I came across this pre-order the other day and didn't think much of it. Then I stumbled upon this article over at The L Magazine this morning and realized this is not your ordinary vinyl LP. Turns out this record is a very different vinyl experience all together. Someone has definitely pulled out all the stops to make this release extra-special. That someone turns out to be Temporary Residence Limited out of Brooklyn, NY. Apparently, these guys go the extra mile with almost all their releases. But this release is packaged in the most outrageously deluxe artwork I've ever seen. Housed (literally, it's a house) in a 10-panel quadruple gatefold cardboard jacket, with an enormous 18-panel full-color double-sided poster, and a full-color double-sided postcard - then all of that is tucked neatly inside of a full-color double-sided slipcase! The LP comes in three different artwork variants - the interiors of artwork are different colors. While supplies last, there are 3 different colored vinyl variants that match the corresponding colors of artwork. There's also a killer engraving on Side D.
Additionally, word has it that the download card for the free digital download of the album will be strategically placed within the house. Rumors are already brewing as to where in the house the download key will be tucked. Will it be under a floorboard? Behind a book on the shelf? We'll have to wait and see.
So this all begs the question; Is this the craziest LP packaging EVER? My copy of Jethro Tull's "Stand Up" doesn't come close!
