Daniel House of CZ Records had a pivotal role in the Seattle music scene of the 1980s and early 1990s, including his work with Skin Yard, his time as a key employee at Sub Pop Records, and working with influential bands like Nirvana, Melvins, Soundgarden, the "Deep Six" compilation and lots more.

Topics Include:

Introduction of Daniel House and CZ Records
New Skin Yard seven-inch box set announced
History of Ten Minute Warning band
Formation of Skin Yard with Jack Endino
Forming the seven-inch box set idea
Deep Six compilation's initial release discussed
UMen added to Deep Six compilation
Chris Hanzsek starts CZ Records then transitions out
Deep Six compilation initially sells poorly
Daniel House takes over CZ Records operations
A&M Records purchases Deep Six compilation masters
Working simultaneously at Sub Pop and CZ Records
Creation of Sub Pop's direct-to-retail store network
House builds Sub Pop's international distribution connections
Nirvana's Mexican Seafood track on Teriyaki Asthma
Confrontation with Geffen Records over Nirvana tracks
Missing songs on Bleach cassette recall story
Sub Pop focusing marketing efforts on Mudhoney
Early Seattle scene was small and intimate
Current Skin Yard Select box set details
Pink and red vinyl pressing information
Production quality control issues at pressing plant
Discussion of box set pricing and production costs
Interview wrap up

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