Blaine Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Yeah. I can't really imagine listening to this album out of order. I'm sure it's fine, but this album is REALLY good in order. While this album is a perfect example of why an album should be listened to in full, front to back, I know not all albums are like this--especially a number of mainstream releases since the turn of the century. There are plenty of spot albums you can spot listen to, but it's a little disheartening when an album like this comes along, and a bootleg releases doesn't adhere to the original tracklisting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Perhaps the tracks are lengthy enough to not fit reasonably in 2xLP without "squeezing" the grooves. I did the math and guessed about where they'd likely split the sides. Longest would be side number 4, at around 21 minutes. Very doable. So I wouldn't worry about having to shell out extra for a triple LP. I'm far more concerned about how it's going to sound. That GKMC pressing is pretty mediocre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castaway Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 So the tracks were actually pressed into the vinyl in the wrong order? Does anyone have a copy already? Which songs are out of order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 So the tracks were actually pressed into the vinyl in the wrong order? Does anyone have a copy already? Which songs are out of order? http://www.discogs.com/Kendrick-Lamar-To-Pimp-A-Butterfly/release/6877413 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsgoodtobefree Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 i'm really excited for the official release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundofsilver Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Wait, the boot doesn't have the 2Pac dialogues? That section ties the whole album together for me. I'm listening to the full dialogue right now. It's correct. Last song on Side D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Quik Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Man the vinyl release of this album was fantastic, beautiful gatefold also. Or are we talking about a shitty CD rip pressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downisthenewup87 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 So I just talked to Amoeba trying to get an update on this thing. They said that TDE had originally said May, but the RSD clogged everything up (of course) and now it's been pushed back and nobody has any idea when it will actually get pressed (if at all). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 They were selling the boot at the record store I went to in Austin on RSD. I confirmed it was the boot with one of the guys working there and he said yes it was but also claimed this is the "official / unofficial version of the album." He said he doubted we'd see another release and that it was done by the same people who did the Channel Orange bootleg, which he claimed was also the "official / unofficial release." When I asked what he meant by that, he said the artists were letting the albums go the bootleg route intentionally to cut through the red tape of the studio pressing them because they apparently wanted to release both albums in uber-expensive box sets. This could have been complete BS, but I also wouldn't be surprised if this sadly ended up being another "Chanel Orange" situation and I thought I'd pass it along either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiverse Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I really hope this ends up getting an official releaseI'm not sure when to give up waiting though, I love this album but I'm pretty indifferent to the quality of my Section .80 bootI guess if a preorder isn't up by the fall I'll track down one of the bootlegs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_stretts Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 This album needs a proper, high quality, epic packaging, epic everything release. Ney, it deserves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downisthenewup87 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Both this and Section 80 deserve official releases. And yes, high quality too.... GKMC ranks up there with the Fugees' The Score for noisiest album I own that was purchased new (what is it with hip-hop albums and lackluster releases?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapeebs Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Both this and Section 80 deserve official releases. And yes, high quality too.... GKMC ranks up there with the Fugees' The Score for noisiest album I own that was purchased new (what is it with hip-hop albums and lackluster releases?). Because 1. I doubt they care much for vinyl or the people that collect it, as I imagine it would make up a very small percentage of their fanbase. 2. They know that those people will buy it regardless of what it sounds like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Both this and Section 80 deserve official releases. And yes, high quality too.... GKMC ranks up there with the Fugees' The Score for noisiest album I own that was purchased new (what is it with hip-hop albums and lackluster releases?). My GKMC sounds TERRIBLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_stretts Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Because 1. I doubt they care much for vinyl or the people that collect it, as I imagine it would make up a very small percentage of their fanbase. 2. They know that those people will buy it regardless of what it sounds like. Award for most depressing yet accurate post of the day goes to you sir HeroinHamster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downisthenewup87 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 My GKMC sounds TERRIBLE I don't necessarily disagree with your assessment, but if Rhymesayers and other underground labels are capable of putting out every release in a quality manner and selling through those, it would indicate that there is an audience/demand for larger artists like Kendrick on wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throughbeingcruel Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I don't necessarily disagree with your assessment, but if Rhymesayers and other underground labels are capable of putting out every release in a quality manner and selling through those, it would indicate that there is an audience/demand for larger artists like Kendrick on wax.I agree with what you're saying, but I also believe Rhymesayers has a much larger hold on legitimate music fans, which is why their vinyl releases sell well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downisthenewup87 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I agree with what you're saying, but I also believe Rhymesayers has a much larger hold on legitimate music fans, which is why their vinyl releases sell well. I'd see where your coming from... if we were talking about club rap or whatever... but when it comes to people like Kendrick and Chance, the crossover appeal definitely dwarfs anybody on the Rhymesayers label. Pitchfork reviews alone (they hardly ever give a positive review to a Rhymesayers release) ensure that. I think the more likely answer does lie somewhere along the lines of... the (mostly older) artists on Rhymesayers value vinyl as a platform because they grew up during the height of turntablism whereas the kids from TDE, Odd Future, ext who grew up during the mixtape era don't. That doesn't mean there isn't a high demand for their work on vinyl or that it wouldn't sell (very) well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefoxUSSR Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Does anyone own Good Kid & care to comment on audio quality? I've meant to buy but never did. Also fyi Butterfly is on HDTracks in 24bit 44khz lossless. Also how dope would it be if each side ended with "I remember you was conflicted..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator Jr. Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Does anyone own Good Kid & care to comment on audio quality? I've meant to buy but never did. I've read A LOT of bad things about the quality of Good Kid. I bought my copy years ago and am still very happy with it. Sounds great to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castaway Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 My Good Kid sounds great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Delonge's UFO Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I don't recall any sound quality issues with my GKMC either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Mine skips bad on Swimming Pools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckula Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Every time this thread gets bumped I leave disappointed. I still can't fathom why they would fuck with the tracklist on the bootleg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Every time this thread gets bumped I leave disappointed. I still can't fathom why they would fuck with the tracklist on the bootleg. Just like how they fucked the track list on the only official Lateralus pressing. On each release, the correct track listing would fit when split onto four sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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