Ep381: The Story of Our Rare Record

I was in a band that made a record in high school which has now become very collectible. Today I talk to my lifelong friends Jason & Chuck about the making of that record, the memories, the fate of all the copies, the reissue on "Scrap Metal II" compilation and more.

Topics include:

• Chuck and Jason intros. Where’s Joe?
• Trying an album, settling on a single
• Putting together the band lineup
• Our old practice room
• We made 1,000 records for $635
• Recording at Creative Sound Studios
• Feeling pressure recording the basic tracks
• We couldn’t afford to fix mistakes
• Worst singer ever
• Timing of Cliff Burton’s death
• Joe playing rough mixes
• Making the sleeves, rushing the artwork
• The photo session for back cover
• Making the “thank you” list
• Being played on the radio
• The label: “SKAT” records, catalogue number, copyright notice
• Getting the test pressings
• We didn’t know how to sell/distribute them
• Making a radio spot
• Sneaking records into record shops
• Taking excess records to the garbage dump
• Learning the record became collectible
• Strangers trying to buy them via Facebook
• “The Raven” v “Time Heals Everything”
• Investigating making a CD
• After the single
• Writing songs that were above our capability
• Opportunities to be on compilation records
• Going to San Francisco to meet a manager
• The special record that made Scrap Metal II
• How many copies are left?
• 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