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That is my top Dischord pick for a repress. There’s so much they could do that would be well received but this is the one.

Got a notice that Merchnow shipped my order with a partial refund (probably the helmet LP). Wanted to share that I was able to get a 20% off code for Manhead when I signed up for email/alerts. Doesn’t work with preorders but the other LS merch in stock should be included (the s/t longsleeve I’ve been waiting to get is wild).

Believe they pressed at United? I have Clutch albums with similar issues. It is what it is but hopefully they will use a different pressing plant in the future.

I ordered Helmet’s Strap It On reissue LP, the Sponge reissue LP and the Doghouse Pixies tribute in addition to Reborn but my order says still pending due to a preorder. Sent an email to clarify as I don’t see the Helmet release on the site anymore and Reborn is shipping. Hoping for no inventory mixups.

Are your copies from the band’s merch store or merchnow? Merchnow says the preorder was delayed?

Merchnow was gracious enough to cancel my order and I was able to reorder with media mail rate and include the color 7” that was not listed previously when I ordered. Expected way more hassle from them for some reason, so that was cool.

Possibly, also considering just order other version on color w/ the s/t on black vinyl. One of the few bands I’d go all out for.

Menu interface has also changed - you can select format from each listing now. Wish I waited - ordered pay to cum on black vinyl with my punk note LP as it was the only version listed last week. Merchnow/Org couldn’t have set up the store comply prior to going live? SMH.

I’ve been seeing it with Kings Road and Merch Now more frequently- I guess they are trying to protect against USPS delays. 2-3 Descendents 7” would only ship priority at basically the cost of the records. It was a bit much to accept so i passed. Even priority mail is delayed in my area and package delays definitely have gotten worse.

I had a chance to see them in Detroit in the early 2000s but went to see the Locust instead. While I’ve long regretted my decision, I’m told it was a rough show - HR was allegedly sitting in a chair on stage with a birdcage while the band played the set and he didn’t sing.

Org Music replied to someone on their IG post that they are using best possible sources for the reissues (some analog, some hi res digital) based on what was available after a couple of years searching and legal wrangling, etc. I’m paraphrasing but they ended by saying they felt these versions would sound better that the original pressings. Hope I Against I and God of Love get included at some point.

Alt Press article on Bad Brains Reissue Campaign coming in 2021 “BAD BRAINS RECORDS IS THE HOME OF ALL RECORDINGS CURRENTLY OWNED BY THE BAND. ALL RELEASES ARE MANUFACTURED, DISTRIBUTED, AND MARKETED BY ORG MUSIC.” View the entire collection at Bad Brains Records

That’s lame! Big clutch fan but cmon, just be clear it’ll be available later.

I love all things Dag including this record. Glad it got a reissue.

I think this is the same band Butch Vig was talking about on the Turned Out A Punk podcast - thanks for posting!

Will likely get the bundle but wish a cheaper version without the shirt was available that included the print and vinyl. The shirt design is cool but I have so many shirts.

I also live in Metro Detroit and had a package sent from Seattle go through Pittsburgh (normal) to Detroit (normal) and then Missouri after a delay (not normal). It eventually went to the Pontiac sort facility and left 5 days ago in transit (theoretically) to my Post Office or maybe just another unrelated state. I can wait because things will work out but definitely had a few buyers ask for updates because tracking is wonky.

Revhq takes PayPal now which is nice. They haven’t done than since the early 00s if I recall correctly.

A friend who knows a person at Rev. I asked and he replied that it’s a 12” of the cd tracks, apparently.

I’ve heard Rev is announcing some things tomorrow: new website, Inside Out 12”.

+1 for Rarewaves. They ship free from the UK.

Punk/Hardcore/Indie/Metal: Division of Laura Lee (any/all) - Swedish Post-Punk, criminally underrated IMO. Fireside - Do Not Tailgate sort of the Swedish Quicksand. Extol - S/T death metal, w/ current members of Azusa. Jade Tree has almost the entire catalog for super cheap. Dischord has a lot of amazing stuff. Startracks has old Refused stuff up. Thrill Jockey, Merge, Sub Pop all continue to pull me back in.

Labels who are sending proceeds directly to their artists (via pitchfork) Of Note: “Polyvinyl typically splits revenue with artists. From March 20–31, though, the label will waive its take on digital Bandcamp sales, giving the money right to the artists. In addition, all pre-2020 digital releases will be pay-what-you-want, starting at $1. All 2020 releases will also be pay-what-you-want, but starting at $5. Polyvinyl signees include: Alvvays, Xiu Xiu, and Jay Som.”

I see they still aim low with regard to mascot artwork.

My order had doubles of one exclusive and was missing another LP. Sent an email but found it odd they had a mix up as they wrote the order number directly on the hype sticker of some of the releases while packing.