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5 Things to Know About the Rival Dealer Release

  1. The digital release came five days before the physical versions. Rival Dealer dropped on Hyperdub’s digital platforms on December 11, 2013.

  2. The vinyl and CD followed on December 16, 2013. This staggered release gave digital listeners a head start.

  3. The early digital release was intentional. It let fans hear the EP sooner while physical copies were still being manufactured and shipped.

  4. Hyperdub handled both formats. The label managed the digital, vinyl, and CD releases simultaneously.

  5. The five-day gap is common for smaller labels. It balances digital demand with the logistics of physical production.

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