Seems like it's not a joke. PHM will be released again. Release date: July 12, 2011.

That was the first source. Then a lot of article popped up, just google the new release date + nin + prety hate machine.

Later today the amazon.com preorder links showed up:

CD
12"

According to this site, this release is not the 2010 remaster edition. This might be true, as amazon.com says the vinyl edition won't be double.

can't wait for a 10th copy in my collection, so hoping that'll remain just a rumour

^
Sorry, but I think you're wrong. He said Null wouldn't release it. Maybe they have no idea what it will be, but that does not mean it won't come. Just like the "Back to Black Vinyl" reissues of TDS in 2008 and in 2010.

We already have amazon links, that's why I think something will be released. According to amazon the label is Umvd Labels. Do they mean Universal?

If such a thing actually does happen, I suppose it can be a chance for anybody that never owned the original version of Pretty Hate Machine to finally purchase it if they ever wanted to, and for those that are very particular about the omitted sample from Midnight Express used in Sanctified, but just didn't pick up any of the original copies of Pretty Hate Machine when they were still in circulation. It's also cheaper than the import that has the Rezbor misprint on it. That's the one I kept seeing in Best Buy, and it's always no lower than $16.99. But please don't get me wrong, as I'm aware as to how such a release can be pointless as well.



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[www.amazon.com]

What version of the album is this? is it a reprint of the original?

I found the blog below from ioda marketing; I don't know if they are actually involved in the marketing of this release, or are just reporting on it. I checked iTunes and the amazon mp3 stores, and this version of PHM and the singles are available as of today.


[www.iodamarketing.com]

Digital Digging: Nine Inch Nails

Artist: Nine Inch Nails
Album: Pretty Hate Machine
Label: The Bicycle Music Company
Genre: Alternative Rock : Industrial
UPC: 847108062895
Territory: US
Release Date: 7.12.11

In November 2010, The Bicycle Music Company in conjunction with Trent Reznor’s Null Corporation released the newly remastered reissue of Nine Inch Nails’ groundbreaking debut album Pretty Hate Machine (2010 Remaster) to critical acclaim. And while remastered albums can give us a fresh sonic perspective on a classic work, sometimes it is the original version that holds the true feeling of the album.

And so after many years of being out of print, and for the first time ever digitally, comes the original version of Trent Reznor’s 1989 industrial synth-pop masterpiece Pretty Hate Machine as well as the EPs associated with the album’s hit singles (Down In It, Sin and Head Like A Hole). All songs, including the breakthrough singles “Sin,” “Down In It” and “Head Like A Hole,” were written, arranged, programmed and performed by Reznor. With sales surpassing 3 million copies, ultimately reaching Triple Platinum status, this highly influential album is a significant document and testament of its era and a natural companion piece for NIN fans and purists.

the 3 second track with Kelly Ripa is originally part of Down in it (demo), separated on USA single for some weird reason.

he ain't happy

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I remember Trent saying something about what to do with the record if the label is undercutting him and ripping fans off...

Let's all buy it again!

and again and again and again!

Gwarek_2 posted:

He may not be happy, but I'm glad the original master is still around. I think it's superior to the remaster.

we need more things like this to make reznor angry, so he'll make more menacing and dark music. i heard it'll be rereleased in japan soon too.

RhettButler posted:

And he's 100 percent correct. What a rip-off. If you want the pre-remastered original version, it's not too hard to find, and most fans have it anyway.

but isn't he getting his royalties from this new pressing too?
ok, fuck money, isn't he proud his debut album gets more copies?
nowadays reznor is more proud of remastered edition, right? or does he not care at all?
anyway i know i can sleep easy, i didn't feed corporate monster (most of my copies are second-hand)

Man, I'm glad I didn't buy the reissue. Especially after TR just said to avoid it.

Yeah, the remaster may be better... if you're deaf. Pretty Hate Machine was made in the 80's and trying to remove the 80's sounding production by distorting the shit out of it is ridiculous. It's a product of it's time. No matter how much you change the sound of the music, it's still gonna sound date cause the lyrics are cheesy as fuck. Thankfully I like a bit of cheese in my music.

mr_downwardspiral posted:

i just think of the fact that its just another release like it was made when it came out....some thing only die-hard fans who care about different UPC's would want

Never heard of audiophiles, have you?

It's a shame TR isn't happy with the original getting a release, but at $9 it’s hardly much of a cost to get the original Barry Diament-mastered and SUPERIOR-sounding 1989 pressing for $9 still sealed and in mint condition. And if you’re seeking out the 1989 original TVT release on CD wouldn’t that make TR even more upset? At least TVT and Interscope aren’t seeing money for this reissue.

Let those who prefer the 2010 remaster enjoy it as it sounds like a lot of other typical 2010 dynamically challenged releases and let those who prefer open dynamic sounding music enjoy this new version.

For $13 if the vinyl pressing is done nicely that's a steal for the new vinyl as well, considering there are 6 copies of the original US pressing on Discogs ranging from $37.99 to $129.99 - [www.discogs.com]

I do think the 2010 vinyl sounds good, but choosing to go over 3 sides instead of 4 is just something I find hard to swallow as that would have kept all the segues intact.

There will always be those that say "whatever Trent says you should do" but when it comes to PHM the original CD simply sounds better and I don’t see anything wrong with reissuing such a great recording.