drewberinger Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 is this a single LP or 2xLP? sorry I guess I could just look it up but I'm being lazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 is this a single LP or 2xLP? sorry I guess I could just look it up but I'm being lazy I could be wrong, but I've been under the impression that it's a single 12". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I could be wrong, but I've been under the impression that it's a single 12". yup it's a single LP - just looked it up. I also think of Mogwai as a 2xLP type of band but I guess Rock Action and Happy Songs were single LPs as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I ordered mine with the Dum Dum Girls, so I'm still a week or 2 out from shipping. Same here. Luckily, I have some other things showing up soon to keep me occupied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakacack Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I had ordered the Loser Edition which arrived today and is Green as noted previously. My wife ordered me the Box Set and it has not shipped yet or at least I haven't seen any tracking info come across for it yet. Anyone else by chance order it and get tracking or is that one likely shipping later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I got my Loser Edition yesterday as well, ahead of estimated delivery. I noticed on discogs that there was a UK release in black that came with the same 7". I was under the impression that it was exclusive to Sub Pop's Loser Edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudsbelow Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Do you think SubPOP calls their vinyl variants "loser edition" because anyone that buys them is a Loser.. picked up mogwai, had the choice and went with the Loser edition (without 7")... anways, its super lightweight vinyl, bowled! and noisey as fu#k.. I know my expectations should be lowered when I am buying coloured vinyl or picture discs but these loser editions take the cake on weakness meter. Rave tapes is good.. SIde A is really strong, especially tracks 2 and 3 (the spoke word one is a waste of time and the first track is a nice intro but never really pops). Side B is a drag for he most part (and where the noisey pressing really starts to shine, since it has some of the quieter moments).. I find Side B to be very underwhelming for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I love the album, as for the loser edition vinyl itself: I'd call it standard weight, probably ~140g. I own lighter records, but a recent trend seems to be toward heavier weights. Mine is very slightly bowed as well, but plays fine. My copy is very clean and the sound quality is really nice. No surface noise or pops. I have nothing to complain about. did you try cleaning yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Any idea what the Loser edition is out of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deleted Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Any idea what the Loser edition is out of? stock. Burkazoid, radiatorhums, throwgncpr and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbenator Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Any idea what the Loser edition is out of? From what I gather, it's probably similar to Third Man Vault Packages. I think they take pre-orders and just gauge sales. As soon as the rapid sales are done I'm imagining they pick a solid number and press that. The last Sub Pop releases have been "Sold Out" really close to the actually street date so it would make sense that there's no real number in the beginning. Plus, they don't update pressing numbers anymore... The Postal Service release was like 3000 for the Loser Edition if I remember correctly. It was a high number. I don't know for sure though. Simply basing it off of assumptions from watching past releases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I think forbenator's theory is right on that. The Mister Heavenly Loser Edition was out of 860, which is a really odd number. It would make the most sense that they base it on sales up until a certain point (a month for release or whatever) and then call it good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 That makes sense. I know that Loser editions never really have a set number - at least not up front - but the OCD part of me felt compelled to ask. And while we're at it... for those that have the album in hand; what shade of green is it? Similar to the one on the cover? Translucent or opaque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudsbelow Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Translucent. It is nice. I guess I just keep tricking myself into coloured variants when I would truly appreciate a clean black copy more. I love the album, as for the loser edition vinyl itself: I'd call it standard weight, probably ~140g. I own lighter records, but a recent trend seems to be toward heavier weights. Mine is very slightly bowed as well, but plays fine. My copy is very clean and the sound quality is really nice. No surface noise or pops. I have nothing to complain about. did you try cleaning yours? I did clean it, which was an improvement but my judgements are based on a post clean spin. The real bummer is the ticking through track 3 side b. The song mostly drowns it out once it gets going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Translucent. It is nice. I guess I just keep tricking myself into coloured variants when I would truly appreciate a clean black copy more. I did clean it, which was an improvement but my judgements are based on a post clean spin. The real bummer is the ticking through track 3 side b. The song mostly drowns it out once it gets going. I'd almost always have a nice clean black copy. I went with the loser edition for this record to snag that extra 7". Bummer you have some noise on your copy. Like I said, mine was very clean & clear. Hopefully others don't have issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tre Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 We have the Transparent Green Loser Edition with bonus etched 7" available in the Deathwish Estore right now if you missed out via Sub Pop. http://store.deathwishinc.com/product/SUBPOP71070v.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 We have the Transparent Green Loser Edition with bonus etched 7" available in the Deathwish Estore right now if you missed out via Sub Pop. Thanks! I thought I missed out on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I think Blues Hour is one of my new favorite Mogwai songs. I'm a sucker for Stuart singing. I don't think he could sound any more like Stephen from Codeine but I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deletedunknown Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Dude with surface noise must either have a dirty needle, a bad copy, or is just super anal. Just got the loser edition in and it sounds flawless. Almost missed the 7" on the other side of the cardboard stiffener at first, though. Anyone who missed out should definitely pick this up from Deathwish. throwgncpr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwatson23 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Love the album. Gutted i didnt get the 7". I just ordered from thier official website when the pre order went up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 my loser edition showed up today as well and it sounds great - this is a great Mogwai release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeaparturhead5 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 We have the Transparent Green Loser Edition with bonus etched 7" available in the Deathwish Estore right now if you missed out via Sub Pop. http://store.deathwishinc.com/product/SUBPOP71070v.html THANK YOU. just ordered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudsbelow Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Dude with surface noise must either have a dirty needle, a bad copy, or is just super anal. Just got the loser edition in and it sounds flawless. Almost missed the 7" on the other side of the cardboard stiffener at first, though. Anyone who missed out should definitely pick this up from Deathwish. It's not horrible, its just not great. Maybe I am super anal but I do tend to expect more from my records. Most of the noise was on Side B and the songs drown it out once they get going. the more "hi fi" of the two tends to really show off any pressing problems/etc. Its not so bad that I would return it, just wish some companies would put a bit more into their pressings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I seriously think you got a bum copy. I am pretty anal with pressings, and I think this one sounds quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I'm so torn on whether to order a box set version after already receiving the regular loser edition I preordered a while ago. I really like this album, and am probably going to be bummed when they sell out since I've got the young team and hardcore sets already. Decisions, decisions... Cloudsbelow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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