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Yeah.
 
I almost passed on a 2xLP yesterday because it came out to $40 shipped. Probably would have if I didn't have every album they've put out so far. $30 for an EP is too much.

thanks for your patience with me on this one, y'all. i know there have been some headaches over the last year or so. we've really been going through it. i'm def not trying to make any excuses though and want everyone to be happy with what they ordered. i will say tho, i've had so much support from friends when it gets crazy, but day to day, all customer service, shipping, receiving, inventorying—it's all just me. so it can get kinda backed up sometimes (it is right now). we're bringing on more folks to help soon and gradually rebounding from the whole Awesome Merch fiasco. i can't express how much that knocked us completely on our ass tho. i think we're putting out some of the nicest, high quality, intentionally packaged records of any indie label our size currently despite all that. and i think we're gonna get things more organized and streamlined in the next few months. so, yeah, idk, i am rambling, but i just wanted to say thanks for bearing with us on some super annoying pre-orders. we'll definitely get things humming along again here shortly. 
 
oh! also! anyone getting the "Polaris Blue" variant and finding it doesn't look as intended. we're looking into how this happened as this isn't what we ordered. i was as suprised as any of you. here's some copy pasta i've sent a few people who have emailed to inquire about it:
 
tytyty

new Echo Ladies
https://echoladies.bandcamp.com/album/lilies-lp
https://www.ramalama.se/store/echo-ladies-lilies-12 (roughly $34 shipped to US after conversion)

new Echo Ladies
https://echoladies.bandcamp.com/album/lilies-lp
https://www.ramalama.se/store/echo-ladies-lilies-12 (roughly $34 shipped to US after conversion)

Graveface Records put out the debut album “Home in the Desert” by Precocious Neophyte today. It’s really good. 
 
https://graveface.com/products/precocious-neophyte-home-in-the-desert-lp
 
https://precociousneophyte.bandcamp.com/album/home-in-the-desert-2?label=722537935

Not necessarily upset I spent $55 on this.
 
I’m a bit perturbed that I spent $55 on this and homeboy still continues to pack records as if he’s a 13 year old incel that’s never bought a record, but just put out his SoundCloud rap/glitch/breakbeat digital hardcore record on vinyl, looked up how to ship from his internet bud on YouTube and bought a bunch of mailers from ULine.

During a Q&A before the Afghan Whigs show last night, Dulli mentioned that the box set release is "imminent". He said they're all remastered and the covers are reimagined versions of the originals. He said the box set includes everything, including the stuff he didn't want us to previously hear. Due to the normal vinyl production issues, they had to prioritize getting the new Whigs LP pressed first. One Little Indian/Independent is handling it.

This year needs to stop releasing so many records I want

Quiet Panic sent out an update through Bandcamp on Thursday - "Just to keep everyone in the loop, we've experienced some production delays with both the Tennis System & Slow Crush LPs. We hope to have them out to you soon, but it looks like it will be at least a few more weeks, if not longer. We apologize for the delay and will let you know as soon as we have a firm date for shipping."
 
(and I keep a spreadsheet for pre-orders, too, including a column for street date and a column for notes like this) 

The much bigger worry is what Diamond will do to the records while getting them to the shops 😬
 

The much bigger worry is what Diamond will do to the records while getting them to the shops 😬
 

The much bigger worry is what Diamond will do to the records while getting them to the shops 😬
 

The much bigger worry is what Diamond will do to the records while getting them to the shops 😬
 

That's not entirely true - now that the album is released, I'm able to listen to the entire album there

They had a US store up for their last album (wolfalicestore.com), but it's been taken down since. RCA is pretty decent-sized, and is also owned by Sony, so you'd think they'd provide more US support than this.
 
At least the black vinyl is reasonably priced...

They sent out an update back on the 9th (and at https://softkillsoftkill.bigcartel.com/preorder-info). TLDR version - the pressing plant is working at half-capacity, and they pre-printed everyone's label for when they do receive the records

Still pricey, but for U.S., some copies available through Bandcamp
https://fleetingjoys1.bandcamp.com/album/despondent-transponder

We're going to put our leftovers up at 4pm Pacific today. That's 4 and a half hours earlier than normal. TONS of good stuff still in stock. We're also accepting walk up customers starting at 4:45pm today.

So I'm gonna update the first post of the thread with links. Make a post with the details (a link and on sale time and time zone) and I'll update it. Tag me so I can find it because this thread flies on the actual day. 
 
I've got Amoeba and Plaid Room. hmu with others. But post it in the thread and don't PM so everyone can see if I can't get to updating it. If a mod wants to alter the post too, I don't have a problem with that.
 
 

Man, there's a lot to unpack here but I am going to keep it short.  "Consent" is a real fucking simple concept and I continue to be floored every time someone pops in to voice their "confusion" on the issue.  Separately, continuing a relationship that started without consent does not retroactively confer consent.  It's no secret that abused individuals stay in abusive relationships for a long time, for a variety of reasons, including the obvious reason that they have yet to appreciate the power dynamic/manipulation keeping them in said relationship.    
 
There is an incredible and surprising amount of victim shaming in this thread now.  

And "apple red vinyl" limited to 400 from a record store in her hometown
 
https://seasickbham.com/collections/frontpage/products/waxahatchee-saint-cloud-lp-seasick-exclusive-apple-red

And "apple red vinyl" limited to 400 from a record store in her hometown
 
https://seasickbham.com/collections/frontpage/products/waxahatchee-saint-cloud-lp-seasick-exclusive-apple-red

And "apple red vinyl" limited to 400 from a record store in her hometown
 
https://seasickbham.com/collections/frontpage/products/waxahatchee-saint-cloud-lp-seasick-exclusive-apple-red

Always good if you can get records for less, but it should be noted that Merge offers free U.S. shipping with every order regardless of total
 

They were originally talking about early Fall, but now they've updated that to trying their best to have Classics as a standalone by the end of the year. Hip hop will follow a bit after.