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Waxxy Poodle · November 30, 2023

very interested in the story behind the company name, tbh

November 27, 2023

November 27, 2023

6 minutes ago, TheGhostOfRandySavage said:

When mine comes in I may sell my MOV copy of W&T (depending on how these sound). I'll keep you in mind.

Thanks man, yes, I'll def buy that off you. I have one of those outgassed OG copies from 2011 and been meaning to pick up the MOV for a while

whoa · November 27, 2023

7 minutes ago, scottheisel said:

The text on the Altpress page is 10000000% AI generated. What a fucking terrible company. (I know, I worked there for a decade!)

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November 27, 2023

https://shop.brooklynvegan.com/collections/glassjaw

https://shop.altpress.com/collections/glassjaw

November 27, 2023

Would be cool if they split these up, really only want W&T

November 27, 2023

https://shop.revolvermag.com/collections/glassjaw

https://x.com/Revolvermag/status/1729153641636868514?s=20

November 8, 2023

23 minutes ago, Derek™ said:

Not to hijack OP’s thread, but.

I get that people chase first presses, so I’m not trying to rain on any parades with this post. But for those that do, I’ve never really understood why they do… unless that OG copy happens to sound the best or has some unique packaging / art / content that doesn’t make it onto future presses.

Maybe it’s just me but being able to say “yeah I own a 1st press” has never been a massive flex in my books. I guess it’s nice when it happens but for releases that are just standard black vinyl and basic packaging, printed again and again over the years, I feel no additional satisfaction knowing that I bought a record 10 years before someone else bought an exact copy at their local shop for $22 or whatever.

In fact, I’ve often sold OG presses for a really nice profit, and then turned around to buy an expanded edition, or repress with better sound quality, or a cool variant. So long as the sound quality is the same or better, I’ve personally thought of that as a win… but to each his own.

I have at least 1 friend who is always on the hunt for OG presses, even if they sound inferior or are scuffed to hell and back from being handled for the last 20+ years. My guess is that for those folks, there’s something appealing about having a “relic” that’s been around since day 1 of the album being on the scene. And I suppose I kinda’ get that. Chalking it up to different priorities for different collectors.

Yeah, I think it mainly boils down to the person being able to flex that they are "more of a fan" for owning the OG. Tickles the same nerve as owning a colored copy vs std black I assume

dawhizz · November 8, 2023

November 6, 2023

3 hours ago, rrd said:

you can read his statement here

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tR8q_7iQLqFjAnbhsowU8mhgTHDJR4tp0RMsSdPQ8uE/mobilebasic

based on the info that's out there seems like he got pretty screwed by this whole thing, yeah he showed some pretty terrible judgement jerkin his gherkin to rando's on the internet, the fact is he didn't did get convicted of anything other than indecent exposure. court of public opinion destroyed this guys life.

Thanks for sharing that link, I had not read that before today. The public perception of Steve is way different than what I just read there. Very sad to hear

IndigoHollow · November 6, 2023

not gonna lie, this paragraph is very sad:

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After learning of my charges, I immediately informed one of my band’s two managers. My lawyer and my manager both advised me not to say anything to the band or other manager while on tour. On December 12, 2013, the day I arrived home, I immediately called the other guitar player and explained the situation, including the charges and my pending arraignment. I told him I was going to call each member individually, but I didn't get that chance. Less than 30 minutes later, I received a phone call from the entire band during which I was fired. They released a statement that same day. I understand these types of charges provoke a visceral reaction and that damage control would soon follow, but after 20 years of friendship, I was taken back by how quickly they came to the decision to fire me. They didn't want to hear me out, and they spent the conversation berating me about how this is going to affect them. Shockingly, one of the band members said that he was so embarrased by the charges that he wished I was charged with murder instead. I knew at this point I would never be given the chance to explain, nor be heard with any logic or reason. I have not spoken with any members of the band since that day.

IndigoHollow · November 6, 2023

Ahhhhh the cancel warriors have arrived.

How do you propose we fix the graphics and liner notes on this one?

kjkenney · November 3, 2023

3 hours ago, subplotofcrows said:

Swirl variant just came. Press looks really nice, glow in the dark cover is very cool, artwork treatment throughout is nice and high quality. Wish it was a gatefold but otherwise very satisfied with this one.

lol $50 shipped non-gatefold 2LP. What a time to be alive

November 1, 2023

5 hours ago, glass realms said:

Vinyl bundle with the glow in the dark vinyl and tri-color are back up on NFGStuff. They probably had some cancellations or people who ordered more than what was allowed.

https://newfoundglorystuff.com/bundle/3710/catalyst-vinyl-bundle