r/BillyStrings • • Oct 09 '25

misc Third man vault 66… this is sick!!!!

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u/Mr_Outlaw13 Oct 09 '25

This is the day the jam band community learned how Third Man Vault works

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u/njochum Oct 09 '25

Hahaha…so true. 🤣🤣 I subscribe based off releases. Dylan and the Band 74 and Jack Bonnaroo ‘12 are my favs.

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u/Mr_Outlaw13 Oct 09 '25

pretty much the same, I just saw my last one was #52, Dopesmoker

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u/gandalph91 Oct 09 '25

I’ve known for years! Haha

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u/Mr_Outlaw13 Oct 09 '25

everywhere I've looked I've seen people confused about how this works from thinking you pay $75 to get to order it to thinking you'd pay $75 and possibly miss out to I dunno what, I never thought it was that confusing

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u/Kyle_c00per Oct 10 '25

What's confusing to me is they said it's while supplies lasts, but they're taking subscriptions until the 31st... so will they stop taking subscriptions when all the limited pressings are accounted for? Or will you not know if you got in early enough until they ship them?

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u/BlackDirtLiveAgain11 Oct 10 '25

I think it’s more that once the window to subscribe is gone, the LP will not be available. My understanding is they press as many as they have subscribers and no more (probably a few extra in case they need to replace any). If you subscribe, you’ll get it.

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u/forest_fibers Oct 10 '25

This is exactly it. You’re basically signing up to a limited edition preorder

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u/gandalph91 Oct 10 '25

If you sign up by the 31st you’re guaranteed to get it!

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u/Drd941 Oct 09 '25

For those that don’t know how this works: the subscription gets you the all the albums and covers shipping (no additional purchase necessary). I own about 9 vault releases and they are all amazing

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u/MediocrePirate_ quite all right with me Oct 09 '25

If I’m reading correctly, if I sign up today (or by Oct 31st) I’ll get this vault release in December, correct?

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u/drpow Oct 09 '25

Is it easy to cancel before auto renewing?

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u/Drd941 Oct 09 '25

Yes once you pay you should be able to go into your account and cancel. You’ll still get the albums and not have to worry about auto renew

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u/gibbsy816 Oct 09 '25

Yup super easy. I’m a long time Vault member and I’ve canceled when there’s been ones that just weren’t worth it to me, and then will re-up when one comes along I want. Just a click of a button in the Vault section on their website that you’ll get access to will cancel so it doesn’t auto renew.

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u/ToonMaster21 Oct 09 '25

Sorry, could you clarify for me - do I have to subscribe and buy the vinyl? Or is the point of being a member that you get the release?

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u/FartGarfunkel_ Oct 10 '25

Is it essentially $75 an album though? Like one album per quarter?

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u/thisismytrip Oct 10 '25

More like a box set or multi disc show usually.

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u/gandalph91 Oct 09 '25

Very easy

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u/[deleted] Oct 09 '25

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u/Drd941 Oct 09 '25

Yes all 4 albums, the EP and shipping for 75

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u/[deleted] Oct 09 '25

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u/pussicack Oct 13 '25

By ordered, you mean you just signed up for a subscription? I did that today, for $75, and then cancelled immediately lol. It says shipping status ‘unfulfilled’

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u/Master-Stratocaster Oct 09 '25

What are some of the standout releases you’ve gotten?

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u/Drd941 Oct 09 '25

Here are the ones I can remember;

The White Stripes - Under Great White Norther Lights B-Shows

The Raconteurs - Live London 2xLP

Live at Third Man Records by The Raconteurs (12” vinyl)

Live at Third Man Records by Jack White

Live at The Ryman Auditorium by The Raconteurs

Live From Bonnaroo 2014 by Jack White

Live At Third Man Records - Nashville & Cass Corridor

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u/give_me_two_beers Oct 09 '25

That Bonnaroo 2014 one is insane. What originally got me into the vault.

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u/njochum Oct 09 '25

Dylan and The Band ‘74 box is pretty dope!

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u/LusciousMcGillicuddy Oct 09 '25

Sleep - Dopesmoker Jack White - No Name Live White Stripes - Elephant 20 year anniversary 

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u/andersonlamar Oct 09 '25

Is it just this one release for the quarter or will my 75 bucks get me more in other months?

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u/Drd941 Oct 09 '25

No just this one. They have 1 special release like this every quarter

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u/UncleJuansBand_ Oct 09 '25

Ok, let’s say I only want this release though… am I able to subscribe and cancel after I put my order in? lol I’m new to this whole thing.

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u/Ill_Log9850 Oct 09 '25

Is this the first full Billy show released on vinyl?

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u/jruehollidaysthighs Oct 10 '25

and it’s a heater

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u/glasstopwagoon Nov 14 '25

There is Live Vol. 1 as well as Billy Live at the Legion before this drop.

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u/[deleted] Oct 09 '25

Guess I’m subscribing to the vault again.

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u/geraldfjord Oct 09 '25

Honestly they’ve been pretty solid for the last few years (unless you aren’t a Jack/White Stripes fan, lol)

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u/jstud__ Psychedelic Conductor 🍄🚂 Oct 09 '25

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u/DoomCityAir Oct 09 '25

Damn, 5-LP set for $75 including shipping is an excellent deal. Signed up!

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u/[deleted] Oct 09 '25

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u/Drd941 Oct 09 '25

Jack has a very good connection with sun records… would be really cool to see them to an all sun records cover album

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u/Kingcrowing Oct 25 '25

That would be pretty damn epic, Jack is fantastic!

Personally though I'm still hoping we get a King Gizz collab since we know they hung out while Billy was in Australia!

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u/fade2clear Oct 09 '25

Really cool they picked that Rosemont show to press. Such a high energy night!

I don’t know if y’all could tell but I’m like 99% sure Billy was on a dose of acid that night. He was rambling between songs and you could tell he had taken something beside a single shroom 😛 he was dialed in on the jams.

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u/g-a-hood Oct 09 '25

Seriously. The lumpy, Reverend, turmoil….just top notch!

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u/x_x-6fenix Oct 09 '25

The highlight for me was the Natural Mystic jam in Fire On My Tongue. Great show.

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u/g-a-hood Oct 10 '25

Holy shit, totally forgot about that. Just went back and listened again. Marley was my first musical love and I’ve been waiting for the boys to do a Marley tune, and I remember after that thinking, maybe that’s the closest we’ll get (so far)

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u/x_x-6fenix Oct 10 '25

I don’t think most people knew what it was. I, on the other hand, had both fists raised in the air with tears streaming down my face. Hah! 5.25 was also my favorite dog’s birthday, and she had passed away a year or so prior, so it was just perfect.

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u/GregzillaKillah Oct 09 '25

Thank you for this! Love that we'll get the first pressing of the self-titled EP.

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u/[deleted] Oct 09 '25

Just reinstated my old Vault membership. Excited for December now...I mean, I was excited to see him in Louisville also, but this is going to be nice as well.

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u/ChampionshipVinyl34 Oct 09 '25

Not often (read never) that I get a vinyl copy of a show I attended. Then to throw the EP in the mix that wasn't previously on vinyl, I don't think I can get any more erect.

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u/Hopping_Tiger Oct 09 '25

Any good stuff/hidden gems in their store currently that I should use my member discount on before I cancel?

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u/gibbsy816 Oct 09 '25

I can’t speak to any hidden gems now, but they update it every so often. Wouldn’t be surprised if some goodies appear in the Vault store around Black Friday.

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u/spideybats Oct 09 '25

I have purged my vinyl collection down to every Johnny Cash album and a few favorites, and told myself I wouldn't even buy any Billy vinyl because I would want to have everything including that relix session that I'm never going to find for a reasonable price. Now here I am looking at buying everything lol

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u/folkinhippy Oct 09 '25

I saw Billy on the same stage as Jack in 2022 so I’m not entirely surprised. Still, cool to see.

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u/indiezen 🚂 Oct 09 '25

Easiest purchase ever. So hype about this

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u/[deleted] Oct 09 '25

My sub just expired. Looks like I’m going back in.

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u/plhaynes1 Oct 09 '25

i realize this is my first post here so i understand if people are skeptical but im already pot committed to receive this as a member of the Vault and i don’t really listen to Billy. if someone wants this and doesnt want to subscribe to the service, lmk. attaching the email screenshot to attempt to prove im not bullshitting/scamming.

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u/Kingcrowing Oct 09 '25

Been really digging Billy recently, is this a good live show? Thinking I may join the club for this one.

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u/AZirk97 Oct 10 '25

I have similar questions. As a recent listener the setlist and jams look stacked though.I haven't seen any comments like "Why was this the first full show on vinyl?", so I think it's a safe bet it's a good show.

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u/Kingcrowing Oct 10 '25

Ha that's a good point! It's a pretty sweet set since I don't have any Billy wax yet... I'll probably go for it!

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u/njochum Oct 09 '25

…and I’ve reupped my Third Man subscription for the fourth time for an awesome release. This is dope!

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u/Apart_Barracuda3029 Oct 09 '25

just signed up. thank you third man for releasing the original ep.

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u/HorseZealousideal617 Oct 09 '25

Shit I was at this show. So you have to subscribe to get it?

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u/Suitable_Fly_8831 Oct 10 '25

Yes, but you can cancel your subscription before the Q1 deadline and not be charged any further.

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u/OldBanjoMan11 Oct 09 '25

Well…..they got me

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u/BlackDirtLiveAgain11 Oct 09 '25

Me too, Old Banjo Man, me too.

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u/jjazznola Oct 10 '25 edited Oct 10 '25

God Bless Jack White.

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '25

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u/jjazznola Oct 10 '25

Why is that? Great singer, songwriter and guitarist. Puts on great shows. Helps out other artists. Who is the "twit" here?

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '25

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u/jjazznola Oct 10 '25

Sounds like a family thing.

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '25

I was at that show!!!

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u/olenatureboy34 Oct 10 '25

Subscribed because anything Billy will make ya do that. Plus I've been waiting on the EP to be put on vinyl for so long.

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u/boofedWatermelon Oct 09 '25

Damn this is super tempting

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u/gkeiser23 Oct 09 '25

definitely going to pick this up before the end of the month

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u/Littleraindrop111 Oct 09 '25

I’m gassssssed about this release

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u/alanat_1979 Oct 09 '25

I just ordered!

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u/headybuzzin Oct 09 '25

Ok had to subscribe to get this. But now how to cancel subscription I don’t see anything to cancel

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u/headybuzzin Oct 09 '25

Never mind found it

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u/thelot_lizard Oct 09 '25

Merry Christmas to me

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u/EuphorbiaSociety Oct 09 '25

Woo! thats a fun one! IWATS

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u/WayneZzWorld93 Oct 09 '25

I was so hyped for that train intro that hit just as I was coming up. Peak concert moment for me.

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u/olenatureboy34 Oct 10 '25

Excited is an understatement, on how much I've wished the Ep would be pressed on vinyl. And here it is, easiest subscription ever.

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u/Few_Freedom_4376 Oct 10 '25

Appreciate all of the clarifying comments! Saw this email last night and was a bit confused on the process, but as usual, the Reddit community comes to the rescue with clarification at the highest level. Signed up and stoked to get this!

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u/foamy2001 Oct 09 '25

My only concern is Third Man’s pressing quality often leaves a lot to be desired. I’m a little shocked the EP will be released like this, but I’m guessing that will get a wider release once this drops.

Either way, it’s going to be tough to say no to this one.

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u/Drd941 Oct 09 '25

I’ve had issues with one or 2 vinyls in the past. TMR customer service is extremely good at replacing any defective records (even if it is just one out of a multiple set)

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u/gibbsy816 Oct 09 '25

I 100% agree about their customer service being awesome. If you have an issue with a vault release they’ll send you a replacement right away.

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u/foamy2001 Oct 09 '25

My issue isn’t with their QC or customer service. I just feel like the quality of the pressings are so-so. Maybe I’m holding them to a higher standard due to their commitment to vinyl as a thing deserving of preservation, but I just wish their stuff were closer to audiophile than novelty/curiosity.

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u/bruiserthedogrul Oct 09 '25

Could you please elaborate on what the issue is with their pressings? Is it a flimsy record or the sound quality is bad?

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u/foamy2001 Oct 09 '25

The vinyl itself (disc, jacket, etc) are always top quality. The pressings often will have surface noise issues. There were also a couple issues with some of their recent jazz reissues. The Chico Hamilton "The Dealer" had an edit on one of the songs that cut out a solo by Larry Coryell. The John Scofield "A Go Go" release was cut really quiet. These are all nit-picky type of things, but they do such a great job on curation and physical execution. I don't understand why the actual sound of the vinyl will often have issues.

Take it all with a grain of salt, because I already ordered one. Opening the package will definitely be a wow moment, and I'm not saying don't buy it.

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u/bruiserthedogrul Oct 09 '25

I see. That's kind of disappointing considering we can buy the raw files from Nugs for $10-15.

I'm all for physical media but if there are audio issues I don't know that it's worth it for me. Having the EP would be cool though.

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u/Rockdoctor75 Oct 09 '25

Ordered mine. Love this

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u/JRPGPD Oct 09 '25

Good looks! This looks sweet. Just signed up

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u/Snoopy363 Oct 09 '25

Let’s goooooooo!!! So stoked

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u/x_x-6fenix Oct 09 '25

I’ve tried to register, but it doesn’t send me a confirmation email, and when I try to sign in it just says “Incorrect email or password”.

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u/cheesemagnifier Oct 10 '25

Thanks for the heads up!

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u/Mcris64 Oct 10 '25

I’ve been a subscriber for a year or so, liked everything, but this is payday.

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u/kaciegrace Dec 03 '25

Has anyone received it yet?

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u/Tickle-Me-Ninja Dec 05 '25

No yet for me

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u/Comfortable-Ad-6178 Dec 10 '25

With an "A" last name, this is disappointing 😆

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u/Ratio_Outside Dec 24 '25

Got mine today. I haven’t heard of this guy yet but can’t wait to listen. This set came with 5 records. Wild! They’re all multi colored as well, with the exception of one.

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u/SparkLeMur Oct 09 '25

Never heard of this company/series but this is an absolute ripper idea. Is there a list anywhere of previous releases? Couldn't find on their site and their IG is too busy for me to track

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u/[deleted] Oct 09 '25

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u/SparkLeMur Oct 09 '25

Yeah I saw that when looking through. Will probably pick this up and keep my eyes out for future vaults

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u/bruiserthedogrul Oct 09 '25

I'm having a hard time convincing myself to buy a pressing of just one full show when we can buy the raw file on nugs for 1/5th the price. If it were a curation of songs from different nights like live vol 1 I'd for sure be in. The og EP is cool but I don't know that the value is there on this.

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u/thisismytrip Oct 10 '25

The appeal is that in 50 years you'll still have this and it'll still be playable assuming you take care of it. Plus it will likely hold value.

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u/bruiserthedogrul Oct 10 '25

I understand the theory of collecting records and do so. The real value of this is in owning the EP. It just sucks that we have to spend $70 for the whole pie.

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u/thisismytrip Oct 10 '25

Yeah of you don't want the live album then it's probably not worth it. But $75 for 5 discs shipped is really not bad. Billy's 2 disc LPs have run $40+ shipped from what I've seen.