"Encore Un Soir" album - Official Topic

[Celine Fan 77]

What?? Nine years already??!! It’s really crazy how time flies omg

[comingback]

WOW, time flies. 9 years Hopefully they will upload the Paris concert! Come on Sony, do something for the fans!

 

[ivo]

I was at that show, amazing! Still a Very beautiful album.

[rfkavanagh]

I have a really random question about the Encore Un Soir CD releases - wondering if anyone else had a similar experience or can confirm something for me.  (Given all the activity around Dansons, this is probably the worst time to ask, but anyway...)

I vaguely recall having issues with Amazon US when I pre-ordered the deluxe CD and received what seemed to be a standard CD.  IIRC, I returned that for a replacement.  I've had a sealed EUS CD ever since - which I assume is that replacement.  The CD I have looks to all intents and purposes to be the standard digisleeve CD.  The track listing only shows the standard 12 tracks, and the hype sticker on the front doesn't say anything about being a deluxe edition or mention any deluxe tracks.

BUT, the barcode on the back has been stickered over with a replacement barcode, which is the Deluxe Edition barcode.

So, my question: is anyone aware of deluxe editions ever being released in standard edition packaging?  I really don't understand how that would happen, but I can't think of any other reason why I would have a deluxe edition barcode stickered over a standard edition barcode on the outer wrap.  Maybe there was an error during manufacturing where they mistakenly packaged a run of deluxe discs in standard sleeves, and rather than repackage everything they just opted to add a sticker?  Kind of annoying if true, since the packaging wouldn't match the disc, but it would have been a cheaper option than having to repack an entire factory run.

And yes, the obvious solution here is to open the disc and check!  But if it's just the standard release I'd like to sell it as a brand new, factory-sealed item, which obviously wouldn't be the case if I open it.

Told you it was a random question...

[dyusha]

On 4/18/2026 at 3:28 AM, rfkavanagh said:

I have a really random question about the Encore Un Soir CD releases - wondering if anyone else had a similar experience or can confirm something for me.  (Given all the activity around Dansons, this is probably the worst time to ask, but anyway...)

I vaguely recall having issues with Amazon US when I pre-ordered the deluxe CD and received what seemed to be a standard CD.  IIRC, I returned that for a replacement.  I've had a sealed EUS CD ever since - which I assume is that replacement.  The CD I have looks to all intents and purposes to be the standard digisleeve CD.  The track listing only shows the standard 12 tracks, and the hype sticker on the front doesn't say anything about being a deluxe edition or mention any deluxe tracks.

BUT, the barcode on the back has been stickered over with a replacement barcode, which is the Deluxe Edition barcode.

So, my question: is anyone aware of deluxe editions ever being released in standard edition packaging?  I really don't understand how that would happen, but I can't think of any other reason why I would have a deluxe edition barcode stickered over a standard edition barcode on the outer wrap.  Maybe there was an error during manufacturing where they mistakenly packaged a run of deluxe discs in standard sleeves, and rather than repackage everything they just opted to add a sticker?  Kind of annoying if true, since the packaging wouldn't match the disc, but it would have been a cheaper option than having to repack an entire factory run.

And yes, the obvious solution here is to open the disc and check!  But if it's just the standard release I'd like to sell it as a brand new, factory-sealed item, which obviously wouldn't be the case if I open it.

Told you it was a random question...

Not aware of a misprint or CD misplacement in wrong packaging. This is likely just the standard edition again incorrectly labeled as deluxe. This is something I’ve grown to expect of Amazon sadly.

The official US edition only has 12 tracks, so anything deluxe should have been labeled as import, or perhaps even marketplace.

If this is a marketplace (third party) listing, they can literally stick anything on it and claim that it’s something else, there is little Amazon can do other than take the item back.

You can try eBay, look for genuine exact-item photos, and pay the international shipping fee if it’s coming from Canada or France, that’s what I would do

Another option is to order directly from FNAC or Archambault, but thy charge arm and leg for shipping and honestly I’m not sure if they’re even in business anymore 

[rfkavanagh]

On 4/19/2026 at 4:37 AM, dyusha said:

Not aware of a misprint or CD misplacement in wrong packaging. This is likely just the standard edition again incorrectly labeled as deluxe. This is something I’ve grown to expect of Amazon sadly.

The official US edition only has 12 tracks, so anything deluxe should have been labeled as import, or perhaps even marketplace.

If this is a marketplace (third party) listing, they can literally stick anything on it and claim that it’s something else, there is little Amazon can do other than take the item back.

You can try eBay, look for genuine exact-item photos, and pay the international shipping fee if it’s coming from Canada or France, that’s what I would do

Another option is to order directly from FNAC or Archambault, but thy charge arm and leg for shipping and honestly I’m not sure if they’re even in business anymore 

Oh, I'm not looking to buy a copy - I already have four or five copies of the album on various formats!  I'm just curious about this particular CD.  It was purchased brand new directly from Amazon (not a third-party vendor) at time of release and is an EU-made product (not US) that's been stickered over with the deluxe barcode, not an Amazon stock code sticker.

I was just wondering if anyone else had received something similar at the time and might have an explanation before I break the seal, but I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and open it to confirm for myself...

[dyusha]

On 4/20/2026 at 1:28 AM, rfkavanagh said:

Oh, I'm not looking to buy a copy - I already have four or five copies of the album on various formats!  I'm just curious about this particular CD.  It was purchased brand new directly from Amazon (not a third-party vendor) at time of release and is an EU-made product (not US) that's been stickered over with the deluxe barcode, not an Amazon stock code sticker.

I was just wondering if anyone else had received something similar at the time and might have an explanation before I break the seal, but I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and open it to confirm for myself...

Oh I see, I get the question now

 I’m 99.95% sure there is no such thing as a deluxe 15-track CD packaged in a standard 12-track digisleeve. It is most likely Amazon’s screw up, they probably didn’t have the standard European bar code in their inventory, due to there being a US version, so they slapped a new barcode on it - the first one they found online,  or realizing it’s the wrong one

But do let me know how it turns out. I’m a collector too and always curious 

[Céline RO]

They played “Encore un soir” at Zurich airport this morning!

[rfkavanagh]

On 4/19/2026 at 9:23 PM, dyusha said:

Oh I see, I get the question now

 I’m 99.95% sure there is no such thing as a deluxe 15-track CD packaged in a standard 12-track digisleeve. It is most likely Amazon’s screw up, they probably didn’t have the standard European bar code in their inventory, due to there being a US version, so they slapped a new barcode on it - the first one they found online,  or realizing it’s the wrong one

But do let me know how it turns out. I’m a collector too and always curious 

Well, I opened it and it was... just the standard CD.  Not unexpected, but disappointing - I was kind of hoping there'd been a mix-up and I'd end up with an extra copy of the deluxe, but it was not to be...

Damn Amazon and their stupid, incorrect barcode sticker!

[Shaun]

The album was released 10 years ago today.

 

[Celine Fan 77]

Don’t know about you guys but this album represents a major moment in my life. I just can’t believe it’s been a decade! I will forever associate this recording with the loss of René (which was still pretty recent at the time), seeing Céline at the opening night of her Summer tour in Antwerp, dating the guy that I was with at the time, starting the final year of my university days… 

Crazy how Céline’s music is always there, every step of the way!

[Alice]

Wait... It's been 10 years already?! 🤯 

I love this album ❤️

[ordinary fan]

On 8/26/2026 at 10:27 AM, Celine Fan 77 said:

Don’t know about you guys but this album represents a major moment in my life. I just can’t believe it’s been a decade! I will forever associate this recording with the loss of René (which was still pretty recent at the time), seeing Céline at the opening night of her Summer tour in Antwerp, dating the guy that I was with at the time, starting the final year of my university days… 

Crazy how Céline’s music is always there, every step of the way!

It was also my first time seeing Celine, at the second show in Antwerpen 

I love this album - time flies 😊