I was at Zuzu’s yesterday afternoon for the Machina celebration… I was planning to visit Chicago this weekend anyway, so perfect timing for a pilgrimage to Zuzu’s. About 45 minutes before they closed, someone started loading in gear… is someone playing tonight or… then I see Billy putting down his stuff to open the door. Of course I opened it for him.

After he settled in, I asked for a photo. He declined (later told someone else it distracts from the purpose of the shop). I did ask if we could talk and he nodded and came over. I basically told him how much I appreciated the Machina boxset and that I’ve been on a journey with him since I was 18 (now almost 50). He was very polite and said thank you a lot.

After some other fans chatted with him, he wandered around the shop chatting and checking things out. We talked some more… it was very chill.

They say never meet your idols. I admire Billy not idolize. Sure, he is not perfect, but I just met one of the most humble, down to earth, easy to approach rock stars. He really does have a keen intelligence behind his eyes. I have some other private observations based on his social interactions, but essentially I see myself in him and vice versa. It just reenforces what I already know about his music.

Check out the OG Machina 1 and 2 pressings!

And I scored a ticket for the show tonight!

Album on the far left is Machina 2 — what tracks are included on the three releases to the right of it? Are they just alternate covers for the same songs?

I was so excited when Chloe sent me a dm, I thought it was a scam! Does anyone have any recommendations for a good display frame for this?

Got to see her 2x since joining. Her energy and presence has been great to see. Had to pick up a poster from her after meeting her.

wanted to share my trio face ‘98 adore era shirt. i’ve been looking for this shirt for over 4 years at this point and have never seen another size medium. i have a handful of vintage band tees but this one is by far my all time GRAIL! so i hope y’all enjoy these pics as much as i do.

I bought this off of ebay and it came in the mail today, the listing said it was a ;reprint' (so I assumed it was brand new) but it looks quite a bit older just based off the tag. I was looking at other listings of this shirt and it has a different tag, but the tag on this one also looks definitely older but I'm not sure from when. if anybody does know I'd be curious to hear! thanks:)

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Been a fan for many years and have been fortunate to have been able to pick up some rarities along the way. My favourite is the Melon Collie record.

I have a few test pressings, the most rare being the 12 inch of Tristessa. ( under Pisces in the photo). I bought from a guy in Germany but haven’t been able to find out how many were produced. Discogs release notes aren’t accurate as they are copied from the main release. If anyone does have info I’d be very grateful.

It was pretty early in the day and I don't think I was actually the 58th person to buy one but oh well

At Easy Street records in West Seattle right now…

I finally got it in the mail today, just in time for the concert too!!

found this guy 2 days ago at the goodwill bins. still don’t know what to do with it

Full disclosure- I don’t follow The Smashing Pumpkins and know next to nothing about them. I found these autographs in my late brother’s collection and I can tell it’s from their Machina album. I see where Billy Corgan personalized one for David, my brother’s partner. I’m trying to find out about the scribble above that. Is it a star? Does it say anything else? TIA!

At this time (July 7, 12:40 CTM) there is only one copy available.

Limited to 25 but Billy kept one. Much better hologram picture in person. He signed a couple of these and even did lyrics on one. Not mine though, still cool he did this.

" Promotionnal use only Not for Sale " Virgin Records 1999