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Jack White had covered Captain Beefheart on a number of occasions, including the “Party of Special Things to Do” EP which was released through the Sub Pop Singles Club in 2000, and later re-released through the Vault. Jack had also referenced Captain Beefheart frequently, had released an essay about Captain Beefheart and had taken a photo in front of his home while on tour with The Dead Weather a number of years ago. So, I agree with you that it did not have a link any more than Johnny Cash in this case, I don’t think it was a surprise to anyone in the Vault that Captain Beefheart got a Vault release as it seemed a passion project for Jack.

I saw this when it was announced yesterday. I have to say I’m a little conflicted. There have been projects released through The Vault that I am probably less interested in, but this package has absolutely no tie to Third Man whatsoever (TMR artist, recorded at Third Man, etc.)

I tried looking around for the link that stated the gold pressing would be the last pressing, but Big School Records, the label that put out the gold pressing has significantly changed their website since I purchased from them. Thus, the wording indicating that it would be the last pressing is no longer there.

When the gold repress came out a couple years ago and has since sold out, it was noted there that it would be the last pressing.

Mine is mostly the light blue with a few black swirls. The black swirls were kinda just on one side of the record, and there’s almost none of the green that I’ve seen in some of the others. And it’s almost completely opaque. Even held up to the light there’s not much coming through. Not complaining, it’s still a good looking record, just not what I was expecting compared to what I had seen online prior to getting my own copy.

Got it. I got mine in a few days ago but it was a little underwhelming to me compared to some of the photos I’d seen online, including yours. Thanks for the response.

Which variant is in the first pic, the blue/green?

To revisit the Secretly Society membership discussion, can I sign up for a membership and get free shipping on the bundle?

Would love to go for this. Don’t know if I can bring myself to pay $17. Shipping is $9, more than the 7” at $8.

I actually did know there was a pandemic going on. And believe it or not, I did see the disclaimer on the USPS site that Priority Mail is taking on average, a day longer than usual. As I bought these from Germany and paid €24 for shipping, then got USPS tracking, (not what I was expecting when I paid for international shipping) I simply asked a question about how others’ experience in receiving their records had been. Your experience in receiving your records? Or no?

Anyone who has received this already get tracking? I got a shipping confirmation about a week ago that included a tracking number indicating USPS Priority Mail shipping, but the tracking still indicates “pre-shipment info” but no receipt by the USPS.

I work in emergency medicine. I hear this on the regular.

Where do you see this? Not that I don’t believe you, just don’t know where to look. Thanks.

Smartpunk exclusives and larger variant bundles show as sold out now.

Anyone else find it odd that they are including a “solid gold” challenge coin in the formerly /10 package? What size must these be? Doing some quick math with the current bullion price of gold ($1751/oz) and the weight of a US dime (0.08 oz,) if the coin were the size and weight of a dime, the melt down value of the coin would be $140.

The VMP clear was /750.

I think I may have slept too long on getting a creamsicle copy. I had thought it would be relatively easy to pick up online, but they seem to have dried up pretty quickly. And I’m in a record store desert, so no luck there. If anyone has any leads for online purchase, I’d be very appreciative. Thanks in advance.

Ah, got it. Thanks for the clarification. I don’t know that I can drop $50 on this, but the release looks great.

Looks like only one of the four variants is left unless you splurge for the package of all four variants for €99 plus shipping.

Sub Pop is the only label I’ve seen thus far to indicate they are giving up their cut. I’m sure there are others.

I haven’t seen it mentioned in this thread yet, but the new Brendan Benson album is out and is pretty good. I would encourage a listen. I feel like with most albums nowadays the singles are my least favorite on the album and are not a good representation of the album as a whole. The pink indie exclusive is still around, I bought it from Bull Moose a couple days back. https://www.bullmoose.com/p/34381688/benson-brendan-dear-life-opaque-pink-vinyl-indie-exclusive Also available at Zia https://www.ziarecords.com/p/11760598/benson-brendan-dear-life-opaque-pink-vinyl-indie-exclusive

Yes. I’ve been a long time Vault member, but yes, I will be getting the De Stijl set from TMR as well. That along with the VMP record next month should make for a nice set I think.

I tried to swap for Black Pumas and Frances Quinlan, but neither were available. I feel like most of what’s available are the past records of the month that have been there for years. Nothing of much quality to swap for. This is why I cancelled the last time, and looks like I’m primed to cancel again after I get my White Stripes record next month.

I was already in the Cherry Tree store when the item went up. I can get all the way through, but can’t complete payment. I get a pop up screen saying “An error has occurred, please try again.” Edit: finally got it to go through.

I’m just getting error screens. Wonder if it is sold out already.