Needles & Grooves

(But Mega Mart and Bandcamp purchases will still include downloads.)

On the plus side, everything I’ve gotten from them recently has been pressed at RTI.

Oh, and they emailed me a code to download the album I asked about (Flock of Dimes), so that was nice!

I wonder if this is because streaming has become so ubiquitous many people don't even use their download codes?
Overall, I think it's unfortunate as it's a damn near free value-add to slip one into the record sleeves but I guess if they're becoming superfluous overall I guess it streamlines everything? Still seems a disappointing choice.

I mean, I guess with streaming instead of redeeming you're giving the artist that extra $0.000000000000000000001 every time you listen digital instead of analogue. So there's that.

Ah, I got the new Iron & Wine and was surprised there wasn't a code included, as I'd gotten one for every other Sub Pop release for years. Unfortunate they're moving away from them. May try emailing in, as well.

I'm sure streaming is a big reason, but I only use streaming to test out albums I may want to buy... I guess I'm just old or something.

Me too, old man. Me too.

Thats disappointing. Being rather pricey for shipping to Canada to buy directly from the Mega Mart or Bandcamp, I tend to pick them up at my local. But I like having a FLAC to download as well.

Disappointing. One of the places I listen to music most is in my car. I may be old, but I don’t stream, I burn cds with the download codes.

@Sonicpharmacist just buy from the Sub Pop bandcamp from now on. you'll get better downloads

I think its a good idea bc the Bandcamp model can't be beaten. I'm sure a ton never get used on the card- they are mostly horribly tagged