WAXXX Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 my guess is that the smaller presses (x/500) are getting delayed in favor of the larger presses (x/1000+). as long as there is a bigger order paying more money and ready to press, no need to prioritize the small batch variants. all they have to do is send everyone an email and let them know there is a delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayCauseDeath Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 This delay is ridiculous but labels do pre-orders to help fund the release and gauge interest. Wouldn't really make sense to wait til they have them because that's just an order at that point. that would make sense only if they would cancel the release if pre orders were low. I am positive that they would have not canceled it if pre orders were low, so they weren't using it to fund it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 that would make sense only if they would cancel the release if pre orders were low. I am positive that they would have not canceled it if pre orders were low, so they weren't using it to fund it. Well yeah. They're bastardizing the art of the pre-order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 And just because they are a bigger label doesn't mean they weren't using the pre-order to fund the release (either by necessity or choice). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottengoth Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 So glad I canceled mine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Unsurprisingly, I'll have the Converge live box set in hand before the Deafheaven record. So DW was able to organize a Blu-ray, a box, a book, a slip mat, a double LP, and more, while starting their pre-order months after Kingsroad did the Deafheaven PO. DW was also able to provide (what all Internet evidence points to be) an accurate shipping date. I refuse to believe Kingsroad really couldn't have predicted this delay. They took your money and made the smaller variants the lowest priority because either you'll just cancel it and buy another Deafheaven record (from them), or wait, complain, get it months late, and do it all over again next time they release a record that they know will sell. Oh, and the rare variants everyone has cancelled will show up in June after being discovered "cleaning out the wherehouse" for $40 each. I'm through with Kingsroad. I'll buy a less sexy variant from a more honest retailer next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bortx Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Is Kingsroad responsible for pressing the records? Anyway canceled my coke bottle clear / translucent green or whatever it is long time ago and got a deluxe purple... but I'm still curious about what it turns out to be in the end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HybridxReality Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 The deluxe lavender is the same one that Juan took pictures of, right? I'm just going to assume it is. So many confusing variants for this release. It's all kinds of fucked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 The deluxe lavender is the same one that Juan took pictures of, right? I'm just going to assume it is. So many confusing variants for this release. It's all kinds of fucked up. It is. I don't know why that hype sticker advertises lavender – it's definitely a translucent purple with some sweet swirling / wisps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Yeah. The sticker said Lavender but it's fuckin' Translucent Purple! The lies! The misleading info! Damn you all to hell vinyl!!! WAXXX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnstypls Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 It's funny because the whole buzz of this record has completely died now. At least for me. And here I am, waiting on 5 copies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 But yeah...the swirling and wisps are indeed sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnywreck Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I wouldn't go bashing anti in favor of deathwish as far as the move. anti has the power to get them bigger shows, I think, as evidenced by the anthrax/lamb of god tour. I don't disagree that it's odd the way this pressing has rolled out. Totally awesome to finally get that record in the mail, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayCauseDeath Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 And just because they are a bigger label doesn't mean they weren't using the pre-order to fund the release (either by necessity or choice). And size absolutely matters, I am just referencing that I have never seen a pre order from a larger label canceled due to lack of pre orders. A great example is the 'Seven sisters of Sleep' from Relapse, the 300 limited version is still available and its been around for about a month now. That will get presses regardless. Also think of RED FANG last album, pre orders of that were dogshit and almost every single variant of that record is still available totaling about 20K records. Pre orders for that definitely did not fund it, and it sure as hell wasn't a indicator to cancel the release also. I have only seen the inverse AKA hottopic, saying they are pressing 500, having the album sell really well, then pressing more. I have never seen a label/band say they are pressing X amount, pre orders suck, then cancel or drop the number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnstypls Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I wouldn't go bashing anti in favor of deathwish as far as the move. anti has the power to get them bigger shows, I think, as evidenced by the anthrax/lamb of god tour. I don't disagree that it's odd the way this pressing has rolled out. Totally awesome to finally get that record in the mail, though. I'm sure they'll really captivate the audience at a LOG show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafinch Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Pretty ridiculous. I just canceled my pre-order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I'm trying to get KRM to give me ANY info on why this is such a clusterfuck, but they're being super cagey. Trying to bait them with a poor-customer-service jab, we'll see if they counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Yeah. The sticker said Lavender but it's fuckin' Translucent Purple! The lies! The misleading info! Damn you all to hell vinyl!!! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvv Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 I suggest you hold onto your PO before the new Coachella fans get on the DH bandwagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayCauseDeath Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 i just canceled my yellow and blue, because fuck this bullshit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deer Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Boy, am I glad I bought the purple. Sucks to whoever preordered, I hope things get sorted out. The delay on that has just been ridiculous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HybridxReality Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 But yeah...the swirling and wisps are indeed sweet. That does look sweet. I'll probably go after this variant. Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arem Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Is it totally irrational of me to wish that they might do something to make up for this garbage fire of a pre-order, some kind of bonus material or something like that? I know to will never happen, but still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoshotthefrog Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Received a shipping notice for the yellow vinyl this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Yeah me too. Maybe they were trolling me, hoping to get a positive reaction like "Oh shit, now it's early! Hooray!" Sadly, I think we'll never get a real answer as to why this was all so fucked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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