highfives Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 19 minutes ago, Canuckle said: Although Rez agrees... "The last two tracks were leftovers from a 12" that should have been released when we did lollapalooza, but due to record labels.... ...so, i thought they were good enough to be released, but did not fit with 'broken', so, i wanted to give them away but keep them separate from the EP, so, i came up with the 3" CD idea, but, my record label informed me that it cost so much to manufacture that they could not break even EVER regardless of sales, so, i compromised and allowed the first 250,000 to have the 3" CD, and the rest to have them on tracks 98-99 (so nobody would be ripped off)." —Reznor ...I've always found them to fit pretty flawlessly within the EP, especially 'Suck'. I just realized the copy I originally bought was one of the first 250K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Bought 'Broken' when it first came out...and had no idea that there were 3" CDs. Still have it to this day...and surprisingly still in tip-top shape. daegor, Adam10647 and psus2h 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam10647 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Any time I see a copy of Broken in a used CD bin I check to see if it has the mini disk, struck gold 3 times. I personally like the way it's broken up, feels like a little bonus with those 2 songs. It's also just cool from a collecting standpoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Sold mine a while back... I had decided to purge all CDs from my collection as I literally never use them anymore, but that was one of the harder ones to let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I know I have mine sitting around somewhere, both sleeves are pretty beat up now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highfives Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 22 minutes ago, daegor said: Sold mine a while back... I had decided to purge all CDs from my collection as I literally never use them anymore, but that was one of the harder ones to let go. I sold the mini CD only back in high school for like $10 - probably used to buy a bag of weed. I'll more than likely end up buying the 3" again just so I can have the complete EP. Old me thinks young me was dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 It would have just been nice to listen to all 8 tracks and not have to switch discs. There's more than enough room on a single 12" to fit every song. I get the concept of what you're saying but it feels impractical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Art isn't practical daegor and mootloot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, mcpherson123 said: It would have just been nice to listen to all 8 tracks and not have to switch discs. There's more than enough room on a single 12" to fit every song. I get the concept of what you're saying but it feels impractical. It is, but that's okay. The six tracks of the EP are this super cohesive little package. It's nice to have them separate, on their own. This presentation would work well: https://www.discogs.com/Nine-Inch-Nails-Broken/release/949862 But I do like the aesthetic side of having an entirely physical separate item with the companion tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I get it. But I would love a copy of that promo for the practicality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 7 minutes ago, mcpherson123 said: I get it. But I would love a copy of that promo for the practicality. There are other pressings with all tracks on the one 12", but that's the only one where the EP is on one side and Physical/Suck is on the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I think the Brazilian one is the only other edition that has all the tracks on one 12". Other editions are close but omit "Pinion" and "Help Me I Am In Hell". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mootloot Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I was beyond happy that the bonus tracks are separate. It's a homage to the original, which I have, and looks super cool. If practicality was in mind why does the Cs fold out into a cross with lyrics instead of something cheaper? I can wait wait forever for Broken and Fragile, which I PO'd, because I've wanted them Since I got into vinyl and $80 shipped is nothing compared to the bay prices. Mayve, maybe just once. I get what's coming to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 2 hours ago, jhulud said: Bought 'Broken' when it first came out...and had no idea that there were 3" CDs. Still have it to this day...and surprisingly still in tip-top shape. I have the same thing around here somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Finally arrived! Looks great too, no dings, no ringwear, no warps. Adam10647 and psus2h 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Umm....what's going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Looks even more uncertain. Goddamn. I guess I'm glad I didn't pre-order. I can't wait to hear what the situation is finally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axotyl Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 it is really inexcusable to provide no status update 5+ months later, especially after this firebrand drama. i'm considering filing a claim with paypal and be done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) Here's to hoping the official NIN site still ships. Maybe they aren't shipping them out to shops. Th only ones I really need is the Deviations, and of course the new E.P. Edited May 22, 2017 by vinyl addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustinhxc Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Omg.. if they were cancelled I'd forsure cry. I preordered every remastered release. Especially the fragile remastered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 It's during debacles like this, I wish The Meathead Perspective were still active. Adam10647 and daegor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam10647 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 We'll all get our records it's just a matter of how long do we have to wait. daegor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highfives Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Is this the new Glassjaw thread? natenomm and mcpherson123 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryq Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Adam10647 said: We'll all get our records it's just a matter of how long do we have to wait. But the question is "Do I continue to leave a gap in the NIN section of my record shelf in anticipation, or do I use that space more efficiently now and deal with the consequences later?" kannibal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryq Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, highfives said: Is this the new Glassjaw thread? Not until we get the "choose-your-own-color" The Downward Spiral, the "broken" Broken EP that requires the "fixed" adapter, and the "only-plays-once" reissue of The Fragile that is only sold as a bundle with tickets to a show in LA. highfives, thesecrets0308 and natenomm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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