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1 hour ago, erousso said:

Totally. I'm not a variant collector but I do have a few albums on standard black that I bought a second time when a good-looking variant was released, like the Fat Wreck 25th anniversary pressings. I don't even think there needs to be 8 or 9 variants, just 1 or two sold through multiple distros. 

 

Do collectors generally want the rarest variant or the best-looking one? 

Everyone is totally different. I generally go for nicest looking one unless it’s a band I variant collect. 

2 hours ago, Letskissthesky10 said:

I feel you. If they press to many just wait a year and get it for like $10 on amazon. I'd rather be able to have the record I want than have to fight with other people and scalper to secure something out out 500 or 1000 total pressed.

I think you’re all missing my gripe. I have no problem with the amount pressed, it’s for us (ridiculous I know) variant collectors where every single distributor has their own variant these days, causing a repress with 9 variants to cost well over $300. I shouldn’t be surprised because Horizons had just as many I think. Just getting harder to be a variant collector. 

Good lord. We’re at 8 exclusives now for a 20 year press of an album that was still relatively easy to find? I love this band but this might be the most “state of vinyl” thing I’ve seen and wasn’t expecting it from them. 

Way too many variants now:

Brooklyn Vegan /500

https://shop.brooklynvegan.com/products/thrice-the-illusion-of-safety-20th-anniversary-lp-limited-edition-coke-bottle-clear-w-black-blob-white-splatter-vinyl

Newbury /600

https://www.newburycomics.com/collections/exclusive-vinyl/products/thrice-the_illusion_of_safety_20th_anniversary_exclusive_lp?variant=41910033940660

Zia exclusive out of 300 also

https://www.ziarecords.com/p/13701566/thrice-the-illusion-of-safety-20th-anniversary-zia-exclusive-blue-twister-vinyl-limited-to-300

SmartPunk exclusive out of 500

https://smartpunkshop.com/collections/smartpunk-exclusives/products/thrice-the-illusion-of-safety-20th-anniversary-smartpunk-exclusive

46 minutes ago, jhulud said:

Was digging that records case. But sold out. 

I thought about it for a minute this morning but couldn’t justify $75 + shipping for a case that only fits 4 records. Was limit 10 so I’m sure you’ll find plenty secondary

Looking for a blindside if anyone is able to help. Know there’s a lot of interest in this, really hoping they announce a broader release post Fest

7 hours ago, mmhmm said:

Air For Free repress now available:

https://www.smlxlvinyl.com/products/relient-k-air-for-free-2lp-180-gram-white-vinyl-pre-sale-expected-ship-date-late-june-early-july-2016?variant=18095393859

No different from original first press?

Target Exclusive Lavender just to add another one to the mix

https://www.target.com/p/taylor-swift-midnights-lavender-edition-vinyl-target-exclusive/-/A-87503268

2 hours ago, HardlineKid said:

I'm never getting my Hot Mulligan represses, huh?

Ugh same. And all we were waiting on was Opportunities to land in August

20 Year Anniversary press of The Illusion of Safety with That Hideous Strength on vinyl for the first time.

Two variants so far:

- Spotify Fans: Purple /200 [Sold Out]

- Hopeless: Black Inside Electric Blue /1,300 

39 minutes ago, TheWindBlower said:

No Sleep is going to be impacted by this as well apparently, meaning that their already incredibly delayed process will be even more delayed. I hope all the labels can get out of this. It's such a rough situation.

I thought they said they brought everything in house and that’s why it’s taking longer?

Don’t tell my wallet but there’s three new colors up on her website for pre-order through Sept 7th. 

Password: MOTIONSICKNESS

22 minutes ago, JohnMatrix said:

I actually could not find a Stranger In The Alps specific thread but I just got an email that there is a 5th anniversary vinyl version of the record up on her store (pw protected) Limited to 10,000 copies lol

https://store.phoebefuckingbridgers.com/collections/frontpage/products/5th-anniversary-limited-edition-stranger-in-the-alps-galaxy-lp
 

password: MOTIONSICKNESS

13 hours ago, Bro Use for a Name said:

Amazon UK has an exclusive orange (gold?) variant: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8CKYDTS/

US link: The Loneliest Time Crystal Ambre https://a.co/d/iQIaPaC

27 minutes ago, HardlineKid said:

Still waiting on my gold nugget variant of You'll be Fine from No Sleep.....

Lol still waiting on all 3 over here

Shit how did I just find out about this. Missed out on the galaxy. 

1 hour ago, tokimedo said:

grabbed a copy, it went up early.

but also why is it a 2x12 and $45 for 12 songs? thats confusing. 

Ya I grabbed one but at the price tag almost didn’t. 

Patreon had pre-order access today. Out of 750 each (or only 750 each on the website at least). 

On 6/4/2022 at 10:50 AM, jhulud said:

Got shipping notice for the Call Me Maybe Remixes. About time. 

Mine arrived yesterday, haven’t had a chance to spin yet 

The show yesterday was phenomenal. The sets by Thrice, AK3 and Dashboard were all heavy on older/Vagrant stuff (Ak3 only played off their 3 vagrant releases).

10 year deluxe edition with b-side up for pre-order along with a cassette and some other merch

https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/nownow/products/threads-10th-anniversary-edition-lp

Debating buying. Haven’t listened in years so not sure if I can justify it. Bought DBL a couple months ago and it was…ok? Not sure I’ll spin much