Updated Things to Expect, but we are losing it

[Guest Admin]

Alright friends, it is times like this that I wish that the internet was a bar and all of you were sitting at a table with me having a beer so we can talk about the records that are coming in, the records that are being delayed, and the exciting things on the horizons. To try my best to get this effect, I have had a few beers (I finished a Duvel bomber and am having an Abbey, a rad Belgium beer and a rad imitation Belgium beer) and am now ready to give you the dirt on what is happening at Vinyl Collective.

We are finding it difficult to accept pre-orders and predict when those records will actually surface. In most cases, we try to set a date past the actual day that we are expecting to receive the records, but you know what? Something happens and before you know it, the intended date gets pushed back a few weeks or in some cases a month. It tears me up when this happens and usually the root of this happening is something that could have been avoided. Unfortunately, I am still learning as I go along and the end result is that some records are just taking way longer than they should. For this I apologize. The fact that the biggest spending holiday of the year is upon us makes missing these expected dates that much more of a bummer.

Below is a semi-updated Things to Expect and for the most part, it is a pretty accurate. Understand that some of the dates could get pushed back and when that happens, we will do our best to let you know. Truth is, after the holidays, Steph and I plan to take a week off from VC and plan to implement some of the things I learned in Chicago to better streamline how we do everything. We hope to focus on ways to distinguish pre-order items from in stock items and if we can do that, our sanity will stay in tact.

We appreciate everyones support throughout this crazy period of Vinyl Collective. It is an exciting time for Vinyl Collective and the growth we have been experiencing is a direct result of the support you have given us. If this website was a bar, i would surely buy all of you a beer (and Scott Heisel and the Justins, i would buy you guys a Virgin Daiquiri).

THINGS TO EXPECT

n 30 DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL “The Shade Of Poison Trees” LP (Pumpkin Vinyl)

d 1 Converge "Petitioning Forever" dbl LP

d 3 HEAVENS "Patent Pending" LP

d 5 THE PLAYING FAVORITES "I Remember When I Was Pretty" LP

d 7 Jonbenet Ugly/Heartless LP (Colored Vinyl)

d 12 EVERY TIME I DIE "The Big Dirty" LP

d 12 MINUS THE BEAR “Highly Refined Pirates” LP

d 14? MINUS THE BEAR “Interpretaciones Del Oso” LP

d 26 SAVES THE DAY - UNDER THE BOARDS LP

dec ? Bomb the Music Industry! “To Leave or Die in Long Island” 12"

dec ? Bomb the Music Industry! “Get Warmer” LP

dec ? Bomb the Music Industry! / O Pioneers split LP 10″

j 22 DRAG THE RIVER “You Can't Live This Way” LP

j 22 SCOTT REYNOLDS AND THE STEAMING BEAST "Adventure Boy" LP

jan ? NORMA JEAN 4 x LP Vinyl Box Set

jan ? SPARTA “Threes” dbl LP

feb ? POISON THE WELL "Versions" double LP

feb ? EVERY TIME I DIE "Last Night In Town" LP

feb ? MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER "II" LP

feb ? SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY "Parasite" LP

future? BAD ASTRONAUT vinyl, Tim Barry/Chuck Ragan split, Ghost Buffalo vinyl, more

[Guest falloutcollapse]

I can't drink beer. But the important thing is that I'm super stoked that you updated this: not because I was getting antsy, but because now I can

[magalvsr13]

looking forward to a lot of these....sooooooo pumped

[riddle350]

Thanks Virgil. Don't worry about things being pushed back. We all know that you aren't trying to screw us or anything.

[troymess]

Dec. 3rd is the day I'm looking forward to most. Yay Heavens.

[counterfiction]

Dec 12th is a good day. a TON of records coming my way.

cracked open a Yuengling just for you

[xfedaykinx]

oh man, beer would be so good right about now. i love you virgil, in a totally non-gay way.

[benchwarmer]

at least you're up front and keep everyone well informed! add me to the Virgin Daiquiri list.

[recordsyeah]

Nice, Ive been wanting bad astronaut vinyl for ages.

[thomas]

I don't mind waiting at all. Take your time, take all my money too, I'll still love you so long as I get some records periodically.

[monk0nuggets]

BAD ASTRONAUT! YAY! Thanks for the update man. I can't wait for the 12th to come. Four new records will be coming my way. If I weren't at work, I would crack open a tasty sounding Blue Moon just for you.

[sftravis]

Just finishing my second Summit Winter Ale and moving on to my third. Cheers and thank for the records!

[Guest kingbuzzo]

I'm really pumped about the Dashboard album, mostly because I want the Unlovables record I ordered with it. I'm glad Virgil is a classy guy when it comes to running this place.

[jhulud]

Thanks for the update Virgil!

I am psyched for some of these releases...

[xlovecolouredx]

norma jean will release on january 2008 is a good news.

i'm feeling good which i have a more time for save some bucks....

[thewallsaround]

I'm so excited about those Minus The Bear releases. Also, it's great to hear that there will be Bad Astronaut vinyl in the future.

Thanks for the update Virgil. Now I feel like a New Castle.

[dietrich]

Bad Astronaut, awesome!

[scottheisel]

I'd like a Virgil daiquiri, personally.

[troymess]

I don't know how I missed it the first time I read it...but Chuck Ragan/Tim Barry split. Tack one on to the Chuck collection...I can't wait.

[alexis]

Bad Atronaut and Tim Barry/Chuck Ragan split !!!!

Man, BUST !

[oakland]

You can get Yuengling in Kentucky now? Back in the day that was the standard Philly/Delaware brew. Good stuff. You couldn't even get it in Baltimore or Richmond.

[cadetapplesauce]

Bad Astronaut, awesome!

[chunkrock]

I'm really antsy about the btmi/op split however I realize it's out of your hands.

[counterfiction]

You can get Yuengling in Kentucky now? Back in the day that was the standard Philly/Delaware brew. Good stuff. You couldn't even get it in Baltimore or Richmond.

I wish you could get it here. You can, however, get it in Nashville so every time I go down to visit or someone comes up, I pick up a twelve pack or two. I grew up in CT so we drank the shit out of it when we went down to Jersey.

LOVE Yuengling.

[monk0nuggets]

It's brewed in PA, and I'm right on the line, so I have it all the time. Its a good time.