MxPx is coming up on 30 years of releasing vinyl and have recently announced three reissues of some of their most beloved albums. Mike Herrera talks us through that process, securing the rights, pressing the records and the rarities of the MxPx vinyl catalogue. Topics include:  New MxPx Vinyl reissues Challenges of the MxPx Boxset The records of Mike’s youth Acquiring the license for repressing vinyl MxPx and the positive message The role of the Christian faith in MxPx How the band dealt with perceptions of MxPx The story of the single “17” The album “Pokinatcha” coming out in High School Creating the “Pokinatcha Punk” symbol Plans for more MxPx music MxPx materials they haven’t licensed How did they obtain the licenses from Universal Touring and supporting plans Supporting bands by purchasing vinyl Interview wrap up  MxPx vinyl reissues are available here Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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

Ep363: The Vinyl of MxPx w Mike Herrera

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Joe Nelson is co-founder of Trust Records, which specializes in preserving and extending classic punk and hardcore records for future generations including Circle Jerks, 7 Seconds, DFL, SSD and more.  Topic Include:  Interview kick off Origin & Mission of Trust Records Creating a legacy, giving back to community Adding materials to allow new listeners to understand the history Engaging Circle Jerks securing “Group Sex” and “Wild In The Streets” Building the trust for a new model of managing punk legacy Keith Morris is punk rock Yoda Gathering materials, tapes, pictures, artwork for reissues Brokering deals for various stakeholders Initial pressings often aren’t the best the music can sound Using stems for remixing, listener participation Difficult projects to pull together Upcoming releases: SSD “Get It Away”, Stalag 13 “In Control”, SNFU “... And No One Else Wanted To Play”, Royal Crown Review Hepcat – Greg Lee’s special request, Aggression, 7 Seconds “New Wind” and extras The story of Descendents / Circle Jerks split – 1st non-reissue Trust Records sell out quick – any upcoming repressings? SSD “The Kids Will Have Their Say” reissue is true to the original – cover variations Pressing records during the pandemic Is Trust mainly vinyl? Any CDs or Cassettes, etc? 7” singles within some of the Trust releases – 7 Seconds, Agression Youth Brigade – Sound and Fury Deluxe Edition – original album Negotiating with multiple band members What does he think will happen with SST Records? The recent sale of Dead Kennedys catalogue Interview wrap up  Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Ep448: Preserving Punk with Trust Records

Steve Albini, musician, engineer and producer of some of the most memorable records of the 90s up through today. His ears and musical sensibilities were stellar and his wit and attitude made him appreciated and revered by most. RIP Steve Albini. Topic Include:  Steve doesn’t consider himself an audiophile Steve’s turntable and home audio system Taking care of records Favourite record shops Liquidating his record collection Discovering the Stooges & Ramones in Montana Entering the punk scene of Chicago Big Black “Lungs” items and inserts Experimenting and making each record unique Quantities, repressings and collectability The Mentally Ill’s “Gacy’s Place” single Reverse shoplifting at a record store Collecting consignment money “Do you know what a hooker DOESN’T want to do on her night off?” Seeing bands, taking care of ears and hearing Still hearing most detail but aware of decline Never comfortable delegating critical tasks How does Steve protect his hearing? Shifting from “Engineer Steve” to “Creative Musician Steve” Balancing priorities, studio bookings and personal music What’s the best rumour you’ve ever heard about yourself? Who is a band you haven’t worked with that you’d like to? Working with The Stooges Slint spills tea across the recording console Interview wrap up  Support our podcast at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen & Follow on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen & Follow on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Steve Albini (1962-2024) - The Vinyl Guide Interview

Matt Pike (Sleep) and Coady Willis (Big Business, Melvins) discuss their latest High on Fire album "Cometh The Storm", the many vinyl variants, touring, winning a Grammy and much more. Topic Include:  Coady and Matt fighting with Zoom Great response to the new album When is it time to do a new High on Fire album The process of writing a new album Lessons learnt with Melvins brought to High on Fire Any outtakes or over-recording? Involvement in the vinyl variants Quantities of vinyl pressings Forming and sequencing the album Where Matt keeps his Grammy Memories of Lemmy Reaction when the Grammy nomination was announced Busting Coady’s chops Touring the new LP first in Europe Is post-Covid touring normalizing? Potential Australian tour dates to be announced? Integrating tours with various other bands What’s up with Big Business? Balancing multiple bands Sleep Dopesmoker pot leaf vinyl from Third Man Al is great at marketing and merch ideas The Sleep Vault materials The recent reissue of “The Art of Self Defence” Interview wrap up  Get High on Fire "Cometh The Storm" on vinyl here. Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Ep447: Matt Pike & Coady Willis of High on Fire

DEAD and We Empty Rooms regularly releases extremely ambitious vinyl packages and boxsets. Today we speak with proprietor Jem on the making of these collections, the recent "Burn Us Clean" 9-7" boxset, working with Hard-Ons, Melvins and what's next for this creative label. Topic Include:  Zoom anxiety / interview start Jem’s skills in manufacturing and music Keeping limits of record numbers Variations of “The Laughing Shadow” Using various record pressing plants and materials Manufacturing challenges Discovering records – much cheaper than CDs Zenith records made the “Burn Us Clean” records Deciding to make a boxset of 9 – 7” records Working with 9 other bands to have b-sides for each single The Melvins and Hard-Ons split – 70g 7” Hard-Ons 30 Years boxset Guidance from Hard-Ons for their boxset Recording the new album with all-analogue intentions Announcing their new Double Album The various versions of “Burn Us Clean” boxset The logistics of coordinating “Burn Us Clean” boxset Minimal guidance given to the other bands Packaging for the “Burn Us Clean” boxset The surprise flexi-disc Will DEAD consider another major boxset? Hand-silkscreened record sleeves Upcoming new double LP set Other projects with ambitiously underestimated complexities The endearing qualities of hand-crafted record packaging Interview wrap up  Follow DEAD and We Empty Rooms' Bandcamp pages here. Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Ep446: Handmade Vinyl Boxsets of DEAD and We Empty Rooms

Dweezil Zappa returns to The Vinyl Guide to share stories of Frank, the recordings, Frank's record collection, an unreleased track with Eddie Van Halen, discuss his tour celebrating 50 years of "Roxy & Elsewhere", "Apostrophe'" and more!  The changing world of touring 50 years since “Roxy & Elsewhere” & “Apostrophe” Memories of the making of Roxy and Apostrophe "Roxy and Elsewhere" arrangements and approach for live shows Frank’s approach to being “in the moment” in a guitar solo Dweezil’s live interaction with other band members The Rox(postroph)y  touring band Did Dweezil recognize the uniqueness of his upbringing? Dweezil’s history with playing guitar Seeing the guitar neck as shapes Working with his dad and musicians that were around the house Frank’s response to Dweezil becoming a musician How did Frank look back on “Roxy & Elsewhere” and “Apostrophe”? Various entry points to Frank’s music Does Dweezil have his father’s archivist mentality Dweezil has had no involvement for Zappa Family Trust releases Thoughts on the recent Roxy box sets What Zappa music is Dweezil still aspiring to play? ROX(POSTROPH)Y tour plans, international tour dates? Dweezil’s version of “Stayin’ Alive” with Ozzy Osbourne Frank and Ozzy’s interactions Frank’s vinyl collection and listening habits When the Zappa family would receive Frank’s latest album Did Dweezil have any time with Randy Rhoads? The unreleased “What The Hell Was I Thinking?” track w/ Eddie Van Halen, Brian May, Angus and Malcolm Young & lots more Dweezil is remixing projects for ATMOS (Deep Purple ‘Machine Head’ recent project) The history and future of “What The Hell Was I Thinking?” Working with Brian May, Joe Walsh and Eddie Van Halen Any special guests on the ROX(POSTROPH)Y tour Dweezil’s podcast “Running with the Dweezil” Interview wrap up  Check out Dweezil's tour dates here. Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Ep363: The Vinyl of MxPx w Mike Herrera

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