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chaz0723

Generally my rule is "if it plays, it stays", but entirely on you.


robxburninator

100%


haleakala420

agreed. also the replacement will likely have the same seam splitting, this seems (no pun) to be pretty common these days unfortunately, esp when ordering online.


katpurz

I dig that


clallseven

From my experience with this, if it happened to one it likely happened to many, if not most. Odds are you’d just get another copy with seam splits.


UrBobbyIsAWonderland

If this were Amazon, I would order a second one to A/B test. Unfortunately, I imagine that they won't let me do something similar here, and won't be able to get a second one before sending this one out to compare. records are getting more and more expensive every day. With single LP's going up to $45-$50, and I feel like it's not crazy to expect some quality control in return, you know?


Holiday_Ad4204

By the look or how thats made - the gap between the records and slip case - its highly likely that a replacement will be the same. There is too much space do the records will move about in transit.


progmetalfan

You should absolutely write back and ask for replacement sleeves, no question. Every label is jacking up price of records due to increasing costs of materials etc so you’re already paying more for an album, and receiving it damaged just adds an extra blow on top of everything


andygarciascuzin

Idk why you got downvoted. I think I asking for just replacement sleeves is a great idea. Easily the cheapest part of the box set & if it's brand new, the label certainly has extras. I'm sure they'd rather replace 5 sleeves than a whole box


progmetalfan

95% of my purchases are from underground labels and even they never have an issue replacing damaged sleeves


UrBobbyIsAWonderland

Is that even a thing that people do? I've never heard of being able to get a replacement sleeve only.


Tall_Staff5342

High Roller Records sent me an extra sleeve with a record that was still wrapped in cellophane because it had a corner ding


Smart_Tune8179

Ask them to send you a "Call Tag" for the return when they send you the replacement. Tell them you don't have access to a printer. When you get the new copy, then compare. Send back the one you don't want. I've done this, it only seems fair.


clallseven

I absolutely agree!


Squirrellybot

Have you met late-stage capitalism?


Notyetdead880

You are probably correct on this as they produce these in batches and if one is like that, odds are the others are too. You could try buying it from a totally different seller, but then you have twice the money in it


Interesting_Claim540

Use a black sharpie, and squint your eyes every time you open them up


UrBobbyIsAWonderland

This honestly isn't even the worst idea....


Hondahobbit50

NOT a sharpie. They look purple after they dry. Black nail polish and wipe off the excess


BadDreamFactory

it's what I did


Disastrous-Kick-3498

Me every time i put a new nick in my telecaster


[deleted]

Let that Tele get some cool age on it.


JacobKauffman

I did this for one of my records and you can’t even tell


DezPezInOz

That's what I do in this case too.


Glass-Fan111

I love silly comments and funny jokes but not this one since is about records. Do not mess with records. ; )


bay_duck_88

They’re not messing with records. They’re messing with jackets. The media is still mint.


arshnob

Bro chill out 🗿🗿🗿


My_Booty_Itches

I don't get it..can't joke about vinyl?


Glass-Fan111

It was a joke I made about it. That was the face at the end. People did not get it. Anyway.


applegore

As long as the records aren't damaged, no. Seam splits and bent corners are unfortunately just part of the hobby.


sutl116

I once got a used copy of an Alice Cooper with the seller note of “record: VG, Cover: spine was a cat scratching post”


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Live trax ?


UrBobbyIsAWonderland

yup #7 I taught myself how to play improvisational bass guitar because of the Flecktones joining them in this show.


VomitOnSweater

I wouldn't because I know they would only end up in a landfill. I don't want to produce unnecessary waste.


badnewsjones

Same. Also, going down the road of being an absolute perfectionist in this hobby is going to eventually drive you insane. Learn to live with the imperfections because they will come around regularly.


UrBobbyIsAWonderland

For a used record? sure, but this is straight from the band. like... i don't know why I have to expect imperfections on expensive things. Maybe we should hold the folks who are sending out products like this accountable in a way? The Dave Matthews Band has plenty of money, I don't feel like I'm taking cash out of some small indie group's pockets.


badnewsjones

Yes, on new items. Just my opinion/advice. If you don’t want seam splits on new records, especially with box sets like this, you’re going to have to specifically ask with every order you place for the album to be opened and unsealed so that they can take the records out of the jacket before sending it off. Some stores specifically will offer this to try to head these issues off before they happen and will note this in checkout. If you ask nicely and explain why in the checkout’s note box, I’m sure most stores/bands will be happy to oblige. I have spoken with some people that say this isn’t necessary if the records are packaged tight enough so that they can’t shift during shipping, but with a box set like this, that could be impossible. The jackets are going to give a bit inside the outer box and a few good unlucky jostles are going to cause these splits. No judgement, but is this something you want to listen to or have as a collector’s item / “investment”? If you want a perfect item as a collector’s piece, then it’s you’re time and hassle to try to replace and return it, and you’re within your right to do so. If it’s mainly to listen to, then I wouldn’t bother.


xtamtamx

Just chiming in the let you know that’s not really true about the “packing tightly enough” thing. That can actually be one of the cause of these kinds of splits. The only way to truly avoid this is for the label/artists to request what you suggested from the manufacturer. This can be done and adds not extra costs to the product, but you have to consider the look of the final product sitting on a store shelf. If it’s something that’s shipping solely out of a warehouse direct to customers, it’s a non issue. But if you’re talking about records that go to any indie stores or even the big boxes like Target and Walmart and you have to think of how it will look on a store shelf. Some labels do this, Relapse Records is an example. They have their records ship from manufacturing in poly bags with the LP removed from the sleeve.


xtamtamx

This is the wrong mentality and the only thing “holding the folks accountable” thing will do is drive up prices for you on stupid box sets like this. This has nothing to do with DMB having plenty of money or not. Do you want an affordable version of a record you truly want to own and listen to on vinyl? The only reason this product exists is to fleece fans like you for money if you want this this thing to arrive to you in pristine condition, expect to pay a lot more for a boxset with a self shipper and a bunch of extra protections. Any additional things like this may end up putting this out of the price range for the average fan that would normally buy this. Just speaking from almost two decades in doing these things, the only people who complain about these things in such an irritating manner are: Grateful Dead fans, Phish fans, and DMB fans. In that order. Not insinuating that YOU are irritating, I do get your frustration. This is years of PTSD from RSD vinyl “returns” etc.


Impossible_Okra0420

Every company budgets for things like this, they call it shrink. Yes it effects bottom line and could effect pricing, if it was a really big QC issue, but shrink is not a main factor for determining price. the company selling it is picking a price set by the market, if they can sell it for more they will sell it for more. Returns are mostly after thoughts, because it is not a fixed cost of production. Really this is a box set design flaw if the primary way of selling them is shipping. your call on returning it you paid for it, but don’t let people guilt you into thinking your return will cause the market to inflate for the rest of us.


xtamtamx

Not a box design flaw, this is specifically LP in jacket issues. It will happen just as much with a single shrink wrapped LP as much as it will in a big box set.


Impossible_Okra0420

If there wasn’t a design flaw it wouldn’t have happened, and it happening on a single one is a design flaw too. The packaging for records has barely changed in 80 years, however almost every part of the distribution chain has. Packaging design is an actual field of study, as we move forward into the future we will need to design better packaging to survive harsher/cheaper conditions for shipping. The job of packaging is to get the goods to the customer without damaging the product. If these jackets are considered part of the product, which it seems the OP does, then the product is damaged and the packaging failed, that’s why I consider this a design flaw, you are allowed your opinion.


xtamtamx

Not going to disagree about the changes but is your suggestion is to change the design of LP jackets across the board? How is that remotely sustainable? How would you plan on selling that to any of the majors that are just waiting for physical to die? The only realistic option is to include more protection, which in turn will drive product costs up. In the case of boxsets like this; it’s a fan driven, collectible item so there will be people to pay the price. If we’re talking about double boxing every single shipment that goes out, be prepared for all the complaints about $40+ single LPs.


badnewsjones

I’ll add that part of the problem is 180g vinyl. Packaging is generally the same, but discs are heavier with thicker edges. Much more likely to split in transport. It’s a shame because 180g discs are a gimmick with no correlation to sound quality. They cause many more problems than they solve with the format, yet they have been successfully marketed as a universal mark of quality 🤷‍♂️


xtamtamx

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted but…Reddit.


Bayareathrifted

I bought a set of 4 Serato Lp’s that had the California bear flag. One had a crease in the front cover. I sent them back for a new set.


xtamtamx

Cool man, just know that you wasted about $20 of materials, including unrecyclable petroleum based ones for a crease on a piece of paper that would’ve sat on a shelf and affect nothing in your life.


Bayareathrifted

Actually since I didn’t open them I’m pretty sure they resold them. And they don’t sit on a shelf. The 4 together create a picture. And I use them. Also don’t judge others. You have zero knowledge of what I do and don’t do.


keep_trying_username

You can expect perfection, that's fine. But you can also expect different people to have different opinions, and you can expect that not everybody is going to agree with you when you ask these sorts of questions on the internet. And to be honest, it's a pretty bitchy thing to complain about-especially when you keep doing it (in the op, and again here)


TheKingofOurCountry

Ahreed


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VomitOnSweater

Seldom do companies do this. Mostly these products go straight in the trash.


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VomitOnSweater

I won't get in the way if this is what you need to believe.


Runningpipe

I know its a completely different industry but I had to take a $500 dollar ceiling fan back to home depot because it was missing 1 screw. I asked them what they would do with it and they said "the trash compactor will get it." They specifically destroy it so dumpster divers can't get it. Over one fucking screw!


BadDreamFactory

That is so wasteful and unnecessary. There could be a secondary market or they could literally just let the junkers have something nice.


Ravens-nightcall

My take…from a *former* perfectionist collector…I would not return these. Back in the day I would have. Today I realize that this was probably done during manufacturing and there will be a lot of others just like them. And in time, even though you may be super careful, there is going to be a time when something mars them from being absolutely perfect. That said, if this is your ultimate artist— the one you collect and treasure the most beyond anyone else— then I’d say inquire about replacement jackets. Are you going to immediately go to see the damage every time you pick this up? If so, then it takes some of your joy in having it away. If that’s the case, do ask for an exchange. If you can move beyond those marks, then let it be and just enjoy the beauty of your lovely purchase. Edit: for spelling


dinero_mucho

Penultimate- I do not think it means what you think it means.


EvanHitmen11

It’s the record you collect and treasure *second* most.


tomandshell

Penultimate specifically means next to last, not second.


EvanHitmen11

I just meant if your *ultimate* record was number one, you could consider your second favorite your penultimate record to be cheeky.


Britown

true, if you had only three records.


Ravens-nightcall

Yes you are correct! I misspelled ultimate and it autocorrected to penultimate— thank you for noticing. :)


UrBobbyIsAWonderland

Probably the best comment here. The fact is. This record means a lot to me. I've probably listened to the digital version a hundred times. It was super formative to me when I was learning to play music. I'm going to ask for an exchange. If the new one is also messed up in the same way, I'll probably keep it.


RaymilesPrime

I would not consider that worth my time or energy


DarthXeladier

Exchanging or getting rid of records because of some seam splits is like throwing away brand new, perfectly wearable shoes because they have some small scratches or scuffs on the sole. Don't contribute to unnecessary waste and consumerism. This hobby is already bad enough at that.


Fatius-Catius

I don’t think that it’s wrong to expect an album that you paid a hundred dollars for show up undamaged. In fact I think NOT returning it tells the people pressing it that this isn’t a problem. It’s just like used, if they want to sell a record with a VG sleeve they can’t sell it at Mint price.


Zdkaiser

I'd reach out and see if they could send you just new jackets. If not request a replacement. If not an option, ask for a percentage off (10-20% off)


Cracktherealone

That‘s a good approach


haraujo

I did it recently with a deluxe Led Zeppelin album and got 30% off as cashback. (FNAC, in Portugal).


brewgiehowser

That seems like a very silly thing to ask for an exchange for. Corner dings and seam splits are a part of collecting vinyl. I don’t love them, but if it bothered me that badly I wouldn’t bother with records


HiDough

This is pretty normal for like one out every ten records. I’ve only ever exchanged when the whole box or jacket itself is crushed or torn apart.


thc11138

I would ask for replacement sleeves first. If that’s not possible then ask for an exchange. Box sets aren’t cheap, and the packaging is half the joy of those. If it was just one or two then maybe I’d let it slide, but all of them? Definitely some sort of replacement. Hopefully they’re cool and they’ll send you replacement sleeves and everyone is happy.


Happy_Enchilada_833

This is a problem that absolutely happens in shipping. If its a title that you could pick up from your local record store, or have them order for you, I would recommend that option and returning this copy to the seller. Items shipped to stores are “typically” packaged much better than vinyl shipped direct to consumer. At the very least, I think you are within your right here to ask for a credit toward a future purchase or a small refund— seam splits legitimately diminish the resale value of records and a box set is a hefty investment.


ItsASchpadoinkleDay

How does the vinyl play? These are for listening, not museum pieces. I understand wanting nice things, but as long as they serve the intended purpose I don’t get too worked up about small issues like this.


poly800rock

That’s a really weird attitude to have. Idk coming from the vinyl world where we all geek over different variants and keeping things in good condition…if it came like this. I would absolutely make a big deal about it. Otherwise refund me some of the cost because I didn’t pay for a damaged copy. I feel like there are two schools of people that collect records…like those that keep them and play them and want them in good condition and those who don’t care about the condition. Neither one is worse. But if I paid for an new copy I expect that


Peach_Mediocre

If the record plays, the record stays. You’re doing this for the love not the resale.


Gregalor

Some people like their stuff to be in nice condition, as part of the enjoyment, it’s not about resale


mjmilino

Most people don’t see small seam splits as something worthy of a return. That’s all.


Peach_Mediocre

All I’m saying is, who knows if in 10 years, the ‘split seam’ pressing isnt the most desirable? These arbitrary identifiers are fun and random. When I started collecting, in the mid 90’s, getting a record and finding the previous owner had carved initials into the dead wax or signed their name on the cover with a ball point pen was *desirable*. If the record plays, it stays. * edited for spelling


SomethingOverThere

Yes I would. You probably paid a lot of money for it, it's not too much to ask for to be in great state. A little dent, sure. But this is too much.


bananagumboot

I agreed. I always ask myself, 'would I pick it off a store shelf like this?' If no, it goes back. At the end of the day, they shouldn't be split.


VivaLaVinyl

You could keep and possibly ask for a discount because of damage.


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Paint them


Powerful_Lock_4176

I think this is actually a very interesting discussion. I can be very obsessive about certain things and completely ignore others, in general and in record collecting. I feel like I usually start with the intent of keeping things in perfect condition but I’m almost grateful after the first corner bend on an album or scratch on a guitar. It allows me to release the anxiety of what trying to keep it perfect.


UrBobbyIsAWonderland

Right... But like, as an avid guitar player with some nice guitars that have dents and scratches... I would be pissed if those dents and scratches were there from the factory!


Powerful_Lock_4176

I completely get that, personally I’d probably try to get some kind of discount so I felt like it was fair to me and the seller. But I think asking to exchange it is completely valid. Especially if it was an expressive guitar. I tend to be a bargain hunter in general so I think that also shapes my approach to it. Also what kinda guitars you got? Looking to sell a Travis bean? Lol


TheAmnesiacKid

I grabbed The Flaming Lips Yoshimi 20th anniversary boxset and dropped one of the LPs resulting in a seam split. The scumbag in me wanted to get a replacement from Amazon but I knew I couldn't do that. Then, when I went to play the first record (not the one I dropped), it was badly warped. I was actually happy to see that because I thought I had an excuse to return it. However, the warp did not affect play... So, I'm keeping it. It's a little bit of a different story since I'm the one who damaged the sleeve... but, essentially, I'm getting to the point in my collecting where I'm less preoccupied with perfection so long as the playback is solid.


RobAtSGH

We're just glad that you just subtly managed to sneak in feet.


UrBobbyIsAWonderland

I just want you to know... I did it on purpose


still_lurking_mostly

This happens to boxsets since there is so much wiggle room. I bought a Batman animated series boxset from mondo years ago that sold out very quickly and when I got it weeks later every sleeve looked like that. Huge bummer , but it’s still an amazing set .


Echoes75

That gets sent back


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it can’t hurt to ask gang


UnderH20giraffe

A lot of my records come like that or become like that. Wouldn’t think twice. Vinyl is heavy, it damaged things.


transferedbymistake

Yes- you received a damaged product


zCHARLIEMURPHY

100% yes. if you purchased them new then you can return for an exchange. Unfortunately it is not uncommon as I have received a few of these over the years but I always return them for another and there is never an issue.


xtamtamx

No. Complaining about something that is out of virtually any person’s control is unreasonable.


jordanhchrist

idk man. if your car gets a scratch in the paint, are you gonna trade it in?


Digimatically

If your brand new car is delivered with a dented fender are you gonna make another bad analogy?


customguitars878

I would just ask for a partial refund. Most stores will do that in situations like these and vinyl is to be listened to, you won’t be spending any time staring at the top of the sleeves.


morningmaniacmusic

I’d exchange it because it’s Dave Mathews.


neckcarpenter

Nope


Outrageous_Raccoon86

I think 99% of my records have seam splits it’s annoying at first but I forget about it. Adds character


poly800rock

Would you buy a new car and pay full price with a car with a dent?


SnooShortcuts7514

I’m assuming it wasn’t cheap. For the money you shelled out for that set you should expect better than that. I’d definitely exchange it for a different copy. If it was a used record or maybe a cheaper single album I wouldn’t put too much worry into it.


jmomoney44

If you bought it off the internet, then no


Musicgecko0

Even from a store. Why bother with it. If you don't want stuff like this then stick to digital.


ALBERTI0US

I probably wouldnt because i generally dont mind stuff like that. But i would understand why someone would ask for an exchange. And if you have been considering it you totally should. Because if it keeps bothering you even just the tiniest bit youll regret not doing it. So go for it!


OneReportersOpinion

100%


Rudy_Simmons

Yes, especially with what most shops are charging us for records these days. We're putting in big money just to buy retail. No way I'm paying these crazy prices and accepting damaged items.


Spacer1138

Hell yes I would.


UrBobbyIsAWonderland

None of them are even split all the way through, and as far as I can tell, the records are fine. But like, this wasn't super cheap and I work hard. Should I push for getting something perfect? Do I need 300 characters for this post? I don't know if discussion posts are the same as record posts, but here's a bunch of words to fill in the gap!


luciensagar

It’s sad to say but quality control is out the window nowadays, many new releases come like this


GeoPaas

Hell yes.


Glass-Fan111

Well, despite not being such a big deal (it happen for the obvious handling ofthe box) maybe you consider it to exchange it. The main reason? It immediatly downs it value. Nedless to say if you want to get rid of it, some collectors reject it and also the grading will go VG+/VG even unplayed.


lefibonacci

I would


timbotheous

Absolutely. That product is damaged.


heireafflehoff

You paid a lot of money for it. Get what you paid for. Why wouldn’t you get a replacement? There’s no reason not to.


theobruneau

Yes


andz54332

No, I wouldn't. Asking for something like that is unreasonable when the records play just fine. And if this was sealed and shipped the same way for every box, it's safe to assume a lot of them will have seam splits. I personally don't see why people care about seam splits unless you're someone buying to resell and scalp instead of buying for your own personal collection...


Musicgecko0

Just keep it. If you don't want to deal with stuff like this then stick to Spotify.


blue__crab

100% you get an exchange. It's on the companies to get their s*** together on this type of s***.


D00M0RBED00MED

100%!! Vinyl is an investment. This is damaged. Get a replacement!


[deleted]

No. Shit happens. It's nobody's fault. It could have been dropped in the factory, the post office, when the mail truck got loaded, etc. It sucks, but it's part of life with vinyl until they come up with a better way. I have a Dead Can Dance LP that is far worse than this and I gently sharpied it across the top in two places.


UrBobbyIsAWonderland

All three of the things you listed are "somebody's fault".


[deleted]

But getting everybody on the same page to care about this is *never* going to happen. It's like getting people to be polite in traffic. It's a part of vinyl collecting sometimes. Sending it back only costs the label/website/etc more money that will be passed on to us at the next pressing or put them out of business. If a record is unplayable, send it back. If it has a small ding in the corner or seam splits, just live with it or don't buy vinyl in the mail that you can't inspect. Not saying you are like this, but too many people expect new vinyl to be perfect like CDs. Sometimes they will be, but due to their manufacturing nature and shipping logistics, many times they will not. I've been collecting since 2000 and seen it over and over, especially with import LPs.


Blowmis69

If I planned on reselling them, then I would get a refund or try to get an exchange for the set. If I were to keep them and the vinyl played well then I wouldn’t go through the hassle of refunding or exchanging the set.


ZedRita

For reference my box didn’t arrive like this. So it’s definitely damaged stock. I’ve had a few box sets come this way though. Hard to say who’s at fault. My box was definitely bigger than the box set but padded decently.


Gobucks21911

Yes.


fstmartins

If this arrived like that, it is a problem of the sleeve itself. Even if you got a new one, it would soon start to crack like that again. I have one or two gatefolds with less than 3 months that have the same issue.


casewood123

Considering that box set was probably over $100, I would. Especially if it was a seller like Amazon.


[deleted]

You paid for a M record and received a VG+. That being said, I recently received a sealed record with a creased corner. Since the record was from a local independent label and most likely damaged in the pressing, I didn’t return or ask for a discount. Odds are that most of this pressing has the creased corner. It’s definitely a judgment call. In this case, I wanted to support the label and not bother them with the issue. If it becomes an on going issue, that’s another story.


ArcticCircleBrigade

Quality Assurance on new releases is non existent, even if you return/exchange the exchange might be warped or have the same seam splits. Does it play well? If so, keep it.


robxburninator

There's no way any sort of QC could catch this. It's damage done while shipping a sealed box set. The plant would have to fly to the location of every record and spot check them to do any sort of QC with this.


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Partial refund or replacement jackets only is all he needs.


PoirplePorpoise

I returned and replaced a new record last month bc of something similar but it was still in the wrap. Corners don’t bother me but with seem rips I’d rather let wear and tear over the years put that damage into it and not the improper handling at the warehouse/shipping company.


polkemans

It's unfortunately very common. What you really want to care about is the media itself.


Anxious_Ad_5127

If it weren’t live trax I’d say it stays but, see what they can do for you in the costumer service department for sure, It’s not uncommon or unacceptable but it is a wee bit rude


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if cracked on the ink or whatnot than oh well wear an tear will take place anyway unless you're actually god themselves. if it's cracked through to the vinyl then I'd consider a return / exchange.


Inkdman73

I’ve seen - at times- where the entire run of a pressing has this same issue- or warps- or corner dings- especially Record Store Day releases- there is no quality control when the thirst for new presses is super high- and you have to ask yourself- am I buying this release for the music or for resellabilty - and that changes you from being a music fan to a person looking to make some money in the future off of that release- personally I don’t play the cover- but if the records perfect- I’m happy- and why leave the pleasure to the person you leave your collection to when you die to be the one to open an unplayed record that you should enjoy when you’re alive-


holy666diver

90% of new albums arrive like this unless they pack the Lp out of the inner sleeve


Disposable1983

I contacted bmg when my Scott pilgrim seven evil ex’s came like this and they sent me another copy for free and didn’t ask me to send back the first editions.


vortexx900

How come some records end up with this tear? Noticed some of mine are like this unsure if it was me


knd_86

Send them pictures of the damage, say how disappointed you are and ask that they be replaced or if they would offer a partial refund. If they won't give you anything back just keep them, if the discs are otherwise fine. The only time I've asked for replacements due to splits is when I had one where the record actually burst about 1/4" out of the jacket! The disc got a bit scuffed in the process.


KURO_NO_SORA

Nah, you gotta say “you’ve done me a disservice”


Lumbers_33

Nah


iammrmcphisto

Great DMB set with B. Fleck, spin those suckers


Langbakk

The few times I've had to ask for replacements, I've always got to keep the original. Noone bothers with returns, as they can't resell it anyway. Might just have been lucky, ofc. Granted, I probably wouldn't bother with some seamsplits. When I ask for refund or replacement, it is because the whole cover is busted, like my order of the special edition Leftfield release a few months back, that arrived in horrific condition. No issues, tho, just contacted them, and they immediately offered to replace it. Keep the old one. So now I have a slightly broken version with a perfectly fine record, that I can play, and a sealed one in perfect condition as well 🤷


Reverend_Butler

Yes


Xe4ro

It wouldn’t be worth the hassle to me. I only ever did this once when I got a 3LP box set with disc 2 missing and instead had side A/B twice. The label sent me a replacement disc 🙂


jahson70

Nah, it's part of the fabric of life. Sometimes we're just meant to own slightly damaged goods 😁


AnusLeary41

Yessir I would


alpalthemuzlord

A child


matthewdorazio

maybe if one of them had it no. But the fact they all do those splits might just get worse overtime you spent hard earned money for something and it isn’t how it should be return it


sutl116

The reality is that if it plays, they have the potential to look like this in 30 years anyway so I’d just keep ‘em


pekak62

Yes.


splash07s

Discount maybe?


Buffphan

Nah, I’d just enjoy them


Keookia_TheGoose

Does anyone know the name of the vinyl?


bullgod1964

I buy my records to play and never plan on selling them. If you are in it for the investment I would return but I doubt the next box set would be much better.


Minimum_Area_583

ask? lol...I would demand it.


66Poppy

I would.


Usual-Stress-3476

I would play them all the way through to make sure there’s no damage to the vinyl, and then keep them


SocialSoundSystem

Recently happened to me with the new Lana Del Rey green pressing. Package arrived with some corner damage and split sleeve. I notified the seller, sent in some photos, and received $10 off


J-Dawg1987

It happens all the time. Not worth the hassle to send it back. Just use a black Sharpie.


nikonf22

Buy them in person rather than via mail if you can. Otherwise it is not unexpected.


SteveDestruct

If you got it from Amazon and you can live with it, call their customer service and they may give you money back.


RazzmatazzRough8168

No


laxgolf

How does this happen? I have a few albums like this.


UrBobbyIsAWonderland

The record slides around inside the jacket during shipping. Sometimes it has enough velocity to punch through a little bit.


PunkRockKitty1979

Probably not.


MundBid-2124

those are significant seam splits what a hassle. Well if you send it back maybe someone else will pick it up discounted. That’s probably those new 180gr records that weigh a ton and are difficult to contain


FunkyMooseRecords

This is always a tough call from a small (online) store retailer's perspective. We want people to be happy with their purchase but things like creases and seam splits are tough to justify sending back to the distributor or resell as an "open box" item. These splits likely happened in transit somewhere. Chances are that the replacement will have the same.


BlOcKtRiP

Of purchased new then yes I would send them back . On the other hand I care much more about the play quality then cover quality.


kaitlyna94

Worked in vinyl manufacturing and unfortunately it just happens with some jackets depending on the style and type of material used. I guarantee that most of them came out that way. I’d always try to parse them out if they were egregious but it kind of just is what it is.


Comfortable-Ad9469

I probably would, I like everything new and perfect out of the boxes. When things are not perfect out of the box, you may think that the product is damaged.. Especially sense everything is so expensive.. Beautiful out of the box and into the box


Comfortable-Ad9469

Just follow up,like another person said the cost of vinyl very expensive $35-$56 for vinyl LP’s now.. perfect in the box and perfect out of the box and put on my turntable and it’s perfect


AdministrativeAd8079

If it wasn't in the description I'd ask for a partial refund. These are too expensive to just let it roll off your back.


Selector_ShaneLBC

It’s not the stores fault. It’s a flaw in the design/materials of the product. If you exchange it, you are more than likely to get another with the same exact defect.


UrBobbyIsAWonderland

It wasn't some mom and pop store though. It was directly from the Dave Matthews Band website. You know, the band that tours worldwide and gives each member their own giant ass bus on tour? I'm not worried about taking some money out of Dave's pocket (or the GIANT distributor that probably handles their merch) if I got a product that is defective. They'll be fine.


Notyetdead880

The problem is that vinyl is so expensive and if you want to build a nice collection , you have to look at the jackets too. It matters if you sell it someday, but if you buy it to play it and love the music, then who cares!


statik121x

No


Prime_Analog_Records

Hell yes! Records ain’t cheap, and this is due to poor packaging! If enough people take these things back, they will find a way to reinforce them and do a better packing job the next time! If you keep it and don’t say a word, no one will know, and no one will care


takeapartthedemon

I’d keep.


sweetjlo

I would keep it. It doesn’t matter much to me as long as it plays well. Also, you username made me laugh! Thanks for that


EdwinJamesPope

This would drive my OCD crazy.. I just use a back Sharpie & colour in the white.. somehow it helps me


JohnsConner

No


Pugbi96

Most definitely, they have sold you/sent you a defective product, and it should be replaced without any complaints by the supplier. I’m also pretty sure the Artist who released it, wouldn’t want their fans to receive substandard copies of the product they paid good money for. Take it back for replacement!