rooks Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Decided to pull the trigger. Been listening to these nonstop since this thread started. Still think TDL deserves a 10 million copy pressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrocks Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 any idea on the pressing of these? would rather wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, shamrocks said: any idea on the pressing of these? would rather wait I was looking for this too but in the end decided I'd rather not miss the boat and regret it again regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthyrich Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 On 2/7/2017 at 1:54 AM, beags said: I know im in the minority here but i absolutely loved Hard Candy and have no idea why it still hasn't had an official pressing. They've pressed a live version of August and that stupid Underwater Sunshine bs but still no Hard Candy.... Because Hard Candy was still released through DGC/Geffen/Interscope, while the newer (crappier) albums are the Crows doing it themselves. It's much easier to release vinyl when you're doing self-releases, rather than trying to work out the rights with a giant corporation. Hopefully sales of these two go well so they press TDL (which I really need) and Hard Candy (which I don't, but it's still far better than anything they've done since). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthyrich Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Since mastering details are still scarce, some FYI on other pressings: --The Analogue Productions 2X45RPM press of AEAA sounds amazing... Blows away the OP. Pretty sure it was all-analog-mastered too. If you really like this album, $50 is worth it. --Unless something happened recently, Adam confirmed the master tapes for RTS have been lost. So this new pressing can't be AAA like the OP. I'm not saying pay $150 for the OP, but I suspect prices will drop now... and again, if you love that album, it might be worth the extra $$. I actually bought this new back in the day and can confirm the SQ is fantastic and the packaging is stellar too. Seems like they actually sequenced the album with vinyl in mind, which was unheard of back in 1996. If you're more of a casual fan or on a budget, these new pressings should be OK. They just won't be the best ones out there. Mastering from hi-res digital can sound great if done properly... or it can sound like the new reissues of the Black Crowes or the first three Pearl Jam records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 18 minutes ago, filthyrich said: Mastering from hi-res digital can sound great if done properly... or it can sound like the new reissues of the Black Crowes or the first three Pearl Jam records. Don't remind me about those goddamn Black Crowes REs bigdz68 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorrisNuts Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 23 minutes ago, filthyrich said: Since mastering details are still scarce, some FYI on other pressings: --The Analogue Productions 2X45RPM press of AEAA sounds amazing... Blows away the OP. Pretty sure it was all-analog-mastered too. If you really like this album, $50 is worth it. --Unless something happened recently, Adam confirmed the master tapes for RTS have been lost. So this new pressing can't be AAA like the OP. I'm not saying pay $150 for the OP, but I suspect prices will drop now... and again, if you love that album, it might be worth the extra $$. I actually bought this new back in the day and can confirm the SQ is fantastic and the packaging is stellar too. Seems like they actually sequenced the album with vinyl in mind, which was unheard of back in 1996. If you're more of a casual fan or on a budget, these new pressings should be OK. They just won't be the best ones out there. Mastering from hi-res digital can sound great if done properly... or it can sound like the new reissues of the Black Crowes or the first three Pearl Jam records. The sq and packaging is fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawhizz Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Good points. I may wait for reports on the quality of the RTS repress before deciding whether to go with that or the OP. As stated, the AAEA 45 rpm repress is one of the best sounding albums I have, so I can't imagine the new version being an improvement. dobyblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdz68 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 http://www.soundstagedirect.com/counting-crows-august-and-everything-after-200-gram-45-rpm-vinyl-records.shtml A few bucks more but all my QRP pressings are awesome and worth the extra cabbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beags Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, rooks said: Decided to pull the trigger. Been listening to these nonstop since this thread started. Still think TDL deserves a 10 million copy pressing. I really struggle with TDL... Think the other 3 (earlier releases) are far stronger. In saying that I don't hate Saturday Nights/Sunday Mornings either. Recovering is certainly my favourite though. Probably my favourite sophomore effort of any band ever (sorry Room on Fire). Edited February 11, 2017 by beags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorrisNuts Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 hour ago, beags said: I really struggle with TDL... Think the other 3 (earlier releases) are far stronger. In saying that I don't hate Saturday Nights/Sunday Mornings either. Recovering is certainly my favourite though. This Eric_Matthews 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 That's silly because TDL is their best record :P. Differing opinions are chill,but, TDL is their peak, in my opinion. The 2 before it are great too. Hard Candy they started sliding down the cliff they ended up falling off of and they never climbed back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beags Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 4 hours ago, rooks said: That's silly because TDL is their best record :P. Differing opinions are chill,but, TDL is their peak, in my opinion. The 2 before it are great too. Hard Candy they started sliding down the cliff they ended up falling off of and they never climbed back up. Speedway is close to my favourite CC song, but outside of that, i just find the album a bit boring... Whereas i don't think there's a single song on Hard Candy i dont like. You're right though. Subjectivity ftw and all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogambotek Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) Any news on what the source will be for the RTS reissue? I was lucky enough to snag an OP and I have to say it sounds amazing. It's one of those albums I know by heart, but I heard so many subtle musical nuances that I missed on the CD. If they somehow managed to find the master tapes, and if the reissue is cut from those, I wouldn't mind picking this up just to have another copy. Far and away my favourite CC album. By the time TDL came out I was a rabid fan, and while I liked that album a lot and I saw them on that tour, it's got nothing on those first two albums. Hanginaround just annoys the hell out of me. Would really LOVE to see a vinyl issue of Across a Wire. Fantastic collection of a band at their peak right there and would love to hear Chelsea on vinyl. Edited February 15, 2017 by mogambotek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainGilliams Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I received shipping confirmation from CCMusic for both of these yesterday and they're in transit now. Excited to see how these turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ok_computer Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) Can't wait to pick August up Friday. Been eying those 50-60$ pressings but the wallet says no. If anyone wants a better price, Barnes & Noble usually releases email coupons on Thursdays when there's a big new-release lineup Friday. Usually good for at least 15-20% off. Just don't go to my local BN cuz they only ordered 1... Edit: Was the date pushed back on these? It's been saying 3/17 for ages but now a few sites have 3/24 instead. I can wait another week but that's about it Edited March 15, 2017 by ok_computer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainGilliams Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 54 minutes ago, ok_computer said: Edit: Was the date pushed back on these? It's been saying 3/17 for ages but now a few sites have 3/24 instead. I can wait another week but that's about it Yeah, CCMusic is showing a release date of the 24th for AAEA and the 17th for RTS. To my benefit though, they shipped both of them to me so some places have these in hand already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ok_computer Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 14 minutes ago, BrainGilliams said: Yeah, CCMusic is showing a release date of the 24th for AAEA and the 17th for RTS. To my benefit though, they shipped both of them to me so some places have these in hand already. I think my BN has them in. I wonder if they'll be told to hold them for the 24th, wish I would've preordered one now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darnoc Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 20% off of both for today only, using code "today", bringing them to $28 each: https://www.hottracksmusicstore.com/search?q=Counting+crows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdkaiser Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Just received AAEA. Pressing looks decent to the naked eye. Some dimpling and inconsistencies in the vinyl, nothing major. Seems flat, probably 180 to 200 grams in weight. Lots of paper scuffs from the cheap paper sleeves they used, which is disappointing. For the price, you would think they would at least include polylined inner sleeves. Especially since it is pressed at 45rpm, so they must have been focussing on sound quality with this release. Anyways, cannot spin it until later. Also, need to clean it up first to get all the paper dust off. No DL code, no inserts, just two LPs in a gatefold. Really pretty basic packaging overall. Anyone know what plates were used to press this? The Analogue Production Plates? That is the only other 2 LP set pressed at 45rpm. Or did they make new plates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 What does the deadwax say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdkaiser Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 21 minutes ago, timsimmons said: What does the deadwax say? It's different than the QRP pressing. Must be new plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottjaw Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 4 hours ago, zdkaiser said: No DL code, no inserts, just two LPs in a gatefold. Really pretty basic packaging overall. I only ordered AAEA since I have RTS but I expected this! It seems most of the major labels pushing out 90's/00's album reissues are doing so to make as much $ as they can, while providing the bare minimum. With the exception of DMB Crash, I can't think of anything off the top of my head that's wow'd me in awhile. Obviously I don't buy every release so I'm sure there's great stuff out there, but just going off memory, Wallflowers, Ben Folds, and Squirrel Nut Zippers were pretty plain. I complain but will still give my money for certain releases JUST to have them on vinyl...at least they're doing gatefolds and not those god awful double album in one thin sleeve deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Richard. Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) Please guys, can we have some deadwax info? Any difference between EU and US versions, if they are separate releases.... Edited March 16, 2017 by .Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I think kaiser is the only ne with it so far. I'm sure discogs will be updated with info before someone can get to it here. My RTS shipped today from BM. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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