By this time tomorrow, I hope to have tickets for Lady Gaga's Monster Ball Tour in New York City. Tickets go on pre-sale tomorrow, so who knows if I'm going to look but I'm hoping and praying that my friend can be a total rock star and hook me up.
Pre-tour, of course, is the release of Gaga's The Fame Monster, which essentially is a brand new album. 8 brand new tracks accompany Gaga's Platinum-selling debut album. Of course, Gaga's label is really promoting the hell out of this special edition, which is more than just a simple re-release. The Fame Monster is available in a multitude of different special packages. Here's the rundown of what's what regarding The Fame Monster. (I'm still debating which one I want!) The 8 new tracks included on all editions of the re-release are "Bad Romance" (RedOne), "Alejandro" (RedOne), "Monster" (RedOne), "Speechless" (Ron Fair), "Dance In The Dark" (Fernando Garibay), "Telephone" (Rodney Jerkins), "So Happy I Could Die" (RedOne), and "Teeth" (Teddy Riley).
Lady Gaga Super Deluxe 'The Fame Monster' Bundle - $114.98 (PRE-ORDER)
* 8 new studio recordings with production by RedOne, Rodney Jerkins, Teddy Riley, Fernando Garibay and Ron Fair featuring the smash single "Bad Romance" and "Telephone"
* The original album 'The Fame'
* The definitive "Book of Gaga"-A highly stylized collector's edition art table book housed in a custom slipcase documenting Gaga's journey into pop superstardom including:
* A lock of Lady Gaga's hair
* Collectible puzzle
* Pictorials
* A behind the scenes look at her creative process
* Pull out posters
* Themed fanzines
* A paper doll collection
* 3 D glasses to view forthcoming Gaga visuals
* Personal notes from the artist
* Each book individually numbered
**Pre-order via Gaga's official webstore and you may be one of a select few who receives their "Monster Bundle" autographed by Ms. Gaga herself. You'll also get new Lady Gaga Slim-Fit T-Shirt
**Ships by December 12th
The Fame Monster Standard Edition Picture Disc LP & T-Shirt Bundle - $34.99 (PRE-ORDER)
Picture disc LP of Lady Gaga's 'The Fame Monster'. Features 8 new tracks. Blonde image on A side, brunette on B side.
**Ships by December 12th
The Fame Monster 2-CD Bundle & T-Shirt - $33.98 (PRE-ORDER)
**Available in your choice of cover art: Dark Hair & Blonde Hair
**Released November 23rd/Ships by November 19th
**Standard edition CD with 8 new songs from Lady Gaga
**Presented in a CD jewel case with a 12 page book
**Ships randomly with either the blonde or brunette cover
**Released November 23rd/Ships by November 19th
* 8 new studio recordings with production by RedOne, Rodney Jerkins, Teddy Riley, Fernando Garibay and Ron Fair featuring the smash single "Bad Romance" and "Telephone"
* The original album 'The Fame'
* The definitive "Book of Gaga"-A highly stylized collector's edition art table book housed in a custom slipcase documenting Gaga's journey into pop superstardom including:
* A lock of Lady Gaga's hair
* Collectible puzzle
* Pictorials
* A behind the scenes look at her creative process
* Pull out posters
* Themed fanzines
* A paper doll collection
* 3 D glasses to view forthcoming Gaga visuals
* Personal notes from the artist
* Each book individually numbered
**Ships by December 12th
The Fame Monster Standard Edition Picture Disc LP - $19.99 (PRE-ORDER)
**Released November 23rd/Ships by November 19th
The Fame Monster 2-Disc CD (Jewel Case) - $18.98 (PRE-ORDER)
**Released November 23rd/Ships by November 19th
The Fame Monster 2-Disc CD (Dark Haired Cover) (Digipack) - $18.98 (PRE-ORDER)
**Released November 23rd/Ships by November 19th
The Fame Monster Standard Edition CD - $9.99 (PRE-ORDER)
**Standard edition CD with 8 new songs from Lady Gaga
**Presented in a CD jewel case with a 12 page book
**Ships randomly with either the blonde or brunette cover
**Released November 23rd/Ships by November 19th