Question for Carpenters fans...

[cam83]

Hi Guys and Gals, or Gals and Guys,
I am wondering something. HOW MANY CARPENTERS ALBUMS, by that I mean, LPS/CDS/DVDS/8-tracks/Cassettes/Videos/memorabelia of the Carpenters have you purchased in your life?(even if that means buying a Carpenters album for a family member or as a gift...What I want to know, is how many Carpenters purchases have you had in your hand...But, I am NOT counting other tapes/cds of other groups besides the Carpenters(with the exception of the IF I WERE A CARPENTER tribute album)....JUST the Carpenters albums.


Cassettes:
Close To You(2)
Carpenters
A Song For You
Now and Then(2)
The Singles 1969-1973(7)
Horizon
A Kind of Hush
Christmas Portrait(3)
The Singles 1974-1973(5)
Made In America
Voice of the Heart(2)
Yesterday Once More(3 sets)
Reminiscing(2)
Interpretations(2)
Lovelines(2)
Karen Carpenter(2)
Time(3)
If I Were A Carpenter

8-Tracks
The Singles 1969-1973
Passage

LPs
Ticket To Ride
Close To You
Carpenters(2)
A Song For You
Now and Then
The Singles 1969-1973(3)
Horizon(2)
A Kind of Hush
Passage
Christmas Portrait
Made In America
Voice of the Heart
Yesterday Once More
Carpenters Collection
Carpenters Collection(silver album set)

CDs
Close To You(4)
Carpenters(3)
A Song For You(2)
Now and Then
The Singles 1969-1973(4)
Horizon(2)
A Kind of Hush(2)
Passage(2)
Christmas Portrait(3)
The Singles 1974-1978(2)
Karen Carpenter (3)
Made In America(2)
Voice of the Heart(3)
Yesterday Once More(3 sets)
Lovelines(3)
Interpretations
From The Top(2 sets)
Greatest Hits(Spanish set)
Reflections
Reminscing(2)
Producer Arranger Composer Conductor
The Millenium Collection(3)
Love Songs(2)
The Singles 1969-1981(2)
Carpenters Classics(vol 1 and 2)
As Time Goes By

DVDs
Close To You:Remembering the Carpenters(3)
Gold

VIDEOs
Yesterday Once More(3)
Close To You:Remembering the Carpenters

BOOKs
The Untold Story by Ray Coleman(2)
Decade
1973 Program Tour Book

Memorabelia
Made In America Sun Visors(3)
1973 Poster
1977 Poster
1981 Poster
1994 Gala Program for Carpenters Performing Centre
numerous 8x10's
clippings



My thoughts,
Cameron

[Rob813]

Kind of an accounting topic Cam. I think I'm too old to remember all of this.

Vinyl LP's - yes we had them in THOSE days!
Ticket To Ride
Close To You - a gift from a friend for Christmas!
Carpenters
A Song For You
Now and Then
Horizon
A Kind Of A Hush!
Passage
A Christmas Portrait
Made In America
Voice Of The Heart
Note: One of each of the above.

Cassettes - a transitional technology
Close To You
A Christmas Portrait
Interpretations

8 Tracks - wow remember those!
Close To You
Carpenters

CD's
A Song For You
Horizon
Voice Of The Heart
Lovelines
From The Top
Carpenters Gold
As Time Goes By
Karen Carpenter - solo album

VHS - I'm entering the 21st. century kicking and screaming!
Remembering The Carpenters

No DVD's yet. Can you tell I'm middle-aged.

If I missed anything I'll chalk it up to a forties moment.

Rob

P.S. Perhaps I've enabled Richard to pay for his children's education!!!

[karen69roland]

Hi dear Carpenters fans...

Now, this one is going to be big..., and big means..., *ENORMOUS*.

All unique..., no item has an exact double (except some very small exceptions).

Days/weeks of inventory (I never did one), and then..., I will share...

I love you Karen...

Roland C.

[karen69roland]

Hi again...

I may be a bit mysterious to some people...

I'm in this beautiful community, *The Carpenters Online*, for now 2 weeks and never really introduced myself...

My name is Roland Chayer, born February 20, 1969(35 years old)..., a *pisces* just like Karen(but, I'm really not into horoscopes). French canadian, I live in Montreal/Quebec/Canada.
I was diagnosed with *Multiple Sclerosis* in 1995.

I'm a composer, arranger, multi-instrumentist(guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals), studio engineer(I have my own recording studio).

I'm now recording my first CD and I'm giving private music theory lessons.

I'm also a musical items collector(with a low-budget).
I collect Carpenters and Van Halen items.

Now, sorry if this wasn't the place(post category) to talk about myself..., I'm not really new here..., if you are really curious, read my 26 first posts(now 27)..., I'm telling a bit more about myself.

Some of you already made me a nice sign(Beth, Rick, Dave, Jim, Cameron and Rob(a superb one).
I hope I didn't forget anyone...

Sorry again...

I love you Karen...

Roland C.

[Federico Cruz]

If this topic means all the carpenters recordings I have bought in my life, including gifts I have made and gifts I have received(only one), then, my list is:

LP's:
Ticket To Ride
Close To You
Carpenters(2)
A Song For You(2)
Now and Then
The Singles 69-73(3)
Horizon
A Kind Of Hush
Passage
Christmas Portrait (2)
Made in America
Voice of The Heart
Live At The Palladium
Bless The Beasts and Children (movie soundtrack)

CD's:
Ticket To Ride
Close To You
Carpenters
A Song For You(2)
Now and Then
The Singles 69-73(a gift from a cousin)
The Singles 74-78
Christmas Portrait(the special edition)
Live in Japan
Yesterday Once More
Classics Vol.2
Lovelines
From The Top
Karen Carpenter solo
As Time Goes By
Interpretations
Richard Carpenter-Pianist, Arranger...
The Singles 69-81
Treasures (England compilation)
Treasures(Japanese compilation)
The Millennium Collection
Love Songs
Startrax(Australian compilation)
If I Were A Carpenter
Radio Years (bootleg)
Close To You-Live in Tokio & New York,1976(bootleg)
London Synphonic Orchestra Plays The Carpenters
The Carpenters Collection by Richard Clayderman
The Music of The Carpenters by Spectrum
Carpenters Melodias by Claudio Corsi
Yesterday Once More(inst.)by The Film Score Orchestra
Stars On 45 (The Non-Stop Party Album!)

VHS's:
Yesterday Once More
Interpretations

DVD's:
Close To You-Remembering .....

Richard Carpenter:We Love The Carpenters So Much!
(this is not a bootleg recording!)

[Rick Henry]

Karen69Roland said:

Hi again...

I may be a bit mysterious to some people...

I'm in this beautiful community, *The Carpenters Online*, for now 2 weeks and never really introduced myself...

My name is Roland Chayer, born February 20, 1969 (35 years old)..., a *pisces* just like Karen (but, I'm really not into horoscopes). French canadian, I live in Montreal/Quebec/Canada.
I was diagnosed with *Multiple Sclerosis* in 1995.

I'm a composer, arranger, multi-instrumentist (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals), studio engineer (I have my own recording studio).

I'm now recording my first CD and I'm giving private music theory lessons.

I'm also a musical items collector (with a low-budget).
I collect Carpenters and Van Halen items.

Now, sorry if this wasn't the place (post category) to talk about myself..., I'm not really new here..., if you are really curious, read my 26 first posts (now 27)..., I'm telling a bit more about myself.

Some of you already made me a nice sign (Beth, Rick, Dave, Jim, Cameron and Rob (a superb one).
I hope I didn't forget anyone...

Sorry again...

I love you Karen...

Roland C.

Hi Roland, nice to formally meet you. Any place on this forum is the right place to share what you think and feel. So, thank you for sharing.



As for my Carpenters collection, I am going to inventory and post probably tonight. there are books, DVD's, VHS, cassettes, 8tracks, records, CD's, etc...

[karen69roland]

Thanks Rick..., you seem to be a very loving man.

I love you Karen...

Roland C.

[Federico Cruz]

Dave said:

Gee, I feel kinda embarrassed...here's my "collection"
"Christmas Portrait" I think it was the first CD we got...or was ever made!
The recent "Gold" album, and Karen's solo album round it out.
Now do you understand why I wonder why I'm here?

Dave:
What's the matter with you?
Go, quickly, and get all the Carpenters studio recordings, Richard raising a big family.

[Rob813]

Dave, you're here because Karen and Richard's gift to the world was love. You are responding to love which is the purest reason there is.

Rob

[Federico Cruz]

Richard shouldn't wait that I will buy another CD compilation or DVD compilation of the same I have bought.
No,no, no, no.

[Federico Cruz]

Guest-Federico said:

Richard shouldn't wait that I will buy another CD compilation or DVD compilation of the same I have bought.
No,no, no, no.

I have ten Carpenters compilations!
No more.

[Moe]

Vinyl:
Ticket to Ride (2)
Close to you (2)
Carpenters
A song for you (2)
Now and Then
Singles 69-73
Horizon (2)
A Kind of hush (2)
Live at the Palladium
Passage (2)
Christmas Portrait (2)
Singles 74-78
Made in America
Yesterday Once More-TV version
Yesterday Once More-store version
Voice of the Heart
An Old fashioned Christmas
Time

CD's:
Ticket to Ride
Close to you
Carpenters
A song for you
Now and Then
Singles 69-73
Horizon
A Kind of hush
Live at the Palladium
Passage
Christmas Portrait
Made in America
A&M Classic Series vol 2 (like Yesterday Once More)
Voice of the Heart
Carpenters Christmas? (Christmas Portrait and Old fashioned on 2 CD's)
Lovelines
Interpretations
Karen Carpenter-solo
From the Top
22 Hits of the Carpenters
Love Songs
As Time Goes By
Gold

Cassettes:
Ticket to Ride to Made in America (my sister had these)

8 tracks:
A Kind of Hush
Passage
Christmas Portrait

Singles:
Goodbye to love
A kind of hush
All you get from love is a love song
Calling Occupants
Touch me when we're dancing
Honolulu city lights
(unfortunately, I don't have most of these anymore)

VHS:
Close to you : Remembering the Carpenters
Yesterday Once More

DVD:
Gold

several posters from the fan club and 1 piano book of the words and music from the Singles 69-73 (even though I can't play the piano)

Ray Coleman biography, "Carpenters: the untold story."

[Rick Henry]

Okay here it is:

BOOKS
The Untold Story - Ray Coleman
Yesterday Once More: Memories Of The Carpenters - Randy Schmidt
The Complete Guide To The Music Of The Carpenters - John Tobler
Ticket To Ride/Close To You Music Book
Singles 1969-1973 Music Book
Horizon music and picture book - Almo Publications
1976 Program Book - Raydell Publishing
Carpenters Decade 1969-1979

MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS, OTHER PUBLICATIONS
** this list does not include all the newspaper articles and clippings I have.**
TV Guide Dec.4-10, 1976 - The Carpenters Very First Special
TV Guide December 31, 1988 - January 6, 1989 - Karen Carpenter Story
People Magazine Aug. 2, 1976 - The Carpenters they've Only Just Begun To Grow Up
People Magazine Sept 15, 1980 - Karen Carpenter's All Star Wedding
People Magazine Feb 21, 1983 - Karen carpenter: Death comes at Age 32 To The Beloved Singer
People Magazine Nov 21, 1983 - A Brother Remembers: An Account Of Karen Carpenter's Brave Battle
Scholastic Scope Nov 8, 1971 - Carpenters featured music artist
Song Hits Sept 1975 - Pop Star Of The Month: Carpenters, featured hit: Only Yesterday
Las Vegas Fun Times Dec 22, 1977 - Jan 4, 1978 - article on Carpenters concerts at MGM Grand
National Enquirer March 15, 1983 - Karen's Death
T&B (For California Collegiates) Nov 1988 - Cynthia Gibb as Karen Carpenter
DISCoveries Dec 1991 - A Song For You Carpenters (written by Amy L. Booth)
Entertainment Weekly Aug 2, 1996 - 100 Greatest Summer Songs (#22 "Close To You") Magazine cover features elvis Presley, Beach boys, Madonna, Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta, and Carpenters.

8-TRACK TAPES
Ticket To Ride
Close To You
Carpenters
A Song For You
Now & Then
Singles 1969-1983
Horizon
A Kind Of Hush
Passage

CASSETTES
Singles 1969-1973
A Kind Of Hush
Voice Of The Heart
Yesterday Once More
Richard Carpenter - Time
Lovelines
If I Had You / Uninvited Guest (cassette single)
Interpretations
Karen Carpenter

7" VINYL SINGLES
** I own all the standard singles that charted, so to cut the list down I am only listing the oddball, slightly more rare releases.**
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town / Merry Christmas Darling 1974
The Christmas Song / Merry Christmas Darling 1977
Don't Cry For Me Argentina / Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft 1980
Make Believe It's Your First Time / Look to your Dreams 1983
Your Baby Doesn't Love You Anymore / Sailing On The Tide 1984
Honolulu City Lights / I Just Fall In Love Again 1988

VINYL ALBUMS
Offering
Close To You
Ticket To Ride
Carpenters
A Song For You
Now & Then
Singles 1969-1973
The Young Lovers Carpenters Songbook (The Young Lovers was a Carpenters sound-a-like group)
Horizon
Horizon (quadrophonic)
A Kind Of Hush
Live At The Palladium
Passage
Singles 1974-1978
Christmas Portrait
Made In America
Voice Of The Heart
An Old Fashioned Christmas
Yesterday Once More
Richard Carpenter: Time
Lovelines

VHS
Yesterday Once More
Interpretations
Close To You: Remembering The Carpenters
Space Encounters

DVD
Interpretations
Gold: Greatest Hits
Close To You: Remembering The Carpenters
A Video Biography (Karaoke)
Super Hits (Brazilian release) with Bonus tracks Top Of The World version two, A Place To Hideaway, Ave Maria

CD's
Ticket To Ride
Close To You
Carpenters
A song For You
Now & Then
Singles 1969-1973
Live In Japan
Horizon
A Kind Of Hush
Live At The Palladium
Passage
Christmas Portrait
Made In America
Voice Of The Heart
Yesterday Once More
Richard Carpenter: Time
Treasures
Lovelines
From The Top
If I Were A Carpenter
Interpretations
The Music Of The Carpenters Performed by Spectrum (this is a disc of instrumental recordings of C's hits)
Karen Carpenter
Christmas Collection
Karen Carpenter: Lovelight (this is a disc of Karen's unreleased solo songs)
22 Hits Of The Carpenters (Hong Kong)
Richard Carpenter: Pianist, Arranger, Composer, Conductor
Love Songs
More Offerings
Singles 1969-1981
As Time Goes By (Japan)
The Essential Collection 1965-1997
The Millenium Collection
Carpenters Perform Carpenter
Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition
As Time Goes By (U.S.)

OTHER MEMORABILIA
**this is not a complete list of my C's memorabilia, only a few highlights**
MGM Grand Celebrity Room Menu w/ pics of K&R for Dec 1977 concerts
If I Were A Carpenter (THIS IS A 7" SINGLES BOX SET. COMPRISED OF SEVEN SINGLES WHICH INCLUDE ALL 14 SONGS FROM THE TRIBUTE ALBUM)
Your Navy Presents The Carpenters (my friend Federico Cruz sent this to me which I have burned to CD)

UNRELEASED AND REMIXED GEMS
**the KC unreleased solo songs are listed in my list of CD's**
Love Is surrender (Live)
Calling Occupants... (Regurge Mix)
I Need To Be In Love (Live)
Rainy Days And Mondays (DJ NeilRaz Reggae White Label Mix)
Reason To Believe (Live)
Thank you For the Music (Live)
Ticket To Ride (Live)
Top Of The World (KLR Rewind Mix)
Make Me Laugh
Coming Through The Rye/Good Vibrations (w/ John Denver)
Make Your Own Kind Of Music (medley)
Can't Buy Me Love
Look At Me I'm Sandra Dee
Silly Love Songs ( KC w/ Ben Vereen and Toni Tennille)
Ticket To Ride / I'll Never Fall In Love Again (w/ Andy Williams)
Heartache Tonight (w/ ONJ, Tennille, Tina Tuner & KC)
Top Of The World/ Mambo No. 5 - Carpenters and Lou Bega
Man Smart, Woman Smarter (KC w/ Suzanne Sommers)
Only Yesterday (DJ Danny Shaffer 2003 Remix)

[cam83]

???Rick,
It looks like you are the champion on this one too.

I LOVE THESE things!!!

Cam

[karen69roland]

Very, very nice..., but, wait..., I'm not finished.

I love you Karen...

Roland C.

[Rick Henry]

cam83 said:

???Rick,
It looks like you are the champion on this one too.

I LOVE THESE things!!!

Cam

Hi Cam, I wouldn't be surprised if there are a few others with more than I have.

by the way... I added two more items to cassettes. I forgot that I also have "Karen Carpenter" and "Interpretations".

[karen69roland]

You're right Rick..., I have a lot more..., I've not finished my inventory, yet, but, you'll see then... (But, there are still some items that you have that I don't, though..., just like a couple from Federico Cruz).

I think that your moderator, Cameron, likes you a lot and he is loyal to you..., but, he is wrong.

Here, to me..., The Carpenters are Champions.

I love you Karen...

Roland C.

[Rob813]

Rick, your collection is amazing! Where do you find the rarer items? You might have more collectables than Richard Carpenter himself!

Rob