Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest (The Complete Rundown)

I thought I'd take a moment today to break down all of your Grizzly Bear options in regards to the forthcoming Veckatimest. Firstly, as I follow Ed Droste on twitter, I have learned that the first pressing (approx 5000) of the LP will contain an exclusive photobook. We've come to expect a lot from Grizzly Bear's aesthetic when it comes to releases, so no doubt it will be beautiful.

Secondly, for those who wish to get something extra for your money, I'm giving you two options (so far). Insound has a preorder which has a bonus newsprint poster, which looks quite beautiful but will no doubt not last very long (we all know how brittle newsprint is). The better option would be to surf on over to Newbury Comics, who have yet another Grizzly Bear signed booklet. Of course, you are bound to the CD-variety when it comes to the signed copies, but still...it's still pretty damn fantastic.

FROM THE COMMENTS: Rough Trade has an exclusive, 4-song CD-EP from a performance at Central Presbyterian Church, Austin TX on March 19, 2009. In addition, it appears the first 7000 European copies will come in a special cardboard digipack. Wow. We have a winner. Pick it up here. Thanks ola_T.

Thirdly, I thought I might throw out to the crowd the 12" for "Two Weeks" that was just recently released. While Insound still lists it as a preorder, there are other shops that are already shipping (and Insound may very well be too.) This release is bound to be a rarity, and for those completists like me who wish to have every damn thing, get on it and soon.

Finally, for those who braved record store day (it was a battle in some places... damn you NYC), you may have picked up a copy of the Live on KCRW 7" that came out that day. With 2 tracks, "While You Wait For The Others" b/w "He Hit Me," this is well worth the $4-5 that most retailers have it for. Insound and Reckless are two which still have it listed...