Jay Reatard feels your (vinyl) pain
October 9th, 2008 at 6:09 pm by Todd Netter
So Tuesday was the special day. The day everyone was finally able to get their hands on Jay Reatard’s Matador Singles ‘08. As expected many of you are looking for this on vinyl. Unfortunately we are experiencing some production problems but are expecting to have more LPs in stores shortly. Jay, being a man of and for the people, asked that we post a short note from him about this issue:
Hey guys so the Matador Singles 08 comp is finally out and available on Cd/Lp in stores world wide this week ! Only problem is that since everyone and their mom are buying lp’s nowadays the pressing plant is running a bit behind with the majority of the Lp’s but should have them done soon. Just wanted to clarify that this is NOT a limited edtion Lp and should be ready for one or all to buy really soon. thanks for everyone’s patience.
Love,
Jay Reatard
And don’t forget that Jay’s extensive Fall tour starts up this weekend too, with the Riot Fest in Chicago and a FREE in-store at Atomic Records in Milwaukee!
Sat 10/11 - Columbia MO - Mojo’
Sun 10/12 - Chicago IL - Riot Fest
Sun 10/12 - Chicago IL - Double Door (Riot Fest After Party)
Mon 10/13 - Milwaukee WI - Atomic Records (FREE in-store at 7pm)
Tue 10/14 - Fort Wayne IN - Brass Rail
Wed 10/15 - Detroit MI - Magic Stick
Thur 10/16 - Toronto ON - Sneaky Dee’s
Fri 10/17 - Ottawa ON - Babylon
Sat 10/18 - Montreal QC - Cabaret Music Hall
Sun 10/19 - Quebec City QC - Le Cercle
Tue 10/21 - Halifax NS - Halifax Pop Explosion
Wed 10/22 - Boston MA - Middle East
Thur 10/23 - Brooklyn NY - Music Hall of W’burg (CMJ - early show)
Thur 10/23 - Hoboken NJ - Maxwell’s (late show)
Fri 10/24 - New York NY - Bowery Ballroom (CMJ - late show)
Sat 10/25 - Brooklyn NY - Glasslands (CMJ)
Sun 10/26 - New York NY - Santos Party House
Mon 10/27 - Philadelphia PA - Johnny Brenda’s
Tues 10/28 - Washington DC - Black Cat
Wed 10/29 - Charlottesville VA - Outback Lodge
Thur 10/30 - Chapel Hill NC - Local 506
Fri 10/31 - Atlanta GA - Variety Playhouse (Halloween show w/ Deerhunter & Times New Viking)
Sat 11/1 - Atlanta GA - Lenny’s
Sun 11/16 - Dublin Ireland - Green Synergy Festival
Tue 11/18 - Glasgow UK - ABC 2
Wed 11/19 - Manchester UK - Deaf Institute
Thur 11/20 - Leeds UK - The Faversham
Fri 11/21 - Liverpool UK - Korova
Sat 11/22 - Nottingham UK - Bodega
Sun 11/23 - Bristol UK - The Cooler
Mon 11/24 - London UK - Old Blue Last
Wed 11/26 - London UK - The Lexington
Thur 11/27 - London UK - New Slang
Fri 11/28 - Brighton UK - Engine Room
October 9th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
As a long time supporter of vinyl, especially of the Matador variety, I appreciate the simple fact that Matador has the ability and good sense to alert customers to delays at pressing plants. This is not a new happenstance and should not come as a surprise to newer or older vinyl enthusiasts.
Thanks, Matador, for the nearly 20 year commitment to vinyl. I am happy to see this vinyl renaissance and hope it continues beyond just the “fad” stage. Fads fade, but I seriously doubt Matador will ever stray from the format that matters most. From H.P. Zinker to Bunnybrains to Yo la Tengo to Laura Cantrell, Matador has always provided the wax through the years. For that, I am grateful.
As always, “Matador: We go to the Mat for the bands you adore.” Amen.
October 10th, 2008 at 1:30 am
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i occasionally make light of the notion that we actually give a hoot about the people who buy our records, but thanks for the kind words. Thanks for supporting our bands and sticking with the format that’s still the most fun.