mrewest Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 just listened to the album for the first time, pretty solid. i feel like i'm too late to the party though. those pressings are definitely underwhelming compared to previous installments. You're never too late to party Caspian style. I'd recommend grabbing at least something to have a listening copy. Even if it's just black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfiend Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Not buying a record because you don't like any of the variant styles? Geesh, I can only imagine how hard it would've been for you back when black vinyl was all that was available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Not buying a record because you don't like any of the variant styles? Geesh, I can only imagine how hard it would've been for you back when black vinyl was all that was available. Where was that said in this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Where was that said in this thread? I was wondering the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfiend Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I wasn't singling out anybody, it just must be hard for labels to keep people happy with variants these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdtg Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I'm excited to finally own this but what exactly does "audiophile black" mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I'm excited to finally own this but what exactly does "audiophile black" mean? Black vinyl sounds better. I disagree when they're using Pirates Press though, oddly enough I've had way more quality issues with PP black vinyl than their color vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdtg Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Black vinyl sounds better. If this was a MoFi pressing on black I may agree with this or with the "audiophile black" nominclature but I doubt there will be an audible difference between these variants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 If this was a MoFi pressing on black I may agree with this or with the "audiophile black" nominclature but I doubt there will be an audible difference between these variants I mean, MoFi pressings generally do sound good but it's a fact that black vinyl sounds best in most cases. Maybe this one will, I dunno I don't have first hand experience with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I wasn't singling out anybody, it just must be hard for labels to keep people happy with variants these days. I guess it depends on who you ask. But for me, I am in no way opposed to buying an album on "just black" vinyl, if that's the only option available. Passing on a press solely because it isn't colored seems pretty absurd to me. My prior comment was just my reasoning behind not picking up another copy of Tertia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Not buying a record because you don't like any of the variant styles? Geesh, I can only imagine how hard it would've been for you back when black vinyl was all that was available. Most of us own at least one variant of this already so I think the shared sentiment here is that "these aren't mind-blowingly unique variants", so no need to buy another copy, unless your Mr. Grohl with the ever impressive collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 The audiophile black will most likely be 180g as well (like the original black pressing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Most of us own at least one variant of this already so I think the shared sentiment here is that "these aren't mind-blowingly unique variants", so no need to buy another copy, unless your Mr. Grohl with the ever impressive collection. Yeah, I'm not impressed by the variants, but I also don't really care that much. It's the 4th pressing. Most people who love this album already own it. It's just nice for them to get it into circulation again, then use the funds to sign new bands and press new stuff like Jakob. So I'm all for it. Even if I didn't collect Caspian I would pick up one or even two just cause I love Caspian and I love supporting Joel and Lindsay. Volcano and the new half black / half gold are actually my favorites. I'm be glad to have a new listening to copy with the black, and I can retire my black first pressing. My Caspian count is at 51. Let's see what Monday will make it. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I am on that ship! I dig them a lot. I'll def jump on bumping up that collection when the time comes. I've got an extra copy of the black/clear swirl "Red Forest" repress if you're interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Black vinyl sounds better. I disagree when they're using Pirates Press though, oddly enough I've had way more quality issues with PP black vinyl than their color vinyl. why does black sound better? I have a few clear and white albums that are my favorite-sounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 why does black sound better? I have a few clear and white albums that are my favorite-sounding. White is typically noisy as balls. Not always, but it has an undeniable reputation. Exceptions are always nice, but I really try to avoid white records when I can. I also don't care much for the way they look, 99% of the time. Clear records are beautiful and tend to sound pristine, from my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I've got an extra copy of the black/clear swirl "Red Forest" repress if you're interested Maybe one of these days. After the past two months I need to drastically cut back on my spending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator Jr. Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Clear records are beautiful and tend to sound pristine, from my experience. +1 If there's a clear, it's my go-to copy everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 For the love of J&L and all things Sheath, please pick up a /100 Red or the Black if you routinely crank this legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 My clear with pilsner copy of "You Are The Conductor" might be my favorite record because the sound is just PERFECT. One of my next favorites is sleepmakeswaves "...And so we destroyed everything" on 180g white. Low surface noise... plays really well. Just a good press. My clear copy of Deafheaven's Roads to Judah also sounds amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 If anyone wants my 2nd press white copy of this, I'll unload it and pick up at least one of these represses. All this talk about how shitty white vinyl is reminded me that's the only copy of this I have haha. But for collectors that don't have this one, I'll let it go for $30ppd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 So, my black 1st press isn't that special anymore? Noooooo...I loved the fact that black was one of the rarer ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Clear records are beautiful and tend to sound pristine, from my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Once I finish spinning "Celestial" by Isis i think I might throw on my copy of Tertia I got from the band at the Rhode Island gig. I never listen to Tertia, honestly. Now, when there's a Four Trees repress, THEN i will lose my shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Spinning Tertia now.... forgot how suffocating the production is on this. Very "small" and closed-in. So much speed picking... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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