DJ Quik Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 The current black pressings are so god awful I'm tempted to jump on both of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBlue325 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 a little bit off topic here but... I once (on this board somewhere) saw someone post a translucent orange version of Emma. does anyone know much about that? I think that person said they got it in the UK.. PS I will buy both of these represses. That guy from that vinyl word site is the one that i saw had the orange. Was only in UK as someone mentioned. Been trying to get my hands on that for a while now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 That guy from that vinyl word site is the one that i saw had the orange. Was only in UK as someone mentioned. Been trying to get my hands on that for a while now.. Hm. Discogs has no sign of that actually existing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepunkguy Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Hm. Discogs has no sign of that actually existing. yeah I mean I remember seeing the picture of it and I have been after it ever since.. discogs.. I mean if it's limited to 50 then maybe no one ever made a listing for it .. I bought an LP last night from 95 that was a semi known indie band and the limited version wasn't listed on discogs (and it was /200) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelso330 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I preordered For Emma back when it first came out, it came with a lion poster limited to 100 or so... Wish it wasn't folded in the cover, and I am dying that they didn't offer a limited something else initially! There are yellow copies that are USA promos limited to 50! So maybe the orange are the promos for uk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelso330 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Ps are the black copies sold out? Or are they just repressing this for novelty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billya Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I just picked up For Emma from Best Buy a few weeks ago, so I'm not sure it's OOP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Quik Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Ps are the black copies sold out? Or are they just repressing this for novelty? Novelty The black copies are readily available everywhere, but keep in mind they're terrible pressings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamwolf Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Novelty The black copies are readily available everywhere, but keep in mind they're terrible pressings Curious as to why they [black wax] are terrible pressings? Low quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH. Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 My standard pressings sound good. This is the first I've heard about them sounding bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthyrich Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Thanks for the heads up. I never bought the original versions due to their terrible rep, so I'm hoping these improve on SQ. And if they don't, I can probably sell them away for at least my original cost. (Just checked Discogs, the red UO version of Bon Iver is going for $40 and up right now.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Questhate Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 The terrible sound quality of the black vinyl isn't because of the pressing. The mastering of this album is terrible and compressed to all hell. The CD version sounds even worse than the black vinyl. I highly doubt a colored pressing will improve the sound quality. dreamwolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I just did a quick A/B between the vinyl and digital (320) version. The vinyl version sound slightly better on my system, most likely because of the very noticeable treble roll-off, which actually helps with lo-fi recordings like this one. However, there is an insane amount of surface noise on the vinyl pressing. I bought it brand new, this is my third or fourth play-through. The only cleaning I did was a brush before and after each play, so I'll leave a chance that what I'm hearing is production residue. But honestly, it sounds like a very overused stamper/bad pressing in general. Verdict: For my next listening session I'll opt for the digital version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apirk Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Well if the color doesn't improve the sound quality maybe the limitedness will The Saint, mmhmm, backpackoat and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadDonut Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I can't justify the price on these for a single LP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Quik Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I can't justify the price on these for a single LP. Welcome to 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWorthyIcons Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Not sure if I want to pay that much for those albums, but I'm glad I went to that site. $22 for 2xLP Deltron 3030 on gold? Yes, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadDonut Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Welcome to 2013 No joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbenator Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hm. Discogs has no sign of that actually existing. There are MANY versions of records not listed. I've added many myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 There are MANY versions of records not listed. I've added many myself It's such a major release though that I'm shocked not one user on the site has seen it or know any information on it. thepunkguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiecorecords Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hm. Discogs has no sign of that actually existing. If the internet can not confirm something, it never existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesecrets0308 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 The black presses for these records sound terrible. Might get these I was going to say. I've heard the S/T on black that I borrowed from a friend and I thought it was just absolutely horrible sounding, very noisy. I've read that For Emma also does not sound great on LP either. That being said, I like Bon Iver's music a lot and I think I would definitely be in the market to buy if these reissues sounded better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 My For Emma sounds great. I don't know if there are different pressings or not - I bought mine several years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamwolf Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 The terrible sound quality of the black vinyl isn't because of the pressing. The mastering of this album is terrible and compressed to all hell. The CD version sounds even worse than the black vinyl. I highly doubt a colored pressing will improve the sound quality. My thoughts exactly. After all Justin Vernon did most of that recording in the woods, alone. If I remember correctly for some mini YouTube documentary about him, I believe he even mastered the record? Either way, it's lo-fi and warm which isn't bad, but people do have to raise the levels to listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanishinghouse Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Clear edition of For Emma seems to be sold out online now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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