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Ep020: Bootleg Records Special Part 2: Mike the Mic, Stephen Coates & X-Ray Audio

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

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The Struggle for Music Freedom in Oppressive Regimes

This chapter explores the emergence of bootleg records as fans sought more music amid artist and label restrictions. It highlights the serious implications of government censorship, particularly in the Soviet Union during the Cold War, and reflects on the sacrifices made for artistic expression.

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