vinyl addict Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 To clear up all the confusion, this link has pics of the new inner sleeve, and lots of comments on the pressing quality of the 2nd press (piss poor quality). There's also a link to discogs with a bunch of comments mentioning the second press is bad. http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/new-david-bowie-album-blackstar-january-8-2016.474199/page-119#post-13751735 This link suggests there were only 10,000 of the first press available. http://www.thevinylfactory.com/vinyl-factory-news/david-bowies-%E2%98%85-blackstar-has-sold-out-on-vinyl-until-the-end-of-the-month/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 wow, that plastic is way, way different than the 1st press. Damn. That's a real shame about the quality issues on the second press. I guess that's what happens when it's a rush-job. For anyone still looking to pick this up - easiest way to check is if there is any 2016 on the back of the jacket, it's the 2nd press. The 1st run only says Copyright 2015. 1st run sounds perfect, quality wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Thug Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 That picture makes me glad I got the first pressing fuckinandsuckinandtouchin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 1st run sounds perfect, quality wise. That picture makes me glad I got the first pressing Young Thug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monklover Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Between a buddy and I we A/B'd the two and they both sound pretty great. No discernible differences. These are EU pressings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idioteque... Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Great now we have to rush and get the original pressing. I doubt they'll fix this, usually big labels could give 2 shits. Edit: Though I have warmed up to owning the black one as I opened my Arcade Fire - Neon Bible vinyl up and all black looks gorgeous even though it's the common color. Bummed that the new pressings are crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyrecords Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Great now we have to rush and get the original pressing. I doubt they'll fix this, usually big labels could give 2 shits. Edit: Though I have warmed up to owning the black one as I opened my Arcade Fire - Neon Bible vinyl up and all black looks gorgeous even though it's the common color. Bummed that the new pressings are crap Black vinyl is about to be SO in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 So now we're looking at black vinyl in an attempt to warm up to the aesthetic of other black vinyl? I don't think I can handle this thread. fuckinandsuckinandtouchin and toomanyrecords 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsgoodtobefree Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 It sounds like these were rushed after the first press sold out. Maybe future pressings will have quality more like the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idioteque... Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 So now we're looking at black vinyl in an attempt to warm up to the aesthetic of other black vinyl? I don't think I can handle this thread. Then get the hell out of the thread. It sounds like these were rushed after the first press sold out. Maybe future pressings will have quality more like the original. But when will a third press be? It could be a long time and will a big label even bother to acknowledge that the second batch had a issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantdance Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Idioteque is such a shit poster. burkyburk, Mourning Wood, Eliminator Jr. and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 You know what they say. Once you go black vinyl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantark Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 On a totally unrelated note, how do I start a petition to ban someone? rooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Would be as effective as change.org lol jack8urt0n 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Idioteque is such a shit poster. He's making me dislike Steve Carell. Dunno why some people gotta be so laaaaaaaaaame. Eliminator Jr. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idioteque... Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 i am the shit poster? I am not the one going and instigating fights and getting threads locked =| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 i am the shit poster? I am not the one going and instigating fights and getting threads locked =| Nah, you're the one reporting people for the slightest insult you feel directed toward you and getting threads locked. mssskat184 and daegor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy...the janitor Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I really like the music on this album. idioteque..., aju2streets, Yooooo and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 He's making me dislike Steve Carell. Dunno why some people gotta be such a mooooorrrroooonnnn. idioteque... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ok. Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I really like the music on this album. I only thought it was alright but I'm replying to keep the thread on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Thank god you were here Matt Danish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 You guys hear that Bowie died? I'm his biggest fan ever, can someone sell me a clear below cost? chkadea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ok. Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Thank god you were here Matt Danish. I try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desk Cop Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I really like the music on this album. I kind of wish it sucked so his death wouldn't have been such a bummer but I love it. The sax part on Lazarus is so killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idioteque... Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Ignoring the idiots that tried derailing the thread, did anyone pick up a copy of the second press recently? About to buy a copy now but afraid of getting a defective press especially when the first press was supposed to be near perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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