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Did i misread something? Last week i thought i saw a copy of the Decemberists new album listed for release on RSD on blue vinyl. I don't see it on the list....

Rec'd mine today, complete with seam splits and corner crunches.... 

2 minutes ago, jrodan said:

what kind of update do you want?

Sorry, update on sound quality. 

It's Monday....

Um...$120USD for that is a bit much. Looks cool, but who wants to stand up and sit down so damn much while you're listening to an album? Shipping and currency conversion would put this at about $200CAD. 

Can someone who buys one of these C&L clear copies update us after you receive it?

I've had a Panic Prevention order in at amazon.ca for more than a year now... was waiting for a confirmed date for a year...finally updated last month. Unfortunately Kings and Queens still doesn't have an amazon.ca LP listing. Gonna have to order from the UK soon....but it's gonna cost $40 instead of $25. 

I played side 1 of both the UK and the US versions today and although the US version is good, the UK version is quieter...I didn't hear anything. The US version does have a bit of noise here and there. The sleeves are identical.

I panicked a little when i saw people posting about poor quality. I had a preorder in from amazon.ca and then ordered a copy from a third party seller in the UK after it was released. I received the US copy via my preorder from amazon.ca and it looks perfect. Haven't spun it yet though. I'm just waiting on the UK copy to arrive so that i can compare them, then one of them will go back.

I'll followup here after i've received and compared them.

ditto...not sure i can commit to this. I'm interested to hear it...but not $200USD interested

I just got an order update from amazon about my Heartbreaker order...gives an estimated arrival date of Feb 8th
Thanx OP

No pre-order for me here. I love this guy but i'm confident my local will get it for me. Shipping to Canada and the exchange rate is too much.

done

2 hours ago, justindinealone said:

we fixed that! expect an email from the store if you haven't yet.

 

Thanx, I'll pick up when i'm in town to see Jose Gonzalez on Feb 12th....provided there is no delay with the record and it's available on time.

....guess i'll have to pick this up in TO? No shipping option when checkout though paypal. Thought it would just add it on checkout, but alas. 

I'm excited for this release. I love all the albums but The Crane Wife is #1 for me and #2 is Hazards.

I can't seem to locate the new single on something i don't have to sign up for like spotify or itunes. Can someone post a link if they find it? 

9 minutes ago, Sidney Crosley said:

You never know, though. As of last week it looked like they didn't even have a delivery date, and then I received an update on Monday, a shipping notification this morning, and it should arrive by the end of today (I'm in Toronto with prime, so I often get things pretty quickly). Obviously they are fulfilling some, but based on how good a deal this was, I wonder how many were ordered...I posted on Reddit and my Cheap Vinyl in Canada Facebook page, so I figure lots of people saw it.

True, it could still ship, as long as the order is active. Mine says: Delivery estimate: We need a little more time to provide you with a good estimate. We'll notify you via e-mail as soon as we have an estimated delivery date.

14 minutes ago, dirtydebutant said:

awww mine is still waiting and it seems its no longer available from amazon, just rarewave

That happened to me as well. Amazon no longer has it listed as something they stock, so 3rd party only. Order will eventually be cancelled.

Was worth a shot for that price though.

Glad they have made this available to the masses. When i saw the instagram pic this morning i panicked because it was 21 hours old already. Not sure how many 'limited' is but i was still able to get one this morning. 2000 pressed maybe? More?

I don't know.... maybe i'll send them a message.

I still haven't listened to it yet, my mother-in-law is in town....no joy shall be had in the house while she's here...lol

18 hours ago, richardsurf said:

I saw Pedro with John Vanderslice at the Glass House in Pomona, CA (dear God it was 13 years ago, I just googled it, what happened with those 13 years of my life, lol) and he played a really, really subdued set. I almost wish it had featured more of his upbeat tracks. It was still memorable though, especially when he asked the audience if they had questions and people launched into a serious Q&A without hesitation. One guy asked "Do you believe the sacred texts are still relevant?" with a straight face and Bazan reciprocated with a sincere and thoughtful answer. Haha.

I saw them on that tour as well, but John Vanderslice didn't come into Canada, just Pedro at the Horseshoe in Toronto.  I remember it being a great show though. I may go if they swing by here next year.
 

Can someone lay out the various colours for me? Colours and pressing numbers?

I picked this up Friday when my local got it in and the sticker says Gray on the front.....

18 hours ago, wbhendrix said:

I just received my box set in the mail today. I haven't listened yet but now i see what all the complaints were about when it comes to the packaging. It defffffinitly could have been made much better. That said, given everything I know, I would still buy it again since its limited to 200 with the demo's LP. My demo vinyl is hand numbered 31/200 so in a way thats worth it to me. I'll listen to the records over the next few days and post my thoughts on the pressing quality. 

Got mine yesterday too....the box is pathetic. Oversized for the 4 albums and so lightweight it's flimsy. Records look good but will be a while before i get around to spinning.  Didn't realize they were going to use the CD cover for the first album....might have to keep my original now.

I think they need to source a better box if they are going to continue with these. 

Also, who is going to add this to discogs? I've no time atm.

Just got shipping notice from SRC Canada.....in case anyone cares...lol 

4 hours ago, timsimmons said:

I wouldn't be surprised if they sell extras on their site when the tour is done. 

 

Hell, the RSD single only had 700 copies and its not hard to get one that far above cost. I suspect this will be just as easy.

 

I hope you're right.

I was hoping it was going to be a Black Friday release as well as this tour release.....guess not though.

He's not even playing Canada anytime soon.....