Billich0986

I plan on waiting as well to see the reviews on the quality this.

Repress. No idea if it's using a different master or different plates. https://www.squatchinthepit.com/products/preorder-story-of-the-year-page-avenue-insomnia-beer-black-smoke-w-white-splatter

Pretty sure what you're referring to is surface noise, and it sounds like a pressing fault in this instance. I recently purchased a copy of Disillusion's Ayam, and even after cleaning with my record doctor v, it still had surface noise throughout. I reached out to the vendor who I bought the record from and they sent me a new copy, which has almost no surface noise. If yours is unbearable, I would reach out to seller, request a refund and send it back. You could try giving it a run through at 45rpm or even 78rpm, as that's supposedly a trick that can sometimes alleviate surface noise. Didn't work for me with Ayam, however. Regarding returning the record doctor, I wouldn't. I buy plenty of brand new records that come out of the sleeve looking pretty dirty. It's not going to be a magic cure all that fixes a beat up record, or one that has a pressing defect from the plant, but with help with normal records with some debris, and help with the longevity of your needle.

Not that extreme, but didn't want to start a new thread for it. Scar Symmetry is releasing a bunch of their albums on vinyl. https://scarsymmetry.bfan.link/reissues140423

Dear lord...

Saosin sold.

Outrun the Sunlight are re-releasing their debut album Return of Inertia. Everything was redone, hence the 2.0 in the name. This album is definitely heavier than their later work, so if instrumental djent sounds up your alley, check it out. Four variants, two US, two Europe, all out of 125 each. US Distro EU Distro Bandcamp Link W/Three Singles Up

Correct. Given the cost to build a production facility that can't pivot to produce something else (at least I'm not aware of), it's far easier to raise the price to the point where you curb demand to meet supply. It doesn't seem we've reached that point yet given vinyl record sales, so a bit concerning that, in theory, we could continue to see prices climb to $40-50 for a single LP. I don't think we've seen that yet since people seem fine waiting a year for a record to show up, and that has keep the price from the plants artificially lower.

Dropped price on Saosin to $60 shipped.

It does!

I'm getting a 404 error when I click that link.

Bump with Saosin

Heretoir's first album was remixed and remastered and is being reissued on vinyl. Silver limited to 149, black unknown. I imagine shipping to the US will be less than ideal... https://shop.aoprecords.de/gb/26-pre-order Edit: Up on Evil Greed as well. https://evilgreed.net/collections/heretoir/products/heretoir-heretoir-2xlp?variant=43849302606089

Did you get shipping notification? I haven't received anything yet.

Bump

I use a DAK anti static brush, as it has both a felt pad and bristles, so best of both worlds from my perspective. Along with the record cleaning machine that was already suggested, consider looking into a Onzow Zero Dust to clean your stylus, and if you have money to burn, the Milty Zerostat to help eliminate static electricity before you play a record.

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To add to the above, there's all of the variants plus a few additional on their bandcamp. Black /1450 Crystal Clear /700 Ash Grey /550 Gold /300 Cool Blue /300 Dracula (Red w/Black Marble) (Patreon Exclusive) /300 https://neobliviscarissom.bandcamp.com/album/exul

Arms and Sleepers album Black Paris 86 is getting a repress, assuming it hits the goal. It's the 15th anniversary with a bunch of extras. Test press bundles as well (don't know if they're still available, though). Link below. https://wearearmsandsleepers.bandcamp.com/album/black-paris-86-15th-anniversary-edition

Bands change their sound, and sometimes go in a completely new direction. Hearing the single has saved me more than once from blindly throwing money down the drain, especially considering the costs of LPs these days. Sometimes the single feels out of place but fits in perfectly with the album so I miss out on pre-ordering the rarest variant, but this has been far more the exception than the rule.

Bump!

I don't know what I was expecting when I clicked the link to the video, but I sincerely regret that decision.

Ditto for TTN

Probably not, but I have a copy of the clear with black splatter if you're interested. And a copy of Anon that I'd part with as well (in case you're looking for that too).

You may potentially hear a difference going from the Phono Box to the Tube Box, as tubes give a different sound. The bigger question is, will you like it? I demoed a tube preamp and a solid state, and I personally was not a fan of the sound tubes gave. The Debut Pro looks really nice, so enjoy it when you get it!