The Appleseed Cast Collection UPDATED

Since my last post of this collection in 2012 The Appleseed Cast has released a new LP titled "Illumination Ritual". So I am updating including that new LP as well as a better quality photo.

TOP-Left to Right:

1. The Appleseed Cast- Illumination Ritual- Graveface Records- milky clear & bone/1200

2. The Appleseed Cast- Sagarmatha 2xLP- Militia Group/Graveface- Magenta purple splatter/1000,124/250 (first 250 ordered were hand numbered)
3. The Appleseed Cast- Middle States- Graveface Records- milky clear aqua blue/1000

4. The Appleseed Cast- Low Level Owl Vol I & II 3xLP 1st Press- Deep Elm/Gilead Media- Black vinyl/1000

5. The Appleseed Cast- Low Level Owl Vol I & II 3xLP 2nd Press- Deep Elm/Graveface- Blue/Green/Brown/1000

6. The Appleseed Cast- Peregrine- Militia Group/Graveface- Black Vinyl/1000

7. The Appleseed Cast- Mare Vitalis 2xLP- Deep Elm/Graveface- Blue/White-Black/Gold Streaks- 1000 

8. The Appleseed Cast- Two Conversations- Graveface Records- "transparent monster electric"/1000, 420/500 (first 500 ordered are hand numbered)
9. The Appleseed Cast- End Of The Ring Wars 2xLP- Deep Elm/Goodcore- Gold/1000

Owen Collection

I have decided to stop doing record posts other than posting collections that I have, which isn't many. For a long while I had gone stagnant and it was simply due to lack of things to post about. Since I had gotten a record player again I took that as a new thing to run with. As time went on it got a little time consuming doing weekly, to then monthly posts. I also didn't want to become annoying to peers. I figure it's time to move on to something else since my time is becoming less and less available. I feel that I have a good amount of posts up to where I could possibly help someone who is looking for information on something or to maybe make a new friend with a common interest. It was fun while it lasted!

Here is my Owen collection at its peak. I say "peak" because I plan to thin it out a little bit. Sometimes space and money need to be freed and gained. I have also chosen to not pick up the vinyl version of "The Seaside EP". So that sort of blows the whole deal anyway.

1. Owen- "Owen"-Polyvinyl Rec.-180g Black w/ Yellow Labels/???(1st press)
2. Owen- The Rutabega Split 12"-Polyvinyl Rec.-180g Black/???(1st press to vinyl)
3. Owen- "No Good For No One Now"-Polyvinyl Rec.-180g Black/???(1st press)
4. Owen- "The ep"-Mi Amante Records(Euro)-Black/400
5. Owen- "The ep"-Polyvinyl Rec.-180g Black/???
6. Owen- "I Do Percieve"-Polyvinyl Rec.-180g Black/???(1st press)
7. Owen- "At Home With Owen"-Polyvinyl Rec.-180g Black/???(1st press)
8. Owen- "New Leaves"-Polyvinyl Rec.-Grey marble/700
9. Owen- "Ghost Town"-Polyvinyl Rec.-180g Clear/800
10. Owen- "L'Ami du Peuple"-Polyvinyl Rec.-180g Red/1000
11. Owen- Joan of Arc/Make Believe/Love of Everything Split 2x7"- "The Association of Utopian Hologram Swallowers"-Polyvinyl Rec.-Black/???(1st Press)
12- Owen- "Abandoned Bridges 7"-Polyvinyl Rec.-White/1000
13- Owen- City On Film Split 7"-Red Cars Go Faster Rec.-White/250(1st press)
14- Owen- "O'Evelyn 7"-Polyvinyl Rec.-Black/2000
15. The One Up Downstairs- S/T 7"-Polyvinyl Rec.-black/??? (Kinsella pre-American Football)

Now I say "1st press" on everything since I know that I had purchased it upon the time of its release. Whether or not Polyvinyl chose to keep the Black vinyl stocked is unknown to me. The only factor I can come by which would lead to the assuption that they kept either some or all releases stocked is there are photos on Dead Format of Owens Self Titled release with yellow labels and with white labels. My copy does not have white labels, it has the yellow. So I am guessing there was more pressed after the first initial pressing and either intentionally or the minor detail was left out to keep the labels the same as before.

I also want to say that all releases had a standard first pressing number of 1000. Polyvinyl seems to do that for their releases.

Owen/Rutabega Split was originally released as a CD on Backroads Records to be re-issued by Polyvinyl in 2004 also as a CD. Vinyl version released by Polyvinyl in 2009.

If you were unaware Polyvinyl has recently re-pressed all of the Owen catalog on colored vinyl. If you never got around to buying some albums or you'd like to upgrade to some color. You may do so now. All colors limited to 300. You can also do a vinyl package deal where you can grab 3 LPs for $34. Not sure if the color copies fall into that or not but its a way to save a couple bucks.

"The Association of Utopian Hologram Swallowers" 2x7" has also been re-pressed on color. Unsure of the numbers of that.

I am also including these 2 American Football releases to round off everything Mike.

1. American Football- "American Football EP"-Polyvinyl Rec.-180g Black/???(1 sided 12")
2. American Football- "Self-Titled"-Polyvinyl Rec.-Green/500 (1st press)

EP finally released on vinyl in 2008 after being a part of the Polyvinyl CD Singles Series in 1998.

S/T Full Length first press limited to 1000 split between Green and Blue vinyl. Now available on Black.

Hope this helps and you've enjoyed reading. Feel free to offer input on something im lacking or if I am incorrect on something!

The Casket Lottery Complete Collection

In March of last year I had posted what was my "Complete" Casket Lottery Collection. Although at the time that was 99% true. Since then they have put out 3 new releases(one 7", a split 7" & a LP) and I have also picked up an overlooked comp. 7". So as of right now, it is the most up to date and done its going to get! The photo I had posted before kind of sucked and to be honest it feels this one isnt that good either but I have added a bunch more photos with a little more detail. Enjoy!


LPs:

Moving Mountains/Choose Bronze

Survival is For Cowards/Possiblies and Maybes

SBB Split 10"/Smoke and Mirrors/Real Fear

7"/Splits:

Casket Lottery/Reflector Tour 7"

Here is the A/B-Front cover/back cover. Stamped/letterpressed labels

Close up of the labels and back cover tab

Casket Lottery/Waxwing 7"

(no idea to the significance of the numbering on the back of the Waxwing split. I've seen copies un-numbered and have seen another purple copy with numbering. At the time of this post back in March I had thought maybe it was just the purples but I have recently seen a copy on blue that was numbered. I asked Dan Second Nature if he knew of any tour/show versions and he himself could not remember or did not know. If you have any knowledge please comment or message/email me. Id like to update and put it in here if possible.)

1. The Casket Lottery/Small Brown Bike 10"- Second Nature- Clear/500
2. The Casket Lottery- Possiblies And Maybes Double LP- Second Nature/Status- White/495
3. The Casket Lottery- Smoke And Mirrors- Second Nature- Clear/picture disc/520
4. The Casket Lottery- Survival Is For Cowards- Second Nature- Light Orange/100
5. The Casket Lottery- Real Fear- No Sleep Records- Translucent Light Blue/300
6. The Casket Lottery- Moving Mountains- Second Natue- Clear/white swirl/100
7. The Casket Lottery- Choose Bronze- Second Nature- White/110
8. The Casket Lottery- The Door 7"- No Sleep Records- seafoam green/300
9. The Casket Lottery/Touché Amorè 7"- No Sleep Records- transparent pink/500
10. Nathan Ellis- S/T 7"- No Sleep Records- opaque blue/300
11. The Casket Lottery- Quarters Volume 2- Atarms Mechanics- Clear Blue/???
12. The Casket Lottery/Hot Water Music 7"- Second Nature- Pink/253
13. The Casket Lottery/Waxwing 7"- Second Nature- Purple/211( Numbered #1369)
14. The Casket Lottery/Reflector 7"- Undecided Records- black/
15. The Casket Lottery/Reflector 7"- unknown- black/50 (Casket Lottery/Reflector "tour" version)
16. The Casket Lottery- Lost At Sea 7"- Status- brown/white marble/250

Thats it! I have incluced the Nathan Ellis 7" just to round things out. If anything, the only thing thats missing here is the project Nathan has done called Jackie Carol. Not positive if the "Check Check" release ever made it to vinyl. Thanks for looking!

The Appleseed Cast Collection.

My Appleseed Cast collection has been done for some time. Figured I'd post it! All releases are first press and not for sale!

From top going right:
1. The Appleseed Cast- Sagarmatha 2xLP- Militia Group/Graveface- Magenta purple splatter/1000,124/250 (first 250 ordered were hand numbered)
2. The Appleseed Cast- Middle States- Graveface Records- milky clear aqua blue/1000
3. The Appleseed Cast- Two Conversations- Graveface Records- "transparent monster electric"/1000, 420/500 (first 500 ordered are hand numbered)
4. The Appleseed Cast- Peregrine- Militia Group/Graveface- Black Vinyl/1000
5. The Appleseed Cast- Low Level Owl Vol I & II 3xLP 2nd Press- Deep Elm/Graveface- Blue/Green/Brown/1000
6. The Appleseed Cast- Low Level Owl Vol I & II 3xLP 1st Press- Deep Elm/Gilead Media- Black vinyl/1000
7. The Appleseed Cast- End Of The Ring Wars 2xLP- Deep Elm/Goodcore- Gold/1000
8. The Appleseed Cast- Mare Vitalis 2xLP- Deep Elm/Graveface- Blue/White-Black/Gold Streaks- 1000

Lets talk about some of these records!

Looking up information to refresh my memory on some of these LPs I discovered that both "Mare Vitalis" and "Sagarmatha" have both been pressed before BUT they were pressed on a European label by the name of Green Hell Records. The current 2 pictured are of the American Press on Graveface records and to my knowledge a few moments ago were the only versions ever pressed. I guess not! Due to information found on Dead Format the euro Green Hell/Deep Elm version of "Mare Vitalis" was pressed as a single LP on black vinyl ltd to 1000 with different art work. I have no info on "Sagarmatha" other than it is a 2xLP and appears that it may have been released with the original CD artwork unlike the completely re-designed Graveface version.

If you were curious to what the LPs for the American version of "Mare Vitalis" here is a picture I found on Dead Format: (the black LP just looks black in my photo, I wanted to showcase what it actually looks like)


Although they may look exactly the same ruling out the fact that one is on black vinyl and the other is tri-color, here are the other differences between the 1st and 2nd press of "Low Level Owl Vol I & II. In the event you do not know, aren't sure due to whatever variable reason or are being lied to by someone selling a copy on ebay, forum, etc.


I have recently thought about maybe selling my 2nd press but when I took it out to take the collection photo I immediately said "no way" simply due to how awesome of a blue the first LP is.

There is a third version out there as well. Pressed on Silver vinyl and limited to 1000, only 500 copies in distribution and the first 250 purchased through Graveface were hand numbered. In a way only 250 went to distro. Graveface keeping 250 to number/250 un-numbered being sent out. The other remaining copies I assume went to The Appleseed Cast to sell on tour since this 3rd press was released to promote the band playing both albums back to back over 38 shows between February and April 2010.

This 3rd press version features different center labels from the 1st and 2nd press(which both have the same center labels) as well as "The Appleseed Cast Low Level Owl Vol. I & II" printed in silver ink on the cover rather than the 1st and 2nd press versions that are printed in light blue.

The Casket Lottery Collection.

So after many years in total, including an 8 year break, in 2012 I've finally completed my Casket Lottery Collection. I am pretty sure I have everything. All first press and besides whacky 7 inch pressing numbers, rarest color.



From top going right
1. The Casket Lottery/Small Brown Bike 10"- Second Nature- Clear/500
2. The Casket Lottery- Possiblies And Maybes Double LP- Second Nature/Status- White/495
3. The Casket Lottery- Survival Is For Cowards- Second Nature- Light Orange/100
4. The Casket Lottery- Choose Bronze- Second Nature- White/110
5. The Casket Lottery- Moving Mountains- Second Natue- Clear/white swirl/100
6. The Casket Lottery- Smoke And Mirrors- Second Nature- Clear/picture disc/520
7. The Casket Lottery/Reflector 7"- Undecided Records- black/
8. The Casket Lottery/Reflector 7"- unknown- black/50 (Casket Lottery/Reflector "tour" version)
9. The Casket Lottery- Lost At Sea 7"- status- brown/white marble/250
10. The Casket Lottery/Hot Water Music 7"- Second Nature- Pink/253
11. The Casket Lottery/Waxwing 7"- Second Nature- Purple/211 (numbered #1369, no idea to the significance of the numbering. Ive seen copies un-numbered but have seen another purple copy with numbering. Myabe its just the purples? I asked Dan Second Nature if he knew of any tour/show versions and he himself could not remember or did not know)

Now that The Casket Lottery are a band again, I will now have to add another LP and 7" when those are released!

(None of this is for sale!)