>From the dpkg log, it looks like you tried to install vlc but something went wrong. Do you remember the exact error? Otherwise, you're only option is to force remove (e.g. with dpkg --remove --force-remove- reinstreq) the package and reinstall it.
** Changed in: chromaprint (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Touch seeded packages, which is subscribed to chromaprint in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1740902 Title: package libchromaprint0:amd64 1.3-1 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration Status in chromaprint package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Bug description: Package libchromaprint0:amd64 is not configured yet ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.04 Package: libchromaprint0:amd64 1.3-1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.10.0-28.32~16.04.2-generic 4.10.17 Uname: Linux 4.10.0-28-generic x86_64 NonfreeKernelModules: wl ApportVersion: 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.14 AptOrdering: libchromaprint0: Configure NULL: ConfigurePending Architecture: amd64 Date: Tue Jan 2 21:10:02 2018 DpkgTerminalLog: dpkg: error processing package libchromaprint0:amd64 (--configure): package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration ErrorMessage: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration InstallationDate: Installed on 2018-01-02 (0 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS "Xenial Xerus" - Release amd64 (20170801) RelatedPackageVersions: dpkg 1.18.4ubuntu1.3 apt 1.2.24 SourcePackage: chromaprint Title: package libchromaprint0:amd64 1.3-1 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/chromaprint/+bug/1740902/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~touch-packages Post to : touch-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~touch-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp