With its $200-300 price tag on the used market, the vinyl version of 69 Love Songs (originally released in 1999, the first vinyl version came in 2010) is the most expensive release in the Merge Records back catalog. It's 2015 and we thankfully have a new remastered vinyl reissue of The Magnetic Fields' most celebrated work. Like the original, this version comes with (6) 10" records, (3) gatefold sleeves, a slipcase to house them all, original booklet, and download card.

• black 6x10" vinyl pressing
• housed in (3) separate gatefold sleeves w/ deluxe outer box enclosure
• includes booklet w/ extensive liner notes
• NOTE: this title purposely does not come with shrinkwrap
• music label: Merge Records 2015

reviewed by the mgmnt 05/2015