petgrief Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hi, I compiled this list. Took forever, and unfortunately it's not complete. But I did the best I could, considering that some old paper invoices have gone missing over the years. I was surprised at how many copies of Wide Awake, Lifted, and Danse Macabre we've gone through as well. Someone asked how you can tell the difference between certain pressings that are listed as the same (except for the date). The truth is that you can't, really. One indicator is if the label catalog insert is included, you can get a general idea of the date within a year or so. And I agree about pressing Black Out. I bring it up every so often, I guess the concern is that we'd be sitting on them forever. I think they would sell well, there's definitely a pent-up demand. The question is how big. Maybe when Tim drops his next solo record I'll try pushing for it again. Anyway, I've added some pressing quantity info to Discogs, but there's still a lot to do. Another big project is splitting up release entries for records with multiple versions. Danse Macabre (there's only the first press with the Mark Morris cover listed, and people are selling both cover versions from that entry, Ugly Organ might need another entry, and same with Rilo and a few others. I'm assuming that it's acceptable to have two different entries on Discogs for 1st pressing on std weight, and 2nd pressing on 180? Anyway, if anyone wants to dig into the list and try to clarify some Discogs entries, that would be awesome. I'll be working on it going forward, but things are super busy around here getting ready for Record Store Day and the new Thermals record! Parker, veggiecorecords and Buffbloom 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Soooooooooooooooo. What's going on for RSD? Come on. Give some clues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petgrief Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Wish I could, but that decision is above my pay grade. RSD people told us that they need to be the ones to announce. I'm sure plenty of labels don't abide by that, but my bosses told me that we're keeping things under wraps until they post it. Seems kind of pointless to me, but whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stranaspank Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 That's for doing all this! Is there really a new Tim Kasher album on the way, or was that hypothetical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petgrief Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Possibly later this year, but I've just heard rumors. veggiecorecords 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnstiles Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 That's for doing all this! Is there really a new Tim Kasher album on the way, or was that hypothetical? Well there was that cryptic tweet that read like 'if you liked album of the year, it'll sound like that, if you liked the ugly organ, it'll sound like that, if you didn't buy my solo record, pick it up.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyseancore Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 this is awesome. thanks! is there any way to distinguish between the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pressings of the bright eyes box set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petgrief Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 No problem! It was something we'd wanted to do forever, but seemed there was never enough time. No, I don't think there's any way to distinguish between those pressings of the box set. Only the first pressing with the vertical poster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchashorttime Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Pete! Nice to see you around again. Thanks for the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinyl Jeopardy Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Well there was that cryptic tweet that read like 'if you liked album of the year, it'll sound like that, if you liked the ugly organ, it'll sound like that, if you didn't buy my solo record, pick it up.' From Tim's website back in January: TIM ANNOUNCES MARCH TOUR DATES & NEW SOLO ALBUM IN THE WORKS Tim has announced a new run of solo tour dates in March. The tour will begin on March 12th at The Space in Hamden, CT and will wrap on on March 23rd at Schuba’s in Chicago, IL, and includes two New York area shows on the 14th at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn and the 15th at Maxwell’s in Hoboken, NJ. A full itinerary is below. Kasher is currently getting ready to record the follow-up to his 2010 debut solo LP, The Game Of Monogamy, which earned praise from Alternative Press, The A.V. Club, Ghettoblaster, SPIN, Under The Radar, and USA Today, among others. He’ll be performing new songs in addition to tracks from Monogamy throughout the tour, and an array of friends will back him on varying accompaniment in each city. Kasher’s most recent album with Cursive, I Am Gemini, was released last February via Saddle Creek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceghost Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 No problem! It was something we'd wanted to do forever, but seemed there was never enough time. No, I don't think there's any way to distinguish between those pressings of the box set. Only the first pressing with the vertical poster. Wouldn't the plant where these (and the other titles) were pressed include matrix codes in the dead wax? They couldn't all be same, given the quantity of some of these. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petgrief Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Wouldn't the plant where these (and the other titles) were pressed include matrix codes in the dead wax? They couldn't all be same, given the quantity of some of these. Thanks. That is definitely possible. Unfortunately I don't have all of the pressing versions to be able to compare the matrices. I have a couple different pressings of a few titles. I'll take a look at those and see what I can find out. I will admit that matrix inscriptions have always been pretty cryptic to me. They differ from plant to plant, and I have trouble interpreting them in any meaningful way. I'd heard that records inscribed with a "-1" or "(1)" at the end can imply that it was from the first set of stampers. But we've received true first pressings that are marked (2) at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanpoolio Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 This is awesome! Now i will Have something more concrete to go off of. Thanks! I am 99.99999% sure that Saddle-Creek doesn't sell tests to the public either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyseancore Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 you guys really need to press those maria taylor records. esp. the first two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeguitars Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 This is why i love saddle creek, they put out great bands and keep albums in print. Really wish it was saddle creek that pressed more adventurous, that way it would still be in print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi, I compiled this list. Took forever, and unfortunately it's not complete. But I did the best I could, considering that some old paper invoices have gone missing over the years. Anyway, if anyone wants to dig into the list and try to clarify some Discogs entries, that would be awesome. I'll be working on it going forward, but things are super busy around here getting ready for Record Store Day and the new Thermals record! Thanks for your hard work! Speaking of the Thermals record, do you have a sense of the pressing number for the Thermal reissues that are going to be released soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gud Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 CRITERIA! "When we Break" 1/1000. so sad that Steve Pedersen was so smart he'd rather be a lawyer than a rock star. I really wish Saddle Creek would release 'En Garde' on vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petgrief Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks for your hard work! Speaking of the Thermals record, do you have a sense of the pressing number for the Thermal reissues that are going to be released soon? Sorry, I haven't heard about the Sub Pop reissue pressing quantity. Might want to send them an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petgrief Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Regarding the Maria Taylor and Criteria vinyl pressings, we agree. We just wouldn't want to put them in the budgetary hole doing expensive vinyl pressings that might take a while to sell through. I think Maria Taylor especially tends to have more of a CD-buying fan base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 CRITERIA! "When we Break" 1/1000. so sad that Steve Pedersen was so smart he'd rather be a lawyer than a rock star. I really wish Saddle Creek would release 'En Garde' on vinyl. Regarding the Maria Taylor and Criteria vinyl pressings, we agree. We just wouldn't want to put them in the budgetary hole doing expensive vinyl pressings that might take a while to sell through. I think Maria Taylor especially tends to have more of a CD-buying fan base. Legitimate question: Would Saddle Creek ever consider licensing that Criteria record out? It's one of my all-time faves and has been ever since Initial released it a decade(!) ago, and I've always wanted to see it on vinyl, even if it was a super-small run of just a few hundred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoamgreen Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 This list is awesome. Thanks so much for compiling it! I had no idea the blueprint cover of the Lullaby single was /100. Wishing I hadn't sold it in my purge now. And let Scott press that Criteria record. Then let him press Black Out. Then let ANYONE press the first 2 Cursive albums. (But preferably Scott). scottheisel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petgrief Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Legitimate question: Would Saddle Creek ever consider licensing that Criteria record out? It's one of my all-time faves and has been ever since Initial released it a decade(!) ago, and I've always wanted to see it on vinyl, even if it was a super-small run of just a few hundred. We actually licensed En Garde from Initial Records, which from their website appear to be no longer active. I'm not sure what the deal would be with it at this point, who owns what rights, the master, etc. Your best bet is to email info *at* saddle-creek *dot* com, and we'll try to get you an answer. Thanks! As far as Black Out and the first couple Cursive records, I think those are going to happen at some point. Can't promise anything, but I'm definitely pushing for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 We actually licensed En Garde from Initial Records, which from their website appear to be no longer active. I'm not sure what the deal would be with it at this point, who owns what rights, the master, etc. Your best bet is to email info *at* saddle-creek *dot* com, and we'll try to get you an answer. Thanks! As far as Black Out and the first couple Cursive records, I think those are going to happen at some point. Can't promise anything, but I'm definitely pushing for it! Ah, I thought you bought the masters from Initial outright, I didn't know you just licensed it. I can't remember, do you guys control the first Good Life album or is that still on Better Looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petgrief Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Ah, I thought you bought the masters from Initial outright, I didn't know you just licensed it. I can't remember, do you guys control the first Good Life album or is that still on Better Looking? You could definitely be right, I'm way out of my area of expertise here. Not sure about the first Good Life album, but I think that one is still on Better Looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtesyandgoodwill Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I drove up to Omaha couple months back to we Criteria, so effing good! Would be all over a pressing of En Garde!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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