Never Shipped: Songs Are Only Half of The Order You're Not Getting

[Nobody]

I know a couple of people have just gotten their PUTP vinyls so hopefully everyone else does too. Should be soon! I hope.

That's exciting news, Tracy.  Thanks for the update.  I miss listening to vinyl.   

[Javo]

I just saw it on Discogs that someone already received it. I can't wait ...

[Jessica]

Not a word about any bonus material or anything cool like that, so I can definitely wait.

[Nobody]

Not a word about any bonus material or anything cool like that, so I can definitely wait.

Ya know, sometimes you need an old-fashioned schooling on music.  But, I  ya.

[Jessica]

yeah, I'm an audiophile's worst nightmare!

[Nobody]

yeah, I'm an audiophile's worst nightmare!

 
Yes, yes you are.  But, that's why we  you.

[Jessica]

Girl, I rock 128 mp3s shamelessly

[Nobody]

I'll have to look and ee how many songs I have on my iPod.  I love it.  I take it everywhere with me.

And, I'll admit that it has spoiled me.  Some stuff, I only download.  Now, I only buy the stuff that I know is really going to impact me.  That's usually the stuff I want on vinyl.  Because I will sit with headphones and listen to the entire album.  It's kind of interesting because artists used to release albums as an entire concept - star to finish.  Most don't anymore.  If I can sit and listen to it, start to finish - it's a good album in my crazy world.

[Jessica]

Yeah, I miss proper albums.   I always had cassette tapes and I couldn't afford the type that skip tracks when you hold the FF and Play buttons at the same time, so I got pretty accustomed to albums.

I still prefer records that tell a story.  One of my faves is Live and Let Ghost by Jukebox the Ghost.  I was p heartbroken when they moved to making more pop-style albums with individual tracks.

[Nobody]

Yeah, I miss proper albums.   I always had cassette tapes and I couldn't afford the type that skip tracks when you hold the FF and Play buttons at the same time, so I got pretty accustomed to albums.

I still prefer records that tell a story.  One of my faves is Live and Let Ghost by Jukebox the Ghost.  I was p heartbroken when they moved to making more pop-style albums with individual tracks.

That time space beetween albums and CDs - all I bought was casettes.  If it was an older band, sometiimes I could get a 2 on 1 cassette.  One album on side A, on side B.  I still have 'em.  I listened to lots of Fleetwood Mac on vinyl.  And Stevie.  They were my favorites.  The POY, when it came out.  Lots of Cass Elliot, too.  My Dad was a big fan and so was I. 

[Nobody]

Vinyl arrived today. 

Whomever the carrier was (no shipment notifiation preceded delivery), left it in the rain.  At least it wasn't wet.  No bubble wrap, or proective packing = badly, ear marked corners from rattling around inside the cardboard box. 

Now for the disappointing part, which is probably going to sound like pointless bitching to anyone that isn't a vinyl enthusiast, like me.  The cover, is not a gatefold?!  I don't know how that's possible.  It's also a double album.  Seriously.  3 songs per side   

The cover was also way stretched out, so when I removed the vinyl to find the slightly heavier paper stock insert with the poetry on it, it looked like a mouth, gaping back at me. 

It was signed.  J___l   

All I can say is, good freakin luck with this one, Javo.  I mean it. 

[Randy]

I got mine Tuesday, but I just found it today, behind the screen door. I don't get home much these days.

Now for the disappointing part, which is probably going to sound like pointless bitching to anyone that isn't a vinyl enthusiast, like me.  The cover, is not a gatefold?!  I don't know how that's possible.  It's also a double album.  Seriously.  3 songs per side 

I was sort of surprised at the packaging, too. I was debating whether to open it or not before discovering it wasn't sealed anyway. And, I don't get why it was a double album at all, unless the running time was a little too long for just one. I don't know...

[Javo]

Vinyl arrived today. 

Whomever the carrier was (no shipment notifiation preceded delivery), left it in the rain.  At least it wasn't wet.  No bubble wrap, or proective packing = badly, ear marked corners from rattling around inside the cardboard box. 

Now for the disappointing part, which is probably going to sound like pointless bitching to anyone that isn't a vinyl enthusiast, like me.  The cover, is not a gatefold?!  I don't know how that's possible.  It's also a double album.  Seriously.  3 songs per side   

The cover was also way stretched out, so when I removed the vinyl to find the slightly heavier paper stock insert with the poetry on it, it looked like a mouth, gaping back at me. 

It was signed.  J___l   

All I can say is, good freakin luck with this one, Javo.  I mean it.

Sorry to hear for you, I can imagine that it's frustrating. are you going to write to the shop?
I hope they'll ship it to me  with Fed-ex again together with the Greates hits vinyl album, then it's packed a little bit better. But your experience with this is not very hopeful.
They didn't answer my question from this week, I'll send them a reminder.

[Nobody]

Vinyl arrived today. 

Whomever the carrier was (no shipment notifiation preceded delivery), left it in the rain.  At least it wasn't wet.  No bubble wrap, or proective packing = badly, ear marked corners from rattling around inside the cardboard box. 

Now for the disappointing part, which is probably going to sound like pointless bitching to anyone that isn't a vinyl enthusiast, like me.  The cover, is not a gatefold?!  I don't know how that's possible.  It's also a double album.  Seriously.  3 songs per side   

The cover was also way stretched out, so when I removed the vinyl to find the slightly heavier paper stock insert with the poetry on it, it looked like a mouth, gaping back at me. 

It was signed.  J___l   

All I can say is, good freakin luck with this one, Javo.  I mean it.

Sorry to hear for you, I can imagine that it's frustrating. are you going to write to the shop?
I hope they'll ship it to me  with Fed-ex again together with the Greates hits vinyl album, then it's packed a little bit better. But your experience with this is not very hopeful.
They didn't answer my question from this week, I'll send them a reminder.

No, I'm not going to bother contacting the store.  I think I just expected more.  I'll cross my fingers that they ship yours along with the Greatest Hits, so the packing is better.  I think mine came Fed Ex.  I had a USPS delivery after the album.  A padded envelope woud have been a better packing choice vs the cardboard box.  I should actually check it for any cracks.  I didn't even think about the weather factor.  See, that weather thread is useful

[Donna Sue]

Vinyl arrived today. 

Whomever the carrier was (no shipment notifiation preceded delivery), left it in the rain.  At least it wasn't wet.  No bubble wrap, or proective packing = badly, ear marked corners from rattling around inside the cardboard box. 

Now for the disappointing part, which is probably going to sound like pointless bitching to anyone that isn't a vinyl enthusiast, like me.  The cover, is not a gatefold?!  I don't know how that's possible.  It's also a double album.  Seriously.  3 songs per side   

The cover was also way stretched out, so when I removed the vinyl to find the slightly heavier paper stock insert with the poetry on it, it looked like a mouth, gaping back at me. 

It was signed.  J___l   

All I can say is, good freakin luck with this one, Javo.  I mean it.

Aww sorry to hear that SMP! Its lousy when you are so excited to receive something and it doesn't meet your expectations. 

See, that weather thread is useful

I love the weather thread! It's cool to hear what its like in other provinces/states (Okay, I know I'm the only person in a 'province') 

[Nobody]

I'm starting to think I expect too much.  I should loosen up and go with the flow more.  The OCD vinyl collector prevents that from happening.   Then again, I like the weather thread.

[Echo]

I emailed the Jewel store Friday about my vinyl shipment, still no news still no package. Im not good at being patient.

[Nobody]

I emailed the Jewel store Friday about my vinyl shipment, still no news still no package. Im not good at being patient.

I was surprised mine arrived before December, to be honest.  Hope it gets there soon.

[Jessica]

Yay - mine came and it's in great condition!

It's definitely the laziest Jewel autograph I have, , but it's all good - I'm sure she had hella writer's cramp going through all these books, CDs and albums!

[Javo]

I didn't receive it yet, but I expect it takes a few days longer to the Netherlands. The store is not answering also not my reminder. I hoped to receive a track and trace number.