Jimmy Eat World - Futures (Vinyl 2LP | US Original | 2004)

Jimmy Eat World – Futures is the fifth studio album by US band Jimmy Eat World, released on 19 October 2004 on Interscope and produced by Gil Norton. It followed “Bleed American”, reached No. 6 on the US Billboard 200 and spawned the singles “Pain”, “Work” and “Futures”. The vinyl edition came out on Western Tread Recordings from Tempe, Arizona, together with Interscope and Tiny Evil. On offer is the 2004 US original pressing as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve with an etched side D.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Western Tread Recordings / Interscope Records / Tiny Evil – 6 02498 63856 9 (matrix WT-004)
• Format: 2 x Vinyl LP, album, gatefold, side D single-sided etched
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year: 2004
• Genre: Alternative Rock, emo, Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- to VG+
• Sleeve: VG+, light edge wear

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Futures
2. Just Tonight...
3. Work
4. Kill

Side B

1. The World You Love
2. Pain
3. Drugs Or Me
4. Polaris

Side C

1. Shame
2. Nothingwrong
3. Night Drive
4. 23

Side D

No music – an engraved grid of parallels and meridians.

Personnel

Jim Adkins (vocals, guitar), Tom Linton (guitar, vocals), Rick Burch (bass), Zach Lind (drums). Produced by Gil Norton, recorded by David Schiffman at Cello Studios (Los Angeles) and elsewhere; mixed by Rich Costey; mastered by Ted Jensen (Sterling Sound). String arrangement on “Drugs Or Me”: David Campbell. Art direction: Ben Allgood, cover photo: Christopher Wray-McCann.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 2004 US first edition as a double LP on Western Tread / Interscope. The runouts read “WT-004-A SAE Mastering” (and -B, -C). Vinyl reissues followed later, e.g. in 2014.

What's the deal with the etched side?
Side D has no music but an engraving: a grid of parallels and meridians. So the double LP is played on three sides.

What does Media NM- to VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
The records range between NM- (almost like new) and VG+ (light signs of use, plays without noticeable noise). The sleeve is VG+ with light edge wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more alternative and indie rock?
Yes, see our Indie Rock collection.