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Obviously my sarcasm didn't completely translate haha, I have no doubt the claim led to the cassette being sent...  even still, I was surprised at that, as I'd thought OT had sort of ceased operations.

Unclear, but confirmed from the label 200 total promo copies (some clear with red/green swirl and some white with red/green swirl).

Unclear, but confirmed from the label 200 total promo copies (some clear with red/green swirl and some white with red/green swirl).

I've had confirmation from Vinyl Films via email that the white with red/green swirl copy of the Mark Kozelek Sings Christmas Carols LP that I picked up is just a variant towards the opaque end of the spectrum on the promo copies, not a unique edition.
 
They also confirmed that all of this recently released backstock is emptied archive material coming from the label into the indie retail stores. 

I've had confirmation from Vinyl Films via email that the white with red/green swirl copy of the Mark Kozelek Sings Christmas Carols LP that I picked up is just a variant towards the opaque end of the spectrum on the promo copies, not a unique edition.
 
They also confirmed that all of this recently released backstock is emptied archive material coming from the label into the indie retail stores. 

Speaking of promo versions, anyone ever seen one of these?  I thought the "Sings Christmas Carols" promos were supposed to be clear with red/green swirl, but this one is opaque white with red/green swirl?  I don't see anything listed on discogs...
 
Should say too, this is one of the "recently made available" copies...  just curious if it's a new edition or part of that promo 300.
 

I don't often comment on here, but statements like these make me cringe.
 
 ITR is a consistently fantastic label.  Not only do they remain committed to putting out killer releases, but in the increasing age of "limited edition" releases by labels who refuse to even acknowledge a pressing number, ITR remains true to their tradition of 200 colored copies at the same price as the standard editions.  As well, though I don't know him personally, all communications / questions / emails I've ever had with Larry have been friendly and informative--  truly I'd describe him as a label owner who recognizes and appreciates dedicated fans of the label.
 
"Really don't know what we spent $80 on"?
 
You spent $80 on EXACTLY what was advertised.  A limited edition pressing of the new Fuzz record on gold vinyl, limited to 300 copies, with a cover and poster unique to this release.  Based on that description, did you really think this was going to cost $75 to produce?
 
My assumption is that the high price was partially intended to cut down on flippers / a "middle man" market.  It gets a lot of the money many would have spent on the secondary market (if this had been priced at say $30 and snatched up by those intending to flip) DIRECTLY to the label, which will be funneled right back into putting out more kick ass music.  Larry clearly recognizes the popularity of Ty / Fuzz right now and is using that to generate funds for his label (300 copies is still extremely limited for a group as popular as Fuzz) while also cutting down on the number of people profiting off of flipped copies...  obviously, the higher price will not eliminate flippers, but it has to have helped cut down a bit and ITR is still able to get a limited edition into the hands of collectors.
 
Bottom line:  If sending a extra money to a label I love (and who has provided me with countless great records / limited editions over the years) and keeping that money away from someone on discogs flipping a copy for 3-4 times the cost = getting ripped off that's a pretty sad comment on the state of record collecting these days.

I don't often comment on here, but statements like these make me cringe.
 
 ITR is a consistently fantastic label.  Not only do they remain committed to putting out killer releases, but in the increasing age of "limited edition" releases by labels who refuse to even acknowledge a pressing number, ITR remains true to their tradition of 200 colored copies at the same price as the standard editions.  As well, though I don't know him personally, all communications / questions / emails I've ever had with Larry have been friendly and informative--  truly I'd describe him as a label owner who recognizes and appreciates dedicated fans of the label.
 
"Really don't know what we spent $80 on"?
 
You spent $80 on EXACTLY what was advertised.  A limited edition pressing of the new Fuzz record on gold vinyl, limited to 300 copies, with a cover and poster unique to this release.  Based on that description, did you really think this was going to cost $75 to produce?
 
My assumption is that the high price was partially intended to cut down on flippers / a "middle man" market.  It gets a lot of the money many would have spent on the secondary market (if this had been priced at say $30 and snatched up by those intending to flip) DIRECTLY to the label, which will be funneled right back into putting out more kick ass music.  Larry clearly recognizes the popularity of Ty / Fuzz right now and is using that to generate funds for his label (300 copies is still extremely limited for a group as popular as Fuzz) while also cutting down on the number of people profiting off of flipped copies...  obviously, the higher price will not eliminate flippers, but it has to have helped cut down a bit and ITR is still able to get a limited edition into the hands of collectors.
 
Bottom line:  If sending a extra money to a label I love (and who has provided me with countless great records / limited editions over the years) and keeping that money away from someone on discogs flipping a copy for 3-4 times the cost = getting ripped off that's a pretty sad comment on the state of record collecting these days.

I don't often comment on here, but statements like these make me cringe.
 
 ITR is a consistently fantastic label.  Not only do they remain committed to putting out killer releases, but in the increasing age of "limited edition" releases by labels who refuse to even acknowledge a pressing number, ITR remains true to their tradition of 200 colored copies at the same price as the standard editions.  As well, though I don't know him personally, all communications / questions / emails I've ever had with Larry have been friendly and informative--  truly I'd describe him as a label owner who recognizes and appreciates dedicated fans of the label.
 
"Really don't know what we spent $80 on"?
 
You spent $80 on EXACTLY what was advertised.  A limited edition pressing of the new Fuzz record on gold vinyl, limited to 300 copies, with a cover and poster unique to this release.  Based on that description, did you really think this was going to cost $75 to produce?
 
My assumption is that the high price was partially intended to cut down on flippers / a "middle man" market.  It gets a lot of the money many would have spent on the secondary market (if this had been priced at say $30 and snatched up by those intending to flip) DIRECTLY to the label, which will be funneled right back into putting out more kick ass music.  Larry clearly recognizes the popularity of Ty / Fuzz right now and is using that to generate funds for his label (300 copies is still extremely limited for a group as popular as Fuzz) while also cutting down on the number of people profiting off of flipped copies...  obviously, the higher price will not eliminate flippers, but it has to have helped cut down a bit and ITR is still able to get a limited edition into the hands of collectors.
 
Bottom line:  If sending a extra money to a label I love (and who has provided me with countless great records / limited editions over the years) and keeping that money away from someone on discogs flipping a copy for 3-4 times the cost = getting ripped off that's a pretty sad comment on the state of record collecting these days.

I don't often comment on here, but statements like these make me cringe.
 
 ITR is a consistently fantastic label.  Not only do they remain committed to putting out killer releases, but in the increasing age of "limited edition" releases by labels who refuse to even acknowledge a pressing number, ITR remains true to their tradition of 200 colored copies at the same price as the standard editions.  As well, though I don't know him personally, all communications / questions / emails I've ever had with Larry have been friendly and informative--  truly I'd describe him as a label owner who recognizes and appreciates dedicated fans of the label.
 
"Really don't know what we spent $80 on"?
 
You spent $80 on EXACTLY what was advertised.  A limited edition pressing of the new Fuzz record on gold vinyl, limited to 300 copies, with a cover and poster unique to this release.  Based on that description, did you really think this was going to cost $75 to produce?
 
My assumption is that the high price was partially intended to cut down on flippers / a "middle man" market.  It gets a lot of the money many would have spent on the secondary market (if this had been priced at say $30 and snatched up by those intending to flip) DIRECTLY to the label, which will be funneled right back into putting out more kick ass music.  Larry clearly recognizes the popularity of Ty / Fuzz right now and is using that to generate funds for his label (300 copies is still extremely limited for a group as popular as Fuzz) while also cutting down on the number of people profiting off of flipped copies...  obviously, the higher price will not eliminate flippers, but it has to have helped cut down a bit and ITR is still able to get a limited edition into the hands of collectors.
 
Bottom line:  If sending a extra money to a label I love (and who has provided me with countless great records / limited editions over the years) and keeping that money away from someone on discogs flipping a copy for 3-4 times the cost = getting ripped off that's a pretty sad comment on the state of record collecting these days.

I don't often comment on here, but statements like these make me cringe.
 
 ITR is a consistently fantastic label.  Not only do they remain committed to putting out killer releases, but in the increasing age of "limited edition" releases by labels who refuse to even acknowledge a pressing number, ITR remains true to their tradition of 200 colored copies at the same price as the standard editions.  As well, though I don't know him personally, all communications / questions / emails I've ever had with Larry have been friendly and informative--  truly I'd describe him as a label owner who recognizes and appreciates dedicated fans of the label.
 
"Really don't know what we spent $80 on"?
 
You spent $80 on EXACTLY what was advertised.  A limited edition pressing of the new Fuzz record on gold vinyl, limited to 300 copies, with a cover and poster unique to this release.  Based on that description, did you really think this was going to cost $75 to produce?
 
My assumption is that the high price was partially intended to cut down on flippers / a "middle man" market.  It gets a lot of the money many would have spent on the secondary market (if this had been priced at say $30 and snatched up by those intending to flip) DIRECTLY to the label, which will be funneled right back into putting out more kick ass music.  Larry clearly recognizes the popularity of Ty / Fuzz right now and is using that to generate funds for his label (300 copies is still extremely limited for a group as popular as Fuzz) while also cutting down on the number of people profiting off of flipped copies...  obviously, the higher price will not eliminate flippers, but it has to have helped cut down a bit and ITR is still able to get a limited edition into the hands of collectors.
 
Bottom line:  If sending a extra money to a label I love (and who has provided me with countless great records / limited editions over the years) and keeping that money away from someone on discogs flipping a copy for 3-4 times the cost = getting ripped off that's a pretty sad comment on the state of record collecting these days.

I don't often comment on here, but statements like these make me cringe.
 
 ITR is a consistently fantastic label.  Not only do they remain committed to putting out killer releases, but in the increasing age of "limited edition" releases by labels who refuse to even acknowledge a pressing number, ITR remains true to their tradition of 200 colored copies at the same price as the standard editions.  As well, though I don't know him personally, all communications / questions / emails I've ever had with Larry have been friendly and informative--  truly I'd describe him as a label owner who recognizes and appreciates dedicated fans of the label.
 
"Really don't know what we spent $80 on"?
 
You spent $80 on EXACTLY what was advertised.  A limited edition pressing of the new Fuzz record on gold vinyl, limited to 300 copies, with a cover and poster unique to this release.  Based on that description, did you really think this was going to cost $75 to produce?
 
My assumption is that the high price was partially intended to cut down on flippers / a "middle man" market.  It gets a lot of the money many would have spent on the secondary market (if this had been priced at say $30 and snatched up by those intending to flip) DIRECTLY to the label, which will be funneled right back into putting out more kick ass music.  Larry clearly recognizes the popularity of Ty / Fuzz right now and is using that to generate funds for his label (300 copies is still extremely limited for a group as popular as Fuzz) while also cutting down on the number of people profiting off of flipped copies...  obviously, the higher price will not eliminate flippers, but it has to have helped cut down a bit and ITR is still able to get a limited edition into the hands of collectors.
 
Bottom line:  If sending a extra money to a label I love (and who has provided me with countless great records / limited editions over the years) and keeping that money away from someone on discogs flipping a copy for 3-4 times the cost = getting ripped off that's a pretty sad comment on the state of record collecting these days.

I don't often comment on here, but statements like these make me cringe.
 
 ITR is a consistently fantastic label.  Not only do they remain committed to putting out killer releases, but in the increasing age of "limited edition" releases by labels who refuse to even acknowledge a pressing number, ITR remains true to their tradition of 200 colored copies at the same price as the standard editions.  As well, though I don't know him personally, all communications / questions / emails I've ever had with Larry have been friendly and informative--  truly I'd describe him as a label owner who recognizes and appreciates dedicated fans of the label.
 
"Really don't know what we spent $80 on"?
 
You spent $80 on EXACTLY what was advertised.  A limited edition pressing of the new Fuzz record on gold vinyl, limited to 300 copies, with a cover and poster unique to this release.  Based on that description, did you really think this was going to cost $75 to produce?
 
My assumption is that the high price was partially intended to cut down on flippers / a "middle man" market.  It gets a lot of the money many would have spent on the secondary market (if this had been priced at say $30 and snatched up by those intending to flip) DIRECTLY to the label, which will be funneled right back into putting out more kick ass music.  Larry clearly recognizes the popularity of Ty / Fuzz right now and is using that to generate funds for his label (300 copies is still extremely limited for a group as popular as Fuzz) while also cutting down on the number of people profiting off of flipped copies...  obviously, the higher price will not eliminate flippers, but it has to have helped cut down a bit and ITR is still able to get a limited edition into the hands of collectors.
 
Bottom line:  If sending a extra money to a label I love (and who has provided me with countless great records / limited editions over the years) and keeping that money away from someone on discogs flipping a copy for 3-4 times the cost = getting ripped off that's a pretty sad comment on the state of record collecting these days.

New single:
 

It did, today.

Says the guy who posted the instructions for the last few big Goner pre-sales (the Human Eye record and Ex-Cult 7") directly from the email onto his own blog.
 
http://www.dailyvinyl.net/2013/05/HumanEye.html
 
http://www.dailyvinyl.net/2013/07/Ex-Cult.html