Third Man Records' Vault delivers an exclusive 12" and 7" vinyl + a bonus item every quarter. On top of that, there a lot of other perks including live streams of events, pre-sale opportunities, shop access, and chat room access with Jack White and Third Man Employees.
My Subscription Addiction paid for this box. (Check out our review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
The Subscription Box: Third Man Records Vault
The Cost: $60 per quarter (There's a $20 option as well, but that doesn't include the 12" vinyl record)
The Products: A quarterly Vault package which includes a 12” record, a 7” record, and a bonus item.
Ships to: Worldwide!
Check out all of our Third Man Records Vault reviews and the Vinyl Subscription Boxes in the Subscription Box List. Rate, review, and follow this subscription on the Third Man Records Vault profile page.
Before we even get into the review, I have to commend Third Man on their thoughtful packaging for these vault packages! They really take great care to make sure all the contents arrive in pristine condition.
Vault package #30 features 2 LPs, a 7”, a poster and a pennant. This package spans across several of Jack White’s musical endeavors. This is also the first time ever that they included 2 LPs!
They include an info card detailing the story behind each of the items.
Live at Disgraceland: From Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown LP
The first LP (still stoked that there were 2 in this shipment!) features the full live sets from The Dead Weather, The Kills and William Tyler from the Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown wrap party.
This LP introduced me to William Tyler, who I have been obsessed with now for a few weeks!
This is a really beautiful piece of vinyl and it’s housed in a beefy sleeve, making it feel very special. The songs on here are fantastic and well-recorded of course.. this is Third Man Records after all.
The Raconteurs - Live at Irving Plaza April 7, 2006 LP
Next up we have the first ever U.S. show from Jack White’s band The Raconteurs, recorded in April 2006 in NYC. The LP is housed in a gatefold that features artwork inspired by the original show poster, and an incredible x-ray image of Teddy Roosevelt taken after he was shot while campaigning in 1912.
Everything about this LP feels special. Heavy duty packaging, beautifully colored vinyl, and of course this perfect show featuring a dozen boisterous tracks from The Raconteurs.
To go along with the LP, Third Man also includes a small version of the poster that advertised the concert in New York, and later went on to inspire the artwork for this LP release.
Jack White/The White Stripes "Love Is The Truth" & "City Lights"
The final piece of vinyl in this box is the Love Is The Truth/City Lights 7”. Love Is The Truth was originally written for a Coca-Cola ad that aired once, in Japan, and was never available anywhere. City Lights is the only brand new track from Jack White’s recent Acoustic Recordings 1998-2016 compendium.
Both are amazing, but I think City Lights takes the true A-side. For me at least.
Third Man Records Pennant
The final item in the vault is this awesome silkscreened Third Man Records pennant, featuring a triple-cobra design that is reminiscent of a 45 adapter. This is going to look awesome on the wall next to the turntable.
Verdict: What an incredible Third Man Records Vault. I’ve been listening to the B-side of the Disgraceland LP almost every night, and I feel like the other two records will be in heavy rotation for a while. Yes, it’s a little expensive, but I think the value is 100% there. There’s a huge resale market for these items too, because of their extreme rarity. This would make an awesome gift or just a nice indulgence for any vinyl collector out there. Check out all the past Vault releases to get a sense of what you could expect for future releases!
What did you think of the 30th Third Man Records Vault?
Please do not enter your email address in the Name field or in the comment content. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. Remember to post with kindness and respect. Comments with offensive language, cruelness to others, etc will not be approved. See our full comment policy here.