cwhitmuzik Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 http://www.mergerecords.com/store/store_detail.php?catalog_id=968 Or Thousands of Prizes is a subscription-based, bonus-filled box set celebrating Merge Records’ twenty-fifth anniversary. Throughout 2014, subscribers will receive twelve 7-inches (split singles, mostly) on colored vinyl featuring exclusive, newly released tracks from 25 Merge artists including Superchunk, Mikal Cronin, Mount Moriah, The Mountain Goats, The Clientele, Destroyer, King Khan & the Shrines, Lambchop, and more.In addition, subscribers will receive exclusive Or Thousands of Prizes bonus items and gear, including:• A collector’s box to show off and organize the 7-inch collection• An exclusive t-shirt commemorating 25 years of Merge Records• A “surprise” bonus 12-inch• A CD and digital download of all Or Thousands of Prizes tracks• An updated and newly issued e-book version of our visual discography, The Merge Records Companion• A free download of Superchunk’s Halloween cover of Misfits’ “Children in Heat” (for those who subscribe before the end of November 2013)PLUS, all subscribers will have first access to tickets for special Merge anniversary events and be entered to win giveaways throughout 2014!Proceeds from the box set will be donated to Oxfam America, a global organization working to right the wrongs of poverty, hunger, and injustice. They save lives, develop long-term solutions to poverty, and campaign for social change. Learn more at oxfamamerica.org.The cost of each box set subscription is $125, which includes free domestic standard shipping. Two 7-inches will be shipped bimonthly starting in February 2014, along with bonus materials throughout the year.Or Thousands of Prizes is a limited-edition, subscription-only set and can only be purchased via the Merge online store. The singles will not be available individually or sold in stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 meh nothingnatural 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuwdboots Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I don't like enough of the artists to buy the subscription, but if anyone does and ends up not wanting the Mount Moriah 7", please let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrocks Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I don't like enough of the artists to buy the subscription, but if anyone does and ends up not wanting the Mount Moriah 7", please let me know! Superchunk, Mikal Cronin, Mount Moriah, The Mountain Goats, The Clientele, Destroyer, King Khan & the Shrines, Lambchop huh? imaxcowboyx, agaetisbyrjun and Parker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I want this but really need to sell a few things to justify putting the money forth. Oxfam is a worthy organization on top of that solid lineup contributing tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuwdboots Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 huh? What do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 What do you mean? It means how the hell can't you like most of those. Mikal Cronin's album is easily one of the best of the year, Superchunk, The Mountain Goats, and Destroyer have been around forever and have been great for a long, long time. And those are just the ones I listen to actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuwdboots Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 It means how the hell can't you like most of those. Mikal Cronin's album is easily one of the best of the year, Superchunk, The Mountain Goats, and Destroyer have been around forever and have been great for a long, long time. And those are just the ones I listen to actually. I do like The Mountain Goats and Mikal Cronin as well, but haven't heard enough of the others to really say one way or another and therefore couldn't justify dropping $125 on something I may not like/listen to 75% of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I'm interested in this, I like almost all of the listed artists quite a bit. 125$ seems a little steep but the added stuff balances it out a bit. I'm going to have to think on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrocks Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 i guess my point was that every one of those bands is great and that means minimum 8/12 will be worth hearing. i do agree that 125 is pretty steep, but i pay $60+$20 for the Joyful Noise box every year and those are on flexi. seems to be in line, based upon what the box looks like and what the extra goodies turn out to be. im on the fence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apirk Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Very tempting since I like most of those bands but I am going to wait and see what other subscriptions are out these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agaetisbyrjun Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I love most all of those bands but they had me at "exclusive, newly released...Mountain Goats" esbe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oojavaguru Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Throughout 2014, subscribers will receive twelve 7-inches (split singles, mostly) on colored vinyl featuring exclusive, newly released tracks from 25 Merge artists including Superchunk, Mikal Cronin, Mount Moriah, The Mountain Goats, The Clientele, Destroyer, King Khan & the Shrines, Lambchop, and more. Let's hope the "and more" includes (all the below had releases on Merge in the past year) Arcade Fire Spoon Polvo She & Him Telekinesis Magnetic Fields M. Ward Wild Flag Bob Mould Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 i guess my point was that every one of those bands is great and that means minimum 8/12 will be worth hearing. i do agree that 125 is pretty steep, but i pay $60+$20 for the Joyful Noise box every year and those are on flexi. seems to be in line, based upon what the box looks like and what the extra goodies turn out to be. I wish they were doing the subscription series like A Joyful Noise. I don't mind shelling out a little up front for the box and then having paying for it each month. It all adds up the same in the end, but it 'hurts' less to pay monthly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warhenrecords Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 It's a very tempting release, for sure, as I love Merge and tons of the bands on it. Lambchop especially. One of my all time favorite bands. It's pricey, but the extra stuff definitely eases the sting. I'm about 85% yes on it. Just waiting on my next paycheck I think. ...I think.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelso330 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 If they released all the bands and it includes M Ward and Arcade fire I may be in! But you would think they would list Arcade fire FIRST If they were included as they are their biggest profit to date!! Maybe they are the secret 12"? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apirk Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Use code WTF and you can get 20% off making this an even $100, not bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChardeeMacDennis Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Nice looking out with the code! This knocked me over the fence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebdeath Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 only $109 to ship to Australia.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojo Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I finally just ordered this with the holiday coupon for $112.50. It's kind of amazing that you get 12 7"s with a box, an LP, a t-shirt, a tote bag, and a book, with multiple shipments included. Mountain Goats and Superchunk sold me on artists, especially with the possibility of other Merge artists like Magnetic Fields getting in on this. I was really tempted for Polyvinyl's series, but mostly by the Matt Pryor record, and this one just has more possibility for awesomeness. Then I thought about Anti-Flag's ridiculous series of 6 7"s for a million dollars, and I said to Merge, "Money well spent." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warhenrecords Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Got it for Christmas. Psyched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratbrain Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 John Darnielle just tweeted some info on the Mountain Goats 7" that has me really considering a subscription... ok so Merge is doing a subscription series of 7"s with several perks (tickets to anniversary events, giveaways), proceeds benefitting Oxfam why am I telling you this, you ask because it's a limited subscription and if you want to own me doing Ozzy's "Shot In The Dark" on piano then the subscription is how the "Shot in the Dark" cover was recorded by the legendary Brian Paulson at Mitch Easter's studio by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warhenrecords Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Can't wait to start getting Merge goodies in the mail all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castlemania Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 If anyone is on the fence about this still.... here's a couple things that might push you one way or the other: 1. Signup ends tomorrow (2/5) 2. The first singles - shipping this month - are Superchunk/Mikal Cronin and The Mountain Goats/Mount Moriah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_ben Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Got the first 2 7"s today. Look great. Can't wait to spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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