Verse | Rebuild (European Repress & Others)

It's been a long time without new post, but you know : work, work and... work ?! So, let's reload slowly with the brand new european (re)press of the first Verse's album : Rebuild ! And de facto some other old stuff.

When Verse came to Europe in 2008, German label Prügelprinz released the european press of From Anger And Rage in three different editions : regular, Tour edition and Preorder edition. I got the Tour edition, but this is not the topic right now.

Since, Verse split, came back and released a new album in 2012. They also do an European Tour last summer. So, Prügelprinz released the european press of... Rebuild, the first album of the band. Logical.

Like FAAR, the label relesead three different edition : regular, Tour edition and Predorder edition. All the three with the same cover but different vinyls and stamps.

I don't care about collecting all the three different editions, I'm just happy to get one of the two limited. And this time I get the Preorder one.

Like FAAR release, the difference between the two editions is the stamp and the vinyl color : Grey Marble limited to 143 copies with "Verse European Tour" stamp for the European Tour Edition and White limited to 141 copies with "Prügelprinz" stamp for the Preorder edition.

So, I have the Preorder one, on White vinyl, n° 25 of 141.

On this picture you can check the difference between the US release from Rivalry Records : the green is a little more clear (Rivalry on the left, repress on the right). The other little difference is the logo of Prügelprinz on the back cover.

Ok, now let's talk about some oldies editions released by the amazing Rivalry Records ! Like always, I chose to collect only special editions and not any color variations.

First one is the Posi Numbers Fest 2004 edition from the first press. This is the only special edition from this original press (with the Schizo of course).

Limited to 190 copies made especially for the famous Posi Numbers festival on Black vinyl with blank label, because the fest was a few days before the end of the pressing.

The cover is the classic one, but Rivalry stamped the A side with "Verse // Rebuild Posi Numbers Fest 2004 ## / 190" and handnumbered each records.

I got the n° 53.

Rivalry released a second press essentially for the 2005's european tour. 309 copies on Black vinyl with yellow blank label were produced.

First the band used 240 copies of them for the European Tour 2005 edition.

Verse spray painted a blank cover with the Verse's logo and the "Rebuild 2005 European Tour Press" mention.

The back cover is totally blank.

Fun fact, between 10 and 30 covers also have the spray painted Providence Skyline. Of course, I didn't have one.

Then, Verse used the remaining 69 copies for the California Weekend edition with a new alternative cover.

Each copies are handnumbered and have a spray-mounted cover on a blank jacket. They were only available on 02.24.06 at 924 Gilman St. and the Rivalry Showcase #3 on 02.25.06.

I have the n° 62 of 69.

This is a fuckin' great record !!!

Verse - Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace

Verse is my favorite band. When they separated, I was depressed. When they reformed, I was in heaven. When Bridge Nine has announced the release of a new album ... Imagine !

Automatically, within seconds after the announcement of the preorders, I ordered everything that could be ordered : white, smoke and "Preorder" pack.

After many listenings, I must say I have mixed feelings about this album. There is good or very good, but there are also things not terrible or bizarre. The musical turn is a little disappointing, but I lose all reason with Verse, so ...

I received my lovely package from Bridge Nine few days ago. First, postal workers are really assholes. One corner of my package was smashed and all the covers of my records have therefore had a slaughtered corner. Fuck, fuck, fuck. Fuck you "La Poste" or "U.S. Postal" or whoever you are.

The cover illustration is absolutely beautiful. What a fucking class ! I love her too.

As always now, Bridge Nine has not given details of the press. But it is not risky to think that the White vinyl is the most common.

Edit : Bridge Nine finally gave the pressing informations. This one is out of 1000.

  

The back cover is also very beautiful.

White vinyl addition, I also ordered the Clear Red / Smoke. Really not bad.

Edit : Bridge Nine finally gave the pressing informations. This one is out of 700.

  

The "Preorder" pack was announced with the rarest edition. After the blow of Promises Kept's green vinyl, I say that the pack would contain a special color. So, I also ordered him, despite the fact the content is not really extraordinary.

Bingo! A few weeks later, Chris from Bridge Nine has confirmed on his Instagram. So I also received the Clear / Black vinyl, supposed to be the rarest.

Edit : Bridge Nine finally gave the pressing informations. This one is out of 300.

  

The pack also contained a tshirt, sticker and the poster below :

  

The insert is common to the three colors.

  

A few days ago, Verse organized the release party for the album before going on tour in Europe. An edition Record Release was performed in 150 copies with a special cover and the Clear Red Smoke vinyl.

It was quick, we already find the beast on eBay and prices are already indecent ...