Ed Bangor’s Bootlegs
This page last update:
26 July 2014
FAQ / Rules
This Page last updated:
26 July 2014
Don't worry these are mostly
guidelines and exceptions can be made if I'm in the mood.
All trades will be judged on their own
merit.
The source codes
and Quality Ratings are explained at the bottom of
the page.
Main Rules (These will NEVER be broken)
Firstly: Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will I copy or trade in officially released products (even if deleted). If you want these, support the artists by buying them! I will, and do, check, every show I'm offered before I trade.
Secondly: I DO NOT SELL EVER This is a trading site only so don't even bother to ask. (It's mentioned on EVERY page so don't say you weren't warned!)
Thirdly: I prefer lossless trading via the postal service, Bit Torrent trackers or FREE file download services. However, I may be open to MP3, if there's no lossless available but, video is always preferred in a proper burned DVD over any file format (AVI, MP4, WMV etc). as my upload speed isn't good enough to send large files any other way.
Trading Rules. (basically these are guidelines to help things along!)
Location: I live in the South-East of England but will deal with the entire British mainland, Europe, The USA and possibly the rest of the world for the right reasons (please see my Wanted list for those reasons!)
CD / DVD Media: Please don't demand I use your favourite brand of blank CD / DVD cos it won't happen. On the other hand, I don't really care what you use, as long as it works, although I would obviously prefer something other than the cheapest discs you can find.
Disc Format: All audio disc should be recorded as Disc-at-once (DAO) format without gaps between the tracks to maintain the atmosphere of the original show. Please mention if they are not as this will effect the trade. Likewise, DVD with a proper menu, and chapter points are preferred but unauthored discs are also accpeted.
Time Scale: Whoever initiates the trade sends their discs FIRST unless we've dealt before. In any case, please allow time for the discs to be made, (i.e. don't expect discs the next day.) as I do have a life outside of trading. (Honest!)
Extras: Postal trades do not include jewel cases or anything but the discs and packaging (bubble wrap envelopes with cardboard for added protection)
Artwork: Trades do not have to included artwork, but if you have it, I would like it. These can be included in email or via link/s to where I can find them. Naturally I will do the same (normally by uploading them to my web space so you can download them.)
Show Details: Please give as much information as you can when promoting a boot including the artist (obviously), the title (if it has one or more), the full venue (name of the hall, the town, country) and as near to the complete date as you can. (I will check the details before I trade to avoid duplicating things I already have.) Plus anything special about the show (unusual tracks, extended songs, different personal, guest artists etc.) Basically anything that makes the boot stand out. And, Even if it isn't soundboard I may still want it so please be honest about the quality of the recording. That said....
Ratings: All ratings I give are my opinion to which you may not agree (tough!) and I may change the them at any time. They also depend on the source and format of the show. (i.e. a 8/10 audience show may not be the same quality as a 8/10 soundboard show.)
General Site FAQ
Information: Everything on these pages is correct as far as I know. If you think something is wrong let me know and I'll look into it.
Missing Artwork: I'm always looking for the covers I'm missing. If you have some, let me know and you could get a trade out of it.
My Rips: All boots I've made from either original source audio tapes, video tape or even good old vinyl are marked in brown on the listings pages. These may differ from other versions available and may not line up exactly to the displayed cover art.
Lossy (MP3) Sourced Discs/shows: There are still some of these on the site - all are clearly marked in Red on the listings pages and under 'Source' - if you don't want them. Don't ask for them!
| Code | Short For | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
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SB |
Soundboard |
Good clean stereo sound direct from the mixing desk. On some of these - those noted as "Pure Soundboard" - the audience reactions will be very low, or unheard due to there being no microphones in the auditorium. |
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FM |
Radio Broadcast (Usually Stereo |
Similar to SB rating but may contain transmission errors (flutter, hiss, static etc) overly talkative DJ's or Station ID's or edits / fades where those have been removed |
|
AU |
Audience |
Recorded from out front by one, or more, audience member/s. Quality of these will depend on when they were recorded, the equipment used, and if they've been remixed since. However, some audience recordings can be as good, if not better, than FM or SB ones due to the added atmosphere. |
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MP3 |
Show is in, or made from MP3 files. |
I don't generally want to trade in MP3 sourced discs as, after all, I could - and have - download them myself. Discs made from this format have titles marked in Red |
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RM |
Show is in, or made from Real Audio files |
I don't generally want to trade in RM sourced discs as, after all, I could - and have - download them myself. only I probably won't as they sound horrible. Titles marked in Green. (most have been upgraded though) |
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FLAC |
FLAC Lossless file format |
These shows were downloaded in the FLAC lossless file format, and have been kept in that way mostly stored on a desktop drive, or data formatted CD/DVD.. |
| Video | ||
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Pro |
Professional Video |
A video that was filmed professionally, with multiple cameras and then edited to give the best angles, etc. These should be the ultimate in video quality. (but not always!) |
|
TV |
Television |
Either sourced from a broadcast somewhere in the world. Similar to a "Pro" rating (in fact most Pro shows come from TV broadcast) but may include some sharp editing so advert breaks could be removed. or on screen logos and/or other visible wording. |
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Cam |
Audience |
A video that was filmed by one camera operated by a member or members of the audience |
|
2Cam ..etc |
Multiple Audience |
A show that was filmed by more than one camera operated by different people in the audience and then edited together to show the performance from several different angles. |
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NTSC PAL |
Video Formats |
Show was filmed in the American standard (NTSC) or the one used by Europe / Australia and elsewhere (PAL) Most DVD players should be able to show either although that isn't the case older VHS players. |
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AVI |
Video File |
Video is stored in a AVI file compressed |
|
MPG |
Video File |
Video is stored as either MPEG2 (DVD
quality) or |
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WMV |
Video File |
Video is in the Windows native multimedia file.
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Quality Rating The reasons for/or against these will be mentioned on the show's own page. Ratings are dependent on the source of the show. A 9/10 audience show will not sound the same as a 9/10 soundboard one!! |
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Rating |
Comments |
|---|---|
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10*/10 |
Better than Perfect!!!! Usually a fully authored DVD whose picture quality matches its perfect audio |
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10/10 |
Perfect. The dog's b*$£$*ks. Nothing short of Perfect. |
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9/10 |
Brilliant. Better than average soundboard or outstanding audience. |
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8/10 |
Very Good. The standard for Soundboard / FM show. Good for an audience disc. |
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7/10 |
Good Either a SB / FM with some interference. Standard for an Audience show. |
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6/10 |
Okay Usually audience with interference, too much crowd noise or likewise but still bearable. |
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5/10 |
Poor Poor quality, not to be touched unless you really, REALLY want it. |
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4/10 |
Bad to Very Bad. You won't want anything rated this low. Trust me! |
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3/10 (or less) |
Waste of disc. Anything rated this low was thrown away and not even listed. |