You’re the lucky reader of the 14th edition of the Punknews.org Vinyl File. This column aims to keep you informed with upcoming releases as well as spotlighting interesting releases, your favorite band’s own collections and labels with an history of vinyl releases worth talking about. As always, Vinyl File is brought to you by Ben Conoley.

This week’s Vinyl File continues to spotlight the extensive catalog of NOFX vinyl. We’re going to be looking at the first seven years of the band’s history. We’ve also got news on The Number 12 Looks Like You, Jesu, Pelican and more.

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In an effort to catch up with Boston and Ohio in overreactions to marketing, the University of Kansas saw plenty of fear and uncertainty after some spray-painted marketing material for Coheed and Cambria with the album’s release date – October 23, 2007 – sparked fears of impending violence.

The school’s campus police were swamped with phone calls and questions about the date and many students avoided the campus on the fateful date. Of course, all that happened was the release of Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World For Tomorrow which may have a long title, but is probably not too dangerous.

A local Fox affiliate has the story.
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Even when they’re not present, Against Me! can apparently stoke controversy. At a recent campus event held at Missouri State University, a local band, Rhythm Sandwich, performed a cover of “Baby, I’m an Anarchist” and caused someone to lodge a profanity complaint.

Apparently, the line “I was burning that fucker And stringing my black flag high” was enough to bring in police. According to Missouri State’s Expressive Activity Policy, the Bear Paw is an area on campus that has been designated a free speech zone for all people regardless of their connection to the university to express themselves.

However, expression that is obscene, defamatory or incites violence is not entitled to First Amendment protection and not permitted by the policy. This is particularly interesting since the First Amendment is usually used as the definition of the First Amendment.

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Canadian pop-punk superstars Simple Plan have announced plans to unveil their next full length early next year. The record yet to be titled but is due out January 29, 2008. The record was produced by Dave Fortman (Evanescence, Mudvayne), Danjahands (Timbaland, Justin Timberlake) and Max Martin (Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne).

The first single is expected to surface on iTunes on October 29th. The band’s last studio full length, Still Not Getting Any… dropped in October 2004.
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