Post Tue Aug 12, 2003 4:43 pm

It?s nearly impossible to get an original Esper Edition (only 10 numbered sets exist) but there are some options available for hearing the music.

You can trade for copies of the release through the Vangelis Trader Page:

http://www.elsew.com/trader/showads.cgi?1

There is a gray-market web store that offers a copy of the set for sale:

http://www.soundtrackspecialist.com (scroll down to Vangelis)

Out of curiosity, I ordered the item. The audio content is the same as the private release, but the graphics differ from the original release on the inside cover and inside tray art. Also, this is an unnumbered release. They were charging $25 for the set when I ordered. My order came fairly quickly. As always, when dealing with vendors through the web, your mileage may vary.

A contributor to the Blade Runner Soundtrack Yahoo group offered a link to obtain the release for download using a service(system?) called ?Soul Seek?:

http://download.com.com/3000-2166-10158 ... ag=lst-0-1

I?m not familiar with the app but it might be worth a try.