YouTwo Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 The only thing I would caution on Discogs or Ebay is that if you're looking for a particular version of the white, you may want to contact the seller to make sure they have the correct copy. I'm sure there's people who don't realize there are 2 different version of the white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waters Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, dbarila said: The only thing I would caution on Discogs or Ebay is that if you're looking for a particular version of the white, you may want to contact the seller to make sure they have the correct copy. I'm sure there's people who don't realize there are 2 different version of the white. So, after going back and reading most of the thread (again), I still can't really get a good grasp on which version everyone thinks is superior- the non-rainbo one? Edited June 22, 2016 by Waters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHughes527 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 21 minutes ago, Waters said: So, after going back and reading most of the thread (again), I still can't really get a good grasp on which version everyone thinks is superior- the non-rainbo one? From what I've read, I would agree with the following: 17 hours ago, OldKentuckyShark said: From reading some Reddit threads, it seems like both pressings have their issues. But it also appears that some people have no issues with either pressing. May just be a luck thing Waters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j67ab Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, vanishinghouse said: Would anybody be kind enough to help me track down a white copy? My girlfriend really is liking the new album as well and I dropped the ball on finding one online and would like to get her a copy for her bday. If you have any leads just PM please. I have one that I bought in a store that I bought as a back up. PM me if you are still looking. I paid $32.99+tax it is the Rainbo Ed on white and its sealed. Edited June 22, 2016 by j67ab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagruato Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I got the Rainbo pressing from Melody Supreme in the mail today, and this is honestly probably one of the worst sounding records I've bought in awhile. I put it through the spin clean and it still sounds pretty bad. Excessive surface noise on side A, popping throughout the entirety of side B. I haven't gotten to C and D yet. Love the music, but my copy sounds awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 23 minutes ago, tagruato said: I got the Rainbo pressing from Melody Supreme in the mail today, and this is honestly probably one of the worst sounding records I've bought in awhile. I put it through the spin clean and it still sounds pretty bad. Excessive surface noise on side A, popping throughout the entirety of side B. I haven't gotten to C and D yet. Love the music, but my copy sounds awful. those spin cleans can make it worse if the issue was dust from the manufacturing process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negavinyl Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I've got a Rainbo pressing and it sounds great. Seems to be dumb luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethereal Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) my german copy from jpc just came in and it's the non-rainbo pressing with all-capitalized words in the runouts and the sleeves are the printed paper version. sounds great with minimal surface noise. I also grabbed a copy from DW in case this one ended up sucking so I'll report back with that one when it arrives as well. Edited June 23, 2016 by antisyntax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldKentuckyShark Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I got the Rainbo pressing from Amoeba today. I'll report back on the quality when I get around to listening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unravelled Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) 58 minutes ago, OldKentuckyShark said: I got the Rainbo pressing from Amoeba today. I'll report back on the quality when I get around to listening I too received my Amoeba rainbow copy today. Fingers crossed and, viola, a very fine pressing of this record. The white Rainbo copy I bought at my local Birmingham store sounded like shit (and no, I didn't clean either copy before playing them). Cant tell you how relieved I am to have this amazing album on some good wax!!!! Edited June 23, 2016 by unravelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldKentuckyShark Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 15 minutes ago, unravelled said: I too received my Amoeba rainbow copy today. Fingers crossed and, viola, a very fine pressing of this record. The white Rainbo copy I bought at my local Birmingham store sounded like shit (and no, I didn't clean either copy before playing them). Cant tell you how relieved I am to have this amazing album on some good wax!!!! I'm just hoping it won't sound like complete shit. I've got the Deluxe Edition coming soon at some point which will hopefully be great quality so as long as this one isn't too bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unravelled Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, OldKentuckyShark said: I'm just hoping it won't sound like complete shit. I've got the Deluxe Edition coming soon at some point which will hopefully be great quality so as long as this one isn't too bad... I know what you mean. My first copy sounded like popcorn but my amoeba copy sounded really good, a major improvement. I also have the deluxe on order but I'll really enjoy AMSP, played properly on my setup now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I just don't understand all the people commenting that their copy sounds like crap and then following up with, "but I haven't cleaned it yet". Seriously, wtf? Shelby, Tommy, highfives and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VLangs Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Has anyone gotten the hot topic version? Is it also plagued with "crap" sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 4 minutes ago, VLangs said: Has anyone gotten the hot topic version? Is it also plagued with "crap" sound? Hot Topic doesn't have its own version, it would be one of the three existing on Discogs throughbeingcruel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromium Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Is there any recourse for those of us with noisy pressings? I suppose if there's enough of a stink generated globally, there's a chance. But I'm not holding my breath. I got mine from an eBay seller but even if I'd bought it locally, I probably wouldn't try to return/exchange it at the shop as it's not their fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mourning Wood Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Robotic Empire has white right now for $29.99 + shipping https://www.roboticempire.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=140&products_id=6519&zenid=149cpj79vdqurisr16t6cfspq6 Edited June 23, 2016 by Mourning Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I finally dared to put my copy on the turntable. I've been hesitant with all of the complaints about pressing noise. Mine sounds great. Not hearing any distortion or noticeable noise of any kind. Mine is with the 790 barcode, no x at the end. Side A has "BAZZA ALCHEMY" etching. Side B does not have any words after the numbers(I've looked at it in all kinds of light and angles). Side C has "STERLIZED" and side D has "NEUTRALIZED", both very lightly etched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromium Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 3 hours ago, lexicondevil said: Side A has "BAZZA ALCHEMY" etching. Side B does not have any words after the numbers(I've looked at it in all kinds of light and angles). Side C has "STERLIZED" and side D has "NEUTRALIZED", both very lightly etched. Same with mine, which doesn't match with any of the versions on Discogs. But mine is noisy on sides A and D. There just doesn't seem to be much consistency with what version sounds good and what doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblips Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I ordered one from Piccadilly in the UK because i was uncertain i would be able to get one at my local shop. Then i heard about some being labelled white but actually weren't white, so when i saw my local rec'd some i bought one 'just in case' the one i rec'd from Piccadilly was labelled incorrectly. I have rec'd the Piccadilly order but would like to sell it now as i don't need it. How can i tell if it is the rainbo press or the optimal press? Some have said that the rainbo press has a barcode sticker on the shrink, but so does the optimal press, i know this because the one i opened had the barcode sticker and it is an optimal press. I just want to list the right pressing when i try to sell. Eliminator Jr. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouTwo Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 The Optimal has the sticker over the bar code. The Rainbo will have just the printed barcode ending in 9000 on the back. niblips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblips Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Ah, I must have misread it previously, thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idioteque... Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) For anyone looking for a copy of the white vinyl, I might be able to help you. So I bought 3 (giving 1 to a friend, keeping 1 for myself and this is the third) copies of the record and each copy has static noise at the same parts. Mostly it's the first songs on side b-to d. They're noticeable but I'm thinking maybe with cleaning it might get rid of those sounds? Who knows? I don't have anything to clean records with atm. There are some crease bends on the side of the vinyl sleeve but that's really about it. I'm selling it for what I paid for plus shipping plus pay pal percentage fees so that's about 43$. If you're interested send me a pm. Edited June 24, 2016 by idioteque... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 You could get something to clean those records of yours for the price of two copies of that record, if we're going off of the ridiculous $43 price tag you've assigned it. Perhaps you should prioritize THAT instead of buying more records. davepriz and TheGhostOfRandySavage 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boops_popmarket Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 $43 sounds about right for original cost + shipping + PayPal fees. Some stores were selling it for $29.99 but my local shop was at $34.99 + tax. idioteque... and orangesix 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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