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I’ve been tracking two releases on Discogs, both Fountains of Wayne and Appleseed Cast, since yesterday morning. Copies began popping up at retail prices around 11:00 am ET on Friday. Now on Saturday there are nearly 50 copies of each for sale, with the price now below $25 each. I don’t always pay attention like this, but it seems way less people are heading to RSD in person, and it is far easier to grab what you want online than in the past.

Unfortunately doesn't apply to pretty much all vinyl.

Went to like 9 Walmarts in NH today. The more North I went, the better the selection was. Can't believe I found Quake. Saved more than I spent.
 
Wish I found MCR - Bullets, Green Day - American Idiot and Metallica - Garage Inc but I'll live. 

In-store confirmed pickup! 

Holy poopship destroyer! 

Holy shit! I already have it, but I think it's pretty clear what I think about this album 🤣

Oof… already bought 6 LP’s of live ween today. Thanks for the heads up… I have some thinking to do.

I can’t imagine skipping Junkhead. 

For those curious about the sound quality of this pressing, especially in light of the debate raging on Discogs, here's my take. I had the MOV pressing, which is good considering how much is crammed on one disc, but I think I would give this new one the edge. Yes, the colored vinyl has a touch more surface noise (yellow in my case), but it doesn't interfere with the music at all... I've listened to the whole thing now a couple of times with headphones, and you never hear any pops or other noise during the music itself, which is a major plus and an achievement of sorts these days. Some people don't seem to like how this is mastered, and it is pretty loud, though I wouldn't describe it as overly compressed. A little more bass would have been nice, but it's certainly present. The only part that bugs me a bit is the opening part of Them Bones... that weird "Ah!" part at the very beginning sounds just a bit off... not sure how to describe it, but in this case, my CD copy sounds a little more cohesive. Otherwise, this vinyl version is clearly more enjoyable than the CD. Instruments have just a bit more room and the treble is a tiny bit softer, and definitely holds up much better when you turn it up. Also, I've always found this album to be a bit of a slog towards the end, until you get to what I consider to be the absolute pinnacle of grunge, which is Would?. Splitting this hour-long album into fourths actually helped me stay in it more and appreciate some of the songs I didn't care for as much. The jacket is a let-down, they definitely could have done more with that.

As I understand it the track list is etched into the run out groves? The instagram photo at least suggests that.

I'm willing to bet its not since they seem to be hinting that the D-side is etched.

The OG is 45rpm, but no mention if this new pressing is. 

I have the Earth Analog version that MT was releasing with the Jay Ryan print and grateful to have that, but this album cut at 45rpm! Holy Hell, can't wait! 

Oh me too! That should sound amazing! 

Talbot just sent out a newsletter & included an update on the E2000 & YPAA reissues.

HUM RE-ISSUES: YES, IT’S STILL HAPPENING…
Happy to let you know that we are back into this project. It got delayed a bit due to malaise. Currently we are working through an issue with a portion of the test pressings. In the interest of best fidelity, both Electra 2000 and You’d Prefer an Astronaut will be offered as 180g double LPs at 45 rpm. So that’s 8 total sides of records, by my math. We had issues with one of these sides and are working with RTI to sort it out. Once resolved, we’ll be ready to announce a pre-order date. We will, of course, let you know in all of the usual places when that day comes. Thank you for your patience with us/me.
 

I ended up with two copies because of panic preordering. If you are interested, I can do $43 shipped which covers my costs plus shipping to you in the U.S. Let me know if you are interested. 

I have an Okki Nokki and I've been really happy with it also.

Got Laura Nyro, Rick Astley, Bardo Pond and then grabbed an Art Pepper at closing for the sweet deep employee discount. Also got the Tennis System in the mail from the GF Record Club. It was crazy working this year, the Taylor was a fiasco so we did a raffle and are giving our 14 copies away for free. Only felt sorry for one poor girl who stood in line for hours and was told the wrong info and to just get there early, so I may have folded her entry in a certain way to ensure it was pulled. 

Anyone nab an extra Taylor Swift?
 
I had the last one in the store in my hands but ended up giving it to this girl who was inconsolably in tears when the shop owner told her they were all gone. I overheard the conversation & just broke my heart. The girl is the same age as my niece & reminded me immensely of her. It was obvious she’s more hardcore Swiftie than I & not a flipper. She started crying even more when I gave her the 7”. 
 
I believe in karma. So there’s my good deed for the year. 😉 
 
 
 

If anyone sees the Delvon LaMarr Piano Trio please let me know.  It’s the only thing I didn’t find at local shops.

Not an expert on this title, but was going purely off what I saw on Discogs. 

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none of them came with a 7”. 
 
there was a 10c bundle with a Dance 7”. But you could buy that separate 

In the midst of processing everything and once again...you're going to want to come by our shop or hit us up online first. We scored!

Rough Trade US: https://www.roughtrade.com/us/oceansize/everyone-into-position

Y'all...It's home! Thank you again for your help and lbw87 for the very reasonable trade! I'm so stoked to have this thing back. My expectations that it would happen were extremely low and I still can't believe it happened.