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We are emailing you to provide an update on Ol’ Dirty Bastard Return to the 36 Chambers.

In March, we featured Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Return to the 36 Chambers as our Hip-Hop Record of the Month. Due to the demand, that title was oversold, and we were forced to make the tough decision to delay the record for a small handful of folks, to ship in June.

Around the time that copies were landing on customers doorsteps, we started getting reports of a pressing defect on disc two of Return to the 36 Chambers. In the last minute of side D, on the final track, “Harlem World,” the audio cuts out during the intro, in a very strange way.

We then started to investigate exactly what happened — the file was corrupted when being transferred to be lacquered — and because it happened on beat, it was extremely difficult to catch during our QA processes. But that doesn’t sit well with us: We want this to be the best version of the album that’s ever existed. So, we had new lacquers cut, and had to work out with the label about how to ship this, and how to make sure the tests were perfect for this new edition, which took more time than we’d have liked.

But, finally, we have an update:
  • If you received your copy of Return to 36 Chambers already, come October, you will be shipped a replacement disc 2, with the corrected version of “Harlem World.”
  • If your copy was delayed entirely, you will receive your copy of the album — with the corrected version of “Harlem World” — in October as well.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this delay may have caused, but hope this update can clear up any confusion surrounding this issue. If you have any questions, please feel free to respond to this email and our team will be happy to clear things up for you!
- VMP Team
 
TenderLovingKiller® said:
Would you have purchased any of these albums if you had the opportunity retail?
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Sivuca, yes. I almost pulled the trigger on it a few times when it was originally in stock. Sigur Ros maybe, I’m not too familiar with this exact album so I got to listen to it before deciding what to do with it.

Part of the appeal of the blind box isn’t just getting something you would’ve bought had you gotten the opportunity, it’s also discovering something you might not have ever heard otherwise. I went with international because I knew it was the least likely chance I’d get a dupe and then also have the potential to find a new artist/album I’d like. So I’m fine with what I got.

That other dude who got a $10 non-VMP record has every right to be pissed and should definitely email to complain.
 
NewsFedora said:
Sivuca, yes. I almost pulled the trigger on it a few times when it was originally in stock. Sigur Ros maybe, I’m not too familiar with this exact album so I got to listen to it before deciding what to do with it.

Part of the appeal of the blind box isn’t just getting something you would’ve bought had you gotten the opportunity, it’s also discovering something you might not have ever heard otherwise. I went with international because I knew it was the least likely chance I’d get a dupe and then also have the potential to find a new artist/album I’d like. So I’m fine with what I got.

That other dude who got a $10 non-VMP record has every right to be pissed and should definitely email to complain.
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I’m fine with discovery and mystery boxes in general.

I think this was a dumb way to deal with the “vault” records… especially given the amount of garbage I’ve seen posted on Discord.

I also think the price point (even for the damaged boxes) is insane.
 
MyWifeHatesTrain said:
I’m fine with discovery and mystery boxes in general.

I think this was a dumb way to deal with the “vault” records… especially given the amount of garbage I’ve seen posted on Discord.

I also think the price point (even for the damaged boxes) is insane.
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Personally, I am not a fan of mystery boxes mainly because the chance of getting something I won’t enjoy or a duplicate creates more anxiety than anticipation. I also think they are a slick way for businesses to move records they have a tough time selling on their own.
 
TenderLovingKiller® said:
Personally, I am not a fan of mystery boxes mainly because the chance of getting something I won’t enjoy or a duplicate creates more anxiety than anticipation. I also think they are a slick way for businesses to move records they have a tough time selling on their own.
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Your last sentence is certainly true. I’m less likely to order a mystery box if I have quite a collection from whomever the company is.

Most places, the price is a bargain to help convince people to buy the albums… like 3 records for 25 or 30. As opposed to 2 for 60. Like I said, their prices were insane.
 
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