bluethumb Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Hey y'all, I'm hoping one of you more experienced Frank collectors can help me out with the copy of Blond I just received. Bought it off of eBay so it's anyone's guess how legit something is, but I didn't really care what pressing it was I just want it to listen. The press I received has one black record (A/B) and one translucent pink record (C/D). I most assuredly know it's not legit (so bootleg) after opening but I am wondering if others have received similar color combos? Or maybe someone can just help me identify if this is some BS half/half mix of pressings. Note: Seller immediately refunded me the full value without question - they definitely knew it was bogus and just headed off a deeper inquiry. lilsvinyls on eBay if anyone sees them around - maybe a fluke but I wanted to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodan Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, bluethumb said: Hey y'all, I'm hoping one of you more experienced Frank collectors can help me out with the copy of Blond I just received. Bought it off of eBay so it's anyone's guess how legit something is, but I didn't really care what pressing it was I just want it to listen. The press I received has one black record (A/B) and one translucent pink record (C/D). I most assuredly know it's not legit (so bootleg) after opening but I am wondering if others have received similar color combos? Or maybe someone can just help me identify if this is some BS half/half mix of pressings. Note: Seller immediately refunded me the full value without question - they definitely knew it was bogus and just headed off a deeper inquiry. lilsvinyls on eBay if anyone sees them around - maybe a fluke but I wanted to share. that is what is known as a bootleg. at that point, who cares what pressing of a bootleg it is. it is sourced from mp3s and not worth a penny. Edited March 27, 2020 by jrodan Karpatenhunde77 and aopps42 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) Yes, I have a couple of bootlegs with different colored records. Life of Pablo springs to mind. it’s more common than you think. Edited March 27, 2020 by timsimmons bluethumb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluethumb Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, jrodan said: that is what is known as a bootleg. Yes I am aware. Wondering if others have had a specific mix of black and a random color for Blond. Edited March 27, 2020 by bluethumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Life of Pablos second pressing (with Fade included) was commonly 2 different colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadDonut Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Discogs dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluethumb Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 40 minutes ago, justin_cole12 said: Discogs dude. Word - I looked there first, but based on the catalogue number (861260000302) I didn't see anything that totally fit the bill. Just curious if others had similar colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 They throw whatever shit they have lying around in the pressing machines for bootlegs. It's typical to have them all be different. You're a dick for getting a refund after saying you don't care about what the pressing is though. corey., Tommy, thedillon and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethereal Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 To clarify, a bootleg is a counterfeit pressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corey. Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Sh100by said: They throw whatever shit they have lying around in the pressing machines for bootlegs. It's typical to have them all be different. You're a dick for getting a refund after saying you don't care about what the pressing is though. This. There is no rhyme or reason to bootleg colors. I've received copies where one of the discs is black and the other is colored. Edited March 28, 2020 by corey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyEnemy Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 In times of peril, such as this, this is the type of thread I wish would and could go on for 5+ pages. Tommy, bluethumb and aopps42 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluethumb Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Sh100by said: They throw whatever shit they have lying around in the pressing machines for bootlegs. It's typical to have them all be different. You're a dick for getting a refund after saying you don't care about what the pressing is though. As much as I appreciate being called a dick, I asked for a replacement because the C side had a divot in it so large it was unplayable and the seller promptly refunded my money on their own accord. ditc586 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyEnemy Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, bluethumb said: As much as I appreciate being called a dick, I asked for a replacement because the C side had a divot in it so large it was unplayable and the seller promptly refunded my money on their own accord. You bought a bootleg. 🤦♀️ Karpatenhunde77 and aopps42 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 5 hours ago, bluethumb said: As much as I appreciate being called a dick, I asked for a replacement because the C side had a divot in it so large it was unplayable and the seller promptly refunded my money on their own accord. And that would have been pertinent info to prevent yourself from looking like a dick in the OP. Why do you care about the pressing info of a trashed record that is unplayable to the point of needing a complete refund though? Seems like most people would call it a day and move on. Blonde has a black cover on black vinyl, anything different is a boot and has no info. Boots exist coz Frank is a weirdo that doesn't want money... a selfless service to anyone who missed out however many years ago it was available at this point lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingoodhands Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 bootlegs are tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 1 hour ago, ingoodhands said: bootlegs are tight mmmmmmmmm $40 imported plastic mp3s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Better than nothing. It’s the artists loss. Press and repress motherfuckers. nardes and Plarocks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 9 hours ago, DecayToDeath said: mmmmmmmmm $40 imported plastic mp3s Last one I bought from vinyl digital was $20 for a 2LP are they really that expensive now? Jeez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 On eBay, yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) On 3/29/2020 at 10:14 AM, Sh100by said: Last one I bought from vinyl digital was $20 for a 2LP are they really that expensive now? Jeez Every time they hit my local shops they’re stickers at that much, I’ve never cared enough for boots/counterfeits to seek them out online. Edited March 30, 2020 by DecayToDeath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Sorry for the crazy bump, but does this even sound good on vinyl or is it just a hypebeast flipping tool ? Considering grabbing a copy off rollin rec’s but if it sounds like doo doo i don’t wanna drop $40 on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, tokimedo said: Sorry for the crazy bump, but does this even sound good on vinyl or is it just a hypebeast flipping tool ? Considering grabbing a copy off rollin rec’s but if it sounds like doo doo i don’t wanna drop $40 on it EDIT: Ignore me, can’t read Edited March 9, 2021 by Rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowty Dollaz Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 3 hours ago, tokimedo said: Sorry for the crazy bump, but does this even sound good on vinyl or is it just a hypebeast flipping tool ? Considering grabbing a copy off rollin rec’s but if it sounds like doo doo i don’t wanna drop $40 on it As someone who never heard the original, it sounds just fine through headphones. No worse/ not much worse than any of the digitally sourced reissues you get from pop punk bands circa 2004. If you're into the album, I'd grab one at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I have the official and a Boot. The boot sounds p. Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-naafiysh Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 lowkey the official pressing isn't anything special imo. Sounds good but not that much better than the download (and I have one, not just being salty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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