collectivemike Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 press Is This Thing Loaded? while you're at it I would love to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Basically just a cold call... got his info from John and expressed interest, figured it couldn't hurt. He got back to me and we went from there. super interesting. during any contact I've ever had with him he's had the whole "we're going to do it ourselves" mantra that's exactly why I asked that question....strange, maybe John gave him the seal of approval or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 So what would you like to see out of this release? Everything is in the planning stages right now. I think I'm going to do at least 2 variants, maybe 3 with a 180g. Anything crazy you guys would like to see? Open to all suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 So what would you like to see out of this release? Everything is in the planning stages right now. I think I'm going to do at least 2 variants, maybe 3 with a 180g. Anything crazy you guys would like to see? Open to all suggestions Honestly, just an all black 180g release with regular paper sleeves (none of that glossy bullshit that produces insane amounts of static and attracts excessive dirt on the surface), and since it's going to be 2xLP, Gatefold would be rad, with all the liner notes printed inside the Gatefold....no extra loose shit floating around.....just kinda simple.....less is more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 I hope this goes over really well so you can press Sounds of Salvation as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Honestly, just an all black 180g release with regular paper sleeves (non of that glossy bullshit that produces insane amounts of static and actract excessive dirt on the surface), and since it's going to be 2xLP, gatefold would be rad, with all the liner notes printed inside the Gatefold....no extra loose shit floating around.....just kinda simple.....less is more?This * 100. Also praying for a Sounds Of Salvation pressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabretic Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I'd like to request matte finish jackets. I agree with birdwell, less is more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillcrest Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Excited for this. But would be even more excited for: Northstar - Is this thing loaded. I hope someone presses it someday. I would spin that weekly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerboy032 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I hope this goes over really well so you can press Sounds of Salvation as well This. Also I agree that matte jackets would fit this artwork really well and I like the idea of no insert but using inside of gatefold for liner notes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Sporting this today... what's funny about that shirt, is it was one of their last designs (not THE last design, but one of their last) they made.....and you definitely got that vibe from the band towards the end of N*....that they definitely did hate their fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 There may be new artwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 There may be new artwork that wouldn't hurt my feelings....that picture they used for Kingprince wasn't that great of album artwork in my opinion....it evoked no feelings what-so-ever from me. are you doing the artwork or are they doing it/letting Chance do it or something? edit: I also thought the album art for Sounds of Salvation was lack-luster as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamason56 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 i bought the very last one of those shirts they had when they were on that tour with Moneen. they were very blah on stage but were having electrical problems and had to finish their set with just Nick on a distortion free amp. was kinda cool but you could tell they were getting peeved at everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 i bought the very last one of those shirts they had when they were on that tour with Moneen. they were very blah on stage but were having electrical problems and had to finish their set with just Nick on a distortion free amp. was kinda cool but you could tell they were getting peeved at everything he should have stuck with that 5150II instead of trading it out for a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier....probably wouldn't have had that problem (and better tone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I definitely am planning on making audio quality the top priority, so that's going to affect who does the art etc budgetwise. Still may end up doing the CD art, fixed for vinyl. As far as liner notes go we were tossing around the idea of a glossy booklet - ie what came with the iTunes download of the album, but blown up to something like 11x11. Like I said all of this is in the planning stages now, so don't hold me to anything. I'm also trying to get a gauge of how much demand there actually is for this record, so that'll have an effect on how things play out too. Either way it's going to be special, and being a huge fan, made for fans like myself. I'm think (hope) you guys will dig it, but worst case at least you'll be able to enjoy it on your turntables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjm23 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Will buy and will want a test press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Will buy and will want a test press Brings up what I was thinking about earlier.... was reading the "too many test presses" thread, and was wondering if you guys would rather have the option of buying a test as opposed to me giving them out randomly as I've done in the past? Or maybe a mix of both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjm23 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Will buy and will want a test press Brings up what I was thinking about earlier.... was reading the "too many test presses" thread, and was wondering if you guys would rather have the option of buying a test as opposed to me giving them out randomly as I've done in the past? Or maybe a mix of both? Mike, It really depends on how much they would cost. Personally I liked what you did with the John Nolan release when you first put it up. I think it was the first 5 or 10 orders made got a test press. I know I was watching your site like a hawk and even tweeted you a couple of times to make sure I would be one of those first orders. If the tests are between $20-25 I would say sell them. Little more money for you and a good fair price for the buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 I'm purchasing this release regardless of what you do with the packaging...that said, I'd rather the Test Pressing be completely random and not really available for purchase.....but, just one man's opinion regardless of Test Pressing being available for purchase, randomly thrown with packages, or not available to the public at all and regardless of the packaging (even non-gatefold), I will definitely be purchasing this record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamason56 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 i'd say random Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I do prefer random, a mix of both could work out well though. That way everyone that REALLY wants one at least gets a shot at getting it at the on sale date, and if you don't get it you still have a shot of being surprised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Put this in the Nolan thread, but it should actually be here: There is going to be a super limited (probably 25 total) pre-order coming up pretty soon, for a bundle that will have all variants + a test press + whatever other goodies we come up with. If you want to make sure you're in on that make sure to follow my Twitter @collectivemike. The link will be up there first, then on here next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shifres Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 *drool* Any chance to know how soon is "pretty soon"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Probably within a few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shifres Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thank you. Please keep us posted... this is gonna be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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