| Description: | Pleased To Meet Me is the critically acclaimed fifth studio album by the American rock band The Replacements. Released in 1987 by Sire Records, Pleased To Meet Me is the only album recorded by the band as a trio, after original guitarist Bob Stinson acrimoniously left the band.
Following last yearâ??s widely acclaimed Dead Manâ??s Pop release, Pleased To Meet Me will be receiving a similar â??deep diveâ?? treatment with a 3-CD/1-LP deluxe boxed set, which will tell the story of the album in ways not previously possible with more than 50% of the content previously unreleased:
â?˘ New remaster of the original album by Justin Perkins, who was also behind the boards for our Dead Manâ??s Pop regimaging
â?˘ 1986 demo session with Bob Stinson â?? his last recorded Replacements performance, with his guitar tracks reinstated for the first time
â?˘ Additional 1986 demos with the band as a three-piece outfit (sans Bob)
â?˘ Previously unreleased rough mix of the album with alternate track listing
â?˘ Studio outtakes from the album recording sessions (Memphis, 1987)
â?˘ Rare single mixes - .. MEET ME / 180GR. / LP+3CD The making of Pleased To Meet Me was a transformative journey for The Replacements, one that began with the combustible Minneapolis combo on the brink of collapse and culminated in one of the definitive albums of the band's career. That transformation is chronicled in-depth on the group's latest 3-CD / 1-LP boxed set, PLEASED TO MEET ME (DELUXE EDITION). More than half of the music (29 of the 55 tracks) on this Deluxe Edition set has never been released, including demos, rough mixes, and outtakes as well as Bob Stinson's last recordings with The Replacements from 1986. The music is presented in a 12 x 12 hardcover book loaded with dozens of rarely seen photos along with a detailed history of the Pleased To Meet Me era written by Bob Mehr, who authored The New York Times bestseller, Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements. Mehr, together with Rhino's Jason Jones, produced this new collection. Pleased To Meet Me was recorded over three months at Ardent Studios in Memphis with legendary producer Jim Dickinson before it debuted in April 1987. The collection opens with a newly remastered version of the original 11-track album along with a selection of B-sides and a version of «Can't Hardly Wait» that was remixed by Jimmy Iovine. All of the music included in this boxed set has been remastered by Justin Perkins, who remastered the band's widely acclaimed 2019 boxed set, Dead Man's Pop. The second disc explores the creative process behind Pleased To Meet Me with 15 demos, 11 of which are unreleased, that were recorded at Blackberry Way Studios in Minneapolis during the summer of 1986. The first seven of these demos represent the last recordings made by all four original members of The Replacements. After those demo sessions stalled out, singer/guitarist Westerberg, bassist Tommy Stinson, and drummer Chris Mars made the painful decision to part ways with lead guitarist Stson after recording five albums together. The disc's remaining eight demos feature the band as a trio and include «Shooting Dirty Pool,» two versions of «Kick It In,» and «Even If It's Cheap,» whose opening line («Pleased to meet me/the pleasure's all yours») would ultimately inspire the title of the album. The collection's final disc features 13 previously unreleased rough mixes by studio engineer John Hampton that include the majority of the album along with non-album tracks like «Election Day» and «Birthday Gal.» These rough mixes are also featured on the 180-gram vinyl record included in the set. Rounding out the collection are several unreleased tracks (Westerberg's «Run For The Country» and «Learn How To Fail,» Stinson's «Trouble On The Way») along with a selection of outtakes («Beer For Breakfast» and «I Don't Know») that debuted on the 1997 compilation, All For Nothing/Nothing For All. REPLACEMENTS / PLEASED TO MEET MeDeluxe three CD + vinyl LP box set. The making of Pleased To Meet Me was a transformative journey for The Replacements, one that began with the combustible Minneapolis combo on the brink of collapse and culminated in one of the definitive albums of the band's career. That transformation is chronicled in-depth on this set. More than half of the music (29 of the 55 tracks) has never been released, including demos, rough mixes, and outtakes as well as Bob Stinson's last recordings with The Replacements from 1986. The music is presented in a 12 x 12 hardcover book loaded with dozens of rarely seen photos along with a detailed history of the Pleased To Meet Me era written by Bob Mehr, who authored The New York Times bestseller, Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements. Mehr, together with Rhino's Jason Jones, produced this new collection.Released with a hype sticker that reads:
"The pleasure's all yours!
55 tracks on 3 CDs & 1 LP
Original album remastered plus rare B-sides,
unreleased demos, outtakes & rough mixes
Features: "Alex Chilton," "Can't Hardly Wait," "The Ledge" & more
R2 643412 / 603497846467"
CD1:
Tracks CD1-1 to CD1-11: Recorded and mixed at Ardent Studios, Studio B, Memphis, TN. Digital recording originally mastered at Sterling Sound, New York, NY.
Tracks CD1-12 to CD1-15: Original versions appeared on "[r=768231]" single, Sire Germany #920707 (6/87).
Track CD1-13: Originally performed by [a=Hank Mizell].
Track CD1-14: Originally performed by [a=Nat King Cole].
Track CD1-15: Originally performed by [a=Bobby Lewis].
Track CD1-16: Original version appeared on "[r=2448305]" single, Sire #28151 (7/87). Originally performed by [a=The Sons Of The Pioneers].
Track CD1-17: Original version appeared on "[m=299441]" promotional single, Sire Promo #2863 (7/87).
CD2:
Tracks CD2-1, CD2-2, CD2-5, CD2-7: Alternate mix appeared on [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3215032-The-Replacements-Pleased-To-Meet-Me]Pleased To Meet Me (Expanded Edition)[/url], Rhino #513982 (09/08).
Tracks CD2-1 to CD2-7, CD2-10 to CD2-14: Engineered at Blackberry Way, Minneapolis, MN August 1986. Mixed at Timeless Recording, Los Angeles, CA, April 2020.
CD3:
Tracks CD3-1 to CD3-13, CD3-15, CD3-16: Produced during the Pleased To Meet Me sessions at Ardent Studios, Studio B, Memphis, TN, November-December 1986.
Tracks CD3-14, CD3-17, CD3-20, CD3-21, CD3-23: Produced during the Pleased To Meet Me sessions at Ardent Studios, Studio B, Memphis, TN, November 1986-January 1987. Mixed at Greene Street Recording, New York, NY, June 1997.
Tracks CD3-18, CD3-19, CD3-22: Produced during the Pleased To Meet Me sessions at Ardent Studios, Studio B, Memphis, TN, November 1986-January 1987. Mixed Timeless Recording, Los Angeles, CA, April 2020.
Tracks CD3-14, CD3-17, CD3-20, CD3-21, CD3-23: Original versions appeared on [m=287828], Reprise #46807 (11/97).
Tracks 2-3, 2-4, 2-"Pleased to Meet Me (Deluxe Edition)" by The Replacements is a must-have for any music enthusiast, presented here in an exclusive CD+LP format. This deluxe edition features the remastered original album alongside rare demos, alternate takes, and unreleased tracks that offer a deeper look into the band's creative process during one of their most influential periods. The package combines both digital clarity and analog warmth, making it perfect for collectors and new fans alike. Released by Rhino, a label renowned for its dedication to high-quality reissues and archival releases, this set ensures top-notch sound fidelity and packaging.
The Replacements are widely regarded as pioneers of alternative rock from Minneapolis. Formed in 1979, they gained critical acclaim with albums like "Let It Be" and "Tim," influencing countless bands with their raw energy and heartfelt songwriting. Their blend of punk attitude with melodic hooks has made them cult favorites among fans worldwide.
Rhino Records stands out as a leading force in preserving musical heritage through meticulously curated box sets, reissues, and special editions across genres. With decades of experience working closely with legendary artists' catalogs, Rhino guarantees authenticity and quality in every release. |
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