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The December release for the vinyl is a bit too long to wait. I'm not really connecting with this album but I'll probably pick it up eventually to keep the discography complete.

They launched an app that has a $50 fan club available. One of the perks is a club exclusive vinyl but there are no details yet on the vinyl. You could've also PO'd the new album early last week exclusively through the app.

I would really like the story behind how the cursor on the cover made it through quality control

Really really loving Hatchie. That song is such a dreamy shoegazy pop perfection. Prompted me to check out all he rmusic and really enjoying it. Thank you for posting. 
 
Now...should I nab the coke bottle clear from Electric Fetus or Sanity (since it's signed)...?
 
 

With you on that Regrettes pick.

Some recommended April releases...
Hatchie - Giving the World Away
There are a few variants, all of them with holographic sleeves. IMO, the indie variant on coke bottle clear goes really well with the artwork. A solid sophomore album.
Lucius - Second Nature
Many different variants but most of them are some mixture of pink & purple to go with the album cover. Can't go wrong with the standard variant on translucent pink. I really enjoy the disco direction they went on a few songs.
The Regrettes - Further Joy
I think I posted about them before. Their new album had a limited pink variant as an indie exclusive. Their poppiest album yet and my favorite album of the month. My favorite song:
 

Yes and no. That assumes you're making a profit. A lot of people don't make any profit selling records. After fees, shipping, state taxes, selling some records for less than they paid, etc., the 20,000 threshold is designed to assume people aren't trying to make a profit and aren't hiring tax professionals and accounts to do their books. Of course, if you do $50k in annual sales, like yourself, that is in business territory and you need to keep records and pay appropriate taxes.
The way the new threshold works, it assumes all revenue is profit and the IRS is basically saying, you're not allowed to sell anything unless you're a business. 
I'd say 98% of the people on this board sell considerably less than 20k every year and this shit is going to hurt a lot of people. Everyone will suddenly be requiring for friends & family payments only which will give way to a lot more scammers to move in and take advantage of people. 
You can argue that I should've been paying taxes on all the extra income I make off selling records (which is probably $500-1500 a year in profit). The state sales tax gets paid automatically now, which is different. 
Are you paying the taxes on the whole amount that 50k+ in revenue you're taking in, or are you deducting expenses (the cost of the records, computer, label printer, packing supplies, storage, etc). Or do you classify every record you buy as a business expense and deduct it, lowering your overall tax burden? If so, I think that's WAY MORE bullshit than not paying tax on $1000 of extra hobby income. 

coupon codes don't work for vinyl anymore

I gotta' tip my hat to whoever is cranking out those AFI boots and reducing them to 1 LP, now.  They've effectively cut down their vinyl costs and materials by half, while still appealing to the overwhelming majority of bootleg buyers who are fixated on simply having the record on their shelf, and maybe snapping a pic for social media.  Between that, the egregious MSRP that's rationalized because "it's better than OG prices bro", and the illusion of limited quantities or timed drops – everyone feels good about getting in on those, right? – they're actually pretty big-brain and I can't even criticize them for it.

Spotify "fans first" variant is available for PO until April 8.
LIFE IS YOURS Spotify FF Pink LP (foals.co.uk)

There is also an Antidotes repress on random color eco vinyl.
Antidotes Limited Edition Vinyl (foals.co.uk)

LIGHTS - PEP album is out now but vinyl ships early August. Three variants announced so far: blue (artist exclusive), red (indie), and yellow (standard).
Link to blue (limited to 5k)
PEP Blue Vinyl – Lights (iamlights.com)

First (200?) preorders got a signed Dream Boy 7”

Grabbed the Rough Trade. Have everything from them at this point, including the bonus 7” from last album. Wonder if something like that will pop up this time. I still want to make my own custom sleeve for it

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Muna (self-titled) is out June 24th. Two variants so far: white (artist exclusive) and green (indie). White sold out on their website but is still available on their bandcamp. 
MUNA | MUNA (bandcamp.com)

Same. I saw the other variants about an hour after they were posted, and they were already sold out. I'm glad I was able to get a black copy at least. 
This band seems to understand the demand for their vinyl so I wouldn't be surprised if the mixes show up soon.

I was really surprised how fast it sold out. Now if only they'd either repress the mini mixes or put them both on a 12"

A repress went up today of Magdalena Bay's A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling. The two color variants sold out pretty quickly, but black is still available on their bandcamp.
A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling | Magdalena Bay (bandcamp.com)

it does! 

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He has an accurate pic

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He has an accurate pic

AOF Exclusive 3000 (TRANSLUCENT TAN W/ ORCHID & MAGENTA PINWHEEL)
Dine Alone Exclusive 200 (TRANSLUCENT TAN W/ ORCHID, BONE & GOLD SPLATTER)
D2C Exclusive Deluxe 2500 (MILKY CLEAR W/ BLACK & ORCHID COLOUR IN COLOUR w/ Lenticular Alternate cover art)
Indie Retail Exclusive 3000 (NEON PURPLE & MAGENTA)
Standard (BLACK)
Revolver Exclusive 500 (METALLIC GOLD)
Newbury Exclusive 500 (OPAQUE GRAPE W/ GOLD, CHERRY & BLACK SPLATTER)
HMV UK Exclusive 500 (TRANSLUCENT SOFT PINK W/ BLACK, CHERRY & GRAPE SPLATTER)
JB Hifi Exclusive 500 (PINK & AQUA GALAXY VINYL)

AOF Exclusive 3000 (TRANSLUCENT TAN W/ ORCHID & MAGENTA PINWHEEL)
Dine Alone Exclusive 200 (TRANSLUCENT TAN W/ ORCHID, BONE & GOLD SPLATTER)
D2C Exclusive Deluxe 2500 (MILKY CLEAR W/ BLACK & ORCHID COLOUR IN COLOUR w/ Lenticular Alternate cover art)
Indie Retail Exclusive 3000 (NEON PURPLE & MAGENTA)
Standard (BLACK)
Revolver Exclusive 500 (METALLIC GOLD)
Newbury Exclusive 500 (OPAQUE GRAPE W/ GOLD, CHERRY & BLACK SPLATTER)
HMV UK Exclusive 500 (TRANSLUCENT SOFT PINK W/ BLACK, CHERRY & GRAPE SPLATTER)
JB Hifi Exclusive 500 (PINK & AQUA GALAXY VINYL)

PO links: https://t.co/BYMPwntUQJ
Regular edition of the album available on black (standard), white (indie), and blue (Amazon.)
 
Artist exclusive deluxe edition with an extra 12" containing demos:
LIFE IS YOURS D2C Exclusive Deluxe LP (foals.co.uk)

PO links: https://t.co/BYMPwntUQJ
Regular edition of the album available on black (standard), white (indie), and blue (Amazon.)
 
Artist exclusive deluxe edition with an extra 12" containing demos:
LIFE IS YOURS D2C Exclusive Deluxe LP (foals.co.uk)