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Couldn't resist any longer, this band is so good. Got the Jockey#2 variant.

As I mentioned (and maybe someone can fact-check me on this), a cursory search of pressing costs seemed to show that prices are still pretty low to press vinyl - like under $5 per piece with jacket for standard pressing options. Someone should correct me if I am wrong. Course there are lot of other costs for labels and distributors not included in that. But manufacturing itself does not seem all that high. Saudi was about to agree to increase oil supply before conflict in ME broke out - if things go in that direction, perhaps raw material price will come down and knock pressing prices down a buck or so. But pressing prices - it doesn't seem like they are what have created near-100% price increases (for major label releases at least). Indies like Dischord (who have increased prices only a bit) are still able to wholesale for under $12 shipped. 95% of major label titles are priced over $20 now, wholesale.

The only thing that will happen here is the major labels will continue to kill physical products like they did with CD and their pricing. Supply and demand will take over and potentially go back to more realistic MSRP. The cost of pressing hasnt changed much, just that the major labels got involved and started marking up everything

It’s like the princess bride, they keep using this word, I don’t think they know what it means.

New album coming December 8 with a bunch of variants: Rude records exclusive: https://www.ruderecords.com/products/numb-gold-vinyl-lp Banquet exclusive: https://www.banquetrecords.com/have-mercy/numb/HMNUMB Indie: https://www.roughtrade.com/en-us/product/have-mercy/numb-5 Retail: https://elusivedisc.com/have-mercy-numb-lp-ultra-clear-eco-friendly-vinyl/ There is also a tour exclusive which I would gladly reimburse someone for if they were happy to pick one up as I can't get to any of the shows New single is good IMO:

Apparently they’re just arriving. My buddy got his in today too. Hoping mine isn’t far behind.

Anyone else get the new End record? I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, but if the music is as awesome as the gatefold, it's going to be a real treat.

Swirl variant just came. Press looks really nice, glow in the dark cover is very cool, artwork treatment throughout is nice and high quality. Wish it was a gatefold but otherwise very satisfied with this one.

Such a simple idea yet not one that had occurred to me. Totally stealing this.

My only concern is manufacturing costs will not decrease. Like it's been said here, I'm buying less and less. I now keep a list of titles I'm interested in that I'm not a die-hard fan of so I can keep an eye on sales and promotions.

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Yeah, I don't blame you. I am curious how other sellers are approaching it, as (as I already said, I guess) the prices seemed too inflated 1.5 years ago, and the surprising thing to me is that they have kept going up even since then. One classic title we used to buy wholesale for I think $12.85 two years ago is now over $21 from the distributor. Very interested to see how this shakes out and being very cautious in what we buy.

As a consumer, I am buying less and less. I went from about 6+ a month to 1 or 2. The prices are way out.of control. The bottom is gonna fall put. This is from someone who was buying records back when they were 5.99 new. I honestly just stream shit.on Spotify now.

It's not going anywere in the Senate since they can't even bother working to nominate nonpartisan government officials, they're not going to work to change that

Love this band! Preordered the record and bought a shirt.

Fully agree If anyone learns of any updates please post here. I can't seem to find any updates either.

Yeah, this wasn't cheap. Shipping seems to be from Germany I suspect. Didn't like the price of $65 I think, but went for it anyway. Hoping Deliverance is next.

No Starfield love in here? I've dumped more hours into that world than I care to share. Also, Warzone grinder and always looking for folks to add to our group. We play to win but are pretty casual and try to keep the laughs coming. Eventually, I'll get to this game. Hear it's terrifying. Can't wait to ruin my sleep further.

Will they release any of it?

Mine also isn’t numbered. Cost me $65 which is pretty good compared to current Discogs prices. I broke my rule of never getting chatty with vendors by commenting on how much good stuff he had only for him to tell me it’s stuff from his personal collection that he’s selling to pay for his divorce 😕

Scored a copy of Izlamaphobia at a record fair over the weekend.