Do you like the White Stripes? Do you like experiments? Do you like the Vault? Do you like combining all three? We do. For our 19th installment of the Vault, we're doing something we've never done before. Something that Vault members have been clamoring for…the exclusive, limited, colored vinyl edition of a record. As you probably know, TMR tries to release a limited version of every record we do. That limited edition is usually available only at certain locations or stores, while the black vinyl version is kept in print forever.
This package will consist of limited colored vinyl pressings of all of the White Stripes singles from their album Elephant. These include…
"Seven Nation Army"
"I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself"
"The Hardest Button to Button"
"There's No Home For You Here"
The b-sides consist of covers of some of Detroit's most pre-eminent artists in 2003…
"Good to Me" written by Brendan Benson and Jason Falkner and originally released on Benson's 2002 album Lapalco.
"Who's to Say…" written by Dan Miller and released by his outfit Blanche in 2003 on their album If We Can't Trust the Doctors…
"St. Ides of March" written by the Soledad Brothers and released on their self-titled album of 2000.
As well as a White Stripes live medley of "I Fought Piranhas / Let's Build a Home" recorded at the legendary Electric Lady Studios in New York.
Each of these tracks has been remastered from the original analog sources, and in the case of "…March" and "Piranhas" where there were no analog masters, we used only the finest digital files that could withstand sitting unused on a hard drive for over ten years.
The artwork on all the singles has been tidied up, spell-checked and given that special Third Man "je ne sais quoi"
"There's No Home For You Here", which was originally coupled with a generic company sleeve, now has stunning new artwork. It looks electrifying!
And these sleeves FEEL amazing. Employing a process called (we're not making this up) "soft touch aqueous coating" each of these glue-pocket sleeves feels like a hybrid between rubber and lambskin. It's difficult to describe, but immediately noticeable and amazing in person. Each record will be pressed on clear vinyl with with an added vinyl highlight color insertion of either red, black or white. For "There's No Home…" all three of those colors will be added to clear vinyl, to make something truly exciting. All of this will be housed in a custom-made telescoping box, so that these singles can forever live together with distinction in your record collection. Later in 2014 each of the singles will be available individually, on black vinyl, with no box, to the general public.
SIGN UP HERE. Deadline to sign-up for this package is January 31st at 7pm CST.
@G_squared. It’s not the opinions it’s the whining like something is promised or deserved. In case you didn’t see what I did there – that’s my opinion. See how it all comes together? For people who are supposed to be united with a common interest this is not a very welcoming crew and never has been. Its a product, you like it or you don’t – but to complain like you are owed or deserving or ripped off? Please. I stand by my statement that people need to get a grip and get over themselves.
I’ve been trying to keep up with all of these posts, but certainly may have missed a few… I don’t think, though, that I’ve seen many people expressing the feeling that Third Man isn’t generous. Yes, some of the posts from folks who don’t like this package could perhaps have been worded a bit more diplomatically, but I’d be surprised if TMR didn’t realize a long time ago that they’re not going to please every single person with every single package. If they didn’t want to know what folks think about these things, for both good and bad, then why have open comment sections? Companies like Third Man grow through the feedback they get from their customers (Yes, I used the word ‘customers’, not ‘fans’. We may be fans, but we are also paying customers. And I personally don’t think of the Vault as a “fan club”). You always hope that such feedback will be delivered in a constructive fashion, but that just ain’t always gonna happen. If, on the other hand, Third Man does prefer that folks post only glowing compliments and rave reviews, then a statement to that effect should probably be included in the Vault FAQ.
Wow – the reaction to this Vault package is pretty surprising. Most fan clubs and sites charge membership fees that only give you access to the their site, news that is posted on other sites days later, maybe some exclusive photographs that are downloaded and posted on the internet within minutes and access to presales for concert tickets. Jack posts pictures on his website for fans to download for free and most of the news is free for even non members to access. Third Man gives vault packages with their platinum membership which is the same amount a lot of other sites charge just to give you access to go on their sites. I would say they are pretty generous and giving to their members.
*sycophantic. will you marry me, G_squared? or at least hold my hand?
This place is hysterical.
sychophantic sheep. that’s a good name for a band.
To all you negative crybabies AND you sycophantic sheep – How dare any of post your actual opinion on a comment board!!!
Been a Vault member since day one, and every package has been worth every. single. penny. This one looks great to me!
It annoys me to read how much people complain about something no one is forcing them to pay for. I don’t know whether to envy or pity you that the quarterly choice of vault package is one of your life’s biggest emotional hurdles. I was really happy to read about it but if I wasn’t I would opt out of it like a normal person and get on with my life as that’s how it’s done crybabies. And I really don’t care if I’ve offended anyone. I am constantly offended about how elitist, disrespectful and ungrateful most – not all – vault members are.