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[frodo-pkt]

I just got a response saying they're investigating if the defect in ATLiens is pressing-wide and will get back to me with options. Sounds like this is progressing like last month's issue.

Damn I have my first replacement that just got a tracking number today. Tbh I would have almost rather they just did this and waited. Now probably gonna have to do the whole play it aglnd take a video and communicate all over again

 

[Turbo]

Damn I have my first replacement that just got a tracking number today. Tbh I would have almost fathered they just did this and waited. Now probably gonna have to do the whole play it aglnd take a video and communicate all over again

I know what you mean... I may have somehow lucked out by being at the bottom of the stack this month. We'll see how they proceed though.

 

[DevonJD]

It sounds like this

ok thanks for this. Looks like both of my copies have this issue. Guess I will be contacting CS

 

[duke86fan]

I got the noise issue on ATLiens but skimming through side D it goes away about 3 minutes or so in

I'm more worried about the warp it has

 

[Sparks_03]

Same story here. I got my replacement today, and the same surface noise as my first copy. I told them I’d rather not receive another replacement, what are my options!

 

[NewsFedora]

Replacement ATLiens on the way. Can I pull off the impossible and get two copies of Side D without surface noise???

 

[jbspaulding]

@NewsFedora @Sparks_03 @DevonJD

Would any of you guys want to trade a defective Mars Volta for a defective ATLiens? Would love to make the "most" out of this mess, if I can.

 

[DevonJD]

@NewsFedora @Sparks_03 @DevonJD

Would any of you guys want to trade a defective Mars Volta for a defective ATLiens? Would love to make the "most" out of this mess, if I can.

I've already got two defective ATLiens (one for me and one for a friend) and a defective Mars Volta. But I reached out to CS for replacements. Depending on what happens with that I should have one I can send you.

 

[jbspaulding]

I've already got two defective ATLiens (one for me and one for a friend) and a defective Mars Volta. But I reached out to CS for replacements. Depending on what happens with that I should have one I can send you.

Cool, thanks for the quick response! Keep me posted, but also if anyone wants to do a straight trade, I'm more than willing.

 

[Shellytakeabow]

Soo I was looking to see when the swap was coming up for August and it looks like the 26th which is cool. However when I checked the list is says “join standby list” next to PE does that mean I won’t be able to swap for that? I’m bummed man.

 

[NewsFedora]

Soo I was looking to see when the swap was coming up for August and it looks like the 26th which is cool. However when I checked the list is says “join standby list” next to PE does that mean I won’t be able to swap for that? I’m bummed man.

All slots are currently filled because everyone jumped on RHH last month for OutKast. They’ll probably open up slots for it on the 26th or a short time afterward. It still might fill up fairly fast, though.

 

[hahahaha_totally]

I am sorry to report that my replacement copy of ATLiens has the same noise at the start of side D
Maybe another GZ "stamper issue" as they cited for the Mars Volta defects.

 

[frodo-pkt]

1st replacement looks to be out for delivery today. Not having high hopes for a clean copy

 

[TAYREL713]

1st replacement looks to be out for delivery today. Not having high hopes for a clean copy

Same for me, though I am always hopeful, lol. I already have a Newbury Pressing of ATLiens so if this one doesn't work out, I will take the credit and get Wu-Tang paid for with said credit.

 

[avecigrec]

so if this one doesn't work out, I will take the credit and get Wu-Tang paid for with said credit.

And have to go through another 2 or 3 copies in hopes of a good one!

...I truly hope you don't, but am also very nervous about it.

 

[TAYREL713]

Replacement has been spinned and it’s just as much static at the start of disc two side two as the original. It stinks because I’m listening to side 1 of record 1 and it sounds absolutely gorgeous.

 

[frodo-pkt]

1st replacement looks to be out for delivery today. Not having high hopes for a clean copy

In an unsurprising update, ride side surface noise is present on side D.

However, disc 1 looks much flatter than my first copy so will have to spin it for sound but at least I have a better copy of that one for now?

 

[roffle24]

Adding to the convo, my ATLiens has surface noise on side D as well. It's honestly not that terrible and doesn't really bother me. It'll be cool if they press new copies and send me a perfect one, but I'm not stressing it. Even as a big Outkast fan, I don't see myself listening to side D often enough to cause a stink over it. But hey, if they wanna send me another copy of side c/d then I won't complain.

That said, my jacket had big seam splits on the top and bottom, and they're sending me just a new jacket, which is dope. As much as it benefits me when they send me an entire second copy for a seam split, I'd honestly rather them not. I just need a new jacket, and its a waste to send an entire second copy.

So if any of you have any jacket defects, they have jacket only replacements, so request one.

 

[NewsFedora]

Replacement ATLiens on the way. Can I pull off the impossible and get two copies of Side D without surface noise???

Update: I did get a second Side D with no surface noise. This replacement is slightly warped but not bad enough to affect playback and most importantly, no giant scratch halfway through the final song.

Back to buying lotto tickets for me.

 

[4080]

Got my Outkast replacement yesterday, it's better... the crackle is still there but not as loud... I'm not sure I'm going to ask for a replacement because I feel like this is the best it's going to get unless they do a full re-press... I'm torn, should I just try for number 3 or just accept this is the best it's going to be...