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"This copper record coated in .997 gold (24 karat) celebrates the song’s transition from dark to light and its message of inclusivity and understanding that we all sing along to with a common heart."
 
Charges $800

Reminds me of the corporations saying "we're all in this together" during COVID.

Wow it must be the finest torture to make someone sit through this all at one go.

Only 57 records? Dude is lazy. 😜

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:
 
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Looks like Bella Union has some signed clear lps up - https://bellaunionvinylshop.com/search?q=MIKI&options[prefix]=last
Promo Code "BANKHOLS" gets you 15% off too

BEST NEWS ALL WEEK!

One of my favorite albums all time

I need a Jay Ryan print for Inlet to complete the set. Do it.

COMMENT OF THE YEAR

Both sides of mine are off center, but I don't seem to notice any warble.  Could be my setup or my ears

2nd time through - no "warble" 😰

I have the sudden hankering to buy some garnier fructis shampoo. 

Yikes - from the label's site:

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER - due to an issue during the pressing process, it is safe to assume that your record will have a defect where the audio will be warble-y. In order to a) prevent longer shipping wait times and b) continue actively supporting Bliss Fields, the band and I have decided to still sell the copies that we have on-hand and make sure future pressings will not have this issue. All orders will include a coupon for 20% off your next purchase. We are terribly sorry for this inconvenience, and we thank you for your understanding.

Maybe the "welcome sleeve" is the tour edition they're talking about here, but it's /100

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci-9bXXvVUy/

the font on the merch looks straight up like the Grand Theft Auto font and I can't unsee it everywhere. 

I think it's safe to say it's the same version outside of the autographed insert. Even though the Whigs site talks about 'special packaging' and 'exclusive' clear vinyl, the price points are the same and I just can't imagine there is any other difference besides the insert.

Mhhh.. no edition with a wiggle on it?

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.

Use babycomeback for 10% off over at smartpunk. With that it's cheaper with shipping than the overpriced lame clear bv variant. Win. 

exactly, grab the cheapest, its all the same. I think 2 of them have RSD stickers on the shrink wrap and the other doesn't for some reason.  

and yeah, theyre one of the best live bands ive seen.  For some reason i had never heard of them or really care about this genre but i walked by their show as they were starting (coachella 2011?) and straight from the first song i was like WTF is this band??! and i wasnt the only one, the crowd grew rapidly and everybody left with a big smile. Been following them and going to every show i could ever since.  

I would also encourage any of you to get the live bootleg CDs they sell on tour. I have a few and they are awesome. I can share some if there is interest. 

They’ve been on the list to see live long enough.  I’m gonna have to catch this tour in September.

Agreed they are a must-see band. I certainly wouldn't put them at #1, but they always do an excellent show. 

If anyone here has not seen this band live, I say this with no hyperbole implied - they are the best live band out there these days.  Insanely good.

If anyone here has not seen this band live, I say this with no hyperbole implied - they are the best live band out there these days.  Insanely good.