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Faux Travis; do you know if HT will be carrying exclusive variants on anything worth buying this year?

RIDE has released a new song today, out later this year on wichita records!

Per Heavenly Records: Hello, We would like to thank-you for pre-ordering the new Mark Lanegan album 'Gargoyle' via the Heavenly Emporium. For those that bought the LP we would like to inform you that your record will be on red vinyl which is limited to 500 copies world wide. So...if you want to buy it on limited RED Vinyl, get over to Heavenly now: http://heavenlyemporium.com/buy/gargoyle-4/

Yet you'll buy an Au Revoir album that is probably mediocre and way overpriced...because the variant is 'sick' looking.

https://missinginkshop.com/crowmedicine/store/50-years-blond-blond-vinyl

JRHews is a very civil dude with remarkably level-headed posts. I didn't want to bring up that Au Revoir LP because I didn't know if Gumbo had actually purchased it yet, and also because I was iffy about it sparking the whole "fuck u m8, u really gonna tell me how to spend my $?" garbage fire that often smoulders up in numerous threads. But as much as I may agree with Hews' post and questioning of the rationality behind $40+ for a single LP of Gumbo Music™ vs. $30 for a double LP of a live album by Isis, the main ridicule comes from the vibe that's smothered with Gumbo's prior post, I think. It's fine that he's on a budget, and no one is going to legitimately lose sleep over what he chooses to spend money on. But in an Isis thread where people are hyped to hear and own the next installment of an Isis live release, it seems silly to dilute the general buzz by posting something akin to "eh... it seems cool but the last Isis record I ordered didn't sound good on my chintzy setup, and I really need to hear more than just a teaser before I can get hyped enough to drop $30 on this thing, whatever". No one is faulting Gumbo for having that opinion, but it just feels counter-productive to the momentum of the thread. That's where I find a snag, anyway. But like bortx said – some thicker skin wouldn't hurt the guy, either, when interacting with the world wide web.

Love End of an Ear, have a pin from there on my bag. Waterloo is okay, but I'll probably skip it when I'm in town again in April. Just saw that the Austin location of Friends of Sound closed. Too bad, I never made it there. Might have to try and hit Antones. Never been there either and it looks cool. God I fucking love that city so much.

For that special person who has equal love for obsolete bands AND obsolete gaming systems: http://m.ebay.com/itm/232245167239?_mwBanner=1

Come on dude

Been here a few days now and I've eaten maybe 12 tacos so far. Hit up End of an Ear yesterday; was a great shop with fair prices. Ended up picking up the Frank Ocean Endless boot. As far as food goes, its been amazing. We hit Pueblo Viejo for Pastor tacos after landing, went for a hike up the Green Belt and then ate Taco Deli for breakfast, Home Slice pizza for dinner, and then Veracruz for lunch today (Migas tacos were so good). Hitting up JuiceLand each morning has been solid too. Hoping to get in a few more restaurants before leaving tomorrow and maybe another 5-6 tacos

You've got to be off your meds if you want anything other than the 3 LP black.

Full of Hell x Kurt Ballou is gonna pulverize my eardrums. Can't wait to throw some money at this.

FINALLY! Preordered from Amazon! (side note, SRC has it up for $18.99 if you're in to spending more money)

https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Back-Sunday-Vinyl/dp/B06VSDTX5C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487691140&sr=8-3&keywords=taking+back+sunday+vinyl

Gonna try to talk my brother-in-law to send me some Ichiro stuff while he's in Japan. Maybe see if he can find a Hibiki 12 or 17 year too for reasonable prices

Amazon US listing for New Again https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0027EU2MI/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1487737186&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=taking+back+sunday+vinyl how bow dah

I'm not gonna pre-order either. I'm hoping I can find some of these stateside. I'd be fine with a black copy,

Great products, horrible waiting times (for preorders).

I suppose I set myself up for that

Yeah I canceled my $72ppd order via Gambino's shop earlier to place an order with BM. Saves me $15. Still way too expensive but whatever.

Up at Bull Moose for those who prefer to buy it there: http://www.bullmoose.com/p/24761990/childish-gambino-awaken-my-love-2xblack-lp-with-gitd-cover-vr-headset-digital-download Love the hell out of Gambino, liked this album okay, and kind of struggling to justify 60 bones. Might wait a bit and see if this hangs around like Because the Internet did.

Got exactly the same today. And I am very happy with it.

Yup, east side 2nd street

Another Capital Region alum! I live in Delmar man!

great album! I went with the blue

The vinyl version of the new Cultes Des Ghoules is up at Hell's Headbangers. What a fucking ripper! http://shop-hellsheadbangers.com/culte-des-ghoules-coven-vinyl.asp

splatter is back in stock finally got it

I've enjoyed them all except New Again, which I couldn't stand.

s'been awhile

new again has a few good ones s/t was good tidal wave & happiness is are both really good So you're not alone

Sorry, I misunderstood. Thought you meant you would save $5 on shipping haha.

Finally!!!! https://younggodrecords.com/products/great-annihilator-2017 Added bonus is that I may finally be able to afford an original press to complete my collection once the prices drop.

Forever stoney bologney.

I'm on my feet usually 8 hours a day without a break, and I'm ordering a new pair of Vans anyway. Skate life > work life. Also, it breaks my heart that you're seeing mwY and Turnover before me.

Discord has the three Lookout era LPs in stock as of this morning: http://www.dischord.com/release/LK268/the-tyranny-of-distance http://www.dischord.com/release/LK290/hearts-of-oak http://www.dischord.com/release/LK310/shake-the-sheets

my copy showed up yesterday (which I thought it was weird since the PO was closed) but I got #747 from bullmoose. stoked

Posting to say that sometimes old dreams do come true.

Working a 3am to noon inventory shift. I've gotten too good at the monthly inventory. Finished that AND all the regular opening shit too. A normal open shift starts at 7, so my opener just walked in and was like "Wait...what the fuck are we supposed to do until we open at 9?" I just shrugged and said "Fuck around on our phones?" If it was any other kid I'd have texted and told him he could come in late. I know for a fact he would've come in on time anyways. Homie just loves to work.

Especially in here. Gtfo with that shit. This isn't "Gumbo's 'Dear Diary, I got another scratched record' " thread. We don't care.

Your set up has A LOT to do with it. You should do your research, cause the more work you put in the more you'll get out. As Thomas said, it's mostly likely your set up not being able to handle the slight scratches. And no, cleaning doesn't fix scratches, but it does remove a lot of what you think might be scratches. Not every pop or click is simply a 'scratch'. Really though, learn more about the hobby. Learn how how records are pressed, how they work, how the information is read, what effects play, how to fix it, etc. You say 'it isn't my set up' but you aren't that versed in the hobby, opposed to many on here. I'm not saying there are people in here better than you, but why not listen to the advice more seasoned people have to offer instead of make complaints only to brush off someone giving you advice. You complain about the common stuff that no one complains about cause we all know better, and that these are common 'issuses'. The fact that they aren't even issues, it just what's you get to deal with. We tell you what it is, how to fix it, but you'd rather complain. C'mon, man. So many nice people are trying to help. Why not take the advice, build, learn, grow. If you spent half the time learning as you do complaining, you would solve most of your issues. Think of all of the time, frustration, shipping, negotiating of replacements, money, etc you'll save ... This is my last time giving you advice. It's always in one ear out the other. Do what ya want, except complain - stop complaining. You're a grown man.

Are you guys for real? Wow

I don't know where you're based, but I don't think international shipping is ever gonna be much cheaper. Plus, that's only like $29. I wouldn't call something readily available for under $30 a white whale; the term implies it's hard to find.

my guess is that discretionary income is a big factor in the grand scheme of things. perhaps maybe people simply don't want to spread themselves too thin on one artist to the point to where they're precluded from getting even standard variant issues of other artists? i got snippy because i was met with douchebaggery. and to be quite honest, as a long time lurker, there are lot of elitist turds on here anyway, so you must be ignoring a lot of people.

You missed the point again. It's cool. Congrats on your less than $5 record and your more than $2 nothing.

Trust your kids! Life is too short to stress about records.

I'll hold out for the green/brown splatter vomit LP. There were a ton of variants for Resurrection so I'm going to bet there's more where this came from

Actually I heard there was a panic! at the pressing plant

No way. I think this public toilet diarrhoea splatter variant is far superior to the black.