The Flaming Lips Good Vibrations 2015 Lathe Cut Plexi 4-Sided Record LP Ltd/350
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Description
This is an experimental 8" plexi record that was created specifically for Levitation (Austin Psych Fest) in 2015. Only 350 copies were made. Each record was made one-at-a-time, in real-time, by a real person, from plexiglass using an experimental process and 70 year old machines.
The Flaming Lips' "Good Vibrations" 2015 Lathe Cut Plexiglass 4-Sided Record is a limited edition collectable release that pushes the boundaries of traditional record formats. It has a low-fidelity sound and experimental style, this record is a must-have for any fan of indie rock and pop music. The clear plexiglass material and unique Eulerian Circle features make this album stand out in any collection.
The psychedelic artwork was designed by Oliver Hibert.
Side A contains a big groove and a smaller inner groove that both use the center hole to play. Side B has two separate smaller grooves that each use one of the two side-holes to play.
*According to the Lathecuts instructions insert:
"...It is not a pressed record and may have slightly more surface noise or an occasional light distortion in some frequencies. The volume will also be a little lower than a modern "post-loudness-war" record, so pump up the volume. It won't be audiophile, but it ought to sound pretty good considering the circumstances of its' birth. It might also require tonearm adjustment (light weight and neutral anti-skate) in order to track correctly due to the hard plastic having slight shallower grooves than a traditional record. They do not always play well on some low-end turntables. If it sounds overly distorted, lift the needle and drop again, sometimes the needle gets caught on the side of the groove and a little nudge will drop it into the bottom of the groove. These records will not degrade or harm your needle or cartridge."
I have not tried to play the record, so I can't confirm the quality of the audio, but I tried to get some good photos from different angles. I believe this was probably meant to be kept as a limited edition souvenir from Psychfest 2015, and I displayed the piece as a collectible. As always, please see all photos for the best representation of the overall condition.
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