topher

You can shoot him a message through this account if you like. https://www.facebook.com/normanssound But I can almost guarantee that it's the extra tracks that make this "deluxe", nothing else. I still don't have this in my hands yet, but from the pictures I've seen, it looks like heavyweight vinyl, maybe that's a part of it, too. And to be honest, I kinda doubt there will be a re-run of these anytime soon. 1000 copies won't move very fast. So if anyone's holding out for a cheaper version, don't hold your breath. I am mildly disappointed that the packaging isn't what we thought it would be, (especially at that price) but I'm just glad this exists, period.

Wish I had mine to confirm, but I'm still waiting. That's pretty lame if they're not gatefold, when it's been repeatedly advertised as such... Anyway, show some more pics! What's the track-listing?

Beautiful. Mine might be here later today, not sure. Hey, what's the track-listing on this?

Wow. My guess is the pressing plant was fucking up all over the place that day. It happens. Hold onto it, looks nice.

Finally. I badly need to own Post...

http://slyvinyl.com/rock/buckethead-population-override-deluxe-edition-vinyl-2xlp Woot! This is picking up a little steam.

Oh, nice. Maybe I'll end up picking up the non-deluxe version whenever that drops, too. I think this would be a nicer package overall without bonus tracks. Maybe do a double-LP at 45rpm? ION also released Shin Terai's Unison way back when. Would love a pressing of that to come out of all this, too.

Kid A pls...

Branching off from this thread. http://www.amazon.com/POPULATION-OVERRIDE-BUCKETHEAD/dp/B00QMJ2Y5M?tag=viglink20248-20 I am pretty much speechless over this. This is the ONE album I would magically wish into existence if I could, because I was sure the chances of it being pressed were zero. I have never been so happy about a round piece of plastic in my life. (squeals giddily) According to Norman at ION Records, this is a 2xLP in a gatefold sleeve. Also there's bonus tracks from some Cobra Strike records. (Which I don't really get, but whatever.) Limited to 1000. Listen here if you haven't. FFO: blues/funk/jazz/jazz-fusion/10-minute brain-bending jams, etc.

From Norman @ ION via Facebook: "Hi Topher, Yep, it is legit. Only available through us right now. Full album plus bonus tracks (mainly compiled from Cobra Strike albums), gatefold sleeve. Give us a call tomorrow at *** *** **** if you have any more questions. Best wishes!" I asked about pressing numbers. Will let you know what he says. Gatefold!

Someone should play scavenger hunt and find out who currently owns the rights to Giant Robot, Colma, and Electric Tears. All of those labels went extinct years ago, what happens to the album rights when that happens?

That's the wrong ION Records. I made the same mistake too. I found the right ION's Facebook, (correct, it hasn't been used since '11), but it had a link to Norman's other business page, which was active very recently. That's who I emailed.

I just asked for some more details, and told him I was stoked on it. People are buzzing about it on the .tk and buckethead-coop, one guy even said he'd seen these sold on eBay before, but I checked popsike, and there's no record of this ever being sold, so I think he's mistaken. Also, about the Axiology press that started this thread: Travis has voiced some concerns about doing that album, as it's too long for a single LP, and he can't shell out for a 2xLP yet. He does sound semi-optimistic about something vinyl-related coming down the pipe soon. Stay tuned about that.

The amazon seller is ION Records, who own the rights to this album, so my guess is it's legit. I messaged Norman from ION on Facebook about further details, awaiting reply. Not crazy about the random bonus tracks. Would rather it was just the album, but... WHO CARES? POPULATION OVERRIDE!

I need to sit down....

http://www.amazon.com/POPULATION-OVERRIDE-BUCKETHEAD/dp/B00QMJ2Y5M?tag=viglink20248-20 HOLY FUCK WHAT IS THIS?!

First thing I thought too.

Hey, you guys like crying? Listen to "Sometimes" while playing pretty much any portion of this game.

Really wish they'd repress the whole Seam catalog. Especially Are You Driving Me Crazy? with a proper album cover! These guys are of the few quasi-emo-leaning bands I can get with.

Forgot this thread existed. Seam - The Problem With Me

Anyone here still holding out? Come on, I need this!

PM'd.

Far and Deftones are good buds. Both from Sacramento, they've toured together a few times, their guitarist Shaun Lopez is like the other half of Crosses, and Far did a song for Chi on their last record, I think. Check out the Water & Solutions record!

Replace that with Far, and I'm your guy.