Thrill Jockey Drops MORE Ltd-Ed 12"ers

Further evidence that vinyl ain't dead...

By Fred Mills

With the news of Tortoise's limited edition 12" of remixes (on Thrill Jockey) still fresh, word now arrives of yet more foot-long vinyl delights en route from the venerable indie label. Baltimore's Thank You, Jason Urick (from WZT Hearts), NYC's White Hills (an Oneida offshoot) and Brooklyn's Mountains are all available.

What you'll need to do is go to the TJ site for details on how to snap ‘em up. Best not to delay, as they are limited editions, natch - like, only 300 copies for one of ‘em. The label's initial offering of its 12" subscription series sold out (so much for getting that Pit er Pat rec, kids), and as a result it put together these new offerings. The next package ships in October, followed by package #3 in November.

Also in the works  for later this year are 12"ers from Javelin and Mi Ami (e.g. package #3), along with a limited LP from Pontiak.

Thrill Jockey kindly provided the breakdown on the platters:

Thank You "Pathetic Magic" - This is a 12" with two new songs and three remixes of the songs by Dan Deacon, Asa Osborne (Lungfish) and Jason Urick.  A very Baltimore heavy affair!

Jason Urick "Husbands" - This is a limited debut LP from Jason Urick who you might remember from WZT Hearts.  He creates minimalist electronic soundscapes that are ghosted and fragmented melodies buried in distorted tones that slowly unfurl in subtle ways that reward patient listeners.

White Hills "Dead" - Another recent signing to the Thrill Jockey family.  This debut TJ 12" is an EP that provides a quick glimpse of the forthcoming album to come.  It features drumming from Kid Millions (of Oneida) and Antrønhy ØH (of Julian Cope's Black Sheep Band).  Psychedelic space rock for the 21st century!

Mountains "Etching" - This is the limited vinyl version of a live tour CD-R the band hand on their previous tour.  It features an early version of their set from that tour and was recorded at their home studio entirely live. Each jacket is hand-stamped and unique!