Includes download code. 1500 copies from HMV in the UK came with a 12" art print. Sticker on front notes Green Vinyl and Download. Étienne catalog number on spine is 538337891; Étienne catalog number on Green Sticker on front is 538337931.
Transparent green vinyl. Presented in a gatefold sleeve. The text on the placard at the front image is of a spot gloss varnish detail. The interior section of the disc holding pocket is printed green.
Includes a green printed cardboard inner sleeve with a die-cut hole to reveal the label on the disc. Credits and thank yous on one side and a photo of Morrissey on the other.
Includes a credit card sized download voucher, printed on both sides. Hype sticker on the shrink wrap.
There are some complaints about the vinyl pressing, for being printed in low volume and therefore there are some clicks here and there. Well, no surprise - each size length is nearly 27 minutes!!!
In vinyl pressing, the amplitude is physical. This means that loud volume consume more space on the record surface. According to most records manufacturers, the ideal sounds in 33.3 RPM can handle up to 18 minutes per size. You can get away with reasonable high quality sound in lower volume if the length is 18-22 minutes, with some reduction at the low and high frequencies in the last 4-5 minutes, with a little distortion in some cases. If the audio length is longer, they need to low down the volume of all size, and cut more low and high frequencies, to get a smaller amplitude on the surface.
So - if you want this album completely on one record, this is it - low volume, farther low cut, some distortion in the last 2 songs, surface noise and pops. If you want this album in hi-end audio quality, wait for a Double LP issue (there will probably press one at some point). Some songs of this album definitely deserve a single side 12" print in 45 rpm...
* Big respect to Moz for another brilliant album of unique music, great production and kick-ass lyrics. Wow!
This is an overall 7.5/10 LP. OK, it's not Vauxhall and apart from Spent the day in bed, is VERY good. My favourite song is I bury the living but Israel is close. Brilliant tracks!
Buy and you most definitely will not be disappointed.