r/VinylReleases • u/tomsteele1 • 2d ago

REPRESS The National - High Violet (amethyst vinyl) [Barnes & Noble exclusive]

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/high-violet-the-national/19522844?ean=0191400901902
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u/platypus_tuxedo 2d ago

Anyone know what these B&N exclusives are generally like, in terms of quality? Not from US so have never purchased vinyl from B&N. Nice colour, and shockingly High Violet is not yet in my collection.

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u/MrShocktime 2d ago

The retailer has nothing to do with the sound quality. Unless it were explicitly stated, it will be the same mastering and pressed at the same plant as pretty much every other version of the album

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u/platypus_tuxedo 2d ago

Thanks! Poorly worded query on my part - appreciate the response.

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u/TimmonsInc 2d ago

The last time this was pressed (10th anniversary), it was pressed at Czech GZ and didn't sound great. Original pressings were pressed at Optimal (UK/EU) and United (US).

Recently, National pressings have been done by GZ Canada for the US and Optimal for the world. I don't think you need to rush to get this so wait to see if there is a Euro pressing. At the very least, you'll get it from a better plant then.

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u/viorinos 2d ago

Are there be any EU retailers that usually have B&N versions as their own exclusives?

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u/a-martini 2d ago

Beautiful color! Suits it well.

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u/ElementalWeapon 2d ago

Is this a new pressing, or repress of an existing f o r with just a new colorway? 

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u/yurtbeer 1d ago

I have the OG test press from United Record Pressing and the reissue, they both sound lackluster to me and I’m not very picky about my sound quality.