Tool recently announced the long-awaited vinyl version of "Fear Inoculum" with a 5-LP Deluxe Boxset. Mackie Osborne oversees the product layout, manufacturing plans and ensures the final product meets the high expectations of the band and their fanbase. Today Mackie takes us through a brief history of this ambitious project. Topics include: How long has this design been done? The impact of Covid on the vinyl package Problems in the manufacturing process Depth of the etchings Who pressed the vinyl? The quality of vinyl in the package How did the concept for this package come together? Packaging ideas that were considered but not used Describing the vinyl package Quality reviews of the artwork Are they numbered? Taking the concept to manufacturing Managing leaks and secrecy around the project Are there varied versions of the vinyl Is there going to be a different version on vinyl? 10,000 Days and Salival on vinyl someday? Similarities between Salival and Lateralus Artists on the Fear Inoculum vinyl boxset Meaning of the new artwork Finding new art after the album was complete What else is inside the package? Are there any Easter Eggs in this package? Weight and shipping concerns Announcements of Fear Inoculum and Opiate2 Opiate2 packaging and manufacturing Any thoughts on why Tool keeps revisiting Opiate? What’s up with Melvins? Melvins and the merchbooth Wrapping up the interview Extended version of this interview located here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related