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Third Man Records co-founder & Official Archivist of The White Stripes Ben Blackwell shares insight on the making and impact of the album 'Elephant', the new MONO mix for TMR Vault #55, rare records in the Third Man universe and much more.
Topics include:
What was the impact of Elephant on The White Stripes?
Early impressions first hearing Elephant
Memories of Seven Nation Army
Original sequencing of Elephant
What’s in TMR Vault 55?
First recordings of Elephant / John Peel
Vault DVD contents / Shooting video for The Hardest Button to Button
The various global covers of Elephant
The Australian LP is the hardest to find
More activities for Elephant in 2023
The White Stripes eligible for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023
How many Upholsterers singles have been found?
The “Freedom at 21” Flexi-disc helium balloon stunt
What can be shared about Meg in recent years?
Third Man Pressing and expansion of other pressing plants
What percentage is Third Man Pressing focused on Third Man projects?
Trends of the recent growth of the vinyl industry
Third Man reissuing materials from major labels
Numbers of TMR Vault subscribers
Looking up MONO “Icky Thump” on Discogs
The Jack White singles cover art tapestry
Strange requests for song licensing
Ben’s personal record collecting hobby
Temptation while at TMR Pressing
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.