One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Speaking of error pressings and customer service (I'm derailing this a bit but didn't want to start a whole new thread yet...), I have a cobraside pressing of Crimson that just sounds horrible on the A-Side. Its not physically warped in any way, but the sound on the A-Side only sounds horrible warped, it warbles, it changes tempo, just terrible. I got this a long time ago and can't talk to the retailer about replacement/return, and I've heard of success talking directly to companies involved in pressings before. Does this sound like something I should email Vagrant or Cobraside about? Just shooting for any advice. If you didn't buy it directly from Vagrant or cobraside within the last three months I'd say it is dickish to ask the label to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin415 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Back on to the topic of this album's pressing issues: I got my pink a few days ago and holy crap, I've never received a worse sounding record. There's scratching noise that often rivals even the heaviest parts of music and it is always slowly falling in and out of tune as if the record were horribly warped (though physically it looks fine). I emailed KRM and they're sending me a replacement. For anyone that has a habit of receiving their records and putting them right on to the shelf for months: be sure to test this one out while its still fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryemis Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 thanks for the info dustin415, I will be sure to play my pink copy once I get it. I am not sure I want to play my dark green copy. Although it sounds like I need to, just to insure the quality. Honestly, I am hoping I get a pink copy of Broken Wing EP, I am still looking to buy one if anyone has a copy for sell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiscuitsNGroovy Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Has there been any update on the boxsets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryemis Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Still scheduled to ship at the end of April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 thanks for the info dustin415, I will be sure to play my pink copy once I get it. I am not sure I want to play my dark green copy. Although it sounds like I need to, just to insure the quality. Honestly, I am hoping I get a pink copy of My Shame is True, I am still looking to buy one if anyone has a copy for sell! You mean you're looking for the pink error press of the Broken Wing EP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryemis Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I am! (thanks, I changed my post to make sense) I would be happy to pay for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minor incident Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I also got my pink copy, and it sounds very good EXCEPT for a really high level of surface noise. I thought something was wrong with my turntable, but I cleaned the record thoroughly, cleaned the stylus, and checked out another record. This is just a noisy fucking LP. It's not noticeable when the music really kicks in so I wouldn't call it a deal breaker , but when it's quiet, or between songs it's one of the most noticeably noisy records I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Back on to the topic of this album's pressing issues: I got my pink a few days ago and holy crap, I've never received a worse sounding record. There's scratching noise that often rivals even the heaviest parts of music and it is always slowly falling in and out of tune as if the record were horribly warped (though physically it looks fine). I emailed KRM and they're sending me a replacement. For anyone that has a habit of receiving their records and putting them right on to the shelf for months: be sure to test this one out while its still fresh. Yikes, glad I waited on this one. I think the album is ok, but there's no way it's worth this sort of hassle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolivm Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Got my replacement from KRM a few days ago. Surface noise is just as heavy on the replacement as it was on my original copy. Oh well... As others have said, it's not TERRIBLE.. just very noticeable/irritating on quiet parts and between tracks. On the plus side, KRM's customer service is great. I had my replacement with a paid return shipping label in only 2 or 3 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin415 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 My blue Broken Wing sounds great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Signed Pink Version for sale: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190826722870&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Go fuck yourself. Also, I got this yesterday. A bit of surface noise but plays fine all the way through. I really like this album. cannonball 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searos Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Signed Pink Version for sale: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190826722870&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Nobody here gives a shit about something being signed. Its cool sometimes if you get it yourself but you are crazy if you think anyone would drop that much for a new album. Its a stretch to even get people to pay those prices for classic way OOP albums... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minor incident Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I can't imagine paying anything additional for a signed copy of an album when the odds are just as good that the dude selling it just took a sharpie to it himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derby625 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 and that's signed on the shrinkwrap. laaaame my only signed lps are ones i had in hand and watch the band sign it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searos Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 ^ ug that makes it worse. who would get something signed on the shrink wrap. What a chode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeguitars Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Dudes the new lazy lab. My favorite part of his ebay bio is, "I am a recent grad who enjoys selling on ebay as a hobby to help pay off those pesky student loans." You can pay off those loans by getting a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyh85 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Got my replacement from KRM a few days ago. Surface noise is just as heavy on the replacement as it was on my original copy. Oh well... As others have said, it's not TERRIBLE.. just very noticeable/irritating on quiet parts and between tracks. On the plus side, KRM's customer service is great. I had my replacement with a paid return shipping label in only 2 or 3 days. It's vinyl, you're paying for some surface noise! coryemis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xadamhudsonx Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 So I emailed KRM for a shipping address change on my box set and they provided this bit of info for those waiting on their deluxe:"We have all the components except the wooden boxes; those are currently stuck in customs and should be cleared soon. Once received, we will assemble the sets and ship them as quickly as possible. I unfortunately can’t give a specific date for when we will begin shipping, but it should be no more than two weeks from now. I apologize for the delay and any inconvenience this has caused. We have all the components except the wooden boxes; those are currently stuck in customs and should be cleared soon. Once received, we will assemble the sets and ship them as quickly as possible. I unfortunately can’t give a specific date for when we will begin shipping, but it should be no more than two weeks from now." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryemis Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Hey Cory-It's time for your Alkaline Trio box set update. As we told you, we expected the shipment of the boxes at the end of April, and they did arrive in the US on time. However, there's the US customs process, and we won't bore you with the details. Here's the short version: the boxes are made of wood (obviously) and our manufacturer forgot some key declarations, so the wood composition needs to be tracked to prove we're not using teak or mahogany or some protected wood made of endangered species bones. Our agents and brokers are working on this tirelessly. It could add an additional 1-2 weeks to this, and at this point, as employees, we'd be frustrated if we were on your end. This is not our intention. We're also not the kind of business or people to just send you pointless emails and expect your happiness or loyalty. To make up for this, we want to give you a $10 coupon to the Alkaline Trio store for another purchase. Your support and your patience is not taken for granted. We ensure product quality and timely delivery from our end. We don't skip over quality and hope you don't notice. We're not so good we can skip the US customs enforcement. These things unfortunately happen, and we want to make sure you know that we sincerely appreciate this and want to make it up to you.Your Code is XXXXXXX and is active at http://kingsroadmerch.com/alkaline-trio. Just use it, click apply code, and you're good to go. An important note, this coupon is for the US store. If you're a European customer, please contact [email protected] for an equivalent discount of €7 in that store if you don't want to make a purchase from the North America store.Thanks for your support, as always, and we will let you know when everything is on its way out. Take careKings Road Merch & Alkaline Trio --------------------------------------------------- I am bummed, but at least they let us know about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xadamhudsonx Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Except I let you know about it several days ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xadamhudsonx Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Kidding.PS: That code works on any Kings Road Merch site, not just Alkaline Trio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Okay, interesting...I just want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghjghj Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 It's time for your Alkaline Trio box set update. Banshees stole whole press. FBI and Matt Skiba himself are working on this tirelessly(Matts also want his motobike back). It could add an additional 10-20 years to this, and at this point, as employees, we'd be frustrated if we were on your end. This is not our intention. We're also not the kind of business or people to just send you pointless emails and expect your happiness or loyalty. P.S. Your b side will skip. Good night. Kings Road Merch & Alkaline Trio & Draculina coryemis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadco Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 If anyone isn't using their code. I will send you something real cool for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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