Before These Crowded Streets Vinyl Count

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by BTBaboon

Do you think there's any chance they go back and do UTTAD AAA?

Strictly my opinion, but I don't think that's happening anytime soon.

[krisjay]

Originally Posted by BTBaboon

Do you think there's any chance they go back and do UTTAD AAA?

I think since this now has been released, probably the only chance for this to happen is if they offer a label like MoFi a limited pressing. Them going back and doing it themselves seems rather doubtful at best.

[larocca41]

Does anyone have a copy of BTCS on vinyl that they are willing to sell? I cant find any on ebay or anything. PM me if you do, thanks!

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by larocca41

Does anyone have a copy of BTCS on vinyl that they are willing to sell? I cant find any on ebay or anything. PM me if you do, thanks!

A much better version is being released next year for the 20th anniversary. Instead of paying 200-300 bucks now, wait until next year and pay 30-40 bucks for a better version.

[rickyh24]

Ill believe that when I hear it. Considering this bands recent track record with vinyl.

[snake911]

The bands recent track record with vinyl is pretty damn good. The LT releases have all been done well, Crash is as close to perfect as you can get, RTT is really good. What have they done recently on vinyl that makes you question BTCS being reissued properly?

[WidespreadMule3]

Yeah the prices on this thing are about to plummet. Good time to sell them if you got 'em.

[chadizzy1]

I hope the 13 people that voted they have 5 copies sell them before 2018

[rickyh24]

Originally Posted by snake911

The bands recent track record with vinyl is pretty damn good. The LT releases have all been done well, Crash is as close to perfect as you can get, RTT is really good. What have they done recently on vinyl that makes you question BTCS being reissued properly?

Aftw and big whiskey are two of the worst vinyls I own. Crash splatter version was a shit show too. UTTAD is nothing special either. Let's not pretend they are batting a thousand here.

[rickyh24]

Originally Posted by WidespreadMule3

Yeah the prices on this thing are about to plummet. Good time to sell them if you got 'em.

Will be keeping mine. Never planned on selling it anyways and you never know what will happen.

[Watchdog]

I've got one bought the day it came out still in the original plastic. I'd consider an offer!

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by rickyh24

Aftw and big whiskey are two of the worst vinyls I own. Crash splatter version was a shit show too. UTTAD is nothing special either. Let's not pretend they are batting a thousand here.

But look at after AFTW/Big Whisky.

The entire LT series has been fantastic (that's 5 releases so far) with great sound quality. UTTAD sounded decent, people were just upset over the mispress they had to correct which delayed the release. Crash sounded good, people were just upset with the color of the splatter vinyl - that had nothing to do with the sound quality. They've been doing pretty good with their vinyl releases after AFTW.

[dobyblue]

Also R2T sounds great and people will be very happy with RR95
Crash is one of the best vinyl releases of 2016

[thewitt85]

Visually the Crash splatter turned out ugly but who the hell cares. The mispress and delay with UTTAD and maybe the source they used for it is the only real screw up they've had though it still sounded real good. This is a silly argument but ants gonna complain. No real reason to think they won't press BTCS next.

[DrinkMe]

Got the day it came out bought at sounds familiar. I miss record stores. Played many times on the stereo

[rickyh24]

Originally Posted by thewitt85

Visually the Crash splatter turned out ugly but who the hell cares.

People that bought it with the impression it wouldn't look awful I'm guessing.

[ElijahSoRight72]

I'm not selling mine- Even if I get the re-release, I can't help but take joy in that I have a "real" one.

[dobyblue]

It's not a reissue, it's going to be the only all analogue audiophile cut.

The only joy I'd take is getting rid of the '98 pressing while it still has value. The remaster will blow it out of the water.

[snake911]

Originally Posted by rickyh24

Aftw and big whiskey are two of the worst vinyls I own. Crash splatter version was a shit show too. UTTAD is nothing special either. Let's not pretend they are batting a thousand here.

Im not pretending its been perfect, and I also dont include BW or AFTW in the recent rack record pile. Since AFTW every vinyl release has been better by a wide margin. UTTAD wasn't done analog but it still sounded very very good. Crash sonics are impeccable, I get that people thought it would look better but that's far from a shit-show. All signs that we have are that BTCS will be excellent, especially if you order the black vinyl.

[BTBaboon]

Since AFTW, there have been 5 LTs, each with a color and black version, R2T, Recently + Pumpkin Recently 10", UTTAD mis-press and corrected version, and Crash splatter/black. So 16 "editions" total. 14 have been absolutely fantastic, 1 was less than ideal mastering and a wrong source that got corrected, and 1 didn't look as pretty as amazon said.

They all sound great, so people who buy vinyl for the music are happy. The splatter that wasn't as advertised is OOP and going for a pretty penny, so people who bought it as a collectible should be happy too - it's rare now (because why else buy it over black other than wanting to display it rather than play it?).

Nothing would indicate "this band" has a bad track record on vinyl. And even including BW & AFTW, the former has a decent master for a modern release and was impacted by pressing issues which are still common at the over worked plants as the vinyl industry has boomed again, and the other had a CD mastering like 75% of new music releases do these days. Seems a lot of complaining over nothing

[rickyh24]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

It's not a reissue, it's going to be the only all analogue audiophile cut.

The only joy I'd take is getting rid of the '98 pressing while it still has value. The remaster will blow it out of the water.

You don't think the original will hold value?

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by rickyh24

You don't think the original will hold value?

It will hold value amongst collectors due to it being a first pressing, but you won't see it sell for what it sells for now. Instead of the 250-300 range you see now for the BTCS vinyl it will drop to the 100-150 range, if I had the guesstimate. It will have some value, but much less than it has now.

[rickyh24]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

It will hold value amongst collectors due to it being a first pressing, but you won't see it sell for what it sells for now. Instead of the 250-300 range you see now for the BTCS vinyl it will drop to the 100-150 range, if I had the guesstimate. It will have some value, but much less than it has now.

I got mine for 175 years ago. Maybe that's why I'm not really too motivated to sell it. Got my money's worth a few times over and I really can't just assume the next version will be flawless. Not complaining really just covering all my bases.

[WidespreadMule3]

I'm thinking it may drop below 100. But maybe that's just me being hopeful (I'd like one for collecting's sake).

[coldengrey12]

I've got a sealed promo.

If they repress, I'll pop that open and play it and keep the original in a frame on the wall.

No one will probably know the difference except me, but whatever.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by rickyh24

You don't think the original will hold value?

No I really don't see it retaining much value at all, generally first pressings have reasons other than just being first pressing status to retain real value. Ludwig's cut of Zep II, original yellow/black Parlophone mono Beatles, etc.

Ten retains value because Pearl Jam didn't execute their vinyl reissues well at all, if MFSL or Audio Fidelity did 2LP 45rpm cuts or even just an AAA 33 cut I'd fully expect the market for the original US pressing to dry up. Sure maybe you'd still get $200 for one but perhaps once every 2-3 years vs once a month?

[voiceofreason]

What's up guys....i have a promo sealed vinyl that I'm thinking about selling. I see you guys talking about it being valued at $300 or so but the ones I've seen on eBay and Amazon are listed for twice that. Are they overvalued ot do they go that high?
If it's $300 I may just hold on to it.

[Mateo2k]

Originally Posted by voiceofreason

What's up guys....i have a promo sealed vinyl that I'm thinking about selling. I see you guys talking about it being valued at $300 or so but the ones I've seen on eBay and Amazon are listed for twice that. Are they overvalued ot do they go that high?
If it's $300 I may just hold on to it.

When you look at eBay, don't look at what's available. Look at what's sold. That will tell you. And it's in the $250 range

You can filter your eBay search for "sold" listings and completed listings to see what sold and what did not.

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by voiceofreason

What's up guys....i have a promo sealed vinyl that I'm thinking about selling. I see you guys talking about it being valued at $300 or so but the ones I've seen on eBay and Amazon are listed for twice that. Are they overvalued ot do they go that high?
If it's $300 I may just hold on to it.

As said below:

Originally Posted by Mateo2k

When you look at eBay, don't look at what's available. Look at what's sold. That will tell you. And it's in the $250 range

You can filter your eBay search for "sold" listings and completed listings to see what sold and what did not.

As far as outside of eBay, most transactions I've helped facilitate for BTCS vinyl have seen to be going for 200-250. Lately it's been on the lower end because people know a reissue is coming next year.

2/5/17 - 4/20/17 eBay Sales (Completed, not listed):

4/20 - 299.99
4/16 - 250.00
3/30 - 255.00
3/9 - 259.95
3/2 - 215.00
2/26 - 200.50
2/16 - 299.99
2/5 - 225.00

Average sale price - 250.67

Two of those completed listings were sealed, both got 299.99. Private transactions I’ve seen for sealed ones have been on the closer end to the 250 range, but not more than that lately. So if you can get 300, go for it, but I wouldn’t expect more than that.

[voiceofreason]

Cool stuff. Thanks for your insight. I'll probably hold onto it then.