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Blah... I find season/tv show DVDs worth it. You can't beat 4-disc South Park DVDs for $20, with the nice art and such. Plus the creators of Southpark deserve it.

...The funny thing is my girlfriend's sister was in the same issue right below you:

^^Seriously screw them.. I was one of the first to order mine and it still say preordered for me.

I have an invite. I'll trade them for records...

Plain Ole' Black.

I guess people just have to get over the whole "must have tangible goods" thing. I completely understand it and sometimes feel the same way, but the truth of the matter is I have 100+ CDs, 100s of PC Games, and they ALL just sit there. They all get ripped onto my Computer and put on my iPod (regarding CDs) and after that they get put on my shelf and never messed with again. If I want to listen to something in my car I take my iPod (it can be hooked up to my car). I will admit that I love special edition packages and great artwork but really, I don't use them much.

Demonoid but I'd love a IndieTorrents invite.

Yeah I'm with you. I will never pay for digital downloads. If I don't have anything tangible to associate with the music, then screw it. This is true, but do you have issues paying car insurance, renting movies, going to the movies, going to concerts, paying for internet, ect.? There are a TON of things consumers pay for but have nothing tangible to show for it. Ever eat out? You may have a full stomach but you could have went and cooked something for much cheaper.

Hey guys, thought I'd bump this for some advice: -I'm just curious if there are any decent turntables in the $100 - $200 range. I'd love to get a nice expensive one but I can't afford it -I'm basically looking for a NICE quality turntable that happens to have USB. -Does anyone know if the ION USB turntables are decent? They only cost $120 which has me worried.

This whole bar code on plastic/not on cover is getting really confusing... I still want mine. Paid for mine through Paypal money. I sent a rather angry e-mail to them but they haven't replied.

^^A Band's website? Radiohead released "In Rainbows" on their own website, Saul Williams is releasing his stuff on his own site for free or a $5 donation which lets you choose the format you wish to download (FLAC, MP3, ect.). I really have no idea how iTunes works in terms of taking a cut, but I do know some independent local bands who arn't on a label even have their music in iTunes.

^^ A few points. -Oh I know buying it from the artist doesn't stop any money from going to the RIAA, I just know that the band is actually getting a bigger cut compared to buying it through a store or whatever. I think it DOES help the band more because they get more money then if I purchased it in stores. In a perfect world (my perfect world, anyways), the band would get 100% of the profit with no middleman. Granted, this doesn't happen, but it could with the whole "donating/paying to download a band's music," which is happening more nowadays. I honestly think donating/paying to download an artist's work will be the new way to distribute music and I whole heartily support it. -Regarding t-shirts, why would the label get a cut? I mean, I always assumed that the label only got a cut in the actual music, which the label downright owns if it gets put out on CD. I always thought bands themselves decided on t-shirts and sold them and the label really had nothing to do with it.

Not really but I can list them. It's short... -Bear vs. Shark - Right Now... (Equal Vision, safe) -Bear vs. Shark - Terrorhawk... (Equal Vision, safe) -MewithoutYou - Brother, Sister (Tooth & Nail... not safe, but bought at their show) -Murder by Death - In Bocco El Lupo (Tent Show, RIAA Warning but bought at the show anyways) Now granted, I do have some CDs purchased from way back when that are part of RIAA labels. And in all honesty, I probably will buy RIAA records here and there, but I when I think about purchasing a record I will look to see if it supports the RIAA or not.

I... don't understand? The artists I listen to are lucky to make to sell 300,000 copies of their CDs, maybe even less. And last I heard none of them are in millions of dollars in debt.

^^ I agree somewhat. Of course not every independent label is good, but I'd wager to say that RIAA does automatically mean they're evil. If you're a part of the RIAA you pay some type of fees and they also sue on your behalf. Hell, I'd be all for the RIAA if they actually gave the money made due to lawsuits to the artists. Do they? No, it goes back to the lawyers or fed back into suing more people.

^^While I agree, arn't there others ways to support a musician? Do you really think artists would be against a fan downloading their albums but paying for concerts and picking up a t-shirt or whatever? Everyone knows artists make nothing when it comes to CDs and the revenue is in the $80 concert tickets people like Springsteen can charge.

^^Yes, please do. Anthony Green is my hero and the band actually told people to go out and download their CDs if you can't afford them. And if you can, BUY THEM!

I have a deep passion for music. I absolutely love it. Sadly it pains me when I see some of my favorite bands on labels that are part of the RIAA. I flat out refuse to support them in terms of CD/Vinyl/ect. unless I buy it directly from them. One record label I absolutely love is Tooth & Nail / Solid State. Sadly I refuse to support to buy anything from them being part of EMI. Does anyone else avoid purchasing stuff from labels in the RIAA? I know alot of people could care less but I feel strongly regarding the RIAA and I refuse to support them in any way. I'm actually not buying the Norma Jean Boxed Set due to it. I'm also curious how much money goes to the artists when it comes to records. Is it any different then CDs in stores? Lastly, here are a few non-RIAA labels and bands I recommend you support! Equal Vision- -Coheed & Cambria -Circa Survive -Chiodos -Fear Before the March of Flames -Fall of Troy Saddle Creek- -Cursive -Bright Eyes Ferret Records- -Every Time I Die Suicide Squeeze- -Minus the Bear Metropolis Records- -Mindless Self Indulgence Vagrant- -Dashboard Confessional -Thrice -Alexisonfire -The Bled -Senses Fail -Saves the Day ...And, if you're interested if some of your favorite bands are not part of the RIAA, check out http://www.riaaradar.com/

Gah, where were you guys when I made my post? I'm mainly interested in: Terrorhawk - Picture Disc w/ Giant Skull and Bear/Shark Terrorhawk - Picture Disc w/ House and Bear/Shark Right Now... - Blue/Yellow Color

I don't know about you guys but the ones I'm getting are all originals... *hint*hint

This kinda reminds me of the million different colors available. I love having 4 or 6 different choices when it comes to the color of the record but the collector in me wants to get all of them. I do like the 1st Print = Color, Reprints = Black method some places use though. EDIT: I don't even know if it is possible but it would be AWESOME if someone released an album in "random colors," basically very very small runs and you have no idea what you'll get. That would really kill the completist mentality I have.

Equal Vision's online store still has Terrorhawk available, I got my a few days ago. It came in the 1st Print Red/Yellow that was limited to 500. If you order it, let me know what version you get!

The think about Jenna is she seems like the kind of girl you'd actually come across. She doesn't look fake.

HeavyHeavyLowLow sucks but I'd be down for some Foxy!

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