OFFICIAL: Vinyl yet?

jonsey30 · October 2013

Mine came sometime in the middle of the night. I got home around 6:00 and it wasn't here, and then when I left for work this morning, there it was. I really don't like Mail Innovations.

I love the artwork though, and I disagree with drummerboy - I love how the red looks like it was colored with marker. Gives it more character.

Mine came with the Infallible postcard. I haven't looked yet, but I'm guessing there is a thread over at Lost Dogs where someone is trying to collect all of them.

It_Wasnt_My_Surface · October 2013

drummerboy_73 wrote:

Finally received my 10C LB vinyl in Las Vegas today! Placed the order July 29. Received 10C shipping confirmation e-mail on 10/8. Entered into UPS-MI database on 10/10. First movement occurred on 10/15. Delivered today, 10/21.

21 Oct 2013 Received by the local post office LAS VEGAS, NV
19 Oct 2013 Package processed by local post office BELL GARDENS, CA
19 Oct 2013 Package processed by local post office BELL GARDENS, CA
18 Oct 2013 Shipment Acceptance at PO BELL GARDENS, CA
18 Oct 2013 Shipment Info Received by Post Office PHOENIX, AZ
Oct 18 2013 Ready for post office entry Fontana, CA
Oct 18 2013 Package received by dest MI facility Fontana, CA
Oct 16 2013 Package transferred to dest MI facility Auburn, WA
Oct 15 2013 Package processed by Mail Innovations Auburn, WA
Oct 15 2013 Package received for processing Auburn, WA
Oct 10 2013 Shipment information received

So here's a rundown, with pictures, of the shape it was in:

Unopened package as I received it. A little wear and tear as can be expected, but nothing too bad.

Inner packaging - so far, so good...

AT LAST! Here it is. Cover art is what we've all already seen as expected, but upon closer inspection...

The coloring is a bit odd. As some others have described it, looks like it was colored with markers - doesn't have the solid coloring like the CD's I've seen in the stores or the precision of computer generated graphics. An obvious design choice, I guess, but don't really care for it myself.

Front Cover. Plastic was sealed all the way around; no signs of any damage.

Back Cover. I do like this a lot.

Close-up of corner. I've heard reports of some damaged corners, but mine are all OK. I would imagine if your outside packaging looks beat up, then obviously a problem with the courier. If the outer packaging is fine, but the inside banged up, problem lies with warehouse handling.

Inside the gatefold.

Sleeve - no tears or broken seams on mine.

Packaging was all great - unfortunately moving on to the actual vinyl, it starts to get ugly. First glance reveals lots of dust and debris all over this thing

More fibers, paper, and some funky looking streaks scattered about.

VERY ROUGH EDGES. May not affect playability per se, but running your finger around the edge, you can definitely feel a lot of protrusions and imperfections.

Getting worse...spotted about 4 or 5 of these small indentations, mostly on Side A near the edge. Looks almost like some kind of sharp object like a tack or nail hit it.

The sticker sheet...meh. I guess they're cool, but don't really do anything for me. Now if they were Garbage Pail Kids, I'd run out a buy a Trapper Keeper tonight!

Cover of the album booklet

Inside of booklet cover

Tracklisting on first page of booklet

Inside back cover of booklet.

I didn't get any kind of postcard in mine I've heard some people have received, but I did get this!

Since this came with a download code, I'm guessing there is no difference in this and retail store versions - kind of crummy seeing as how the only REAL incentive was to have it on release day, and maybe some nicer 10C packaging. The "10C Exclusive" content was a joke, and the shipping cost vs. arrival date an even bigger one. Anyhow, there ya have it folks. Unfortunately, I don't have a turntable at the moment, but even if I did, from the overall visual inspection of this thing, along with the horror stories I've heard so far in terms of sonic quality, I probably wouldn't waste time dropping a needle on it anyway.

I've repacked mine and slid it back into the plastic for now, anticipating SOME sort of acknowledgement and resolution from 10C within the coming days on this fiasco. If we don't hear something soon, my next course of action will most likely be to ship it back and demand a purchase price + return shipping refund. Not sure if I would buy it again at this point if the local record store is going to be stocking the exact same thing. If they re-produce a higher quality product, then maybe. The sad thing is, since I've downloaded it, I am REALLY digging this album. I'll probably go out and buy the CD this week, even though I've already got the download. I really just want to have a positive experience opening up a new Pearl Jam album. That's all for now...PEACE.

I kinda wish this had Boom's name in it too.

ceska · October 2013

Boom is not a member of the band. He is a touring musician, with some studio contributions.

CC9172 · October 2013

joeybuckets wrote:

no vinyl today in Brooklyn,NY , tracking said it was supposed to be delivered today :(

I did not get mine either when it was scheduled to be delivered yesterday in NJ. My local record store is charging $35 for it so I bought another copy at the show last night for $30.

JK_Livin · October 2013

CC9172 wrote:

joeybuckets wrote:

no vinyl today in Brooklyn,NY , tracking said it was supposed to be delivered today :(

I did not get mine either when it was scheduled to be delivered yesterday in NJ. My local record store is charging $35 for it so I bought another copy at the show last night for $30.

Any chance you listened yet?

lostalias · October 2013

I received mine yesterday in Atlanta, GA. After listening to it once all the way through, I thought it sounded muffled. Lots of pops, but no skips. The album packaging is awesome. I remember when I heard that they were calling this one "Lightning Bolt", I thought it was all going to be lame. WRONG. These guys know what they are doing. They are without a doubt the coolest mother f-ers of all time.

MayDay10 · October 2013

Mine has been sitting in Buffalo for 4 days. How innovative

pjpitt89 · October 2013

Came home from the show last night to find mine had arrived outside of Philly.

Jacket is perfect. Vinyl sleeve is split thru on both sides.

Visually, vinyl was filthy. Smudges, hand prints, pinhead indentation on last track side A. Will listen soon an update

okblueduck · October 2013

Finally got mine yesterday in North New Jersey. Haven't listened yet.

PH20 · October 2013

What I find rediculous, is that people are like, "Oh, mine only had five or six pops and skips, and a few tears in the cover...I must be one of the lucky ones." Or..."A few pops and ticks which is to be expected." Um.....no it's not.

PH20 · October 2013

My tracking just updated.

I should receive it by Friday. A full 10 days after the album release.

in my tree 76 · October 2013

Bump

PJForceofNature · October 2013

Mine arrived today! I haven't had a chance to even open it yet, but when I do, I'll update. Just so glad it's finally here!

MayDay10 · October 2013

mine arrived in Western New York.

There was some sort of glue type substance stuck on the vinyl in 2 spots. Other than that, it was a bit dirty. Cleaned it off and carefully removed the glue specks. Will give it a spin later, but my hopes arent very elevated

tylerj · October 2013

Mine arrived today in Indiana!!

Jacket and album art is beautiful.

I did notice that it sounded pretty quiet compared to other LPs. Many of you had said that, as well.

mikerl · October 2013

my tracking through ups has not updated since 10/15..

my tracking on USPS does not work at all... i emailed 10c with no luck.

to be honest.. i know that EVENTUALLY i will get a working copy, but at this point, im not exactly looking forward to it landing on my door step.. Vinyl should sound amazing and clean, pops, hum, straches, quiet.. not really even looking forward to spinning it until there is a resolution.

i think best bet for the 10C is to just send out reprints of the Record in a simple, sturdy cardboard sleeve, and let everyone keep the packaging they have, which seems to be in good shape from what im reading.

fanman475 · October 2013

Hail, hail the lucky ones who have even received their copy yet. Mine has (apparently) been sitting in Auburn, WA since the 15th. UPS claims a delivery date of 10/21, so at least finally I will get it in DC... yesterday? Jeez...