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While Panda Bear's mind has turned to more Collective pursuits recently, the previously reported DVD of the psychedelic mammal's very brief summer tour has experienced some distribution hang-ups.

After receiving a much higher volume of requests for the free DVD than he originally expected, Eattapes.com's Mike decided to start charging five dollars per order to cover costs. This raised legal issues regarding payment for publishing, what with Mike making any kind of money off of a Panda Bear product. (Read the full explanation here.)

But thanks to Mike and Panda Bear's diligence, they found a solution that still allows people to see the footage and to do so for free, making legal concerns moot. That solution? Offer the DVD as a free download thanks to the wonders of the internet. The download comes in a variety of formats, explained by Mike here. As for the costs Mike accrued putting together the DVD, Panda Bear is covering all of them. What a gentle giant.

Those who already shelled out a hard-earned fiver for the DVD will receive refunds shortly, if they haven't already.

Animal Collective still have quite a few tour dates left this year. Their next show is in Stockholm on October 15.

Animal Collective:

10-15 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser Medis
10-16 Oslo, Norway - John Dee
10-17 Copenhagen, Denmark - Loppen
10-18 Berlin, Germany - Festaal Kreutzurgh
10-19 Cologne, Germany - Stadtgarten
10-20 St. Gallen, Switzerland - Theatre Place
10-21 Heidelberg, Germany - Enjoy Jazz Festival
10-22 Hamburg, Germany - Uebel und Gefaehrlich
10-23 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg
10-24 Paris, France - Cabaret Sauvage
10-25 Lyon, France - Ground Zero
10-26 Brussels, Belgium - Botanique-Orangerie
10-28 Bracknell, England - Wilde Theatre
10-29 Brighton, England - St George's Church
10-30 Bristol, England - Trinity
11-01 London, England - Astoria
11-03 Manchester, England - New Century Hall
11-04 Dublin, Ireland - Tripod
11-05 Leeds, England - Irish Centre
11-06 Glasgow, Scotland - Ora Mor