Vinyl Me Please (store, exclusives, swaps, etc)

NathanRicaud said:
Old age poverty is real - I'm not ignoring that and I understand that's why retirement funds exist! But, I think I am strong and will be capable of living happily and well without depending on the government/family/friends when I'm at the retirement age! I honestly think I can do it without much money in my superannuation! I am healthy, happy, fit, fearless and adapt very well to change! I honestly see myself still changing jobs every 3-4 months even in my 50's in the labouring department! I'm charismatic, well-spoken and motivated and I just feel so positive about the future!

I think I am making a smart decision by living week to week/living a great lifestyle ever since I was 18! I feel like I'm a bit of an exception when it comes to work because I always change jobs and adapt and am the type who can get work the very next day if i lose my job because of how quick, wild and optimistic I am!
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I once made the pledge that I wouldn’t post, text or email immediately after watching episodes of I’m Alan Partridge and, reading the post above, I’m happy to pass that on as a piece of solid advice.
 
Endtro said:
WHERE’S WALKER, STRING?

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Apparently still happening just not today. My bad. There is a good records exclusive if you need that fix today.

goodrecordstogo.myshopify.com

Joshua Ray Walker - See You Next Time (GOOD RECORDS EDITION-ASTROTURF PINK-LTD TO 300)

GOOD RECORDS ASTROTURF EDITION #9***GOOD RECORDS EDITION-ASTORTURF PINK-LIMITED TO 300 COPIES*** ***EACH ALBUM WILL INCLUDE A NUMBERED 12"x12" CHIP BOARD ART PRINT LOVINGLY SILKSCREENED IN FORT WORTH BY AUSTIN GREEN. IT WILL ALSO INCLUDE AN EXCLUSIVE JRW TRADING CARD***TRACKLISTING1. Dallas...
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Twentytwo said:
Apparently still happening just not today. My bad. There is a good records exclusive if you need that fix today.

goodrecordstogo.myshopify.com

Joshua Ray Walker - See You Next Time (GOOD RECORDS EDITION-ASTROTURF PINK-LTD TO 300)

GOOD RECORDS ASTROTURF EDITION #9***GOOD RECORDS EDITION-ASTORTURF PINK-LIMITED TO 300 COPIES*** ***EACH ALBUM WILL INCLUDE A NUMBERED 12"x12" CHIP BOARD ART PRINT LOVINGLY SILKSCREENED IN FORT WORTH BY AUSTIN GREEN. IT WILL ALSO INCLUDE AN EXCLUSIVE JRW TRADING CARD***TRACKLISTING1. Dallas...
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I would always hit up a small record store exclusive over VMP but I have some credits I’ve been sitting on for ages. It’s been forever since I really wanted any of their exclusives so I’ll hold out on their Walker.
 
Endtro said:
I would always hit up a small record store exclusive over VMP but I have some credits I’ve been sitting on for ages. It’s been forever since I really wanted any of their exclusives so I’ll hold out on their Walker.
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Yeah even though I am part of the country sub, I don't buy many store exclusives of theirs. I have bought Sturgill, Emerson and Torres since I have had my country sub.
 
Can folks shed some light on a few of these pressing plants VMP is using on newer exclusives that I'm not that familiar with?

Gotta Groove Records
Kindercore Vinyl Pressing
Memphis Record Pressing (MRP)
United Record Pressing (URP)
Microforum Vinyl Record Pressing
Citizen Vinyl
Furnace Record Pressing
Blue Sprocket Pressing
Precision Record Pressing (PRP)
TAKT Direct
Independent Record Pressing (IRP)

I've heard of Gotta Groove, MRP, and United, but some of these seem like they were made in a Random Name Generator the same way the vinyl colours are.
 
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I can shine light on Citizen Vinyl!

They just opened last year in Asheville, NC and are a small pressing plant. I want to say their first pressing was a Mandolin Orange record.

I've heard fairly positive things but can't speak personally on their offerings.

Sounds like with major plants backing up VMP might be shifting some exclusives to boutique pressing plants?
 
TCell said:
Can folks shed some light on a few of these pressing plants VMP is using on newer exclusives that I'm not that familiar with?

Gotta Groove Records
Kindercore Vinyl Pressing
Memphis Record Pressing (MRP)
United Record Pressing (URP)
Microforum Vinyl Record Pressing
Citizen Vinyl
Furnace Record Pressing
Blue Sprocket Pressing
Precision Record Pressing (PRP)
TAKT Direct
Independent Record Pressing (IRP)

I've heard of Gotta Groove, MRP, and United, but some of these seem like they were made in a Random Name Generator the same way the vinyl colours are.
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RoxCity said:
I can shine light on Citizen Vinyl!

They just opened last year in Asheville, NC and are a small pressing plant. I want to say their first pressing was a Mandolin Orange record.

I've heard fairly positive things but can't speak personally on their offerings.

Sounds like with major plants backing up VMP might be shifting some exclusives to boutique pressing plants?
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I think for most of their exclusives ( or colour variants) vmp simply has no influence on the pressing plant but takes them from whatever the label chooses for the release
 
TCell said:
Can folks shed some light on a few of these pressing plants VMP is using on newer exclusives that I'm not that familiar with?

Gotta Groove Records
Kindercore Vinyl Pressing
Memphis Record Pressing (MRP)
United Record Pressing (URP)
Microforum Vinyl Record Pressing
Citizen Vinyl
Furnace Record Pressing
Blue Sprocket Pressing
Precision Record Pressing (PRP)
TAKT Direct
Independent Record Pressing (IRP)

I've heard of Gotta Groove, MRP, and United, but some of these seem like they were made in a Random Name Generator the same way the vinyl colours are.
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Furnace and s legit. I have a few of their LPs. They do quality work…

Kindercore is out of Athens GA. I am pretty sure they pressed the PUSA reissue. I think they also do some of the New West reissues They are quality too.

Precision is a part of GZ I think. Not sure on the rest though.
 
Jan said:
I think for most of their exclusives ( or colour variants) vmp simply has no influence on the pressing plant but takes them from whatever the label chooses for the release
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Oh, I don't think they do either if they're just pressing colour variants. I was just curious about the quality of some these plants as there are a lot of new ones popping up to fill the need in the industry. As much I'd like everything to be pressed by QRP, Pallas, or RTI that's not really feasible.
 
TenderLovingKiller® said:
Kindercore is out of Athens GA. I am pretty sure they pressed the PUSA reissue. I think they also do some of the New West reissues They are quality too.
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I only have limited experience with Kindercore but they were phenomenal pressings.

They did both the Angst and Nihil 45 RPM REs for KMFDM over the last couple of years. Both are very well-pressed.
 
I guess as a follow-up to my previous post, is there a current list of Pressing Plant tiers? These are my rankings, but I'd love to hear other's feedback, or if there are others I've missed.

1st Tier (High quality pressings. Not infallible, but less flaws than other plants) :
Quality Record Pressings (QRP)
Pallas
Record Technology Incorporated (RTI)

2nd Tier (Very good quality pressings, with occasional flaws):
Optimal
MPO
Record Industry
Gotta Groove Records
Furnace Record Pressing

3rd Tier (Good, but new to the scene):
Kindercore Vinyl Pressing
Microforum Vinyl Record Pressing
Citizen Vinyl
Blue Sprocket Pressing
TAKT Direct
Independent Record Pressing (IRP)

4th Tier (Can pump out a lot of records. Questionable quality control.):
GZ
Memphis Record Pressing (MRP)
Precision Record Pressing (PRP)
Third Man Records

5th Tier (Hot Garbage):
United Record Pressing (URP)
Rainbo (RIP!)
 
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NewsFedora said:
Isn't Furnace sort of the unofficial US branch of Pallas? I'm pretty sure they work closely together and it does point highly to their quality.
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Furnace Manufacturing Builds New 16 Press Pressing and Packaging Plant

That new record you just unboxed probably came shrink-wrapped or in a perforated sealed bag. Maybe it has a sticker or two on it or it's a numbered limited edition. Watch how all of this happens in this just produced video shot at Furnace Manufacturing with founder Eric Astor. And then go to...
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As the vinyl market grew, Furnace forged a relationship with European pressing plants Pallas (Germany) and Record Industry (The Netherlands). This relationship helps labels press overseas, while saving them money by shipping the record back to America in sleeves instead of jackets.
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But that's from 2017, they might press more themselves nowadays
 
NewsFedora said:
Isn't Furnace sort of the unofficial US branch of Pallas? I'm pretty sure they work closely together and it does point highly to their quality.
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jamieanderson1968 said:
I am hazy on the details but I think Gotta Groove and Furnace are affiliated. Like, Gotta Groove is run but someone who works at Furnace or vice versa
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Yeah, Furance used to import from Pallas and/or Record Industry in the EU, but now (as of 2018) have their own plant. The recent VMP Immanuel Wilkins and Ambrose Akinmusire exclusives were pressed by them. They seem good based on those two.
 
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