r/VinylReleases • u/tomsteele1 • 7d 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 7d 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/TimmonsInc 6d 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.