{"product_id":"college-songs-vinyl","title":"Signed Vinyl LP: \"College Songs\" (First Pressing) + Collector's Pack","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This album is only available here on my website. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/songsiwrote.net\/products\/college-songs-digital-archive-edition\"\u003eClick here to download it for free.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'Tis an exciting day for ye old \u003cem\u003eSongs I Wrote\u003c\/em\u003e. My first vinyl record pressing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wrote these songs in college dorm rooms and recorded them in my parents' basement over 10 years ago. Now here they are, fully remastered and pressed on vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vinyl format gives these songs a surprising new character. They sound warm and life-like, but also lost and mysterious. I hardly recognize myself when I listen to this record, like I've stumbled on a time capsule or weird clone of myself. It sounds like the me from 10 years ago is standing in the room with me playing these songs, which is strange but special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore things that are awesome (please read carefully):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI will hand-sign and number each copy and pack it up carefully for shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey're pressed on deluxe 180g \"audiophile\" vinyl, meaning they're thicker and less prone to warping than standard vinyl LPs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe colors are incredible (see pictures). Each individual record is unique, but there are two main variants: IRIDESCENT (looks mostly clear but with green foil inside and random gold splotches, and has a rainbow tint in the light) \u0026amp; GREEN\/GOLD SWIRL (also transparent but with a shiny green\/gold hue and random darker green swirls).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese were hand-pressed with care at Smashed Plastic, a kick-ass independent record plant in Chicago (not a random overseas corporate brick factory).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe master lacquer was cut specifically by the mastering engineer, Carl Saff, which is a nice touch. He performed the rare technical feat of cutting a 27-minute B-side with little reduction of sound quality, which is unheard of.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: a 2-sided lyric\/story insert, designed and edited by me.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: an ugly 2-sided \"BUMMER\" poster (12 x 12\"), designed by me.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: a holographic \"BUMMER\" sticker (exclusive to this vinyl).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll of this will be packed up into a poly bag. The record itself is packed in a smooth rice paper innersleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMP3 and WAV audio files will be delivered to you by email.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmail me if anything goes wrong at liam@songsiwrote.net. I can easily issue a refund or send a replacement if needed, no questions asked.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~Liam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaceless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBittersweet Nothings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnigma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShades and Hues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI've Never Had a Girlfriend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn Leaving Home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeah No.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat You Do to Me.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking Waves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal runtime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing Info.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFIRST PRESSING (10.24.25)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSmashed Plastic. Chicago, IL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e129 Iridescent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e146 Green\/Gold Swirl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Songs I Wrote.","offers":[{"title":"Iridescent.","offer_id":47010657566959,"sku":"SIW.002.LP-1","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green\/Gold Swirl.","offer_id":47010657599727,"sku":"SIW.002.LP-2","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/6873\/7775\/files\/siw-collegesongs-vinyl-iridescent-disc.jpg?v=1772850104","url":"https:\/\/songsiwrote.net\/products\/college-songs-vinyl","provider":"Songs I Wrote.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}