Equation :: Entry #01

Greetings all !

No idea if this will be of any interest to anyone but I hope to use this blog to announce new releases, the status of those in the manufacturing pipeline and other things of interest.

New Releases in the pipeline (release dates TBA) ::
Today I have just ordered 2 new releases which should be out early June(ish) ... although problems often occur and delays are normal...
1) E=mc13 :: TROUM :: "Sen" :: 2xLP
2) E=mc18 :: The New Blockaders + Das Synthetische Mischgewebe (TNB+DSM) :: "The Monosyllabic Bicycles Tri-Coloured Quadruples"

More details on these to tempt and titilate (oooh vicar!) ::
The Troum 2xLP is a reissue of the long out-of-print Staalplaat CD (released on their Mort Aux Vaches imprint in 2000 in an edition of 600 copies). This release is lightly remastered and will come with stunning new artwork by Alan McClelland (www.eyelyft.com). Alan is really making a name for himslef with his metaculous and strident images: the art on this release is going to be something special. While we are not 100% sure exactly what the pressing numbers will be - we know it will come as a double pic disc set (est. 225 copies) and a clear-vinyl set (225 copies). All copies will have inserts and be housed in a gorgeous and unique gatefold semi-circular PVC sleeve (like the sleeve for the 2x pic disc LP "Hex" by Earth).

The TNB+DSM release is quite a coup for little Equation. This will be an LP/7" set (with full picture covers). Pressing numbers have yet to be finalized but they will likely be fewer than 300 copies on heavy black 180-200g vinyl. There will be a very limited number pressed on clear vinyl too - of which most will be going to the artists themselves, we at Equation will only have a handful to sell on the web site so keep your eyes peeled on my blog as I'll announce when it will be ready here first. (I will not be taking any pre-orders for this so please don't ask). If you haven't heard of TNB then you really should have! If you do then there's no need to elaborate - except to say that - along with Organum - they are one of the most important and influential noise artists on this lovely spherical planet of ours! DSM are also hugely respected and have a long pedigree of releases stretching back to 1981 (or earlier). (I will be uploading artists pages soon so you can get a good idea of what they stand for and their work). Be warned - there are no melodies or tinkly cuty-bits on this record set. No-Sir-Eee. Nope. So if you really like American Idol (or whatever horrible variant you have in your country on this seemingly global programme) then we suggest you avoid this record like The Plague!

Postage ::
I just want to say one final word on postage. I really try to be completely honest with my postage rates. I never intentionally gouge and, to be honest, I sometimes lose money on the postage I charge as packing material prices have increased enormously. The USPS have also hiked prices (once again) - especially for shipment abroad using air (remember - if you are a good patriotic American then there's really nowhere interesting outside US borders).