ethanpricington

I like this record store feeling and the possibility to always see the covers from the front ...

@mitchard Nice Broyhill Brasilia end table! I've got a Broyhill Emphasis cocktail table that I restored.
 

I've cut my collection in half the past couple of years. Helps pay for other hobbies (and the dog).

Yeah, those 5x5s start filling up faster than you'd expect...

I really need to prune like 50 records since I'm running out of space.

It feels like we used to have this thread, but all I can find anymore is the (band or label only) one or whatever it's called.
 
Here's mine. I actually have a solid number stuck in that closet as well, but I'm not about to drag them out of them our.
 

This is a very good record, even though it often gets overlooked.

Cmon man, all you gotta do is imagine you're listening to an inferior version of Pink Floyd and it makes it all better...

Got mine in today. Haven't had a chance to listen yet but the packaging is great and the sea blue color turned out nicely.

Yeah I'm happy with it as well. I rarely buy more than one variant, but I got the peppermint and silver colorways this time.

I’ve heard it’s a character piece, which is why it’s so wacky.  
 
But, this goes back to just how difficult it is to write a concept album, that tells a story, but is still good enough to stand on its own as pop music.  If the songs aren’t strong enough, then the story better be captivating.  And so far it’s not.
 
It reminds me of stuff like The Dear Hunter where some of those Act songs, while they serve the story well, are immediate skips because they just aren’t good songs.  

I agree with your post and it’s correct and that’s not where I am coming from. I guess I am pissed that they screwed over their fans for the funding campaign and I am bitter so I won’t purchase any vinyl from them until it’s dirt cheap. I love this band but they charged 150 for a colored vinyl that was exclusive to backers to only send black then block everyone and never acknowledge it. Literally block people just asking hey what’s going on with this. I should have clarified more that I will
never by THEIR black overpriced vinyl because they screwed people over. I will absolutely buy black records for bands I love that will support them. I will also buy their vinyl if it’s cheap or has some collectors purpose because I do love them, but they are the only group I listen to that charge this much for black vinyl. 

Your post reeks of “if it isn’t on black vinyl I won’t bother” which is a pretty broad stance that reveals your true colors as a collector first, music enthusiast second.  In this particular case, sure, $40 for a single LP is gross… but that I think that’s gross regardless of whether it’s limited, colored, numbered, etc.
Ultimately you would have had no issue paying $40 for that same LP if it was on anything but black vinyl (😂) but since it’s “just” black wax, it can be bought… someday.  Which is fine.  I’m absolutely not arguing that $40 records - especially without any bells, whistles, or in limited editions - can be found on Discogs months or years later.  And that seems pragmatic to me.  I’ve done that before.  It’s smart.
But intended or not, your post makes you sound like the kinda’ guy who would enjoy an artist deeply - while pretending they’re a fan of vinyl - but forgo owning any of their records since they’ve only ever been pressed on black vinyl.  And I guess I just need you to know how incredibly fucking dumb that is.  I’m not talking about $40 or $150 Kickstarters.  I’m talking about the bevy of music out there that’s only ever been pressed on black vinyl, without a limited edition, and is available to spin for something in the $15-$30 price range.
I know your tastes are pigeonholed exclusively to things sold on Deathwish or bands that fall into a “-core” genre, so you’ll have to take my word for it; there’s a lot of those “gross” or “boring” black records out there that contain some genuinely good music.  To shrug it all off and say “eh I’ll just stream it until a ~limited edition splatter variant /200~ becomes available” is some peak Reddit cringe, where I’ve literally seen comments that [unironically] read “ewww black vinyl. 🤣”
You’ve been a part of the forums for a long time, so I know you’re not really a tourist to the hobby.  I’m just letting you know that you sound like one, or are admitting to being one.

Just checking in to make sure you knew that black vinyl can be spun on a turntable, and actually sounds pretty good.  (In case you’ve never given it a shot.)  I love me a good variant as much as the next guy but vinyl is a music medium more than it is a Funko Pop.

Yes but there is no urgency to buy it for over inflated price. White Bat was 40$ retail when it was released. The fundraising was 150$ for black vinyl. Your smart ass comment is not warranted. I would rather wait and buy it when it’s dirt cheap knowing it will be around. Inflated prices are one thing, but inflated prices for something that will sit for years and eventually drop in price is another. Were you aware that prices drop? Also yes vinyl is a music medium that can be listened to but I don’t want to be price gouged for something almost guaranteed to drop. So I will wait. Just wanted to make sure you are aware that something purchased at 50 sounds the same at a later date if purchased at 20.

I ordered Blue and got a shipping email 45 minutes later. Not too shabby.

Also, you can count me in the minority who liked Out of the Vein in '03. I also liked a few songs from Ursa Major & Dopamine. And they're cover of Happy Diving's "10" on Thanks For Everything was the most 3EB they've sounded in a while.  

1999 still falls within “the 90s”.
Bored troll isn’t getting enough attention in his Used threads; disregard any dumb shit he posts elsewhere. 🥱

Blue is back up in the store. Just a heads up for anyone that needs it. 
 
https://store.3eb.com/products/third-eye-blind-blue-vinyl

description says this was to celebrate their 25 year anniversary but like who seriously knew this band did anything after the 90s? lol.

I bet you're genuinely a great guy in person, and that's the only assumption I'm going to make about you, so it's all good.
 
Anyway, I'm into this album, really looking forward to seeing them live.

All of that sucks big time. Only thing I wouldn't call him out on is licensing records without the band's involvement. Mainly because bands know what they sign to when they sign the contract. If the label exploited them with a bad deal, it's on them for agreeing to a bad deal rather than exploring other options. However it would be nice if the artists had involvement. The rest sucks though.

Keep On Dreamin' 
 

As a 30-something male teen girl, I have no idea. This is also a HARD pass for me.

2022 vinyl pricing continues to be outrageous.  How are teen girls dropping half a hundo on single LPs?