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

Neil Fallon discusses the rare records of Clutch, the formation of "Weathermaker Music", the rewards and challenges of running a record label, the Clutch catalogue and the latest entry - "Sunrise on Slaughter Beach - The Complete Edition" 7" vinyl boxset. Topics include: Sunrise on Slaughter Beach 7" set Boxset planning and supply chain Clutch benefitted from file sharing Weathermaker Music is another creative outlet The backstory of Weathermaker Music Learning curves of running a record company Owning the errors of the supply chain Designing The Obelisk box set Artwork of the Sunrise on Slaughter Beach 7" set Clutch and conceptual continuity How does a typical Clutch track come together? What did teenage Neil Fallon's record collection look like? Early hardcore shows in the DC area Integrity and respect for the fanbase The work ethic of the band and label Which Clutch albums do and do not control The Pitchfork single and reissue Non-involvement in the Music on Vinyl reissues 1st recording of The Elephant Riders A hidden "Easter Egg" on Robot Hive / Exodus Sunrise on Slaughter Beach 7" hand pressed vinyl Interview wrap up Order "Sunrise at Slaughter Beach - The Complete Edition" 7" boxset here. High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Ed Kuepper shares the story of The Saints landmark single "(I'm) Stranded", an upcoming boxset and alternate album mix of their debut LP, forming Laughing Clowns. Prince Melon Records and the reissue plans for his solo catalogue. Topics include: Is Ed a record collector? Reissuing "Electrical Storm" & "Honey Steal's Gold" on vinyl Going into "Electrical Storm" 1st solo LP Discovering an unreleased album The master tapes were safe How The Saints made "I'm Stranded" on Fatal Records The master tape of "I'm Stranded" no longer exists Power Exchange Records release of "I'm Stranded" The cost of shipping records to magazines around the world What did The Saints think would happen with the 1st record? Getting initial reviews, global feedback on record The breadth of the Power Exchange agreement Upcoming reissue of The Saints "I'm Stranded" single August 2 "I'm Stranded" boxset and alternate mix The story of the album cover of "I'm Stranded" How does Ed look back on those early Saints albums? Background on the name "Fatal Records" Forming Laughing Clowns and Prince Melon Records Inspiring other bands to create their own records The collectability of the original single "Character Assassination" white vinyl Blowback from the Sex Pistols EMI feud Being on the Harvest record label Was "Prehistoric Sounds" a struggle to release? Signed to Sire – Did The Saints tour the US? Any material difficult to reissue? Ed has a stack of Yellow Fontana label records Interview wrap up Order Ed's solo album reissues at EdKuepper.com or RemoteControlRecords.com.au Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

For decades collectors of comic books, coins & sportscards have protected their collectibles by having them professionally graded & slabbed. The team behind Vintage Media Grading (VMG) shares how their process can be a gamechanger for vinyl record collectors. Topics include: Vinyl grading is tricky – why use VMG? VMG Grading comes from Goldmine standard Using best practices from Baseball Cards & Comic Book gradings Walking through the grading process Supplying info, provenance, etc What would get rejecting for rating? How other industries get graded (paintings, cards) Is there an appeals process for a grade? The difficulty in getting a "10" grading Grading is consistent no matter the rarity 12" records now, 7" and 10" under development Can they do double or triple LPs? What about inserts, special LP additions, etc Ability to change album details if new information arises Vinyl has much more complexity than other graded items VMG Focuses only on facts, cannot state assumptions How VMG labels promotional copies Their sources for determining authentic pressings and info Not relying on crowd-sourced materials Does VMG do play-testing? Hot-stampers may not be right for VMG The impact of the plastic case on records and covers Can the plastic case be opened? Autographed records, backstage passes, etc Will they work with acetates and test pressings? Working with international customers Best practices for shipping to VMG How are the records handled through the grading process Length of time the grading process takes Not just collectible records but personally important records Interview wrap up Learn more at VMGVinyl.com Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Louise Post wrote her new solo LP "Sleepwalker" in a house full of records. Today she shares about the music memories of her youth, the rare records of her career, current and upcoming reissues of Veruca Salt music, the rights and master tapes, upcoming Sleepwalker tour and more. Topics include: Early affection & memories of records in her life Shooting the cover of "Sleepwalker" LP Louise & her husband have a lot of records in her house First records Louise bought with her own money Her first concert "The Cars" Influences for become a musician Sleepwalker sounds like a new direction Any issues with the name "Veruca Salt"? Who owns the rights to Veruca Salt Music? Most Veruca Salt master tapes have been destroyed Upcoming reissue of "Blow It Out Your Ass" How does she compare the Veruca Salt / Veruca Starship eras? Would she ever reissue "Resolver" on vinyl? Leading up to "Ghost Notes" "The Museum of Broken Relationships" RSD Release Louise always wanted to see her music on record Different vinyl colours of the "Seether" single A limited white label "Museum" 7" for tour release The status of the "Velveteen" record label Story of the "But I Love You Without Mascara" EP Depeche Mode cover of "Somebody" Preparing to tour for "Sleepwalker" Interview wrap up Order Louise Post "Sleepwalker" on vinyl here Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

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 Order the vinyl version of Heavy Blanket "Moon is.." Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Gino Yevdjevich (Srđan Jevđević) grew up in Sarajevo, son of a high judge and became a music superstar before age 20. When the Bosnia-Herzegovina conflict came, Gino and his artist community dodged nightly sniper fire to make music. Today Gino shares his story and his continued pursuit of art and music. Topics include: Gino intros Kultur Shock single on Alternative Tentacles Meeting Jello Biafra Connecting with Billy Gould and Chris Novoselic Disclaimer for potentially asking dumb questions Gino grew up as privileged youth, mother a Supreme Court justice Fascination with being an artist from youth Were records easy to get as a kid? Gino's records were destroyed in the war Access to Western Music records The records / artists that inspired Gino Spending 9th grade in Colorado The creation of the band "Zov" Making a hit song while in high school The impact of being a successful artist in high school The journey from "Zov" to "Gino Banana" Still getting requests for the song "Mače Moje Čupavo" The discography of Gino Banana What were the band plans before the war? Gino may have been an executive at Diskoton He considers himself a "war profiteer" The war shaped Gino into a different artist and person Being a target for snipers Revisiting the streets of Sarajevo Putting the musical Hair on during the war Inspiring other artists to create during the war Being discovered by Joan Baez to come to the United States Almost not making it out of the country Will he be releasing the Kultur Shock catalogue on vinyl? Interview wrap up Order the Kultur Shock "King / Country Mohammed" single here Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Kid Congo Powers (The Cramps, The Gun Club, Nic Cave & the Badseeds) talks about his record collection, as well as the many stories of his life as outlined in his new book "Some New Kind of Kick". Topics include: Joining the Gun Club, flying to Australia with 24 hours notice Writing his book "Some New Kind of Kick" His preferred state in writing songs Nick Cave liked to keep people on edge Growing up with his sister's records Records and radio in Los Angeles Memories of Dr Demento Early record purchases The first song he absolutely loved He didn't think of himself as a musician Taking the Ramones record shopping Forming The Gun Club Early memories of seeing The Cramps His memories of living with The Screamers Keith Morris gave The Gun Club their band name Alternate names for The Gun Club Kid Congo writes "Fire of Love" then joins The Cramps "Would you cut your finger off to join The Cramps?" Preparation and rehearsal for "Psychedelic Jungle" IRS Records had big plans for The Cramps Kid Congo felt very welcome in The Cramps Memories of Lux and Ivy's record collection Kid Congo loves 45rpm records Where does Kid Congo Powers go record shopping? What's the most he's ever paid for a single record? What are the most collectible records of the Kid Congo universe? The Gun Club reissues are pulled from the original masters Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds – Five Greasy Pieces How did The Cramps react to bootleggers? Memories with Tex Perkins Interview wrap up Order the book "Some New Kind of Kick" Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Zev Feldman, The Jazz Detective, returns to share his recent tape finds and upcoming releases for Record Store Day 2023. Topics include: Zev Feldman introduction Comments on the passing of Amhad Jamal Memories of Amhad Jamal reviewing recent recordings The process for getting these releases issued The stars aligned for 6 RSD releases The importance of the Left Bank Jazz Society The Left Bank tape archive Walter Bishop Jr – Bish at the Bank Zev curates releases with booklets, pictures, info Shirley Scott: Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank Are there photographs of the artists during Left Bank sessions Sonny Stitt: Boppin' In Baltimore – Live at the Left Bank Chet Baker: Blue Room The pictures of Chet Baker Some projects take years, some take months Vinyl pressing times are getting better, more capacity Bill Evans: Treasures – his 10th album with the Bill Evans Estate Will he be reissuing some Bill Evans releases? Eric Dolphy: Musical Prophet – 2nd pressing The differences between the 1st and 2nd pressings Any thoughts of reissuing the Lee Morgan Live at the Lighthouse boxset? Having unsalvageable tapes from Max Roach and Clifford Brown How often do people reach out to Zev with tapes? Would Zev branch away from Jazz? Upcoming releases Interview wrap up High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

With nearly 10 years working on the FREE LSD album and movie, Dimitri Coats of OFF! discusses the project, the story of OFF!, working with Raymond Pettibon, the hidden details in album art, the brotherhood of the band, the potential end of OFF! & more. PLUS the FLSD EP available on Record Store Day 2023. Topics include: Interview intro Which came first, movie or the music? FREE LSD helped band create in all new ways How different was "Watermelon" from "FREE LSD" Starting the new line-up w the Metallica cover Keith and Dimitri help each other stay focus Making FREE LSD movie with non-actors Moving the OFF! Catalogue to Fat Possum Records Fat Possum can press their own vinyl Hidden details in the FREE LSD gatefold cover Being inspired by "Rogue Astronaut" by "The Bastard Noise" The colour cover of FREE LSD was part of the long-term plan Working with Raymond Pettibone When Raymond agreed to collaborate with OFF! The Farrah Fawcett cover of "Live at the 9:30 Club" Coming up with the band name OFF! Dimitri's vision for the future of OFF! The brotherhood of Dimitri and Keith What are OFF!'s international touring plans The 3rd act of Keith's music career Keith's acting in FREE LSD is quite natural The FLSD EP out on Record Store Day Interview wrap-up Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Tim Alexander joins us to talk about his new project "Sound Cipher", share some stories from early Primus days, rare records, analog recording, the South Park 25th Anniversary concert & lots more! Topics include: Interview start Forming and recording Sound Cipher Were there any song structures or fully experimental? Memories of the band "Attention Deficit" Primus recording with ADATs Tim loves analogue recordings Sound Cipher music can get very emotional The story of Primus "Suck On This" vinyl Postcards in the initial records for touring recommendations from fans The perspective of Primus material Joining Primus and preparing for the "Suck On This" recording What songs were already written and which were made after Tim joined Balancing the music between the 3 Primus members Why was "Tommy The Cat" wasn't on Frizzle Fry, Tom Waits Meeting his heroes Public Enemy, Anthrax, Primus shows Memories of making "Sailing the Seas of Cheese" Wynona Rider wasn't happy about "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" Prepping for South Park's 25th Anniversary Concert Surprising Matt Stone with Rush Planning the "Farewell to Kings" tour Rush never toured Australia Sound Cipher anti-promotion Interview wrap up Order the new Sound Cipher vinyl "All That Syncs Must Diverge" here Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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