Switching Gears
Pay if you want for a chance to win some fun stuff
When I first started this publication, I told myself that I would “go to paid” at 200 subscribers. Well, I feel as though I jumped the gun in making this publication a paid one at around 180 subscribers. I would much rather change the approach to a subscribe if you want kind of model. I appreciate the number of free subscribers I have as well as the various publications around this platform, that either highlight my work or join me for projects. Even if slightly less than half of those subscribers take time to read what I write, which is the case as of now, that is still better than zero. I would much rather people be able to read and comment on what I write, consider paying, than have to pay.
When I say subscribe if you want, it means everything will be available for free, but if you choose to pay, I would be humbled and appreciative. The same prices apply, $5 monthly, $50 yearly, $175 for life. However, I plan on adding an extra incentive for the next month and a half or so—in order to kick 2025 off right.
From now until January 31, 2025 I would like you, the subscriber, to consider a paid subscription and also to spread the word about this little ‘ol slice of the internet to other like-minded individuals. Those being music nerds, audiophile or audiophile-curious folks, and basically anyone that likes new music and music retrospectives.
In order to do that I am, going top do a giveaway from my collection. Purchasing a yearly subscription, $50, gets you one entry into the giveaway, purchasing a lifetime membership gets you 4 entries. There are first, second, and third place giveaways. I will also ship worldwide. Any paid subscriber will get free shipping from CB’s New & Used Records, which will be launching first quarter 2025.
The drawing will occur on February 1, 2025 via video and random number selection—it will be posted here.
Grand Prize
This is for all the marbles and it includes:
The Jimi Hendrix Experience—Electric Ladyland Box Set Sealed.
-6 LPs—all analog mastering from OG tapes.
-Blue Ray remastered and expanded edition of the The Making of Electric Ladyland documentary.
-48-page booklet with photos and handwritten lyrics, etc.
-European press.
-$150.00 value.
Uncle Tupelo—Live At Lounge Ax/ March 24, 1994 Sealed
-Record Store Day Exclusive—NOT the repress.
-Only 2500 pressed.
-$90.00 value.
Limited Edition Creep Records Pin
-Not many of these in existence I believe.
-Creep Records is a shop and label located in Philadelphia, PA.
-Cool ephemera value insofar as I know.
Assorted Stickers
-Vinyl is Killing the MP3 Industry by Chunklet.
-Other label, shops, band stickers that may or may not be pictured.
Second Prize
Like kissing your sister, but not really because these are some great LPs:
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019 Sealed
-A must have for any fan of the blues as well as guitar fans in general.
-6 LPs
-$140.00 value.
Sturgill Simpson—The Ballad of Dood and Juanita
-Indie store version “Pure Kentucky Sauce” natural colored vinyl.
-Includes illustration insert.
-Not sealed, but hype sticker is attached to inner sleeve.
-NM all around
-$25.00 value.
Assorted Stickers
-Vinyl is Killing the MP3 Industry by Chunklet.
-Other label, shops, band stickers that may or may not be pictured.
Third Prize
If you love Americana, this one is for you:
The Drive-By Truckers—The Complete Dirty South Sealed
-Reposado Marbled vinyl.
-32-page booklet.
-Updated Wes Freed (RIP) artwork.
-$55.00 value.
Bob Dylan—Blind Willie McTell 45
-Third Man Records exclusive
-Two versions of the track from Infidels outtakes.
-Mark Knopfler stopped being friends with Dylan because this song didn’t make it on the record.
-$15.00 value.
Steve Earle & The Dukes and Justin Townes Earle—The Saint of Lost Causes Sealed 45
-Record Store Day exclusive.
-Yellow vinyl.
-Limited edition one-time pressing.
-$15.00 value.
Assorted Stickers
-Vinyl is Killing the MP3 Industry by Chunklet.
-Other label, shops, band stickers that may or may not be pictured.
So there it is: a subscriber drive. $50 yearly subscription gets you one entry and if you’re feeling really sparky, $175.00 for the lifetime membership to this little piece of the internet gets you 4 entries. Monthly subscribers will be eligible for later giveaways, because there will be more!
Asl always, I am happy for any subscribers, free or paid, knowing I have an outlet to discuss my favorite hobby filled with a great community on Music stack is a great feeling.