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9 minutes ago, mcpherson123 said:

Well, I'm in no position to confirm anything at all. I'm just trying to use what may be sound logic to deduce that there is a chance that they wouldn't know they were sold out unless the "know" how many they can count on from the distributor but again, there probably hundreds of reasons that logic could be totally nullified.

 

I have NO inside info. Just hoping its a good indication that the orders placed prior to it going out of stock will actually be fulfilled.

Agreed. It’s a good sign but by no means a guarantee.  I won’t be heartbroken if it gets cancelled.

48 minutes ago, mcpherson123 said:

Looks like its listed as "Out of Stock" as opposed to "Pre-order" on Towerrecords.com so maybe that is a good sign that they can be assured a certain allotment to sell as pre-orders and anyone who ordered there is guaranteed? I don't know. I'm just guessing.

Shit, so I might have actually gotten one?  After tax it came out to about $370.  

I’ve ordered from tower with no issue. And yes they charge at order. At the price I went ahead and ordered the Mars Volta, but fully expect it not to be fulfilled. 

5 hours ago, McCandless said:

How did you manage to flatten it?

Just laid it in between two pieces of glass with a heavy box set on top. Left it on the counter for two weeks and it did the trick.  Played it compared to another variant and sounds the same so no damage.   I’d read about this but never tried till now.  

3/26 - Mint Green /1000
 

https://store.jose-gonzalez.com/products/junip-fields-2xlp-limited-edition-mint-coloured-double-vinyl-download-code
 

might not be a ton of interest, and it’s an import for the US so very pricey, but this record is fantastic.  Looks like most US stores have it at about $45.  
 

When I don’t see a pre-order post on here I assume there’s no interest, but a recent thread on the new Assertion LP made me realize I should pull my weight. 

My magnolia clear copy came pretty warped. Saw one on discogs with the same issue so thinking it may be more than a one off issue?  Was able to flatten it, took 2 weeks but it’s perfect now, wondering if anyone else had that issue.

I preordered this when it went up but didn’t know about a second press. I might grab that Mariners one.  

11 hours ago, chicomak said:

Thanks for confirming.  I'm surprised the Newsbury is still available, since it's a /500, and all other first press RFC variants are gone.

Looks like it’s gone now. 

1 hour ago, vasefullofrocks said:

I've never heard this and I own some that have come out great. Where did you hear this? I can't even find any google searches relating to this.

Don’t worry about it.  Broad statement based on personal experiences. Might look like trash, might not. As long as it sounds good. 

I like it.  With rev it stays in print.  Preordered. 

3 hours ago, crossedoutname said:

Fingers crossed for can I say, and out of step 

They did those already though.  I’d like to see rites of spring and more fugazi. 

2 hours ago, shamrocks said:

disappointing that the plant wouldnt correct it, were there tests? I suspect they had labels

Tests were normal, and all other presses I’m sure were as well.  Sounds like it just may have been a little larger than normal variance accentuated by lack of labels to tension it in.  Thanks for the responses, informative and pretty damn comical. I feel like my hole questions have been filled.  

2 hours ago, shamrocks said:

Yeah its a great looking record, shame about the spindle. I will say, I think most of us were expecting something comically large, I could totally see how this could happen, especially without center labels, which actually may/do support the edge of the spindle hole somewhat

Yeah, the overestimate did make it seem more dramatic than the question intended to be. Was looking for more of a process explanation.  And as far as the plant not correcting it, I kinda get it.  They did rush them, doing the label a favor. 

17 hours ago, Iggy_Pilot said:

According to Discogs the clear variant was also pressed by GZ. Same matrix as the tour variant. I assume all variants were pressed there?

Yeah that makes sense.  I think the 2013 remaster may have been at a different plant, but all the earlier ones I’m sure your right.  And as far as the labels, it was a rush job so we’d have something for tour.  So we said blank labels were fine, and either misunderstanding or time constraints got us no labels.  Actually really liked how they look, so had no complaints.  

Yeah yeah, my original estimate of “2x” the size was an over estimate, as I hadn’t looked at it in years. After measuring it was 1.5x.  
 

Just figured I’d pose the question as I’ve never seen this before and always kinda wondered.  But to be fair in response to an earlier poster, I actually haven’t ever seen a record before.

6 hours ago, shamrocks said:

i thought for sure this was going to be a post where i got to bust out my knowledge of where to buy a 7.3 mm drill bit for spindle hole upsizing, but alas, an even weirder thread.

 

ive never heard of this and theres no way a plant that presses records could accidentally do this right?

I thought that too.  It didn’t make any sense to me at the time.  I added the best photo I could get to the discogs listing: https://www.discogs.com/Sinking-Ships-Disconnecting/release/6597630

 (Second photo)

I think the other versions were pressed at a different plant, this was done by pirates press in ‘06. Pretty sure the label had them rushed so we could pick them up in Germany for a tour. 

Right. Not a 45 hole.  So let’s say (rough measurements) a standard spindle hole is “1/4 in”.  This press’s holes are 3/8in-1/2in. 
 

How does a plant miss-size a standard LP hole for an entire color press?  Not complaining as it’s been years, but I never understood how this happened.  Figured someone here may have some insight.  Contacted the plant as soon as I realized the issue, but response never seemed to make sense.  Said it was because there were no labels (not what was asked for) so the hole was too big. And I’m not talking a little, whole press had holes 2x the size.  
 

How would not having a label (again, not what i asked) make the LP spindle hole so big the record is unplayable? 

On 8/16/2019 at 2:46 PM, crossedoutname said:

Found a copy on white over 5 years ago in a local shop for $30, one of my best scores

Remember when we used to go to singles and secretly open the records just to see if they were on color?  That’s how I got my copy on blue.  But of course I sold it years ago.   (For like $40 or some shit)

I’d do $80 for ring wars and two conversations if your interested.  Tried to message you but it didn’t work.  

So they gonna just cancel big colors all together?  Cause I’ve got 7 preorders (I know, I know) from all different places.   Has anyone had their preorder canceled?   

Oh yeah, didn’t see someone post that earlier.  Was just confused thinking that would be the Barnes and Noble one. 

Also wanted to add that I’ve seen the blue version pop up, looks like it’s the uk/eu/ya indie variant?

2 minutes ago, August West said:

Yeah, but Orange isn’t one of the colors.  

Could come out kinda yellow/orange?

So, are we gonna see a color variant for every letter on the cover?