Chris Spencer has led UNSANE across 3 decades and worked with labels like Sub Pop, Matador, Amphetamine Reptile and Alternative Tentacles. Today Chris discusses the rare records of his career, the stories behind them and the new reissues being made available direct from the band.
Topics include:
Touring post-Covid
Chris talks about his record collection
His most precious record
The music in his house growing up
Getting his first guitar
Getting into his first band
Stepping up to becoming a vocalist
Booking gigs as teenagers
Discovering punk rock
Unsane records on Treehouse Records
Early NYU years
Chris’ career ‘Plan B’ – cinematography
“Urge To Kill” / “This Town” single
The story of “Improvised Munitions” test pressing
Chris’ label “Lamb Unlimited”
The story of the UNSANE debut album cover
Challenges with controversial record covers
Getting rights to back catalogue
The story of the “Scrape” video
Memories with the Laughing Hyenas
UNSANE collectable records
The ‘Blood Run’ process for photo shoots
Interview wrap up
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About The Vinyl Guide
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.