Hey folks,
Just wanted to give you a brief update on where we are with shipping the Willie Nelson Vault packages and why we're there. First off, with the guest performances of seven high-profile artists, it's was an absolute Kilimanjaro-height stack of legal contracts, approvals and releases that needed to be precise, to the t, before we could send this off. Through no fault of our own, we didn't have final approval from all the places we needed approval from until the middle of September.
We're sincerely sorry that this release has taken so long to get to you…if only because we're so excited for you all to hear it! The good news is that these will be shipping next week, so the wait is almost over. Also, we're extremely ahead of schedule for the Dead Weather/Raconteurs Vault package #18, so you'll be seeing that gem in record time.
Thanks again for your patience and your patronage. We would be nothing without it.
Sincerely,
Ben Blackwell, Psychedelic Stooge
White Stripes Employee #1 (1997-present)
Thanks for the update, Mr. Blackwell. As a longtime fan of Willie, I’m awaiting this package with bated breath, even though I’m not exactly sure what that means. Cheers, kids.
No worries. I have yet to be disappointed by any vault package. They are always worth the wait. Thanks for all your hard work. You shouldn’t stress. There is no pleasing all the people. Especially the people on the internet.
My only issue is it would have been cool to see my first vault package before committing to the next quarter. I don’t think I’m going to continue my membership without getting to see how I feel about the initial package.
Understand the legal woes thought. I’m sure that is a nightmare. It’s pretty amazing that you’re able to get sign off from all of the involved parties.
Thanks For The Update!
How can you still be a White Stripes employee (1997-present)???? I hate to remind everyone but unfortunately they split. Unless you have been re-employed and they are coming back. Would be awesome but it’ll never happen…..and maybe that’s a good thing.
The Legalese Blues. We’re singing along, Ben.
Fuck yeah
Sounds awesome! Thanks for the update!
This is a definitely a Vault Package worth waiting for. Lucky that I have the huge stash of vinyl I purchased at Third Man last week to listen to till this arrives. So nice to meet you again Ben. I will be purchasing more the next time I’m down there. We got to keep your baby feed! :) :) :)
P.S. thanks for your bit thanking all of us. Very nice of you to say that. It was appreciated.