12 VARIANTS FOR THE 12TH PEARL JAM ALBUM

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  • pjbugs007
    pjbugs007 Posts: 1,352
    jonbond1779 said:
    pjbugs007 said:
    Chi-town Variant.
    Def in my top 3 - RSD, Vegas and this....

    No doubt definitely a top 3!
  • Imcoffeegirl
    Imcoffeegirl Posts: 380
    PJammer4life said:
    Worst nightmare. USPS sent PNW destroyed and warped.

    So sorry! I hope you can get it replaced. 
  • PJammin'
    PJammin' Posts: 1,913
    PJammer4life said:
    Worst nightmare. USPS sent PNW destroyed and warped.

    So what happens? Do they even pay for that?
    I died. I died and you just stood there. I died and you watched. I died and you walked by and said no. I'm dead.
  • EH19735
    EH19735 Posts: 6
    It took a week, but my 10C variant arrived today. USPS did not beat it to hell, thankfully, but they did take their sweet time. Yes, it’s purple (or maybe wine-colored would be more fair), but I can also confirm that when held up to the light, it does turn red. I don’t know if they make such a thing as an LED turntable platter or not, but I will look into it. Anyway, I’ve got this and the Deluxe CD and the NY variant I’m going to sell to my brother and the local record store has a large supply of the Missoulas still, so I’ll get one of those for my dad and I think I’ll be done. It’s been fun, but now I’ll just wait (and hope for) a next one.


  • EH19735
    EH19735 Posts: 6
    PJammer4life said:
    Worst nightmare. USPS sent PNW destroyed and warped.

    So kind of them to provide a form letter “apology” that basically amounts to “Oh, well, shit happens!” And then offer you no compensation whatsoever.
  • PJammin'
    PJammin' Posts: 1,913
    edited April 2024
    EH19735 said:
    PJammer4life said:
    Worst nightmare. USPS sent PNW destroyed and warped.

    So kind of them to provide a form letter “apology” that basically amounts to “Oh, well, shit happens!” And then offer you no compensation whatsoever.
    That’s messed up. They need to take accountability and make it right. I’d be so pissed. 
    I died. I died and you just stood there. I died and you watched. I died and you walked by and said no. I'm dead.
  • tino_11
    tino_11 Posts: 2,184
    Anybody ordered the NY variant from Darkside Records? Just wondered if you got a shipping notice before it arrived? I ordered five days ago but showing as not shipped and I’m concerned they may have oversold. 
    'F*** the pessimists. F*** 'em.' Eddie Vedder
  • pjbugs007
    pjbugs007 Posts: 1,352
    edited April 2024
    tino_11 said:
    Anybody ordered the NY variant from Darkside Records? Just wondered if you got a shipping notice before it arrived? I ordered five days ago but showing as not shipped and I’m concerned they may have oversold. 
    Don’t worry Tino. I ordered something a week ago an it hasn’t shipped yet so I emailed them a they said they got swamped with orders the day after RSD an are working on it. Same thing is said in their Facebook page. But yes you get a email when it ships!
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  • Naked John
    Naked John Posts: 377
    Anyone have a verdict on how the RSD compares? Where was that pressed?
  • Naked John
    Naked John Posts: 377
    Tim Simmons said:
    Just posted this in another thread




    OK. I AB'd my Chicago variant (CZ) and my 10c Red variant (Furnace)

    I'm assuming they both use the same digital master to cut, and it shows. The highly compressed sound for the album still comes across on both vinyl. 

    Both LPs were cleaned ultrasonically before playing. Because thye were new, I just an 8 min cycle on my Degritter. Both got new antistatic sleeves before being played. Both were played on my VPI HW-19, Grado Gold cart through a vintage Marantz 2020. Polk bookshelf (Solid low end, decent mids, great highs). No knobs were touched for this comparison (Volume remained constant. I keep my Bass at a 7, Mids at a 9 and highs at an 8) 

    The differences: 

    (pressing quality) The CZ pressing has a touch noisier surface. even after the cleaning. Some static remains. Pretty normal for a CZ pressing (if the label doesn't pay up for the better quality). The furnace wasn't dead quiet but it was difficult to pick up surface noise. No pops on either. Didn't weigh them, but it felt like the CZ was a touch heavier. Both have different dead wax. The messages are the same, but Furnace is hand carved and CZ is a digital etching.

    (Sound) The Furnace had a very nice low end. Jeffs bass and the bass drum kinda rip on this. Unfortunately, the offset to that is that its makes it have a murkier over all sound. The CZ seems a bit more crisp in the sound. The offset to that is that it comes across as a bit thin. I'm chalking both of these up to the master being not great. Maybe if the furnace were spread across 2 LPs, that murkiness would go away with more space to cut. Neither had great instrument separation. The quieter songs and parts sounded better. Highs better on the CZ, lows better on the Furnace.

    I saw some chatter about the last track Setting Sun, pushing the limits for time on the B-side. My first spin last week of the CZ pressing I noticed the IGD immediately. The compressed sound on the master certainly doesn't help things either. The furnace pressing minimizes the IGD. The cut is better at keeping that IGD static down. Again, its still there, but its less noticeable than the CZ pressing.  
    Tim,

    Thank You!
    This is precisely what I was looking to HEAR! Did you happen to pick up an RSD variant?
    I am going to get a black. Still looking at the variants...may grab a clear...I have the COKE No Code not the clear that followed.
    I wish I knew you were an audiophile. I would have been talking to you forever.
    With great gratitude, please know how much this review means to me.
    I had heard the record release over SIRIUS/XM.
    John

  • tino_11
    tino_11 Posts: 2,184
    pjbugs007 said:
    tino_11 said:
    Anybody ordered the NY variant from Darkside Records? Just wondered if you got a shipping notice before it arrived? I ordered five days ago but showing as not shipped and I’m concerned they may have oversold. 
    Don’t worry Tino. I ordered something a week ago an it hasn’t shipped yet so I emailed them a they said they got swamped with orders the day after RSD an are working on it. Same thing is said in their Facebook page. But yes you get a email when it ships!
    Brilliant, thanks for letting me know. I can rest easy now! 
    'F*** the pessimists. F*** 'em.' Eddie Vedder
  • drfox
    drfox Posts: 1,481
    tino_11 said:
    Anybody ordered the NY variant from Darkside Records? Just wondered if you got a shipping notice before it arrived? I ordered five days ago but showing as not shipped and I’m concerned they may have oversold. 
    They ship it via FedEx so very quick when they’ve posted it. Mine arrived at home in England last Monday (was posted on the Thursday the week before!)
  • LukinAtU
    LukinAtU Posts: 831
    LetMySpiritPass said:
    Are the sticker sheets sealed inside the vinyl? I just received my 10C version and there's no sticker sheet. Unless it's inside the actual sealed vinyl, which I haven't opened yet.
    its in the pocket with the booklet.
  • LukinAtU
    LukinAtU Posts: 831
    SVRDhand13 said:
    Spun the 10C red (purple) version last night and it sounds great.  Now how do I explain to my wife that two more versions are on the way!?! lol (NY and RSD)
    curious if you hear/feel a difference after listening to the other versions...
  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,545
    I think it’s getting here today. By all accounts it’s like the regional variants
  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,545
    Glad I can help. 
  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,076
    tino_11 said:
    Anybody ordered the NY variant from Darkside Records? Just wondered if you got a shipping notice before it arrived? I ordered five days ago but showing as not shipped and I’m concerned they may have oversold. 
    I preordered the NY variant from them. I got two shipping notices - one when they shipped and one when it was out for delivery. But I wouldn’t worry. They might be busy. 
  • LukinAtU
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    PJammin' said:
    runstaples said:
    10 club version came in the mail!


    😳 

    Hold it up to the light...looks better.
  • PJammin'
    PJammin' Posts: 1,913
    LukinAtU said:
    PJammin' said:
    runstaples said:
    10 club version came in the mail!


    😳 

    Hold it up to the light...looks better.

    I need a restock!
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  • WhyNotSweden
    WhyNotSweden Sweden Posts: 4,308
    tino_11 said:
    Anybody ordered the NY variant from Darkside Records? Just wondered if you got a shipping notice before it arrived? I ordered five days ago but showing as not shipped and I’m concerned they may have oversold. 
    Darkside was amazing, got email when shipped, when out for delivery and when delivered.  
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