IMAGES AND WORDS VINYL RE-ISSUE PRE ORDER IS NOW UP(2XLP 180 GRAM RE-ISSUE)

[SystematicThought]

The artwork for SFAM was also kinda low-quality, so I'm not shocked. What's in the gatefold, the band members?

[Perpetual Change]

Got mine today, and it sounds absolutely stellar! However:

The front artwork is kind of low quality, but I can't wait to listen.

Yeah. Real missed opportunity, honestly. The front artwork doesn't look very good, and the fact that both discs are just kinda shoved in a sleave is a real turn-off. Also, no lyric booklet? I seriously hope that doesn't happen again. This disc already did cost me a LOT more than other vinyls from other bands, which came with way better packaging.

I think that that was a licensing thing.

Yeah, maybe they could figure that out next time before they charge people $35 for it.

The artwork for SFAM was also kinda low-quality, so I'm not shocked. What's in the gatefold, the band members?

Nothing. There is none. It's just a slipcase.

[dparrott]

Just got mine today!  #176 

I got no front sticker though (?)

"Triggered" snare, huh?  Like on Greatest Hit?

MP and JP look so thin on the back cover 

[SystematicThought]

That sucks that the 2 LPs are just stuffed into one... Is it cramped in?

But hey, there's always the next record and I'm sure it will be great

[Yamaha Man]

I got mine today. #43!!!!!!!!!!

Ordered on 1/10/13 at 5:55 last name starts with P

[Cedar redaC]

That sucks that the 2 LPs are just stuffed into one... Is it cramped in?

It's a really wide sleeve that fits 2 LPs just fine.

[Mindflux]

Just got mine today!  #176 

I got no front sticker though (?)

"Triggered" snare, huh?  Like on Greatest Hit?

MP and JP look so thin on the back cover 

Yeah no sticker on mine either. 

[Implode]

#194 here. Listening now. 

[TheGreatPretender]

Stupid retailer not having it.
Just ordered mine. Don't care about the packaging, don't care about the lack of sleeves, or whatnot. I just wanna hear that beautiful music.

[Prog Snob]

Still waiting...   

[goo-goo]

Ordered from Best Buy.com on Saturday for 30 bucks and Free Expedited shipping. Got it yesterday. Impressed.

#1447 Black vinyl with sticker

[The Letter M]

Still waiting...   

...For Sleep??



-Marc.

[Zydar]

Still waiting...   

In the calm of desolation?

[?]

Still waiting...   

For the outcry?

[dream416]

Received mine today #408. Time to kick back and listen to this amazing album!!!!!

[Prog Snob]

...For Sleep??



-Marc.

In the calm of desolation?

For the outcry?

all of these

I see people talking about playing the record when they get it. Am I the only one who isn't opening it?

[TL]

Have any Canadians received theirs yet? Still waiting on mine.

[Mindflux]

Have any Canadians received theirs yet? Still waiting on mine.

JLB has his I'm sure.

[TheGreatPretender]

Still waiting...   

In the shadows of your heart?

[Prog Snob]

Still waiting...   

In the shadows of your heart?

and this too.   

[dparrott]

I opened it, but my record player's not set up. 

To me, colored/clear vinyl is more special.  It's like playable art.  I have lots of colored/clear vinyl by other bands.

Maybe the next vinyl release could be clear?

[The Letter M]

Obviously, the Awake vinyl should be gray with moon-crater spots on it, and, if possible, clock-marks to match the moon on the album's cover.

-Marc.

[Fiery Winds]

According to the tracking info, my copy is about 50 miles away in a sort facility.  Hoping to have it by the end of the week. 

[Lolzeez]

I may buy it from a retailer. I don't know. I still got that badass first print. So HA!

[ZeppelinDT]

My tracking number is still showing that it hasn't even been delivered to the post office yet.  Should I be getting worried....?

The kicker is that I live about 20 minutes away from the record store that this label is based out of... :/

[The Letter M]

My tracking number is still showing that it hasn't even been delivered to the post office yet.  Should I be getting worried....?

The kicker is that I live about 20 minutes away from the record store that this label is based out of... :/

Maybe they saw your address and figures they could get someone to walk it over??

-Marc.

[dparrott]

Yea!  Awake on grey and black splatter vinyl!

I wonder who's getting single digit numbers of I&W.

[TL]

Mine arrived today! #407 for anyone keeping track.

Can't wait to listen to it.

[The Letter M]

Who wants to post a running list of who has which # of the IAW vinyl somewhere on this thread? I'd like to see how many of the 500 went to DTF members!

-Marc.

[Prog Snob]

Who wants to post a running list of who has which # of the IAW vinyl somewhere on this thread? I'd like to see how many of the 500 went to DTF members!

-Marc.

That's a great idea. I am glad you nominated yourself to do it.

[symphonyofskys]

WHITE 2LP REISSUE  --- Where did this come from. Says its a gatefold, hand numbered March 14th release. Possible bootleg, or maybe related to licensing since in the USA pressing had a lot of restrictions

https://vinyl-gold.com/dream-theater/1840-images-and-words-white-vinyl-140313-.html

[SystematicThought]

The white looks photoshopped on

[TL]

WHITE 2LP REISSUE !!!??? --- Where did this come from. Says its a gatefold, hand numbered March 14th release. Possible bootleg, or maybe related to licensing since in the USA pressing had a lot of restrictions

https://vinyl-gold.com/dream-theater/1840-images-and-words-white-vinyl-140313-.html

Hmm, strange indeed. According to that site, it's also from Brookvale.
It says it's a run of 1000, so together with the swirl and black vinyl versions, it would match the 3000 number that they printed when they did SFAM. Maybe it was to provide a sort of 'local' option for European fans.

I'm assuming it's the same mix and mastering job as the other vinyls (though this is entirely an assumption). A gatefold design would be nice, but the non-gatefold ones were less expensive, so it evens out.
Personally, I'd suggest waiting for some sort of official word on it before placing an order, but it's probably legit.

[Shadow2222]

This is a really good reissue. I love it. Great sound quality, just like their SFAM re-release.

I will be buying all future DT releases from these guys

I'll post my number when I am home later.

[Perpetual Change]

Just putting this out there... if Brookvale release this again in a month, but gatefold, I am boycotting the company and never buying anything they do again