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[Sweden]

Driver Nate, on 27 November 2012 - 08:45 AM, said:

I got my copy from All Day Records in Carrboro.

Aha! But then figured you couldn't sell it back in the store or same city, so you went to Raleigh?
You are the prime suspect here, until it's been proven that any other copies have been sold in NC.

[Oowatanite]

Binky1978, on 21 November 2012 - 01:08 AM, said:

I ordered mine from them on October 17th. Payment was taken from me 2 days later. I emailed them on October 31st as I hadn't received so much as a dispatch notice. They didn't reply but it arrived 3 days after my email. I'm in the UK.

So, I don't think their communication is very good. Having said that, have you sent them an email? I doubt that my email was what prompted them to post it as it arrived too soon after that, but it's still worth emailing anyway. Maybe you'll have better luck getting a reply than I did.

I did end up emailing them a couple weeks ago. No reply, but it finally arrived yesterday, after about 33 days or so. Little unheard of for California to Manitoba. I used paypal instant transfer. Won't buy from them again but I'm happy to have it!

[snoorkelekroons]

L.V.M.F., how 'bout it? Love it!

"Call if your mammy if you want, m_____ f_____!"

Here's the original

[LST 390]

That`s great, thank you for posting that!

[Driver Nate]

I was recently told by a very reliable source that Mississippi Records only has 100 copies left in stock and that 10 of those will be making their way to Schoolkids Records in Raleigh very soon. If you missed out previously and still want a copy, Schoolkids does mail order. You can reach them at (919) 821-7766.

[fanfan]

^{Today my copy from eggy records finally arrived. I'm very happy as it it arrived in perfect condition and it is also signed by Peter.}

[Gardyloo]

I gave up on Amazon too and got mine from Schoolkids Records. When I called, they were expecting a few more in, but there were less than 50 remaining from the pressing. It arrived last week and I haven't had a chance to listen yet.  It's not signed, but maybe someday I can get it signed in person. Ya never know.

[slinky1]

I did get mine from Amazon.  I came in before Christmas.

[kizmatica]

I kinda wish the band produced their last few albums this way. I guess they were still hoping for commercial success, so tried to make it as clear as possible. I honestly believe if accelerate was more low-fi, it would have been a great album.

[chrisha]

Am currently in Todos Santos for the festival & posting for our REM Timeline, & a couple of nights ago at Shut Up Franks, was lucky to have dinner with Peter, & had a long discussion about music which included:

His album won't be coming out on CD;

As reported on the REM Timeline, Peter has recorded 2 songs for a single that will be coming out in April: the songs are: (You Must Fight To Live) On The Planet Of The Apes - a cover by the Mummies - (see video of this song on the REM Timeline FB page) & a new song called 'Monkey Mask' which is really cool. Photos for the single were happening today.

He said they had orders for 30 albums from Peru, which he was very happy to sign!

Discussed the reissues, but he isn't highly involved in them, so couldn't tell you what exactly what they will entail. Bertis may give me more info tomorrow.

Chris H

[Driver Nate]

Thanks for the report, Chris. Do you know if the new single will be coming out under the "Richard M. Nixon" moniker or just "Peter Buck"?

[lowerwolf]

After listening to the album a few times,  I would say it's easily his best work since Up, maybe since New Adventures In Hi-Fi. Some of the songs I really love, and some of them I just hate. That's great news about the single in April!

[chrisha]

Driver Nate, on 16 January 2013 - 11:57 AM, said:

Thanks for the report, Chris. Do you know if the new single will be coming out under the "Richard M. Nixon" moniker or just "Peter Buck"?

From what Peter said, it will probably be 'Peter Buck' as per the album. As Kurt Bloch tells me, "nah, it's The Peter Buck Experience"!

Chris H

[snoorkelekroons]

kizmatica, on 15 January 2013 - 05:19 AM, said:

I kinda wish the band produced their last few albums this way. I guess they were still hoping for commercial success, so tried to make it as clear as possible. I honestly believe if accelerate was more low-fi, it would have been a great album.

Completely agree.

It suffers from the "loudness wars", as do most new cds these days.

[zapiekanki]

I just noticed on amazon and a couple of other web stores that there'll be a second pressing of the Peter Buck album for sale, the amazon.com note says: "This title will be released on July 16, 2013".

I wonder if there'll be any differences with respect to the first edition, most likely there won't be, it's just a new pressing being offered, I believe the first limited edition was printed in only 2,000 copies if I recall correctly.

This is the product being advertised on amazon.com: http://www.amazon.co...67981784&sr=8-1

This is the other merchant, who talks specifically of a repress: http://www.spincds.c...-diary-cd-39077

Also since it's the first time I post in this thread I'd like to write a few lines about the album, I think I liked the photographs on the back cover, with Lenny Kaye and Mike Mills, definitely the highlight of the album is SOme Kind of Velvet Sunday Morning, it's such a beautiful song with mesmerizing lyrics and vocals, especially those of Annalisa Tornfelt. It's a song that really makes me reflect about the current state of things and it has become a favourite, the other song I like is Hard Old World, I think this track best represents the sound and the concept of the whole album -coincidentally it's a song with Peter's vocals. My only regret and my only complain is that there wasn't a digital album offered for sale, since I'm a neophyte in sound transfer and stuff, the copy I carry in my iPod just sounds awful, I feel as though I'm not really appreciating the true sound of the LP, maybe I should actually sit down to properly listen next to the turntable, but I do regret this, I would have been more than willing to pay for both the LP and the iTunes download.

[Driver Nate]

zapiekanki, on 07 May 2013 - 07:27 PM, said:

I just noticed on amazon and a couple of other web stores that there'll be a second pressing of the Peter Buck album for sale, the amazon.com note says: "This title will be released on July 16, 2013".

I wonder if there'll be any differences with respect to the first edition, most likely there won't be, it's just a new pressing being offered, I believe the first limited edition was printed in only 2,000 copies if I recall correctly.

This is the product being advertised on amazon.com: http://www.amazon.co...67981784&sr=8-1

This is the other merchant, who talks specifically of a repress: http://www.spincds.c...-diary-cd-39077

This is posted on the SpinCDs.com website. And, even though there's no mention of it there, this tagged text showed up when I went to post the link on the R.E.M. Fans United page on FB: "Peter Buck, You Must Fight to Live On The Planet Of The Apes (Vinyl Limited Ed. 7")" That appears to be a reference to the new single on Mississippi Records that is supposed to be coming out in June.

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First solo LP by none other than former REM guitarist & friend Peter Buck.  By popular demand, a repress of Peters debut solo LP.  This version is the same as before but the track L.V.M.F has been removed.  First solo LP by none other than former REM guitarist Peter Buck.  Believe it or not, released on vinyl only by Mississippi Records (No CD or download available anywhere) ...& it gets weirder.  This LP was cut pure analogue - straight from tape to disc.  A real old fashioned freak out record filled with Stooges like crunchy guitar riffs, strange atmospheric sounds, far out dark lyrics & some catchy pop hooks here & there.  Peter & various friends you've probably heard of, gathered at Type Foundry Studio here in Portland & laid out this record fast & furious.  A  real madcap journey of a record put together with nothing but love & a sense of immediacy.

zapiekanki, on 07 May 2013 - 07:27 PM, said:

Also since it's the first time I post in this thread I'd like to write a few lines about the album, I think I liked the photographs on the back cover, with Lenny Kaye and Mike Mills, definitely the highlight of the album is SOme Kind of Velvet Sunday Morning, it's such a beautiful song with mesmerizing lyrics and vocals, especially those of Annalisa Tornfelt. It's a song that really makes me reflect about the current state of things and it has become a favourite, the other song I like is Hard Old World, I think this track best represents the sound and the concept of the whole album -coincidentally it's a song with Peter's vocals. My only regret and my only complain is that there wasn't a digital album offered for sale, since I'm a neophyte in sound transfer and stuff, the copy I carry in my iPod just sounds awful, I feel as though I'm not really appreciating the true sound of the LP, maybe I should actually sit down to properly listen next to the turntable, but I do regret this, I would have been more than willing to pay for both the LP and the iTunes download.

There was a decision made at some point for it not to be released on CD. I think Buck is well aware that a lot of fans are just going to convert it to mp3 and that some fans are going to rely on that happening, so they never bother to actually buy the album. Mostly, I believe he wants people to listen to it on vinyl, even if it means having to buy a turntable. Jimmy Page released a couple of vinyl only albums (the soundtracks for Lucifer's Rising and Death Wish II) via his website last year and I truly believe he's thinking the same way. Page has also been quite vocal about his disdain for mp3's and has said Zeppelin sounds best on vinyl. Still, I know the thought of having to buy a turntable just to listen to music pisses off a lot of fans but I definitely get the message Buck and Page are trying to convey. Maybe some fans will actually do it and learn to appreciate music on a level they were completely unaware of before. If just one fan buys a turntable to listen to any of these records than folks like Buck and Page have accomplished their goal.

[clicli]

I just pre-ordered the 7" at http://www.spincds.c...-diary-cd-39076

It is apparently being released on 27 May. Let's see what happens.

Amazon.co.uk (http://www.amazon.co...ords=peter buck) on the other hand states:

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Peter Buck of REM & Baseball Project fame grinding out a garage rocking cover of the Mummies evergreen hit You Must Fight To Live On The Planet Of the Apes . Loose & raw-don't forget that Peter produced the Replacements Let It Be LP. The B side is a rolicking quasi political song keeping with the primate feel of things. Two songs about Monkeys on a limited one time pressing 7 . Full color picture sleeve featuring photos of Peter in a Monkey mask & pajamas wandering the streets of Mexico. Limited edition of 1,000.

The Amazon UK release date is also 27 May!