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''The Red Album'' was released simultaneously on vinyl in the standard version, pressed in red wax, and available in both a standard and gatefold sleeve. A two-disc deluxe edition ''was'' pressed on 180 gram vinyl, and on [[September 3]] 2008, a video was posted on the official website showing the production line of the deluxe edition vinyl, set to the song "[[Dreamin']]". However, as of April 2009 it has yet to see release, much to the chagrin of vinyl collectors. | ''The Red Album'' was released simultaneously on vinyl in the standard version, pressed in red wax, and available in both a standard and gatefold sleeve. A two-disc deluxe edition ''was'' pressed on 180 gram vinyl, and on [[September 3]] 2008, a video was posted on the official website showing the production line of the deluxe edition vinyl, set to the song "[[Dreamin']]". However, as of April 2009 it has yet to see release, much to the chagrin of vinyl collectors. | ||
The digital release of ''Red'' through iTunes featured | The digital release of ''Red'' through iTunes featured the standard exclusive bonus track "[[It's Easy]]", and the pre-order exclusive "[[I Can Love]]", both of which are acoustic office [[Album 5 Demos]] dating back to 2003. | ||
''The Red Album'' was among the first batch of albums released in a new music format called "slotMusic" in late 2008. | ''The Red Album'' was among the first batch of albums released in a new music format called "slotMusic" in late 2008. | ||
==Promotion== | |||
To promote ''Red'', the band began releasing [[Webisodes]] on their official YouTube page, as well as on the band's media page. Fans who pre-ordered the album through certain independant online outlets received a free exclusive promo "Pork and Beans" 7" containing the B-side "[[Are Friends Electric?]] ( | To promote ''Red'', the band began releasing [[Webisodes]] on their official YouTube page, as well as on the band's media page. Fans who pre-ordered the album through certain independant online outlets received a free exclusive promo "Pork and Beans" 7" containing the B-side "[[Are 'Friends' Electric?]]" (a Tubeway Army cover), a free ''Red Album'' poster, or a red stop sign sticker with the [[Flying =W=]]. | ||
==Reviews== | ==Reviews== | ||