Buying vinyl records online can be a gamble, and one Counterparts fan has learned this the hard way. The fan, who regularly orders records from Amazon, has been on the receiving end of a bizarre mix-up—receiving completely unrelated albums instead of the ones they ordered. And the most amusing part? It keeps happening.
The fan, who shared their experience on social media, originally ordered a Counterparts record but was surprised to receive something entirely different. Thinking it was a one-time mistake, they tried again—only to receive yet another incorrect vinyl. This cycle repeated multiple times, leaving them with a collection of random albums they never intended to buy.
A Common Vinyl Mishap
While this case is particularly funny, mix-ups like this are not unheard of in the world of vinyl collecting. Several users on forums and social media have reported receiving the wrong records due to warehouse errors, barcode mix-ups, or simple human mistakes. One person shared that they ordered a deathcore album and instead received a soft jazz record. Another recounted ordering a classic rock LP but ended up with a children’s sing-along album.
For some collectors, these errors are frustrating, especially when waiting for a highly anticipated release. However, others find humor in the situation, sometimes even keeping the unexpected records as quirky additions to their collection.
When Online Shopping Goes Wrong
Amazon and other online retailers process massive volumes of orders daily, so occasional shipping errors are inevitable. Mistakes like these often stem from incorrect labeling in warehouses or mix-ups during packaging. While most buyers are able to return or exchange incorrect items, stories like this Counterparts fan’s experience show that some mishaps are too amusing to get upset over.
Despite the inconvenience, the fan seems to be taking it all in stride, laughing at the absurdity of the situation. “At this point, I just want to see what they’ll send me next,” they joked online. Who knows? Maybe they’ll end up with a vinyl collection full of surprises.
