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Ep384: Steve Turner of Mudhoney - Record Collector

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Steve Turner of Mudhoney has been chasing vinyl for years - today he discusses his record collection, the amazing finds, the rare records of Mudhoney, early days of Subpop, the new LP "Plastic Eternity" and lots more.

Topics include:

  • Interview intro

  • Mudhoney 2023 Australia dates

  • Recording “Plastic Eternity”

  • Does Mudhoney have control of their catalogue?

  • The upcoming Mudhoney Box Set

  • Jack Endino recent Soundgarden Ultramega OK remix

  • What’s up with the Mudhoney master tapes?

  • Steve’s record collection – buying self-released singles

  • Steve replaces super rarities with reissues

  • Steve and Jeff Ahmet have been purchasing Windham Hill records

  • What Psychedelic and punk record collectors move to

  • Steve prefers 7” records, especially for DJing

  • Mark like making an album

  • Upcoming Australia-only single from Tym records

  • Steve’s involvement in record colours, numbers, etc

  • Working at Cascade Record Pressing plant

  • Dan Peters is surpassing Steve’s enthusiasm for records

  • Buying records while on tour

  • The current prices of punk records

  • Jackie Shark and the Beach Butchers single

  • The most special records in Steve’s collection

  • What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a record?

  • He’s still finding deals on records

  • Giving his original Misfits single to Tom Hazelmyer

  • Did records ever become a problem?

  • Steve’s records are quite organized

  • The holy grails he’s looking for

  • The Victims reissues, shows w Ray Ahn

  • Steve’s early Subpop test pressings

  • The story of the Subpop Singles Club

  • The rare “Touch Me I’m Sick” colours

  • Rejected test pressings

  • Nirvana Bleach misprints / missing tracks

  • Collecting Mudhoney international releases

  • Starting Super-Electro Records

  • Putting out Mudhoney records on Super Electro with unclear permissions

  • Tales and sales of Super Electro Records

  • Mudhoney / Subpop / Warner get along well

  • Melvins / Mudhoney – White Lazy Boy session

  • We all love Melvins

  • Melvins “Leech” was based on an early Green River song

  • Interview wrap up

Get the new Mudhoney LP "Plastic Eternity" here

Tickets to Australian 2023 shows here.

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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.