Ep324: The Vinyl of The Bronx with Matt and Ken

The Bronx is a band that celebrates vinyl and understands the fun of collecting records. Vocalist Matt Caughthran and guitarist Ken Horne join us to talk records, rare pressings, the challenges and adventures of pressing up special vinyl record runs, their love for Australia and heaps more.

Topics include:

• Let’s look at your vinyl!
• Ken’s history of vinyl – collecting in Japan
• Ken’s early records, collecting USA ‘imports’ on vinyl
• Matt’s early record adventures, getting his sister’s collection
• Ken’s big record collection score
• The music that inspired Ken and Matt to becomes a musician
• Matt loves 7 Seconds “The Crew”
• Seeing live shows
• The Bronx and their love of vinyl
• The rarity of The Bronk debut LP on vinyl
• What is the rarest record of The Bronx?
• The rarity of Bronx III vinyl
• Matt’s missing a bunch of Bronx records
• The challenge of archiving copies of recordings
• The Bronx singles collection from Bronx VI
• The challenge of getting records pressed
• Managing and mistakes with vinyl numbering & autographs
• Signing hundreds/thousands of products at a time
• Where do the Bronx get their records pressed?
• Have there been any mistakes from pressing plants you’ve had to live with?
• Matt & Ken’s thoughts on the vinyl resurgence
• The Bronx loves Australia

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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