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sadly everyone else. it's probably a pressing error as retail copies have a hype sticker indicates "color" vinyl and yet it's just black.

retasil copies are black based on the info in the vagrant 25 thread

Just got a shipping confirmation and tracking for my egg drop variant 

Am I the only one that is fed up with so many preordered albums. I am new to the hobby and have a lot of orders that keep getting pushed back! I would rather them put them up for sale when they are in hand. Sorry if this is an old topic of frustration for vinyl community.

Had to quote this for truth.  That street runs both ways too – owning 20 variants of one record or dropping $1,000+ on a super limited, signed, promotional copy of something doesn’t necessarily translate into “I’m a more important person” or “I’m a bigger fan”.  I know that vinyl enthusiasts tend to have the frailest egos and require more validation than just about any hobbyists out there, but I’ve never considered variant hoarding or dropping big bucks on a coveted release to magically rank you higher in fandom, or something.  Contrary to how much dick swinging comes with the hobby, it’s already been said in this thread: you should collect because it’s fun.  The minute it stops becoming fun, it’s time to step back or consider opting out.  One of the quickest ways to lose that fun is to fret and sweat any corner bend or seam split.
 
(Also in case it reads this way, I’m not accusing OP of hysteria over corner dings and seam splits.  I fully acknowledge that some of his orders are beyond playable when they show up.  And that really sucks.  The winded point above is more applicable to the countless people who want to exchange or get a refund on new records that arrive with a little bit of ring wear or a dinged corner.)
 
So much this.  Believe it or not, that’s what it boils down to.  Or should.  What do people do when they enjoy an album that has never been pressed on vinyl?  Just not acknowledge it?  Music first and foremost, always.  Give me a shelf full of quality bands and releases on “boring” black vinyl, with the occasional bit of sleeve scuff or folded corner.  For me, that will always be worlds more desirable than a stash of limited edition garbage /150, in pristine shape.  Even if said junk has insane collectibility or resale value, if it’s a pile of Enjoy the Ride releases, I’d see no real reason to own it.

Lol at anyone who thinks the OP isn't trolling.

Am I the only one that is fed up with so many preordered albums. I am new to the hobby and have a lot of orders that keep getting pushed back! I would rather them put them up for sale when they are in hand. Sorry if this is an old topic of frustration for vinyl community.

Am I the only one that is fed up with so many preordered albums. I am new to the hobby and have a lot of orders that keep getting pushed back! I would rather them put them up for sale when they are in hand. Sorry if this is an old topic of frustration for vinyl community.

Lovely welcome to the community...

The way I look at it, they’re ordered, so you’re gonna get them eventually.  Nothing you personally can do about it other than just wait.  It sucks but it’s all a part of it.  It may be worse now than it used to be, but this has always been a thing.

Am I the only one that is fed up with so many preordered albums. I am new to the hobby and have a lot of orders that keep getting pushed back! I would rather them put them up for sale when they are in hand. Sorry if this is an old topic of frustration for vinyl community.

Thanks!

You picked a rough time to get into the hobby with all of the supply chain issues and COVID impacting labor (probably a chicken and egg thing there). I've never seen it this bad before, but hopefully it will improve... in the meantime you just have to be patient. I'm currently waiting on 38 pre-ordered titles (sick brag, I know.)

Yes. You're the only person in the world who gets frustrated waiting for something that gets pushed back. You're very unique and special.

Eh. Disagree. The tone is certainly similar between their earlier material, but it's certainly more honest or straightforward lyrically than other music. Not many other people singing about getting a new therapist to make sure they are around to support their kids.

Yeah, dying to get that new etid album!🤓

Yeah, dying to get that new etid album!🤓

Yeah, dying to get that new etid album!🤓

Yeah, dying to get that new etid album!🤓

Yeah, dying to get that new etid album!🤓

Yeah, dying to get that new etid album!🤓

Yeah, dying to get that new etid album!🤓

But at least

What they should've done, is have us all do a scavenger hunt at a music festival...