Billich0986

I recently purchased a new setup, as I was using my DJ setup as my listening setup as well. 
 
Pro-ject Classic Evo
Upgraded the cart to a Sumiko Blackbird HO MC
Anthem STR Integrated Amp
Dali Opticon 8 MK2
 
So far, I have zero complaints. It's a whole new experience listening to music at this level, so I'm enjoying listening to a bunch of albums again, and hearing them differently from before. I have zero plans on ever upgrading the amp or speakers. The next upgrade, which will be far down the line, will probably be a new turntable such as a VPI Prime and a dedicated phono preamp to pair with it, rather than using the built in preamp in my amplifier. 

Here's a pic of the upper right corner. The bottom right corner is also bent

this covers it

Just a warning, I have the OG press and the sound quality is really poor. I asked on UNFD's Facebook page if this is remixed and/or remastered in any way for vinyl, but haven't received a response. I would assume these are using the original plates, so SQ won't improve. If you want this for nostalgic purposes only, then go for it. 

With 2 FATA records being pressed now, I really really hope they press Holding A Wolf By The Ears.

It needs to stop. I picked up this, Spiritbox singles EP, and Møl's new album this week alone. And Dream Catalogue is dropping 13 pre-orders tomorrow... 

Discogs. You can see history of what it's sold for previously, and what people are currently charging for it. You can also sell through Discogs as well. 
 
https://www.discogs.com/release/3537524-Blondie-Heart-Of-Glass

Didn’t want anyone to sleep on the gold variant.

Outrun the Sunlight just put up their new album for pre-order. 
 
Link to buy: https://www.athousandarms.com/collections/outrunthesunlight
 
Single: 
 

Wasn't a huge fan of Greyview, but enjoyed the new single. 
 
Link: https://iaspply.com/

TL:DR - The latest 45rpm repress is the best sounding, in my opinion. Hope this may or may not help anyone on the fence about getting this latest pressing. 
 
With the wife out of town, I finally got a chance to compare the OG press with the 33rpm press and the latest 45rpm repress. 
 
Disclaimer: This is the opinion of one person, and I won't claim to be some audiophile. This is just based on my ears, which may not be the greatest anyway. 
 
Setup: Pro-Ject Classic Evo w/Sumiko Amethyst; Anthem STR Integrated Amplifier; Focal Aria 936 speakers 
 
Test track (listened to multiple times swapping between all pressings): Part 2
 
I'll start with the 33rpm press. This was the worst sounding, and it wasn't honestly that bad. Basically, it sounded like all the instruments were in a tunnel stacked on top of one another. That doesn't mean there was echo or a tunnel-like sound, but simply everything was placed directly in front of you, with no separation. Despite this, everything sounded relatively clear.
 
Next, the 45rpm OG press. As soon as I put this on, I could hear the difference. There was a stage. Everything was spread out and clear. I enjoyed the extra depth it provided. But maybe too spread out? Lastly, it felt a bit bombastic when everything kicked in midway through. (Go listen to the track and you'll know the part I'm talking about. Sorry for the poor articulation.)
 
Last, the latest 45rpm repress. What makes it better? Basically, it takes the separation and hones in instruments and sounds, along with providing additional clarity on certain instruments. Some instruments like the acoustic guitar are front and center, while the electric sounds off to the sides. It's this added detail and focus that puts this in the top spot for me.
 
With all of that said, unless you have a system capable of that kind of detail, I'm not sure you'd hear a difference between the OG press and the latest repress. Again, all just my opinion, so take it for what it's worth. 

TL:DR - The latest 45rpm repress is the best sounding, in my opinion. Hope this may or may not help anyone on the fence about getting this latest pressing. 
 
With the wife out of town, I finally got a chance to compare the OG press with the 33rpm press and the latest 45rpm repress. 
 
Disclaimer: This is the opinion of one person, and I won't claim to be some audiophile. This is just based on my ears, which may not be the greatest anyway. 
 
Setup: Pro-Ject Classic Evo w/Sumiko Amethyst; Anthem STR Integrated Amplifier; Focal Aria 936 speakers 
 
Test track (listened to multiple times swapping between all pressings): Part 2
 
I'll start with the 33rpm press. This was the worst sounding, and it wasn't honestly that bad. Basically, it sounded like all the instruments were in a tunnel stacked on top of one another. That doesn't mean there was echo or a tunnel-like sound, but simply everything was placed directly in front of you, with no separation. Despite this, everything sounded relatively clear.
 
Next, the 45rpm OG press. As soon as I put this on, I could hear the difference. There was a stage. Everything was spread out and clear. I enjoyed the extra depth it provided. But maybe too spread out? Lastly, it felt a bit bombastic when everything kicked in midway through. (Go listen to the track and you'll know the part I'm talking about. Sorry for the poor articulation.)
 
Last, the latest 45rpm repress. What makes it better? Basically, it takes the separation and hones in instruments and sounds, along with providing additional clarity on certain instruments. Some instruments like the acoustic guitar are front and center, while the electric sounds off to the sides. It's this added detail and focus that puts this in the top spot for me.
 
With all of that said, unless you have a system capable of that kind of detail, I'm not sure you'd hear a difference between the OG press and the latest repress. Again, all just my opinion, so take it for what it's worth. 

TL:DR - The latest 45rpm repress is the best sounding, in my opinion. Hope this may or may not help anyone on the fence about getting this latest pressing. 
 
With the wife out of town, I finally got a chance to compare the OG press with the 33rpm press and the latest 45rpm repress. 
 
Disclaimer: This is the opinion of one person, and I won't claim to be some audiophile. This is just based on my ears, which may not be the greatest anyway. 
 
Setup: Pro-Ject Classic Evo w/Sumiko Amethyst; Anthem STR Integrated Amplifier; Focal Aria 936 speakers 
 
Test track (listened to multiple times swapping between all pressings): Part 2
 
I'll start with the 33rpm press. This was the worst sounding, and it wasn't honestly that bad. Basically, it sounded like all the instruments were in a tunnel stacked on top of one another. That doesn't mean there was echo or a tunnel-like sound, but simply everything was placed directly in front of you, with no separation. Despite this, everything sounded relatively clear.
 
Next, the 45rpm OG press. As soon as I put this on, I could hear the difference. There was a stage. Everything was spread out and clear. I enjoyed the extra depth it provided. But maybe too spread out? Lastly, it felt a bit bombastic when everything kicked in midway through. (Go listen to the track and you'll know the part I'm talking about. Sorry for the poor articulation.)
 
Last, the latest 45rpm repress. What makes it better? Basically, it takes the separation and hones in instruments and sounds, along with providing additional clarity on certain instruments. Some instruments like the acoustic guitar are front and center, while the electric sounds off to the sides. It's this added detail and focus that puts this in the top spot for me.
 
With all of that said, unless you have a system capable of that kind of detail, I'm not sure you'd hear a difference between the OG press and the latest repress. Again, all just my opinion, so take it for what it's worth. 

TL:DR - The latest 45rpm repress is the best sounding, in my opinion. Hope this may or may not help anyone on the fence about getting this latest pressing. 
 
With the wife out of town, I finally got a chance to compare the OG press with the 33rpm press and the latest 45rpm repress. 
 
Disclaimer: This is the opinion of one person, and I won't claim to be some audiophile. This is just based on my ears, which may not be the greatest anyway. 
 
Setup: Pro-Ject Classic Evo w/Sumiko Amethyst; Anthem STR Integrated Amplifier; Focal Aria 936 speakers 
 
Test track (listened to multiple times swapping between all pressings): Part 2
 
I'll start with the 33rpm press. This was the worst sounding, and it wasn't honestly that bad. Basically, it sounded like all the instruments were in a tunnel stacked on top of one another. That doesn't mean there was echo or a tunnel-like sound, but simply everything was placed directly in front of you, with no separation. Despite this, everything sounded relatively clear.
 
Next, the 45rpm OG press. As soon as I put this on, I could hear the difference. There was a stage. Everything was spread out and clear. I enjoyed the extra depth it provided. But maybe too spread out? Lastly, it felt a bit bombastic when everything kicked in midway through. (Go listen to the track and you'll know the part I'm talking about. Sorry for the poor articulation.)
 
Last, the latest 45rpm repress. What makes it better? Basically, it takes the separation and hones in instruments and sounds, along with providing additional clarity on certain instruments. Some instruments like the acoustic guitar are front and center, while the electric sounds off to the sides. It's this added detail and focus that puts this in the top spot for me.
 
With all of that said, unless you have a system capable of that kind of detail, I'm not sure you'd hear a difference between the OG press and the latest repress. Again, all just my opinion, so take it for what it's worth. 

TL:DR - The latest 45rpm repress is the best sounding, in my opinion. Hope this may or may not help anyone on the fence about getting this latest pressing. 
 
With the wife out of town, I finally got a chance to compare the OG press with the 33rpm press and the latest 45rpm repress. 
 
Disclaimer: This is the opinion of one person, and I won't claim to be some audiophile. This is just based on my ears, which may not be the greatest anyway. 
 
Setup: Pro-Ject Classic Evo w/Sumiko Amethyst; Anthem STR Integrated Amplifier; Focal Aria 936 speakers 
 
Test track (listened to multiple times swapping between all pressings): Part 2
 
I'll start with the 33rpm press. This was the worst sounding, and it wasn't honestly that bad. Basically, it sounded like all the instruments were in a tunnel stacked on top of one another. That doesn't mean there was echo or a tunnel-like sound, but simply everything was placed directly in front of you, with no separation. Despite this, everything sounded relatively clear.
 
Next, the 45rpm OG press. As soon as I put this on, I could hear the difference. There was a stage. Everything was spread out and clear. I enjoyed the extra depth it provided. But maybe too spread out? Lastly, it felt a bit bombastic when everything kicked in midway through. (Go listen to the track and you'll know the part I'm talking about. Sorry for the poor articulation.)
 
Last, the latest 45rpm repress. What makes it better? Basically, it takes the separation and hones in instruments and sounds, along with providing additional clarity on certain instruments. Some instruments like the acoustic guitar are front and center, while the electric sounds off to the sides. It's this added detail and focus that puts this in the top spot for me.
 
With all of that said, unless you have a system capable of that kind of detail, I'm not sure you'd hear a difference between the OG press and the latest repress. Again, all just my opinion, so take it for what it's worth. 

CM Link: https://centurymedia.store/product/Y4CE441COMBO/vildhjarta-msstaden-under-vatten-black-2lp-digital-download?cp=null
 
It's a few bucks cheaper than Indie Merch, but I didn't compare shipping, so may be more overall. 

After hearing the whole album I can safely say if you think they made another generic shoegaze album that sounds just like everyone else you have shit ears and are probably bad in bed. That is all.

New variant (Half White Half Neon Violet /1000)
 
https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/minusthebear/products/preorder-planet-of-ice-2xlp

what's the deal with airplane food, am i right?

I would have to assume it's just supply and demand. In your Stranger Danger example, even though only 150 copies exist of that specific variant, how many copies exist in total across all variants? If everyone that wants a copy has a copy, then demand won't be there. And if in your Superbloom example, the only pressing is that /600 one, and a few thousand people still want it but don't have it, the price can be driven up. 
 
If you're looking for an answer as to "Why?" one may have more demand than the other, there are far too many variables to say. Maybe a specific variant looks the best/coolest so everyone wants it. Or everyone wants the rarest variant. Or that particular album sucked and no one wants it. Or one pressing sounds significant better than the other pressings. The list is endless. 

The Tuginator

Well, finally snagged one of them. Only took around 15 years of active hunting, but the Stalemate test is in hand! Somebody in CA found it in a record shop years ago, and has had it since.