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
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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.