Vinyl Me Please Essentials

I love reading the discussions in this forum. Besides being extremely informative, I like the back and forth of varying perspectives. So, I'm a boomer. I remember in the 70's, my friend and I would scoop up 45's from the 50's because we thought they were oldies. When Patrice's record was released as a classic, I thought, "No way!" Then I realized I must be getting old. I don't even remember that record. I was more of a Stiff label guy. I will say though, I've been listening and collecting and spinning since the 60's, and while I've loved many records over the years, I do believe the music of today is some of the best ever. I'm not comparing it to any eras or within specific genres, I'm only stating that within the realm of what I listen to the most. I'm not a radio guy, just strictly what I find out there being produced by incredible musical artists. So many have the ability to blend genres across the decades, and still make it relevant today. I'm sure artists have always been doing that, I just find the artistry of today simply amazing. A tip of the hat to all the artists expressing what they need to say today. The fact this forum discusses those musicians, makes it a fanastic resource for people like me, searching for artists who can make me forget about life for awhile, and just feel. So, thank you all. Now, go on discussing! I need more coffee.
 
I don’t have the stomach to dig back through this thread (White Stripes are one of the greatest bands of all time, the Raconteurs slap, solo Jack White is good, Arctic Monkeys are good, all facts). But De Stijl is going to be the June essential? As in, Stooges is April, something else in May, then Stripes?

April was going to be my last ROTM, having finally run through my annual subscription. I was kind of excited about getting out. But I need this Stripes record (it’s the only one I don’t have yet) so may need to stay in on a monthly basis to make sure I don’t miss. Do we have any idea on the May tracks?
 
Chris V said:
I’ve got my fingers crossed for store exclusives of some other white stripes or jack white albums... maybe the white stripes self-titled?
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I wouldn’t count on it. Last year when they did the self-titled anniversary Vault package (live stuff and demos/outtakes, did not include the album itself), they put out a white ST exclusive through Urban Outfitters. This feels like the same thing to me.
 
If you don’t want to resub just for White Stripes, you can still probably get the album from another source (it just might have a different color). It looks similar to the Queens of the Stone Age release. VMP referred to the White Stripes ROTM as their version of the album, and announcing it so far in advance will encourage people to resubscribe or sign up for it before other versions are announced. I could be wrong, but yeah, it looks like QOTSA part 2.
 
supahypeag said:
If you don’t want to resub just for White Stripes, you can still probably get the album from another source (it just might have a different color). It looks similar to the Queens of the Stone Age release. VMP referred to the White Stripes ROTM as their version of the album, and announcing it so far in advance will encourage people to resubscribe or sign up for it before other versions are announced. I could be wrong, but yeah, it looks like QOTSA part 2.
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That was my first thought when I saw the announcement, that TMR would be doing some sort of general reissue series of the White Stripes albums and VMP was just trying to get ahead of it with the usual FOMO.
 
Having De Stijl pressed at TMP is what makes this must grab material. I have the self titled album and De Stijl pressings from the plant opening weekend. Those are the quietest, flattest, most dynamic sounding white stripes records that I own. And I own a lot of white stripes records.
 
JonnyH said:
Having De Stijl pressed at TMP is what makes this must grab material. I have the self titled album and De Stijl pressings from the plant opening weekend. Those are the quietest, flattest, most dynamic sounding white stripes records that I own. And I own a lot of white stripes records.
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If I don't lose my job, I will be getting this. If I lose my job I wiiiiIIIIIIIIILLLLOOOOoooon't... ahem, WON'T... be getting this.
 
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supahypeag said:
If you don’t want to resub just for White Stripes, you can still probably get the album from another source (it just might have a different color). It looks similar to the Queens of the Stone Age release. VMP referred to the White Stripes ROTM as their version of the album, and announcing it so far in advance will encourage people to resubscribe or sign up for it before other versions are announced. I could be wrong, but yeah, it looks like QOTSA part 2.
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jamieanderson1968 said:
That was my first thought when I saw the announcement, that TMR would be doing some sort of general reissue series of the White Stripes albums and VMP was just trying to get ahead of it with the usual FOMO.
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While it's possible I doubt it.

To me its announced early so TMR can try to convince you to get their vault package that goes along with it.

Over three years ago now they made new plate and new masters for De Stijl and their self titled album. They pressed them in limited numbers on red vinyl with screen printed jackets. This was for their plant opening weekend.

TMR has not pressed these new masters of those albums since. This VMP release is the first wide release using either one.
 
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