Polyvinyl Record Co. Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Howdy folks, We're very happy to share that the newest installment of the Polyvinyl Test Pressing Auction is now live! Our auctions give you a rare chance to bid and win various Polyvinyl test pressings from our catalog, all while supporting a great cause! This round features: Owen - Owen of Montreal - The Past Is A Grotesque Animal Deerhoof - Milk Man Rainer Maria - Collection Asobi Seksu - Rewolf Aloha - The Great Communicators, The Interpreters, The Nonbelievers Mates of State - My Solo Project STRFKR/Champagne Champagne Split Casiokids - Topp stemning pa lokal bar Architecture in Helsinki - That Beep matt pond PA/Rocky Votolato split James Husband - A Parallax I Menomena - Posh Isolation b/w Tung Track Loney Dear - Citadel Band Love Is All - Two Thousand And Ten Injuries Get your bid on here: http://ebay.to/1guB2F9 All test pressings are housed in a hand-stamped cardboard jacket and 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the American Humane Association. Test pressings are packed and shipped in a heavy duty cardboard LP mailer, with cardboard inserts and bubble wrap to prevent damage during shipping. All test pressings will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure quick and safe delivery. Combined shipping is offered for winners of multiple items. Happy bidding and best of luck! Making CDs is predictable. You send a master off to the duplication plant and wait for thousands of shiny, identical discs to arrive. Vinyl is a very different beast. Making a record is an intricate process that starts with the creation of a master lacquer, which is then plated in metal and used to make a negative version of the record, called a stamper, that serves as the basis for mass production. During this chain of events something can always go wrong --- causing pops, skips, crackles or distortion. You name it, we've heard it many times over. Which brings us to test pressings, a very necessary part of the vinyl production process that helps catch these sorts of problems before all of the records are manufactured. By their very nature, test pressings are rare and unique. They're the first taste we receive of each album on vinyl and only a small number are ever made, making them sought after by fans and collectors. In fact, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive year after year is "Hey fine folks at PV, do you have any test pressings for sale?" The sad truth is, after a few test pressings are given to PV bands as keepsakes, the remaining copies just sit on a shelf in the dark recesses of our office. And so, for a limited time, we're giving you the opportunity to bid on these special items and support a great cause at the same time! A variety of titles are being offered in the hope that you see something you like and enjoy the chance to own a special piece of a treasured album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 In for the long haul on one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 10% seems awfully low. If it were 25% or something, i'd consider. This isn't a charity auction, its a "Giving a very small percent to charity auction". To each their own. ajhall04, LPancakes, aflycon and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodan Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 10% seems awfully low. If it were 25% or something, i'd consider. This isn't a charity auction, its a "Giving a very small percent to charity auction". To each their own. Holy shit. New best post on this board. Some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I mean, it's a lot better than nothing. But labelling it a "charity auction", while only donating 10% does seem a little misleading. Besides the wording of it, there really isn't a problem though. It's going to be more than I've ever donated to anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodan Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 How is it misleading? Because you have a subjective definition of what constitutes charity? That's on you, my man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 just ignore jrodan, he's the biggest user telling me to stop informing people about the terrible things they're supporting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodan Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 just ignore jrodan, he's the biggest user telling me to stop informing people about the terrible things they're supporting Yeah, you really saved the day with your unsubstantiated Nothing shit talk. Also, good job heeding your own advice on ignoring me, jackass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitterhappier Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 considering most labels donate 0% of their sales from TPs, I'm ok with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Obviously I'm okay with it, and it's cool. But a "charity auction"? I guess so. Whatever. It's really not a big deal. Jrodan is the biggest turd on these boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_Sofa Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodan Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 lol, pretty sure I'm not worse than Kess. But whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Has kess said anything repulsive or is he just a dumb flipper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polyvinyl Record Co. Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 We've gone ahead and revised the title to avoid any confusion. Totally see where you're all coming from and the last thing we want to do is mislead folks, so thanks for point it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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