Animal Collective – Centipede Hz on vinyl 2xLP + DVD. Near mint, deluxe ltd, played once. 2012 Domino album. Ships from Germany.
About Centipede Hz
A near mint deluxe limited edition 2xLP plus DVD pressing of Animal Collective's dense, maximalist ninth album, their first as a full reunited quartet in years.
Centipede Hz is the ninth studio album from experimental group Animal Collective, released on 4 September 2012 via Domino Recording Company. Recorded together at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas, the album marked the return of founding member Deakin (Josh Dibb) for the first time since Strawberry Jam, delivering a denser, more maximalist sound than its predecessor Merriweather Post Pavilion. This listing is a near mint deluxe limited edition 2xLP plus DVD pressing, played once, from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who is Animal Collective
- About Centipede Hz
- Critical reception
- Pressing details and buying advice
In Brief
- Artist Animal Collective are an American experimental pop group from Baltimore, known for pushing the boundaries of psychedelic and electronic music.
- Release Centipede Hz came out on 4 September 2012 via Domino Recording Company, produced with Ben H. Allen III.
- Reunion The first album to feature Deakin (Josh Dibb) since 2007’s Strawberry Jam, reuniting the band as a full quartet.
- Sound A dense, maximalist reaction to their acclaimed 2009 breakthrough Merriweather Post Pavilion, layered with radio static and distortion.
- This copy Near mint, deluxe limited edition 2xLP plus DVD, played once, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
Animal Collective – Centipede Hz (2xLP + DVD, Deluxe Ltd, Near Mint)
Deluxe limited edition 2xLP, 180 gram, includes DVD
Near mint condition deluxe limited edition 180 gram 2xLP plus DVD pressing of Centipede Hz, played once, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Is Animal Collective?
Animal Collective are an experimental pop group originally from Baltimore, Maryland, comprising Avey Tare (David Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), Geologist (Brian Weitz) and Deakin (Josh Dibb). Since their early 2000s beginnings crafting artisanal noise jams, the band has continually pushed the boundaries of psychedelic and electronic music, becoming a defining act of the Brooklyn indie scene and drawing comparisons to pattern-obsessed sonic explorers of earlier generations. Their 2009 album Merriweather Post Pavilion, blending fractured Beach Boys harmonies with dance beats, became their commercial and critical breakthrough.
About Centipede Hz
Recorded together at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas, Centipede Hz marked the first album to reunite all four original members since 2007's Strawberry Jam, following Deakin's absence during the recording of Merriweather Post Pavilion. Rather than continue the accessible, dance-inflected direction of that album, the band deliberately returned to a denser, more chaotic sound, layering guitars, vocals and keyboards in an inferno of static, distortion and simulated radio interference between tracks. The band streamed the entire album ahead of release as part of an online radio show accompanied by visuals from Abby Portner, Avey Tare's sister, and the record explores themes of memory, media broadcasting and, in a departure from Merriweather's more universal themes, a growing sense of family and togetherness among band members whose lives had begun taking more settled paths.
Critical Reception
- Near mint condition deluxe 180 gram pressing, played only once
- Includes bonus DVD
- First album reuniting all four original members since 2007
- Widely praised for its ambition and complex songwriting
- Deliberately chaotic, dense production is demanding on first listen
- A significant departure from the more accessible Merriweather Post Pavilion
- Niche appeal outside experimental and psychedelic pop fans
What is Centipede Hz by Animal Collective?
It is the band’s ninth studio album, released in 2012, a dense and maximalist record marking the reunion of all four original members.
Is this vinyl copy new or used?
The listing describes the sleeve as near mint (NM or M-), noting the record has been played once.
What does this deluxe edition include?
It includes a 180 gram 2xLP plus a bonus DVD, as part of a deluxe limited edition pressing.
How does this album compare to Merriweather Post Pavilion?
Centipede Hz is considerably denser and more chaotic, a deliberate contrast to the more accessible, dance-inflected sound of its acclaimed predecessor.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Final Spin
- A dense, ambitious reunion record from a genuinely boundary-pushing band
- Near mint deluxe 2xLP plus DVD pressing, played only once
- Best suited to existing Animal Collective and experimental pop fans
Centipede Hz remains one of Animal Collective’s most divisive yet rewarding records, and this listing offers a near mint deluxe pressing from a highly rated German seller.