Pre-Order Thread

[LiamGallaghersBucketHat]

I bet we're all getting a copy of the completely unlistenable "exclusive" Bingo Hand Job from RSD two years ago.

Hey! I listened to that…..once.

 

[POGunter]

I bet we're all getting a copy of the completely unlistenable "exclusive" Bingo Hand Job from RSD two years ago.

Limited edition “sticker” maybe.

 

[MikeH]

Yeah, they only pressed 1,000 but their site still allowed sales so now they’re sending out cancellation notices.

And after they started cancelling orders, more became available on their site. I took a gamble and ordered one and it got cancelled then they sent me that email.

 

[mitchwagz]

First of all, we would like to offer a sincere and heartfelt R.E.M. apology to you for this customer service failure.

Unfortunately, since we pressed a very small quantity of the marble vinyl, we cannot offer that again due to its limited nature; but we do have plans to make it up to you by sending you something special and limited in its own right...

Per the cancelation notice you received, your initial order has been refunded. If you're interested in picking up the standard black vinyl, this has just been re-stocked at the R.E.M. webstore (but act fast, as quantities are limited). Whatever you decide--ordering the black vinyl or not--you'll be receiving something cool in the mail in the coming weeks, compliments of the band.

Once again, please accept our apologies, and thanks for your understanding.

R.E.M. coffee mugs for all!

 

[RenegadeMonster]

And after they started cancelling orders, more became available on their site. I took a gamble and ordered one and it got cancelled then they sent me that email.

Sounds like someone added an extra zero to the inventory

 

[RenegadeMonster]

R.E.M. coffee mugs for all!

How bout a Flexi Disc?

 

[mitchwagz]

How bout a Flexi Disc?

Nah, how about that the ornament set that they have for sale in their accessories section, but only it comes to everyone shattered into a million pieces.

 

[yukbon]

Sounds like someone added an extra zero to the inventory

"hey don't forget the color vinyl is limited to 1000"
"no problem boss"
*sets quantity limit to 1000 for color vinyl...and all of the bundles that include the color vinyl*

 

[Turbo]

@mcherry @Kris @GritNGlitter I know y'all like french pop.

That tracklist is killer if you like that 60's french yé-yé sound (the last few tracks are more modern though).

 

[ranbalam]

New Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats!

The Future

Physical Format Options: Standard Black Vinyl - $25.98 180 gram single black vinyl with logo embossed cover on gold foil board gatefold Exclusive art insert by Doug Spencer Included digital download card CD - $15.98 Single Disc in 4 panel soft pack with booklet Track Listing The Future...

shop.nathanielrateliff.com

 

[RenegadeMonster]

- Bridgerton - Soundtrack (Purple Vinyl)

Bridgerton:Soundtrack (Purple Vinyl),LP,SOUNDTRACK

www.bullmoose.com

 

[dbarila]

R.E.M. coffee mugs for all!

I know you joke but....I would actually really love if it was a coffee mug.

I got the same email which made me think mine got cancelled and I didn't know but I emailed to check and mine is still good. I guess no coffee mug for me . Still sucks for everyone who got their orders cancelled.

 

[Jeff Lerner]

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Mitom TV - Trang trực tiếp bóng đá chât lượng cao, xem bóng đá trực tiếp mitomtv hôm nay. Mì tôm tv trực tiếp bóng đá hình ảnh và âm thanh sống động và cập.

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American Weekend and Cerulean Salt

 

[MikeH]

"hey don't forget the color vinyl is limited to 1000"
"no problem boss"
*sets quantity limit to 1000 for color vinyl...and all of the bundles that include the color vinyl*

This is most likely what happened…or 1,000 worldwide and they sold 1,000 in each web store. Bands need to stop selling bundles as part of limited pressings if they can’t do some simple math.

 

[Corycm]

This is most likely what happened…or 1,000 worldwide and they sold 1,000 in each web store. Bands need to stop selling bundles as part of limited pressings if they can’t do some simple math.

Also for a band the size of REM doing a limited run of 1k was gonna be a shitshow no matter what. Just some bad planning there.

 

[mitchwagz]

Also for a band the size of REM doing a limited run of 1k was gonna be a shitshow no matter what. Just some bad planning there.

They should have just skipped the limited run in general. Have your limited merch bundles or whatever but stay away from limited vinyl runs especially since those have been incredibly rare for REM.

 

[bettim84]

They should have just skipped the limited run in general. Have your limited merch bundles or whatever but stay away from limited vinyl runs especially since those have been incredibly rare for REM.

If I’m ever the Vinyl Czar, my first decree will be an indefinite moratorium on color pressings (I suspect I’d be somewhat unpopular).

 

[Joe Mac]

If I’m ever the Vinyl Czar, my first decree will be an indefinite moratorium on color pressings (I suspect I’d be somewhat unpopular).

I have no real problem with colour per se. My ban would be on “exclusive” or “limited” editions. Destroy false scarcity.

 

[bettim84]

I have no real problem with colour per se. My ban would be on “exclusive” or “limited” editions. Destroy false scarcity.

Fair, my main complaint about color pressings currently is that they slow down production and everything is so backed up now. I say let’s get back to black until the backlog isn’t so massive.

 

[serotonein]

Also for a band the size of REM doing a limited run of 1k was gonna be a shitshow no matter what. Just some bad planning there.

This does bring back "fond" memories, though, of the last REM vinyl shitshow - the 2014 RSD Unplugged box set. Everyone knew it would be tough to acquire (only 2,500 pressed), and then the day comes & people start to find that there are maybe only 3 to 4 found in each city which still felt really low. Was it a pressing issue? A shipping issue? No, without telling anyone in advance, Bull Moose had not only set up an autograph session with the band at the Portland store, the store held back most of the box sets for themselves so there would be enough for said autograph session. No, that wasn't the band's fault, and someone quickly made sure there was another pressing later that year, though the 1991 and 2001 shows were sold individually instead of in a set.

In the grand scheme of things, getting black instead of marble doesn't really matter. That the band ('s manager) still hasn't assessed that they continue to have a rabid fanbase, many of whom also collect vinyl, is just disappointing. Nobody with the band or label, especially nobody at Craft who see the impact of vinyl sales every day, should have seen that 1k figure as anything other than a bad joke.