pistols2sky Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Did a quick search and didn't see a thread dedicated to this release. Had it in my hand Saturday morning but couldn't bring myself to pay the price tag. Did anyone pick this up? What do you think? I'm a huge fan of the band and don't own any of their stuff on wax, so I keep going back to whether it's worth picking up as an overview. Loved the documentary as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negavinyl Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I think the real question is, have they clarified if the 5/20 wide release is in fact this same vinyl box set? Lots of differing info out there, nothing definitive that I've seen so far. Also passed due to price/timing, but hated doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Outside of numbering, I don't see why it would be any different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistols2sky Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Ah, ok. I didn't know there were plans for a wide release. I can stop scoping ebay now. Still interested to see if there would be any differences. If there are any, they're probably minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundofsilver Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 It.is.Excellent. Can't download the digital til the May release, which makes me even happier that I get to hear it this way before the 'rush' in May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundofsilver Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 The sides alternate. Therefore, it is intended to be played on 2 TT's, continuously. example: Side A is with C, so on..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negavinyl Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I looked at a friends copy, didn't see any numbering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I haven't gotten mine yet, I just read here that someone said it was numbered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundofsilver Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Mine is not numbered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Cannot fucking wait to get this. I've heard from more than a couple people that this is one of the best sounding albums in their record collections. soundofsilver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapsistapped Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 What was the MSRP? $130? I think I can wait until May. I've already been gouged on eBay for Pinback and Tame Impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistols2sky Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Hmm damn maybe I shouldn't sleep on this then. I figured they'd go all out sound quality-wise. Is this 5/20 wide release for real? Or should I be hunting for leftovers from RSD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Yeah, the 5/20 release is for real. from the RSD website This special box set will be released exclusively on Record Store Day 2014 over a month before it is available anywhere else. It was also labeled as an "RSD FIRST" release. I take that to mean the vinyl will available everywhere on 5/20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiscodeman Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 The sides alternate. Therefore, it is intended to be played on 2 TT's, continuously. example: Side A is with C, so on..... Or, more conveniently, turntables with stacking spindles.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blgT0M26kok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th11thson Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 ...I kind of think it might just get a digital release May 20th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkhaytman Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Great set, although the sides being split A/C B/D etc is super annoying with just 1 TT. If however they do release this widely on may 20th (which based on hearsay from Warner Bros employees, seems to be the case), I can safely say I will never line up at another RSD event. Pretty much every big release has been easier to find / cheaper online than it was locally, this LCD soundsystem box was the only reason i lined up at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillwill Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I've heard all kinds of rumors, from the May 20th release being digital only, to the new box set not being on 180gram vinyl, to it being no different than the RSD release at all. With all the reports of it being an incredible set, figured better be safe than sorry. My local shop received one randomly this week and I snagged it. Haven't spun it yet, but the set looks incredibly impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundofsilver Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 ...I kind of think it might just get a digital release May 20th on the DL card included, James left a message saying it would never be released on CD. It didn't say anything about vinyl on wide release, but from the info floating around, I would think it would include vinyl. Vinyl/Digital release is my guess in May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdj26 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 a dude from my record store discouraged me from getting the RSD version...says it's supposed to retail for $79.99 as opposed to the $129.00 for RSD. apparently it's not 180g and on a different color but should be the same on all other accounts...my store has a good relationship with brooklyn shops so i'd take his word for it negavinyl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundofsilver Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 one of the sleeves is a pic of James singing on stage, but as you would have seen it if you were watching the pitchfork stream, or TV. Like the REM release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natenomm Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 a dude from my record store discouraged me from getting the RSD version...says it's supposed to retail for $79.99 as opposed to the $129.00 for RSD. apparently it's not 180g and on a different color but should be the same on all other accounts...my store has a good relationship with brooklyn shops so i'd take his word for it If that's true then I'm really happy I held off. It's not going to bother me if the records weigh a little less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negavinyl Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 a dude from my record store discouraged me from getting the RSD version...says it's supposed to retail for $79.99 as opposed to the $129.00 for RSD. apparently it's not 180g and on a different color but should be the same on all other accounts...my store has a good relationship with brooklyn shops so i'd take his word for it This is what I'm banking on/hoping for. If it's not a wide release, then this thing is going to go up up UP in value. But honestly, I'm just sick of these overpriced RSD sets. If this thing had been $90 or $100, would have grabbed it, no debate. I just feel like the market needs to discourage these prices in some way, but I know I'm screaming at the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I've heard all kinds of rumors, from the May 20th release being digital only, to the new box set not being on 180gram vinyl, to it being no different than the RSD release at all. With all the reports of it being an incredible set, figured better be safe than sorry. My local shop received one randomly this week and I snagged it. Haven't spun it yet, but the set looks incredibly impressive. Got mine for $119 shipped through turntablelab.com. Figured even if I waited for the regular release to come out, I'd still have to pay around $130 so I decided to jump on it. EDIT: Apparently a non-180g version sounds like it will be sold for $80. Oh well, cannot wait to give this a spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negavinyl Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Got mine for $119 shipped through turntablelab.com. Figured even if I waited for the regular release to come out, I'd still have to pay around $130 so I decided to jump on it. EDIT: Apparently a non-180g version sounds like it will be sold for $80. Oh well, cannot wait to give this a spin. Source on the non-180 gram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Source on the non-180 gram? Rumors from a record store dude posted by a member of the VC community on this very thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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