noalarmplanet Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hey guys! As some of you may know I'm starting a vinyl only record company. *cue dramatic music* Anyways one of our first pressings is most likely going to be charity compilation with the likes of The Dear Hunter, William Beckett, Brooke Waggoner, Funeral Party, Generationals, Hotel of the Laughing Tree, Young Statues and others with proceeds going to fight global poverty and social injustice. Would you guys buy a single LP vinyl comp? Do you tend to avoid them? I'd love to know VC's thoughts. Thanks for your time guys. mrrom92 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derby625 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I like good compilations. Based on those artists, this would be a good compilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 i don't usually like compilations on vinyl. i like to listen to records for the whole album experience. If it's a compilation of a bunch of different bands, it either has to (A) flow incredibly well, like a well-orchestrated movie soundtrack or ( be exclusive songs by a ton of bands i want to hear. one bad song can ruin a compilation. but maybe i'm just picky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noalarmplanet Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 These would be exclusive songs. Forgot to add that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarirec Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 if it's anything like the "ooh do i love you" comp, i'm in.... (still hoping this gets some vinyl treatment, someday perhaps) http://www.discogs.com/Various-Ooh-Do-I-Love-You/release/1655728 ...or Polyvinyl's Japan Benefit http://www.discogs.com/Various-Japan-31111-A-Benefit-Album/release/3150275 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 comps are great IMHO. id dig it. hell yes is a bit strong tho. im more of a yeah, sure guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 This is interesting to me because I'm also working on a charity comp, but have no plans to put it out on vinyl. Unless, of course, this thread blows up with positive reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noalarmplanet Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 This is interesting to me because I'm also working on a charity comp, but have no plans to put it out on vinyl. Unless, of course, this thread blows up with positive reactions. What made you decide not to initially? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameswiersema Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 If The Dear Hunter is involved then i'm all over it. Getting to check out some new bands in the process is just a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 What made you decide not to initially? To be honest, I'm skeptical about enough demand being there to recoup the cost, and I really can't risk fronting that much cash if nobody buys it. Then I'm out the cash, and so is the charity. I figure it's easier for me to pull everything together and make it digital, that way I know I'll at least be sending SOMETHING the charity's way. Now, if it comes out and we blow up with orders, maybe I'd think about pressing it. It's all going to be un-released/b-sides, so you never know. Having said that - I would definitely pick up what you're working on, seems like a good cause and the roster looks pretty legit. I'm also pretty sure with those bands you have listed you'd have a demand for it. I've got to assume Dear Hunter completists would it up, and there must be a few hundred of those, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blanchardoswald Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Would be all over this. Those bands are fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry47591 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I just released a charity comp on cd. Didn't do vinyl cause I know it would be a hard sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothingnatural Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm always down for a good comp. I own far too many old Punk/HC comps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noalarmplanet Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 To be honest, I'm skeptical about enough demand being there to recoup the cost, and I really can't risk fronting that much cash if nobody buys it. Then I'm out the cash, and so is the charity. I figure it's easier for me to pull everything together and make it digital, that way I know I'll at least be sending SOMETHING the charity's way. Now, if it comes out and we blow up with orders, maybe I'd think about pressing it. It's all going to be un-released/b-sides, so you never know. Having said that - I would definitely pick up what you're working on, seems like a good cause and the roster looks pretty legit. I'm also pretty sure with those bands you have listed you'd have a demand for it. I've got to assume Dear Hunter completists would it up, and there must be a few hundred of those, right? At least and from my understanding we could do it as 1 LP so that would help cost wise. Are there any details on your comp? Ill need to pick it up when it comes out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deletedunknown Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I like comps if they have bands I'm interested in. I get the impression that most don't sell very well. All I know here is The Dear Hunter, and I'm mixed on them. In this case I'd need to hear a stream to see if I like it enough. That's why I like Mike's idea of putting it out digitally first to test the waters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameeshkamowskwoz Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Comps are cool if they're full of exclusive tunes or are very, very cheap (like 4 bucks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 At least and from my understanding we could do it as 1 LP so that would help cost wise. Are there any details on your comp? Ill need to pick it up when it comes out! I'm shooting for having it out around late April/May... I basically have the tracklist all finished. It's for Occupy Sandy (Hurricane relief here in the city/NJ). Mostly new/un-released stuff from all of the bands I've worked with, some local bands here, and few labels on here have gotten me in touch with a few other bands I dig... should be an all around good time. I actually made a thread a few weeks ago about the artwork for it. It'll probably cost in the $4 range, with an option to pick up a print of the artwork as well. Obviously everyone on VC will hear about it when it's ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I've gotta be in to the bands, and to the charity to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefallenhero Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 http://www.storenvy.com/products/221477-invisible-children-benefit-lp There is this great comp. I still need to get it. Haven't yet. Vinyl only I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuffsux00 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 These would be exclusive songs. Forgot to add that! It's a good way to find bands I've never would have listened to otherwise, but that alone wouldn't be enough incentive. This definitely changes things. I might pick up a compilation even if i only like 1 or 2 of the bands and the songs are exclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deletedunknown Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 http://www.storenvy.com/products/221477-invisible-children-benefit-lp There is this great comp. I still need to get it. Haven't yet. Vinyl only I believe. The problem with that comp is that while it has some pretty cool artists, there's so much shit against the organization it's trying to benefit. I'd bet people have avoided that release just because of the whole KONY thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deletedunknown Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 i did go blindly into Gravefaces charity series, but I knew there would be enough stuff I like to justify it. They still have so many of those releases left though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blanchardoswald Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 You can download Hotel of the Laughing Tree's newest EP here. It's so fucking great. http://hotelofthelaughingtree.bandcamp.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedlee Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 a comp has to be really good for me to even listen to it, much less buy it. that being said, (don't forget to) breathe is one of my favorite records I own and i'd kill for a copy of We've Lost Beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameeshkamowskwoz Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Seems like you could probably sell it for more than 4 bucks, especially if that means more money would go towards the charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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