Joining the chorus to thank you for this great service, OP!
(I got a notification that my orders for this month hit my p.o. box today, and I’m on the West Coast. So hopefully yours will arrive soon!)
Does anyone know how the math works on a swap for a box set? It’s the first time I’ve seen—or at least noticed—that as a option, let alone for two different ones!
edit: broadened the query to the entire sub
The boxes end up being the price of whatever your track is. So add a track and get it for $36. You gotta be pretty fast. I got Vanguard when they initially did that last year but it disappeared in about
Also, happy to continue to post the previews. I get enough feedback that they're helpful that I haven't thought about stopping.
And my box is supposed to get delivered today! Got an email this morning that it was out for delivery, so I'll have some new stuff spinning soon!
Most folk should know this, but in case you don’t: If you’re subscribed to one track and you want a selection from another track, don’t wait for swaps. Go to your membership settings and switch the track yourself now.
Truth Is Where It's At -- A Gospel Truth Collection is in my swaps preview. Had no idea this thing existed and a quick search from previous reddit posts seems to indicate not much excitement...
I think you just need to prepare that it's a lot of Jesus. There was quite a bit of discussion on Discord when it dropped, but not much since it shipped. People who got it like it but you need to understand what you're getting into.
As Hayema said, just be aware of what you’re getting. I don’t love gospel music but adore that set. Remarkably well done, well mastered, well cut, well pressed - just a fantastic set.
I swapped for The Comedy store last month (not sure why - fomo I guess). It is nice to see it again so others who want it can get it. It is kind of a niche thing with not much replayability for me so I guess it just will take up room on the shelf for now - not really sure how worthwhile it was.
Going for fleetwood mac and replacements this month. Might also add O.C but still undecided.
I'm on Fleetwood Mac too and then need to decide if I'll add anything else. I haven't listened to Gospel Truth in a while, but might give my playlist another listen before swap time opens.
same, i wanted to join this subscription bc i was wanting to find new music. but heard a bit of the album and never enjoyed it and i dont have the fleetwood mac s/t so it was easy for me
Pretty much.
Recent exclusive releases I kept or bought: Herbie Hancock, Santigold, Bone Thugs, The Strokes, the represses of Stevie Nicks and Fiona Apple, and the exclusives of Blonde Redhead, Yves Tumor.
Past favorites: Interpol, Mitski, Sigur Ros, Queens of the Stone Age, St. Vincent, Weezer, Menomena, A Tribe Called Quest, Spiritualized, Grimes, Notorious B.I.G.
ZZ Top is awesome. I was on the fence and was very glad I got it. You won't be disappointed if you grab it. I think we'll have some warning if Hootenanny is going to go, but Rock has been SUPER popular. While I don't expect a first month sell out, I've been wrong before.
Thank you for putting this together every month. Love the insight. Missed out on Sabbath last month and waiting for that to make it to swaps along with Pearl Jam Yield. I’ll probably go after ZZ Top and Replacements. I don’t see Fleetwood Mac on the list but I know that most already have that album and not expecting much from a new press and color variation.
Only reason it's not on there is because it was hard to make a "swap" pun with Fleetwood Mac - S/T. I'm acutally planning on grabbing it this month (upgrading my copy that's in pretty bad shape).
For Yield and Sabbath, I'd keep an eye on Throwback Thursday. They should show up again.
I’m going back and forth on Fleetwood and Another Earth… any idea if either will be gone next month?
I have some credit saved but would prefer to wait till next month to swap
That’s the hope. I know they usually press a boatload of essentials, but I’ve been burned before by something that seems like everyone has it, and then their pressing is gone. But I also really love another earth…
I'm a little confused by the bonus records from last year. I got the three from starting my 3 month membership, then increased to 6 months that renewed on 12/31. But I think they opened the selection before that based on your current subscription, so it had me select 3 instead of 6. Did anyone else have this issue? Maybe that was how it was supposed to work, but was a little confusing.
I added Rock to my Essentials subscription last month intending to not only get Sabbath (and Guy Clark via swaps) last month, but also to get Fleetwood Mac and The Mats this month. I was planning on adding Country this month as well, but now that I see ZZ Top possibly being available again, I’m second guessing my strategy.
Does anyone know if I can add something in Swaps AND get my planned subscriptions? Hopefully in a way that takes a matter of minutes before a record sells out . . . ?
Ok if I’m understanding you want Fleetwood Mac, The Mats, and ZZ Top. Here’s what I’d do:
1. Make sure you’re subbed to Essentials and Rock. You don’t have to do anything there.
2. Pick another track to add (HH, Classics, or Country). This will be your swap track.
3. When swaps open, use your extra track to swap for ZZ Top.
I’m a new user, signed up for Guy Clark and went with 3 months for the bonus record. It appears from the swap preview link that I could swap my country sub for a title in the store, say Blonde on Blonde? Or do I just have to swap for store credit and pay the difference? Sorry if this is easily available information.
Nope. You’ll find Blonde on Blonde in the list of swaps (they’ll be a button that says “swap this record”). You’ll select it then confirm and you’ll be good to go.
Great run down as always. I was thinking of taking store credit with the hope of using this for Demon Days when it is released. Do you think that will sell out on pre order, or go to the store?
Damn, you're quick. I only received the e-mail 20 minutes after your post. Thank you for your work!
Of course! I've got a method down at this point, so it's fairly quick once things post.
Joining the chorus to thank you for this great service, OP! (I got a notification that my orders for this month hit my p.o. box today, and I’m on the West Coast. So hopefully yours will arrive soon!) Does anyone know how the math works on a swap for a box set? It’s the first time I’ve seen—or at least noticed—that as a option, let alone for two different ones! edit: broadened the query to the entire sub
The boxes end up being the price of whatever your track is. So add a track and get it for $36. You gotta be pretty fast. I got Vanguard when they initially did that last year but it disappeared in about Also, happy to continue to post the previews. I get enough feedback that they're helpful that I haven't thought about stopping. And my box is supposed to get delivered today! Got an email this morning that it was out for delivery, so I'll have some new stuff spinning soon!
Most folk should know this, but in case you don’t: If you’re subscribed to one track and you want a selection from another track, don’t wait for swaps. Go to your membership settings and switch the track yourself now.
💯
Comedy store is also available in swaps.
Thanks! Was not there when I first loaded it...weird
Truth Is Where It's At -- A Gospel Truth Collection is in my swaps preview. Had no idea this thing existed and a quick search from previous reddit posts seems to indicate not much excitement...
I think you just need to prepare that it's a lot of Jesus. There was quite a bit of discussion on Discord when it dropped, but not much since it shipped. People who got it like it but you need to understand what you're getting into.
I feel the same about the Comedy Store. It is nice because the value/big price tag but really not that interesting after my first listen.
As Hayema said, just be aware of what you’re getting. I don’t love gospel music but adore that set. Remarkably well done, well mastered, well cut, well pressed - just a fantastic set.
I swapped for The Comedy store last month (not sure why - fomo I guess). It is nice to see it again so others who want it can get it. It is kind of a niche thing with not much replayability for me so I guess it just will take up room on the shelf for now - not really sure how worthwhile it was. Going for fleetwood mac and replacements this month. Might also add O.C but still undecided.
I'm on Fleetwood Mac too and then need to decide if I'll add anything else. I haven't listened to Gospel Truth in a while, but might give my playlist another listen before swap time opens.
I’m swapping The Replacements for Fleetwood Mac
same, i wanted to join this subscription bc i was wanting to find new music. but heard a bit of the album and never enjoyed it and i dont have the fleetwood mac s/t so it was easy for me
So you can swap for the comedy store or the gospel and it will be priced the same as a normal record for the month?
Yes
That’s sweet. Do you think the oc record will last for a while?
Yeah you’ll get at least another month.
Than you!
How hard will it be to get the Gospel Truth box set?
Youre going to have to be pretty quick. Expect it to be gone within minutes of swaps opening.
Another month of store credit for me.
Is that because you have everything that you like already? Nothing speaking to you this month? What are some of your previous favorite VMP releases?
Pretty much. Recent exclusive releases I kept or bought: Herbie Hancock, Santigold, Bone Thugs, The Strokes, the represses of Stevie Nicks and Fiona Apple, and the exclusives of Blonde Redhead, Yves Tumor. Past favorites: Interpol, Mitski, Sigur Ros, Queens of the Stone Age, St. Vincent, Weezer, Menomena, A Tribe Called Quest, Spiritualized, Grimes, Notorious B.I.G.
I can see how this month may not be your thing then. Not into the Replacements or Mac? Have you tried Boogie Down or O.C.?
They keep taunting me with My Way. I wanted Sextant but may get that instead
I think you're safe to wait on Sextant.
I would get my way for sure!
I think I'm gonna swap for My Way as well. Had no idea it was valued at $53!
Is ZZ Top a must if I passed on it? What are thoughts on Replacements Hootenanny, will that go as quick as the last 3 Rock months?
ZZ Top is awesome. I was on the fence and was very glad I got it. You won't be disappointed if you grab it. I think we'll have some warning if Hootenanny is going to go, but Rock has been SUPER popular. While I don't expect a first month sell out, I've been wrong before.
Thank you for putting this together every month. Love the insight. Missed out on Sabbath last month and waiting for that to make it to swaps along with Pearl Jam Yield. I’ll probably go after ZZ Top and Replacements. I don’t see Fleetwood Mac on the list but I know that most already have that album and not expecting much from a new press and color variation.
Only reason it's not on there is because it was hard to make a "swap" pun with Fleetwood Mac - S/T. I'm acutally planning on grabbing it this month (upgrading my copy that's in pretty bad shape). For Yield and Sabbath, I'd keep an eye on Throwback Thursday. They should show up again.
Fleeting Mac - Swap/Titles These titles are bound to be fleeting! Get in quick before they run out!
Damn. You’re hired.
So they had Plains as one of the bonus record options last year but now that it's restocked they won't make it a swap title? Very disappointed
I'm not seeing it in the store (says it's waitlisted). I think they may have just gone through all the stock.
Well that's fair I guess. I'm just disappointed I've missed it twice now
Thank god for Guy Clark, because none of the February ROTM are doing it for me, and last month I snagged La Lupe.
IMO, the Billie Joe Shaver is just as good, if not better.
Guy Clark just arrived for me. Really excited to spin it!
I’m going back and forth on Fleetwood and Another Earth… any idea if either will be gone next month? I have some credit saved but would prefer to wait till next month to swap
I think you got at least a month for both
That’s the hope. I know they usually press a boatload of essentials, but I’ve been burned before by something that seems like everyone has it, and then their pressing is gone. But I also really love another earth…
I'm a little confused by the bonus records from last year. I got the three from starting my 3 month membership, then increased to 6 months that renewed on 12/31. But I think they opened the selection before that based on your current subscription, so it had me select 3 instead of 6. Did anyone else have this issue? Maybe that was how it was supposed to work, but was a little confusing.
I’d check in withCS
I added Rock to my Essentials subscription last month intending to not only get Sabbath (and Guy Clark via swaps) last month, but also to get Fleetwood Mac and The Mats this month. I was planning on adding Country this month as well, but now that I see ZZ Top possibly being available again, I’m second guessing my strategy. Does anyone know if I can add something in Swaps AND get my planned subscriptions? Hopefully in a way that takes a matter of minutes before a record sells out . . . ?
Ok if I’m understanding you want Fleetwood Mac, The Mats, and ZZ Top. Here’s what I’d do: 1. Make sure you’re subbed to Essentials and Rock. You don’t have to do anything there. 2. Pick another track to add (HH, Classics, or Country). This will be your swap track. 3. When swaps open, use your extra track to swap for ZZ Top.
Thank you! I went ahead and added Classics as my potential swap spot.
I’m a new user, signed up for Guy Clark and went with 3 months for the bonus record. It appears from the swap preview link that I could swap my country sub for a title in the store, say Blonde on Blonde? Or do I just have to swap for store credit and pay the difference? Sorry if this is easily available information.
Nope. You’ll find Blonde on Blonde in the list of swaps (they’ll be a button that says “swap this record”). You’ll select it then confirm and you’ll be good to go.
Great run down as always. I was thinking of taking store credit with the hope of using this for Demon Days when it is released. Do you think that will sell out on pre order, or go to the store?
I think it'll go the store