TOOL have announced the vinyl edition of their 2019 album “Fear Inoculum” as a tour-only exclusive item ahead of its regular retail release. It will also cost you over $800 if you want to bring one home.
It seems the vinyl edition of the record is only available to VIP ticket holders for TOOL’s upcoming concerts, while the retail version is set to drop sometime in April.
TOOL says: “There’s some late breaking news from the band. Having just received their personal allotment of the forthcoming (TBA) FEAR INOCULUM ULTRA DELUXE LP, they were inspired to offer for sale this very limited number of advance pressings to TOOLARMY VIP PACKAGE holders (taking advantage of their early merch access) beginning with tonight’s show in Philadelphia and extending to the remaining shows in Elmont, Newark, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and so forth, or until there are no more available (prior to the worldwide release that’s projected for sometime in April).
“Furthermore, these early vinyl arrivals (only a tour item for the time being) have been AUTOGRAPHED, adding a personal touch to the cover imagery. The package contains 5 discs of industry best 180g vinyl, with audio tracks on one side and etched art on the reverse of each side of the disc. Though the quantities are very limited, should there be any remaining copies, they will be made available to concert goers at the general merch booth.”
The box set runs for $810, which has numerous TOOL fans up in arms about the heavy duty price tag, but of course, there are a plethora of others who are willing to pay it.