brentoage

^ A generalization, but not true across the board. At least for our label it is not a marketing tool, simply a different weight option from manufacturers that we occasionally offer (always at a band's request), and it is a costly one to produce.

As to how precise manufacturers are when it comes to the weight of their vinyl? That is all over the spectrum.

As a label, we've have standard releases come in both heavy and light in weight.

180 Gram orders for us have always been fairly consistent in being 180 grams or close to it.

For most manufacturers at this time, vinyl is still an manual process, therefore the human factor will always change things.

Thanks.

-J.

How much of the recording / mixing / mastering process for the new Converge record was done analog vs. digital? Might also be a question for Kurt, but if you'd care to share any of that information, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

Got this in today. Like all XL pressings, there is much surface noise. Not only that, but the jacket came unglued and isn't sticking together anymore. Kind of bummed.

Same here. Sounds like shit, and the jacket fell apart. Wooh.

I love the Fullblast, and I love the songs on these albums, but man... they are recorded so poorly (for vinyl) and basically just sound like ProTools cut and paste jobs. IMO, these are the last 2 records that should ever be made available on vinyl. Press the old stuff!

Picked up a copy on 180 gram. Can't wait to listen.

yeah, this is going to be really, really awesome. can't wait.

been listening to this for a while... not doing much for me at all. perhaps it needs some additional listening, but i'm not sure.

i'd probably check it out.

^ so awesome.

I just watched the rebroadcast of Bon Iver. Amazing.

Here are a few codes - they should still work:

Arkells - Michigan Left

www.dropcards.com/michiganleft

code: N2JDRSZ295

Broken Social Scene - You Forgot it in People

www.galleryac.com/digitalvinyl

code: ws4ymUPAUH8rteCaV6wR - gone!

Toronto. See ya there.

brentoage

Ordered. Can't wait for this.

ORG just got back to me about Magnified:

No release date set yet, we'll keep you posted!

I just sent a message to ORG about the status of Magnified... I'll post it when I hear back.

ahh, great news. didn't expect this so soon. also really hoping for a Toronto date around the recently announced Montreal date in August.

solid thread.

posting/hoping for more?

this. I bet most people with messenger bags aren't even messengers...

ya, so unless you're a messenger/courier, you should not be able to use a practical item such as a messenger bag. thanks for confirming!

I've got a blue copy for sale if anyone wants it. PM me.

my gold copy came with a sticker on the shrink wrap when i ordered it wayyyy back when.

solid tune.

how much was it?

$20!

url fixed:

https://secure.kingsroadmerch.com/descendents/view/?id=3017&cid=834

:-*

Heath Bell signed with the Marlins.

As long as he is not on his way to Toronto, I am happy.