Idles – Joy As An Act Of Resistance

This sleeve has quite a fragile wide spine. One to watch out for. Mine was always mint- because the bottom left corner is struggling a little!

I think it matches my version but mine is stamped PTKF 2158-1-B BG 175945E2/A3 on F side

A tad on the quiet side, but a nice clean, flat, and quality pressing overall.

My copy was a little bit warped, but the vinyl sounds loud and clear, so I don't mind it really.

Anyone has the same problem as me? My copy is pretty lack of volume comparing it with my other records.

seems like it was pressed with recycled vinyl. little bits of paper embedded in my copy. bad pressing, great album.
My "rating" is based on pressing, not production or artistry.

Well, mine came with what appears to be a manufacturing defect on track one, side B (side F, to be fair - ha). It has three big white smudges embedded in the vinyl that create audible fuzz/surface noise. Kinda bummed.

Amazing pressing, no pressing issues, heavy transparent magenta wax. Play it loud

Record feels very heavyweight, and plays super flat with no surface noise. The variant pairs perfectly with the album, songs punch exactly how you would expect from IDLES, can’t recommend this variant enough 🙌

I have a signed copy from Banquet Records - wonder how many got signed?