Blink-182 NEW SEALED 2003 self-titled HOT TOPIC EXCLUSIVE Limited colored vinyl

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Blink-182 NEW and SEALED 2003 self-titled HOT TOPIC EXCLUSIVE colored vinyl 2xLP **BRAND NEW** **FACTORY SEALED** **UNOPENED***

Hi. I'm selling a factory-sealed, limited edition, Hot Topic Exclusive, colored 2xLP vinyl release of the fifth studio album by Blink-182.

This record is out of print (OOP) and hard to find.

This particular copy is still factory sealed, with the original hype-sticker on the front of the shrink wrap and a security tag on the back. It was available exclusively at Hot Topic in the early 2010s. It is wonderfully nostalgic and I don’t blame you for wanting to relive those days because those days were awesome.

Below you'll find specifics for this particular item and the release in general:

--Band: Blink-182

--Album: Blink-182 (sometimes referred to as ‘untitled’)

--Year of album release: 2003

--Pressing info: Only 2,000 copies pressed. Available exclusively through Hot Topic in the early 2010s (2011 or 2013)

--Jacket: Gatefold jacket

--Vinyl color: ? Because this 2xLP is still factory sealed, I can’t check the vinyl color. I’m pretty sure it’s the first Hot Topic exclusive pressing from 2011, with one Green Marble and one Opaque Pink vinyl, but there’s a small chance it’s the second Hot Topic Exclusive pressing (2013) with both on Clear w/ Green and Pink splatter vinyl, but it’s likely the first pressing. It’s definitely either the first or second HT exclusive pressing.

--Condition: Factory Sealed / Brand New / Unopened, with the original hype sticker on front and security tag on back of shrink-wrap

   --Grading for inlay and vinyl: Mint (this record is factory-sealed and never opened)

   --Grading for sleeve: VG I conservatively graded the sleeve as VG because of the following flaws- Front: Crease on bottom right. Eumped lower-right corner. Back: 5 small creases on top. Ring impression on top and right side. 1 small crease on bottom.

It sounds worse than it is, so please see the photographs included with the listing- a quarter is used for scale.)

--Storage: This record has been stored in a climate-controlled, smoke free environment since its original purchase a decade ago.

--Shipping: To make sure this record arrives in your hands safe and sound, I will secure it in standard mailer with cardboard padding, then package that mailer in a larger box, padded with bubble-wrap and packing paper.

The package will be insured for the final price of the item.

If you need any other details, photos, or information- just send me a message. 

Thanks,

—yessellingyes

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Below is background information on this album, copy and pasted from wikipedia:

Blink-182 (also known as untitled) is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Blink-182, released on November 18, 2003, by Geffen Records. Following their ascent to stardom and success of their prior two releases, the trio was compelled to take a break and subsequently participated in various side projects (Box Car Racer and Transplants). When they regrouped, they felt inspired to approach song structure and arrangements differently on their next effort together.

Recorded from January to October 2003 with producer Jerry Finn, the album has been described as darker and more mature than the band's earlier work. It also marked a musical departure from their previous efforts, infusing experimental elements, inspired by lifestyle changes (the band members all became fathers before the album was released) and side projects, into their usual pop-punk sound. Its songs are sonically expansive and downcast, leading critics to view it as a more elaborate, mature side of the band. The songwriting is more personal in nature and explores darker territory, touching upon the realities of adulthood and unexpected hardships. In addition, its recording process was long and often unconventional.

Fans were generally split regarding the band's "new" direction, but the album proved successful, selling 2.2 million copies in the United States. It received positive reviews, with critics welcoming its change in tone. Lead singles "Feeling This" and "I Miss You" received the most radio airplay out of the four singles released, and peaked high on Billboard charts. The worldwide touring schedule, which saw the band travel to Japan and Australia, also found the three performing for troops stationed in the Middle East. The album was the band's last recording with longtime producer Jerry Finn and their final original material before a four-year-long hiatus. It is also their longest studio album to date, clocking in at 49 minutes.

Personnel

Per the Blink-182 liner notes.

Blink-182

• Mark Hoppus – bass guitar, vocals
• Tom DeLonge – guitar, vocals
• Travis Barker – drums, percussion; backing vocals on "Obvious"; whispers on “Down"

Additional musicians

• Robert Smith – vocals on "All of This"
• Ron "Menno" Froese – guitar, vocals on "The Fallen Interlude"
• Roger Joseph Manning, Jr. – keyboards
• John Morrical – additional keyboards on "All of This", assistant engineer
• Ken Andrews – additional instrumentation on "Violence" and "Obvious"
• Joanne Whalley – spoken words on "Stockholm Syndrome Interlude"

Artwork

• Max Gramajo – cover illustration (with Blink-182)
• Estavan Oriol – photography
• Sonny Flats – design, layout
• Scandalous – design, layout
• Mr. Cartoon – design, layout

Production

• Jerry Finn – producer, mix engineer of "Feeling This", "The Fallen Interlude", "Asthenia", and "Here's Your Letter"
• Sick Jacken – producer of "The Fallen Interlude"
• Nikos Constant – producer
• Moises Velez – producer
• Tom Lord-Alge – mix engineer of "Obvious", "I Miss You", "Down", and "All of This"
• Andy Wallace – mix engineer of "Violence", "Stockholm Syndrome", "Go", and "Easy Target"
• Ryan Hewitt – mix engineer of "Always" and "I'm Lost Without You", engineer
• Ron "Menno" Froese – engineer @ Ayaic Studio of "The Fallen Interlude"
• Sam Boukas – assistant engineer
• James McCrone – assistant engineer
• Alan Mason – assistant engineer
• Seth Waldman – assistant engineer
• Steve Sisco – assistant engineer
• Femio Hernandez – assistant engineer
• Brian Gardner – mastering engineer