OFFICIAL LB Vinyl Condition Thread

I picked one up at Cheap-O Records in St Paul, MN this weekend. They had 10 or so on hand.

I really debated when I saw it. I knew about the issues people were having and the price of the Record wasn't in line with the name of the store. $40. Something wouldn't let me walk away without one though. I figured if it was really bad, then I had one on order from 10C to replace it and if it was good, then I have one on order to stash away. Win/win.

Side A has some of the pops I'd heard about. No hissing or bass issues. There was one slight jump during Getaway. Nothing too dramatic. Side B had a few minor pops.

I'm not upset over it. If I want perfect, I'll listen to the CD. That's what it's there for. I buy vinyl because it's got great character. Many of the pops on Side A correspond with the Lightning Bolt label on the record. For a time, the pops come when the tip of the bolt passes the needle. It's almost as if there's actually a charge in the vinyl that's trying to escape. It's actually pretty cool.

sigh eternally wrote:

Mercury wrote:

I've posted a lot about this. Got mine locally, sleeve and jacket are as mint as anything I've bought, and I buy a lot of records. Records LOOKS fine, pops and SKIPS on Getaway, pops and skips throughout, major skips on Pendulum, which I posted a video of on Instagram @negavinyl In my opinion not a playable copy. No satisfaction through my local store, who I will no longer buy from. Going to pick up another copy at another local store who will return it if it's defective, cause I'm an idiot and love this band and vinyl.

For those of you in the Columbus, OH area, buy your records at Spoonful, not Magnolia Thunderpussy. They have the worst customer service known to man and will fuck you over in a situation like this. A new release should be joy for fans, especially at a $35 price point. First world pains for sure, but still unacceptable.

My girlfriend used to work at Magnolia Thunderpussy. She hated everything about it, from top down. Whenever she is back in Columbus and drives by the shop, or hears someone mention it, she just says "FUCK that place." Lost Weekend Records, Used Kids, or Spoonful are the only places one should ever consider buying a record in the city.

I drive to Athens for Haffa's records. If I can not afford the drive they will ship it to me for about 2.50 and it get's to my house the next day.

SomethingCreative wrote:

Wonder if ten club is ever gonna say anything about the widespread issues or take them all on one at a time

They won't it's the 10c standard to not say anything.

EarlWelsh wrote:

rival. wrote:

LOOKS like it is out for delivery today in chicago. but who the fuck knows... will probably end up in alabama by the end of the day. :fp: :roll:

so what's the consensus here... keep it sealed in hopes that 10C rights this huge wrong and we can just send it back for an exchange? or just play it and pray it is one of the very few good presses?

Considering 10c hasn't yet addressed the problem, you should open it. If it's defective, I'd think they'll have to replace it...sealed or open.

Yeah, I don't think it makes a difference... the only way we will know if it's defective is if we open and play it... I doubt 10C wants people sending back unopened albums - no need to replace something that doesn't have a defect.

DURP wrote:

SomethingCreative wrote:

Wonder if ten club is ever gonna say anything about the widespread issues or take them all on one at a time

They won't it's the 10c standard to not say anything.

Understand why they haven't said anything yet liability, dealing with company they had make them and getting better understanding of magnitude. 10c has always taken care of us so be patient.

mikerl wrote:

PJForceofNature wrote:

So hoping mine would arrive today! I'm not sure exactly how to track it-any help would be greatly appreciated!

your 10c email has a tracking number.. just go to "ups shipping innovations" and track it.

Thanks for the info-getting ready to leave for Philly-will track it sometime tomorrow. Here's hoping it shows up tomorrow!

DewieCox wrote:

nigel1214 wrote:

I picked one up at Cheap-O Records in St Paul, MN this weekend. They had 10 or so on hand.

I really debated when I saw it. I knew about the issues people were having and the price of the Record wasn't in line with the name of the store. $40. Something wouldn't let me walk away without one though. I figured if it was really bad, then I had one on order from 10C to replace it and if it was good, then I have one on order to stash away. Win/win.

Side A has some of the pops I'd heard about. No hissing or bass issues. There was one slight jump during Getaway. Nothing too dramatic. Side B had a few minor pops.

I'm not upset over it. If I want perfect, I'll listen to the CD. That's what it's there for. I buy vinyl because it's got great character. Many of the pops on Side A correspond with the Lightning Bolt label on the record. For a time, the pops come when the tip of the bolt passes the needle. It's almost as if there's actually a charge in the vinyl that's trying to escape. It's actually pretty cool.

:fp:

A well pressed, clean vinyl should play through every bit a clearly as a cd.

I can deal with them, but clicks and pops is the last reason that I got into collecting vinyl

You know what, you're right.
I'm about to lay the smack down on my inner-optimist!
What was he thinking?!

got mine today! the packaging is perfect but there are only pops on sirens. everything else is fine.

PJ_Soul wrote:

DewieCox wrote:

nigel1214 wrote:

I picked one up at Cheap-O Records in St Paul, MN this weekend. They had 10 or so on hand.

I really debated when I saw it. I knew about the issues people were having and the price of the Record wasn't in line with the name of the store. $40. Something wouldn't let me walk away without one though. I figured if it was really bad, then I had one on order from 10C to replace it and if it was good, then I have one on order to stash away. Win/win.

Side A has some of the pops I'd heard about. No hissing or bass issues. There was one slight jump during Getaway. Nothing too dramatic. Side B had a few minor pops.

I'm not upset over it. If I want perfect, I'll listen to the CD. That's what it's there for. I buy vinyl because it's got great character. Many of the pops on Side A correspond with the Lightning Bolt label on the record. For a time, the pops come when the tip of the bolt passes the needle. It's almost as if there's actually a charge in the vinyl that's trying to escape. It's actually pretty cool.

:fp:

A well pressed, clean vinyl should play through every bit a clearly as a cd.

I can deal with them, but clicks and pops is the last reason that I got into collecting vinyl

Yup, and if there is every one click or pop on my LB vinyl I'm sending it back.

Yeah, same here. When it arrives I'll run it through my Spin Clean before playing it. If there is anything wrong with it after a Spin Clean treatment, nothing will fix it.

PJ_Soul wrote:

courtmcc wrote:

got mine today! the packaging is perfect but there are only pops on sirens. everything else is fine.

That really doesn't seem acceptable though .... a whole song is ruined. Are you sending it back? I'm kind of that hoping everyone who has any flaws does... whoever fucked up needs to pay for it.

tbh, it doesn't bother me. i'm not a big fan of sirens. when 10c says something about returning it.. maybe i will. i'm only gonna listen to it this once and let it sit with all my other records. i'd understand if the whole fucking record was cracking and popping but one fucking pop isn't going to bother me. i'm not fucking picky.