I don’t like either the One-Step or UHQR boxes. They’re just useless trinkets eating up precious real estate as far as I’m concerned.
I'm really on the fence about opening PIJ. I just automatically preordered it and I'm not a huge fan of it. If it was a show off audiophile recording I might be inclined to keep it but my bank account is reeling and an open copy won't really be worth all that much as far as it gaining value. But if I leave it sealed I would feel bad if I or someone else decided to open it and couldn't remedy a defect. Maybe I should return it. It's not like I have to collect them all. I passed on SRV and missed Abraxas so it's not essential like I'm completing a set.
I’d try to sell it opened above retail price in the classifieds on this forum. That way, people will know that they’re paying a premium to make sure that the records are correct, something that buyers on the forum like to do.
Yes you're right. I had to do the same with BOTW, the only one of which I bought two, because I felt that a knowledgeable buyer who would want it to play would appreciate it being checked and perfect rather than take a gamble.
If it's not in the hot zone, now taking shape around #1975 - #1822, should it be a worry? What serial number is your box?
I wouldn’t open it yet. What # is your set? The # is on the back of the box Most seem to be around the same edition #
I have an OJC somewhere, I'm going to find it and give it a spin to see if it wins me over. I do have the two live albums that I like very much plus the first Evans one step version. Maybe it will grow on me enough to want to hold on to it. I've only really heard it recently through Spotify so I may not be getting the full impact.
You won’t get the full impact on the OJC either IMO. I compared it to my One Step and the OJC was muffled in comparison. Like they used a cassette to master it or something.
Glide, what was wrong on the BOTW, simarlity as the same as PIJ with a full side of SRV tracks instead PIJ? On the BOTW, is there an identifying matrix number I should look for?
My copy of PIJ just got shipped. I'm away for two weeks, back Memorial Day. I'll spin it when I get back, and compare to my AP 45.
Now up to three SRV and so far apart numbers....Yikes! And to think of how many buyers that do not reside on this forum etc... Obviously thay musta have grabbed the wrong stamper by the pressing machine. Sure it could happen and it's human to error etc. But what scares me is that the mistake was apparently not discovered at the pressing machine. Then they would not let the SRV LP's continue to packaging. So maybe a whole run of a stamper like 500-600 are faulty? Between 1820 to 1975 is 155 pressings that most likely are affected if they were manufactured and packed in sequel. Who knows?
I'm surprise BOTT is listed before the next Stevie Ray title. I wouldn't worry about saving money this could take another year.
I received 1069 and it is correct, flat disk and a good listen. Sleeve 2 is creased and I'll be calling to get replacements. I can live with the mild scuffing but not the crease, so since I'm calling I'll ask for both sleeves.
Haha. That's a good one. It's outta the retailer's hands. They don't collate and seal the box. Unless MoFi orders that the box be loaded differently, we're going to continue to have the problem.