serum7 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Here's what Midheaven had to say in their email sent to subscribers: Quote This coming Tuesday we’ll begin shipping two LPs from Brainiac, “Smack Bunny Baby” (1993 debut) and 1994’s “Bonsai Superstar”. Both bits of vinyl from this Dayton, Ohio band have been long out of print but now they’re back, limited to 500 copies and both are essential to newcomers to — and experts on -- ‘90s independent rock. Here's the link in case you want to see for yourself: https://us2.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=0ccde16a4d12ea93525f07c56&id=7d7683bac6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyEnemy Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Ehh, all good. Stoked to have these, either way. Now let’s see if they’ll reissue the Fifteen and The Wrens records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniele Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 6 hours ago, MyEnemy said: Ehh, all good. Stoked to have these, either way. Now let’s see if they’ll reissue the Fifteen and The Wrens records. Secaucus repress would be a dream!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodist Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 My copies arrived from Juno today (apols to that dude who missed out). I don't know what to say kids, but these look like legit 90's copies. The sleeves match with ones I've seen, right down to the manufactured and traded by Dutch East India Trading/Grass Records credits and barcodes on the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyEnemy Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Did they come in shitty 90s shrink wrap too?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodist Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, MyEnemy said: Did they come in shitty 90s shrink wrap too?? Yep. With splits here and there along the edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 1 hour ago, moodist said: Yep. With splits here and there along the edges. Do they smell like teen spirit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum7 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Went ahead and had my local shop order them for me. They’ll be here this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsNJazz Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I ordered Bonsai Superstar, hopefully SBB sticks around and I can pick it up when I can afford it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmarcucci Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Bonsai superstar is a landmark electro punk album. The recording techniques and diy methods behind some of the found sounds are exciting and innovative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmarcucci Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 6 hours ago, moodist said: My copies arrived from Juno today (apols to that dude who missed out). I don't know what to say kids, but these look like legit 90's copies. The sleeves match with ones I've seen, right down to the manufactured and traded by Dutch East India Trading/Grass Records credits and barcodes on the rear. Hi. any chance you can tell us what is in the deadwax on side a and b? It would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaitouG Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Jimmarcucci said: Hi. any chance you can tell us what is in the deadwax on side a and b? It would be greatly appreciated I got a copy of Bonsai Superstar earlier today. Side A: GROW046 S-30338 A 28451.1(2)... A GOLDEN Side B: GROW046 S-30338 B 28451.2(2)...A GOLDEN Edited January 7, 2018 by KaitouG bought today Jimmarcucci 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaitouG Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) ...and I ended up getting SBB as well. Side A: GROW04-1 S-28031 A 28461.1(3)... A GOLDEN Side B: GROW04-1 S-28031-B 28461.2(3)...A GOLDEN Can anyone compare the deadwax info with the OG pressings? These reissues sound great btw. Edited January 7, 2018 by KaitouG numbers are hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniele Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I just received my shipping confirmation from Midaheavne!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 On 1/7/2018 at 12:47 AM, KaitouG said: ...and I ended up getting SBB as well. Side A: GROW04-1 S-28031 A 28461.1(3)... A GOLDEN Side B: GROW04-1 S-28031-B 28461.2(3)...A GOLDEN Can anyone compare the deadwax info with the OG pressings? These reissues sound great btw. This is the deadwax per discogs on OG Bonsai Matrix / Runout (Side a): GROW 046-1A 5-30338 mss Matrix / Runout (Side b): GROW 046-1B 5-30339 mss sw Barcode: 017531504617 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmarcucci Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I just posted the deadwax for the original press on discogs. I also contacted all of the dudes selling their repress as original so they are at least aware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 It would probably help if someone made listings for the represses on Discogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 13 minutes ago, unknown pleasures said: It would probably help if someone made listings for the represses on Discogs. I did already unknown pleasures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Jimmarcucci said: I just posted the deadwax for the original press on discogs. I also contacted all of the dudes selling their repress as original so they are at least aware. On 1/5/2018 at 4:48 PM, jrodan said: we all want the scoop! I love how Jim edited all his original posts where he was arguing that he had the inside scoop and these were originals that were found but now has completely changed the story. So please tell us that inside scoop you had got PTSD from RSD, serum7, Chrundle The Great and 2 others 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellnow Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 The link to buy the albums from Midheaven is dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmarcucci Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 13 hours ago, youspinmeround said: I love how Jim edited all his original posts where he was arguing that he had the inside scoop and these were originals that were found but now has completely changed the story. So please tell us that inside scoop you had I sent you a pm Chrundle The Great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum7 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Share the scoop! Also, got my copy of Bonsai Superstar and it seemed new, as in there was nothing strange about the shrinkwrap and the jacket and everything seemed brand new, not NOS. The distributor failed to send any Smack Bunny Baby's to my shop, but they were able to fix the problem and they should be there any day. The guy at the shop said it was also the weirdest dealing he's had with the distributor because they ghosted him over why he didn't get any. Just to add to the saga of these releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Is Dad Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I posted the deadwax for the original Smack Bunny Baby on discogs last night. Also received my copies of the reissues yesterday and noticed some small differences on the covers compared to the originals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vern Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Got my copy of Smack Baby Bunny. Does anyone also think the cover seems really badly reproduced? That silver doll figure thing looks awful. I looked a pictures of the original on Discogs and it doesn't seem that bad at all. Another guy in this thread also mentioned that no rights were received from Grass Records and that this is essentially a bootleg. What's the source for that info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyEnemy Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) Usually with a release that’s limited to 500 or less, retail gets kind of screwed on getting copies. I’ve also seen Midhaven/Revolver not be the best distro for a lot of bands. The cover for Smack Baby does look a little off. Failure style. Most major label represses I’ve come across have been this way. Not having the right files, which usually means not commissioned by the band, or shit got lost. Been 20+ years. And if Grass doesn’t get any money from this, good. Fuck them. They have enough Creed and Evenesence money anyways, they should have known to do this, and a fe other gems in their catalog, themselves. Edited January 18, 2018 by MyEnemy tonyfranciosa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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