batman Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 woo! just got shipping confirmation--they must've gotten these early. sweeeet i don't think this qualifies as early, but i'm glad these are shipping! GRAVE058 THE APPLESEED CAST : Middle States CD / LP / Digital Download (released on 6/7/11) either way, super stoked to be getting it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnywreck Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 From Graveface: GRAVE058 THE APPLESEED CAST : Middle States CD / LP / Digital Download (released on 6/7/11) Middle States seems an appropriate title for the band’s latest release. It could be read as signifying the band’s home town of Lawrence, Kansas (a “middle” state if there ever was one), the EP’s place in the trajectory of the band’s career, a piece that alludes to its progress between its gripping seventh album, Sagargatha (2009) and it’s already eagerly-anticipated eighth record (due out on Graveface in early 2012). Or, as the title track suggests, the middle stages and transitional periods of life. Heard through the lush, brightly textured harmonies led by singer and co-founder Chris Crisci, change is a pretty alright thing. For the Middle States EP, The Appleseed Cast sequestered itself in its own recording “compound,” having fallen in love with the freedom of crafting records without the time and budget constraints of a traditional studio during home sessions for Sagarmatha. The relaxed pace and familiar setting has served the band well. Opening the EP is cinematic rocker “End Frigid Constellations,” a song that evokes so many feelings and imagery it seems epic despite its relative shortness. The finale, “Three Rivers,” contains many of the EPs most majestic moments and showcasing the band’s live prowess and tight musicianship. The song marks the band’s first completely improvised release, but with any luck it won’t be the last. Middle States gives insight into a band that is constantly reinventing itself and growing stronger with each passing year. If the EP is a teaser of things yet to come, we can only say it’s working brilliantly.. click here for more info on this release 1. End Frigate Constellation 2. Interlude 3. Middle States 4. Three Rivers LP: Record Club members receive orange crush/baby blue Aside/Bside vinyl. All other customers receive milky clear/aqua blue Aside/Bside vinyl. First 500 customers (don't fret Record Club, you are already getting this) receive 11x17 poster of bonus, non-album art (see photo for vinyl colors and bonus poster). First 500 LP copies are hand-numbered (only available through this site) - first pressing 1000. All customers receive an 11x17 promotional retail poster featuring the cover art. We're hoping to ship these out sometime in April but you'll receive mp3s instantly to tide you over. CD: The CD is packaged in a recycled gatefold sleeve & the first 500 copies are hand-numbered. All customers receive an 11x17 promotional retail poster. We're hoping to ship these out sometime in April but you'll receive mp3s instantly to tide you over. 320Kbps Digital Download : $3.50 / USA: $8-CD (1st Class), $12-LP (Media Mail) / Canada: $8-CD, $17-LP / Rest of the World: $8-CD, $24-LP prices include shipping http://www.graveface.com/graveface-catalog.html Excited! Glad I got the record subscription! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfourtwo Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Looks like people who aren't part of the record club are getting their confirmation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveface Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Greetz! So I've got 50 copies here (normal version) and have started shipping them out. Supposedly I'll get the rest in the next 2 weeks including the Record Club version. At that same point in time I'll have the Hospital Ships & Loose Salute LPs in me hands as well. I'll believe all of this when it happens though as there have been so many fucking delays. Anyways, obviously I'm starting with the folks who ordered first. The vinyl turned out pretty neat methinks. Photo of non-RC version: http://twitpic.com/4tz2mh Thanks for your support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnywreck Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 you always put out the best looking colored vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 From Graveface: GRAVE058 THE APPLESEED CAST : Middle States CD / LP / Digital Download (released on 6/7/11) Middle States seems an appropriate title for the band’s latest release. It could be read as signifying the band’s home town of Lawrence, Kansas (a “middle” state if there ever was one), the EP’s place in the trajectory of the band’s career, a piece that alludes to its progress between its gripping seventh album, Sagargatha (2009) and it’s already eagerly-anticipated eighth record (due out on Graveface in early 2012). Or, as the title track suggests, the middle stages and transitional periods of life. Heard through the lush, brightly textured harmonies led by singer and co-founder Chris Crisci, change is a pretty alright thing. For the Middle States EP, The Appleseed Cast sequestered itself in its own recording “compound,” having fallen in love with the freedom of crafting records without the time and budget constraints of a traditional studio during home sessions for Sagarmatha. The relaxed pace and familiar setting has served the band well. Opening the EP is cinematic rocker “End Frigid Constellations,” a song that evokes so many feelings and imagery it seems epic despite its relative shortness. The finale, “Three Rivers,” contains many of the EPs most majestic moments and showcasing the band’s live prowess and tight musicianship. The song marks the band’s first completely improvised release, but with any luck it won’t be the last. Middle States gives insight into a band that is constantly reinventing itself and growing stronger with each passing year. If the EP is a teaser of things yet to come, we can only say it’s working brilliantly.. click here for more info on this release 1. End Frigate Constellation 2. Interlude 3. Middle States 4. Three Rivers LP: Record Club members receive orange crush/baby blue Aside/Bside vinyl. All other customers receive milky clear/aqua blue Aside/Bside vinyl. First 500 customers (don't fret Record Club, you are already getting this) receive 11x17 poster of bonus, non-album art (see photo for vinyl colors and bonus poster). First 500 LP copies are hand-numbered (only available through this site) - first pressing 1000. All customers receive an 11x17 promotional retail poster featuring the cover art. We're hoping to ship these out sometime in April but you'll receive mp3s instantly to tide you over. CD: The CD is packaged in a recycled gatefold sleeve & the first 500 copies are hand-numbered. All customers receive an 11x17 promotional retail poster. We're hoping to ship these out sometime in April but you'll receive mp3s instantly to tide you over. 320Kbps Digital Download : $3.50 / USA: $8-CD (1st Class), $12-LP (Media Mail) / Canada: $8-CD, $17-LP / Rest of the World: $8-CD, $24-LP prices include shipping http://www.graveface.com/graveface-catalog.html Excited! Glad I got the record subscription! haha touche' and +1 on the best colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasma36 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 you always put out the best looking colored vinyl. Pretty sure it's Pirate's Press, who always have the best looking colored vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameeshkamowskwoz Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 So glad i'm a part of the record club. This is gonna one badass year of Graveface releases. Can't wait for the BMSR box and William Schaff book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I also received shipping confirmation. Can't wait. Vinyl looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkenney Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 oh man! I want my shipping confirmation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveface Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Yo! For those who haven't gotten a shipping confirmation, here's the deets: Looks like I'll definitely have the rest of the vinyl in my paws no later than next week so they'll still hit you earlier than the street date. So that's something positive I suppose. Amazing how long vinyl takes to manufacture these days eh? Guess that's an incredible sign really! Thanks for your patience. I want my copy as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnywreck Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Yo!For those who haven't gotten a shipping confirmation, here's the deets: Looks like I'll definitely have the rest of the vinyl in my paws no later than next week so they'll still hit you earlier than the street date. So that's something positive I suppose. Amazing how long vinyl takes to manufacture these days eh? Guess that's an incredible sign really! Thanks for your patience. I want my copy as well! i really appreciate you keeping us informed. keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 got my copy in today! the blue is really pretty, and the posters are awesome. i'd take pics but i got it on my way out this morning so i didn't have time to. only bummer was that there was another seam-split on the top like w/ "two conversations" :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveface Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 got my copy in today! the blue is really pretty, and the posters are awesome. i'd take pics but i got it on my way out this morning so i didn't have time to. only bummer was that there was another seam-split on the top like w/ "two conversations" :/ Awesome! And totally not awesome. What would create the seam-split if the vinyl was removed from the packaging? Just the packaging moving about in the package?? Didn't even know that was possible! I'd offer another copy but I have nothing. Does it look like the attached photo? If so, I must've missed it. There were 2 full boxes from the manufacturer that were split. Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 got my copy in today! the blue is really pretty, and the posters are awesome. i'd take pics but i got it on my way out this morning so i didn't have time to. only bummer was that there was another seam-split on the top like w/ "two conversations" :/ Awesome! And totally not awesome. What would create the seam-split if the vinyl was removed from the packaging? Just the packaging moving about in the package?? Didn't even know that was possible! I'd offer another copy but I have nothing. Does it look like the attached photo? If so, I must've missed it. There were 2 full boxes from the manufacturer that were split. Yikes! Yessir, exactly. The record was still in it's sleeve as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveface Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Awesome! And totally not awesome. What would create the seam-split if the vinyl was removed from the packaging? Just the packaging moving about in the package?? Didn't even know that was possible! I'd offer another copy but I have nothing. Does it look like the attached photo? If so, I must've missed it. There were 2 full boxes from the manufacturer that were split. Yikes! Yessir, exactly. The record was still in it's sleeve as well. Who would've thought asking your stoner friends for help one night would create an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Yessir, exactly. The record was still in it's sleeve as well. Who would've thought asking your stoner friends for help one night would create an issue? oh well, it sure sounds good (once i realized it was a 45 haha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
000000 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 you always put out the best looking colored vinyl. or at least the best color combinations. i love my Two Conversations splatter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamason56 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 graveface i swear has the best prices for records anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariawithoneeye Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 this is very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I never have any regrets ordering from Graveface. Best packaging. Best colored vinyl. Best prices. Win win win. Can't wait to get this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Ryan is a good dude. Too bad he moved to Savannah from Chicago instead of New Orleans. I would have been trying to help that dude out to pick up some of his releases on the cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickydenim Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Really looking forward to mine! What are you going to do with the split ones? Are we still getting those or are they going back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveface Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Thanks a ton guys! Very kind of all of you. I might be moving to NOLA in the next 2 years so...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveface Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Really looking forward to mine! What are you going to do with the split ones? Are we still getting those or are they going back? I didn't ship out any copies that I noticed had splits. I might throw them up online for a couple bucks though to get rid of them - Temporary Residence style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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