RSD 2024 EP The Boy

[dustyvalentino]

My store asked what people were interested in so they knew what to order.

But if someone gets there before me…

[Rolleyway Man]

When it became apparent that an EP was on the way I did wonder whether it might be a Record Store Day exclusive. I had hoped that it wouldn’t be released in this way, but that is unfortunately what has happened. I don’t mind so much when it comes to re-issues or new / alternative editions of previously released material, but this is four brand new songs, so there’s a lot of anxiety as to whether we’re all going to be able to get our hands on it. I’m planning on turning up at my local record shop STUPIDLY early this Saturday but even then, I’m trying to keep my expectations of getting my copy in check!

I would guess that the EP will see a digital release at some point after RSD. I can’t imagine four brand new songs not getting a wider release. But I fear the RSD vinyl may be the only physical edition, for the time being at least. Which will be annoying since I never really feel that I own something properly until I have it in physical form.

[wakeywakey]

My Record Store Guy has already guaranteed me a copy and he has never let me down on these releases.
I guess it depends on the relationship/how much money you spend with The Guy.
I don't even have to go to the store on Saturday.
I hope others are as lucky with the 2999 remaining copies:)

[Rolleyway Man]

My Record Store Guy has already guaranteed me a copy and he has never let me down on these releases.
I guess it depends on the relationship/how much money you spend with The Guy.
I don't even have to go to the store on Saturday.
I hope others are as lucky with the 2999 remaining copies:)

I know my local record store owner well but he - quite rightly in my opinion - won’t make a special exception just for me. I’ll just have to hope I get there early enough.

[wakeywakey]

My Record Store Guy has already guaranteed me a copy and he has never let me down on these releases.
I guess it depends on the relationship/how much money you spend with The Guy.
I don't even have to go to the store on Saturday.
I hope others are as lucky with the 2999 remaining copies:)

I know my local record store owner well but he - quite rightly in my opinion - won’t make a special exception just for me. I’ll just have to hope I get there early enough.

Well he got left with quite a lot of unsold RSD items a few years ago(which you aren't allowed to return) so now he asks his "best" customers what they want well in advance so he doesn't lose money.The original idea of RSD was for the stores to make money so I've no problem with his approach now.

[dustyvalentino]

Mmm, my local guy asks people what they want him to order but still sticks to the rules so it's first come first served and even if you ordered it if someone else gets there first you may be out of luck.

[localhero1986]

How can some people already have pre ordered the EP?
My local store don’t even know which releases they will get.

I don't understand that either, as record stores don't put any RSD items by for you to pick up - you have to take a chance on the day. Record stores should know what they are getting however...

Me neither, but 2 weeks ago there were a few available on Ebay. I bought one and got the confirmation it will be shipped on or right after releasedate. Let’s state that there was an opportunity to get it.

[Jules]

The Metroland vinyl was also produced with 3000 copies only, but widely available, same for the Encores vinyl version for RSD. On the other hand: these were re-releases of existing albums. Both came with a download code so let’s hope this one too! My EP will be shipped on Saturday if everything goes well…

shipped? Best of luck....

I contacted a record store and they offer to ship the record IF there are some left AFTER saturday.. They are not allowed to take specific personalized orders. The rules are very strict.  They ordered - as they say - enough copies and are optimistic that I will hear from them after RSD, maybe next Monday. So they took my "order" and put me on the list of interested people but don't garantuee that I will get a copy. Otherwise it is more or less a lottery to get the EP.

LE

The rules are they have to sell the records physically in the records shops on that Saturday.

If there are available copies, they can sell them online next Monday.

I bought all of the previous RSD records from DS and MK that way throught Discogs, to a shop from Valencia, which would had been my closest local shop (still 60 km far from me and not always possible to go there that very same day, so been available to order from them two days after, is very convenient).

[Jules]

How can some people already have pre ordered the EP?
My local store don’t even know which releases they will get.

I don't understand that either, as record stores don't put any RSD items by for you to pick up - you have to take a chance on the day. Record stores should know what they are getting however...

Me neither, but 2 weeks ago there were a few available on Ebay. I bought one and got the confirmation it will be shipped on or right after releasedate. Let’s state that there was an opportunity to get it.

Don't trust them 100%.

They are playing the card that they would have free copies after the RSD established day, and they might have some, but if they don't, they can cancel your order very easily.

[Dutchessy]

Mmm, my local guy asks people what they want him to order but still sticks to the rules so it's first come first served and even if you ordered it if someone else gets there first you may be out of luck.

Here the same... he only gets 1 copy he told me yesterday, so i must be early

[localhero1986]

How can some people already have pre ordered the EP?
My local store don’t even know which releases they will get.

I don't understand that either, as record stores don't put any RSD items by for you to pick up - you have to take a chance on the day. Record stores should know what they are getting however...

Me neither, but 2 weeks ago there were a few available on Ebay. I bought one and got the confirmation it will be shipped on or right after releasedate. Let’s state that there was an opportunity to get it.

Don't trust them 100%.

They are playing the card that they would have free copies after the RSD established day, and they might have some, but if they don't, they can cancel your order very easily.

Let’s see indeed. It’s not yet shipped and I only believe I get the copy once I have it in my hands…

[Maroretto]

The Boy is out

...from Facebook

[Darling Pretty]

WTF

Did you listen already?
How cool is that?
Cheers to Sardinia

[Maroretto]

WTF

Did you listen already?
How cool is that?

It's not mine. Screenshot from Facebook

WTF

Cheers to Sardinia

Who are you? 

[Jules]

The Boy is out

...from Facebook

That can be something printed to look like the record... I think is a cheat.

The records are sent to the shops tomorrow, before that they are sealed in boxes.