Crystal CastlesCrystal Castles

Label:

Lies Records – none

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue, Repress

Country:

Canada

Released:

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

Synth-pop

Tracklist

A1 Untrust Us 3:05
A2 Alice Practice 2:42
A3 Crimewave (Crystal Castles Vs. HEALTH)
Backing Vocals, Written ByHEALTH (2)
4:18
A4 Magic Spells 6:06
B1 XXZXCUZX Me 1:53
B2 Air War 4:12
B3 Courtship Dating 3:30
B4 Good Time
Written ByDrinking Electricity
2:54
C1 1991 1:53
C2 Vanished
Written-ByVan She
4:02
C3 Knights
Mixed ByAlex Bonenfant
3:13
C4 Love And Caring 2:18
D1 Through The Hosiery 3:07
D2 Reckless 3:28
D3 Black Panther 2:56
D4 Tell Me What To Swallow 2:14
D5 Air War (David Wolf Remix)
RemixDavid Wolf (2)
3:29

Companies, etc.

  • Copyright ©Lies Records
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Lies Records
  • Copyright ©Crystal Castles
  • Licensed ToLast Gang Records Inc.
  • Mastered AtLe Lab Mastering
  • Lacquer Cut AtLe Lab Mastering

Credits

  • LayoutMikey Apples
  • Mastered ByPhilip Gosselin
  • Music ByEthan Kath
  • Photography By [Cover Photo]Stuart Pillinger
  • VocalsAlice Glass

Notes

2022 repress. No insert. Runouts indicate a new lacquer cut at Le Lab Mastering in Montreal, QC.

Track D5 is unlisted on both the back cover and label.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 0 6027009621 9
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): LGE-LP-0962-A -LAB PG-
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): LGE-LP-0962-B -LAB PG-
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C): LGE-LP-0962-C -LAB PG-
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D): LGE-LP-0962-D -LAB PG-

Other Versions (5 of 27)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Crystal Castles (CD, Sampler, Promo) Last Gang Records CDPRO LG26189 Canada 2007
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Crystal Castles (CD, Album, Digipak) Lies Records Q2 00962 Canada 2008
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Crystal Castles (CD, Album, Digipak) Lies Records 451.1200.028, DIFB 1200 CD, none Europe 2008
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Crystal Castles (2×LP, Album) Different DIFB 1200 DLP, 451.1200.012 UK 2008
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Crystal Castles (2×LP, Album) Lies Records Q1 00962, none Canada 2008

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Reviews

  • iheartdepechemode's avatar
    Best sounding version of this album for sure!! I’m usually not a fan of glitch electronic type music on vinyl, but this sounds great. Nice crisp and punchy sound.
    • yenka's avatar
      yenka
      Came with a slight tear on the front (under sealing…) and two cheap inner paper sleeves. Packaging quality is pretty low even more considering prices. However sound quality is perfect. Each track sound crisp and could be listened super loud. A must have for any fan.
      • jiyuwekin's avatar
        jiyuwekin
        would definitely prefer a gatefold for this but the records came in with little to no warp and relatively clean. certainly the best way to listen to this album, just get some proper inner sleeves for these babies.
        • jackr_'s avatar
          jackr_
          new store copies were both warped and scuffed to shit from the packaging i assume. BUT it sounds so fucking good and it's so loud that its not even an issue
          • crankheart's avatar
            crankheart
            I was initially concerned if this would be any good due to how low-quality the packaging is (thin jacket with two LPs stuffed inside, cheap paper inner sleeves), but this thing plays beautifully. Sounds as crisp and dynamic as this album can be, play it loud.
            • Mr_Foxy's avatar
              Mr_Foxy
              I can confirm that this pressing sounds amazing! It`s the best-sounding version of this album I`ve heard. My discs were perfectly flat but had just a bit of surface noise, but at this point, I think it is impossible to get a perfectly clean modern pressing(maybe I'm just unlucky). Even at 50 bucks I still believe its worth it
              • Apetrillo88's avatar
                Apetrillo88
                Nothing wrong with my copy, sounds okay, but for me personally, this style of music doesn’t really translate well to the Vinyl format. I’m glad I got it for retail price and not $150 like it was 2 weeks ago lol.
                • bzzzpeek's avatar
                  bzzzpeek
                  Lucky me it seems. First time lucky (for once). Perfect copy. Cover arrived safe and sound. The records are flat, dead quiet and have no scratches or marks whatsoever. It's also noteworthy that the vinyl seems to be 180g – and I am surprised that's not mentioned anywhere.
                  • SparkCollector's avatar
                    SparkCollector
                    The QC on this was awful. I've seen three different copies that have label defects and surface marks on th discs. Sounds good at least.
                    • Debtriot's avatar
                      Debtriot
                      Edited 3 years ago
                      Lol at the fools that paid $100+ for this release. It's literally just a single LP sleeve with two records stuffed inside with the cheapest white inner sleeves ever made. There is literally nothing to the packing. Just simple black LPs. I just got it from Tower Records for $23 and it sounds fantastic. Never thought I'd own this one.

                      There's also a really cool bonus track. It's a remix of Air War that's tacked on at the very the end. Never heard it before, what a cool addition!

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