The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

Ep381: The Story of Our Rare Record


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I was in a band that made a record in high school which has now become very collectible. Today I talk to my lifelong friends Jason & Chuck about the making of that record, the memories, the fate of all the copies, the reissue on "Scrap Metal II" compilation and more.

Topics include:

  • Chuck and Jason intros. Where's Joe?
  • Trying an album, settling on a single
  • Putting together the band lineup
  • Our old practice room
  • We made 1,000 records for $635
  • Recording at Creative Sound Studios
  • Feeling pressure recording the basic tracks
  • We couldn't afford to fix mistakes
  • Worst singer ever
  • Timing of Cliff Burton's death
  • Joe playing rough mixes
  • Making the sleeves, rushing the artwork
  • The photo session for back cover
  • Making the "thank you" list
  • Being played on the radio
  • The label: "SKAT" records, catalogue number, copyright notice
  • Getting the test pressings
  • We didn't know how to sell/distribute them
  • Making a radio spot
  • Sneaking records into record shops
  • Taking excess records to the garbage dump
  • Learning the record became collectible
  • Strangers trying to buy them via Facebook
  • "The Raven" v "Time Heals Everything"
  • Investigating making a CD
  • After the single
  • Writing songs that were above our capability
  • Opportunities to be on compilation records
  • Going to San Francisco to meet a manager
  • The special record that made Scrap Metal II
  • How many copies are left?
  • Interview wrap up

Order "Scrap Metal II" from Riding Easy Records here

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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

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