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Ep393: J Mascis - Record Collector

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J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr, Heavy Blanket, Witch & more discusses his vinyl collection, his history of collecting punk rock 7" singles, making his first record "Deep Wound", the latest Heavy Blanket LP "Moon Is" and more.

Topics include:

  • J’s record collection

  • What kind of genres are in J’s record collection?

  • The music of J and his siblings

  • J’s discovery of punk records

  • The early punk scene of Amherst

  • Getting import records from England

  • Eater and Velvet Underground

  • Recollections of making the Deep Wound 45

  • The collectability of the Deep Wound single

  • Punk records now going for big money

  • Leaving Nirvana “Love Buzz” single at a party

  • Chasing the Sounds Magazine 100 Best Punk Songs

  • J’s approach to record collecting

  • Physical reactions to music, bad reissues

  • The records that are especially precious to J

  • Getting emotional by listening to Negative Approach

  • The multiple pressings of Poison Idea “Pick Your King”

  • Are sleeves and lyric sheets important?

  • What’s the most J paid for a record?

  • Seeing and meeting The Wipers

  • Dinosaur on SST, name change

  • Recollections of Homestead Records

  • Getting tapes back from early Dinosaur / Dinosaur Jr albums

  • What was damaged when their studio caught fire?

  • Would J like to remix any older Dinosaur Jr albums?

  • Heavy Blanket- working with Outer Battery

  • Does J like colourful vinyl pressings?

  • Is J chasing any Holy Grails?

  • Memories of Misfits records

  • Witch coming to Australia

  • 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.