mpitts Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I chose the least expensive shipping option from Amazon.ca and it was delivered today, two days after I ordered it. I am in N. KY, just outside of Cincinnati. I'll report back on the sound quality of Zero tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpitts Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I got this today. Wow. It is easily the best $40 I have spent on a record in a long time. Anyone who is a fan needs to order this right away. I am blown away. Also, the good news, no distortion at the end of Zero. It sounds really good at the end of the track. There's perfect silence when it drops out and Billy says "only". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Also, the good news, no distortion at the end of Zero. It sounds really good at the end of the track. There's perfect silence when it drops out and Billy says "only". Hmmm... I wonder if they silently fixed the pressing issue or if .ca is selling the EU version now? The next question is do I order it and take the gamble that a second copy sounds the same as my first? Decisions. Anyone else order from .ca recently and have no problems with Zero? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangesix Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Just got my copies in today from canada, ill need to take a listen and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Isn't there etching or something else on the box that distinguishes the US press from the EU press? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmanfredi Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I got mine today when i ordered on Sunday. Unfortunately, it was shipped in just the shrink wrap... but nothing was wrong with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Isn't there etching or something else on the box that distinguishes the US press from the EU press? There is more deadwax on the euro cut of side A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsusi Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 There is more deadwax on the euro cut of side A. Also, the box is slightly different. Couldn't find any pics (else than US version) but I have seen the euro version at my local record store (I have the US version). The euro version box is little bit thinner and there were some other differences regarding the actual box but I can't remember what... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Took one day for shipping from Canada to St. Louis using the cheapest shipping option. Box showed up in very nice shape. Will report back on quality after I listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergeantscruffy Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 So.... Adore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Aeroplane Flies High is next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subwire Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 You guys are gonna make me cave in dam it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 It went up to $43 today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyseancore Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Aeroplane Flies High is next. so stoked, but based on these prices, we're going to get destroyed over this one. unless they do something cool, like, press it as a 2xLP, with all the MCIS singles removed. that would be nice. but if it's the way i'm expecting it to be, it will be an expensive box set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minor incident Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Then we just have to hope Amazon Canada decide to put it on sale for 30 bucks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpitts Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 You guys are gonna make me cave in dam it. 100%. Do it! It's an awesome package. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 So.. Can anyone comment on whether these copies Amazon is shipping have more deadwax on side A or if the grooves go all the way to the center label? Or just how zero sounds? Wondering if its worth trying for a copy if there's a chance it's the Euro press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minor incident Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 For the record, there was an issue with my purchase (expired credit card on file), so mine didn't ship until Wednesday. DHL says it's out for delivery today (Friday). And that was with the cheapest shipping option from Canada to NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_c Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I ordered mine on Monday and received it yesterday, and that was with standard shipping. It is an awesome package! I have played Zero twice now (a second time just to make sure) and it sounds perfect. No distortion at all. I avoided this package when it was first released because of the price and the quality problems. So happy that I saw the recent post on here about Amazon.ca carrying it at the much-cheaper price. Now that I have listened to it all the way through, I would have gladly paid the exorbitant beginning price. A beautiful package and an amazing-sounding album, IMO. mpitts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minor incident Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 DHL just delivered mine. What a gorgeous package. Wow.As for the dead wax, here's what mine looks like:(Thumb for scale)The b-side has almost twice as much, but I don't hear any distracting distortion on Zero regardless. I haven't listened on headphones yet, but I don't see it being a big thing if it's noticeable at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Thank you for the pic, that is indeed the US pressing. Appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minor incident Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Regarding the inner groove distortion or lack thereof: It's worth noting that I have a medium/high end turn table (Music Hall MMF 5.1) with a good cartridge that has been carefully aligned fairly recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathroommonkey Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 i finally ordered this today too, the price bump lured me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmanfredi Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 anybody get to catch the pumpkins at sunfest (west palm beach) wednesday night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxonviolons Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 DAMMIT! I wanna buy this again just so my Zero isn't effed up. You guys who aren't having distortion problems on that track, you're buying it from amazon.ca correct? I wonder if they really did fix the dead wax issue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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