible to pay one. prices go from 700-900 € so good luck with that.
Personally i've seen less mince spies come up on ebay, but they cost a handful less than the Safety EP. probably a 150-250 €
Lovers in japan will probably not be sold in regular cd stores as virgin megastore, try looking for smaller cd stores that specify in rare singles. There are also like 'meetings' of cd collectors than seel their stuff. I always got to one in my neighbourhood and always come back with loads of coldplay stuff i don't have yet for much less than on ebay. ( the blue parachutes promo f.e, 8€).
But ebay is your friend mate, it's the best way to get rare stuff from all over the world. I think every coldplay collector on here buy stuff of there

66 · 23-09-2009, 06:04 AM

don't just check ebay.com, check ALL ebay sites individually. Unless the seller has chosen to sell internationally and play the extra fee, the item may or may not show on your local ebay site. Before bidding/buying, make sure s/he will ship to you.

check all the market place sites. GEMM, netsoundsmusic, musicstack, etc... Each offers thousands of vendors the opportunity to sell through their sites, avoiding the auction sites. I've found many great buys on market place sites (Mince Spies for $25 USD, for example).

Avoid EIL; they're overpriced assholes.

finally, don't forget about general internet searches for hard-to-find record shops worldwide. I have amassed approximately 500 that I like, am comfortable with and who generally carry a good selection on a regular basis. I search these about once a week.

Lastly, be prepared to pay. If you really want it, it might cost, but depending on general availability, you may not see another opportunity for purchase.

Over the years, I've accumulated approximately 600 Coldplay CD's and vinyl records by just repeatedly checking auction sites and marketplace sites. It also helps to be super thankful and polite with all sellers, as if they take a shining to you, may make you offers to buy rare stock before they place an item up for public sale. I've made a lot of friends on contacts this way.

Good Luck!

30-08-2009, 07:07 PM	#1
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mrman78 M A R C U S Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,000 My Mood: Location: Seattle, WA Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Stefan-C8;3411104 Keep searching on eBay! And I think there is a US promo of Lost! too, but it's rare. Yeah, I have the US promo of Lost!, so it does exist. It has the same track listing as the Euro blue one... __________________ Houston, TX: 28/1/2003; 25/2/2006; 18/11/2008; 22/7/2009; San Antonio, TX: 10/6/2009; Dallas, TX: 21/7/2009 - PIT!; Seattle, WA: 25/4/2012

19-09-2009, 08:19 PM	#6
doritji Coldplayer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,967 Location: Belgium Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	the Safety Ep is the mother of all rare ( and expensive ) coldplay releses. it's not impossible to find one, but more impossible to pay one. prices go from 700-900 € so good luck with that. Personally i've seen less mince spies come up on ebay, but they cost a handful less than the Safety EP. probably a 150-250 € Lovers in japan will probably not be sold in regular cd stores as virgin megastore, try looking for smaller cd stores that specify in rare singles. There are also like 'meetings' of cd collectors than seel their stuff. I always got to one in my neighbourhood and always come back with loads of coldplay stuff i don't have yet for much less than on ebay. ( the blue parachutes promo f.e, 8€). But ebay is your friend mate, it's the best way to get rare stuff from all over the world. I think every coldplay collector on here buy stuff of there __________________ www.coldplaydiscographyguide.com Follow the updates on: Twitter Facebook

31-08-2009, 11:47 PM	#2
zzapq Lover in Switzerland Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 105 My Mood: Location: Noitacol Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi dear. There where several copies sold during last months, particularly during the month of November and december. Those are quite difficult to find but to each problem we can try to find solutions. How much are you ready to pay for one (or both) of those? About "Lovers in Japan" I've seen so far 3 different copies: a RARE UK Promo Release, US Promo, & a Scarce Japanese (on slimline single format). About "Lost" you can obtain the EP on the WEB (Official Release), There are at least 2 UK Promo (A Blue One with 3 tracks including an instrumental version, & a Red Cover version With Jay-Z & a Live Just tell us the price you are ready to to pay for one of those or check regularly oneBay (that means 3-4 times a week). Good luck

01-09-2009, 11:42 PM	#3
Stefan-C8 I hate flowers Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,511 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Keep searching on eBay! And I think there is a US promo of Lost! too, but it's rare.

19-09-2009, 04:17 PM	#5
Browntollio Coldplayer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm lacking a Lovers In Japan single, that as well as the rare Safety EP and Mince Spies, I need LIJ to complete my glorious connection. If anyone knows where I could get it in the states outside of ebay, hit me up

23-09-2009, 06:04 AM	#7
66 Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 713 Location: chicago Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	don't just check ebay.com, check ALL ebay sites individually. Unless the seller has chosen to sell internationally and play the extra fee, the item may or may not show on your local ebay site. Before bidding/buying, make sure s/he will ship to you. check all the market place sites. GEMM, netsoundsmusic, musicstack, etc... Each offers thousands of vendors the opportunity to sell through their sites, avoiding the auction sites. I've found many great buys on market place sites (Mince Spies for $25 USD, for example). Avoid EIL; they're overpriced assholes. finally, don't forget about general internet searches for hard-to-find record shops worldwide. I have amassed approximately 500 that I like, am comfortable with and who generally carry a good selection on a regular basis. I search these about once a week. Lastly, be prepared to pay. If you really want it, it might cost, but depending on general availability, you may not see another opportunity for purchase. Over the years, I've accumulated approximately 600 Coldplay CD's and vinyl records by just repeatedly checking auction sites and marketplace sites. It also helps to be super thankful and polite with all sellers, as if they take a shining to you, may make you offers to buy rare stock before they place an item up for public sale. I've made a lot of friends on contacts this way. Good Luck!