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J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr, Heavy Blanket, Witch & more discusses his vinyl collection, his history of collecting punk rock 7" singles, making his first record "Deep Wound", the latest Heavy Blanket LP "Moon Is" and more.
Topics include:
J’s record collection
What kind of genres are in J’s record collection?
The music of J and his siblings
J’s discovery of punk records
The early punk scene of Amherst
Getting import records from England
Eater and Velvet Underground
Recollections of making the Deep Wound 45
The collectability of the Deep Wound single
Punk records now going for big money
Leaving Nirvana “Love Buzz” single at a party
Chasing the Sounds Magazine 100 Best Punk Songs
J’s approach to record collecting
Physical reactions to music, bad reissues
The records that are especially precious to J
Getting emotional by listening to Negative Approach
The multiple pressings of Poison Idea “Pick Your King”
Are sleeves and lyric sheets important?
What’s the most J paid for a record?
Seeing and meeting The Wipers
Dinosaur on SST, name change
Recollections of Homestead Records
Getting tapes back from early Dinosaur / Dinosaur Jr albums
What was damaged when their studio caught fire?
Would J like to remix any older Dinosaur Jr albums?
Does J like colourful vinyl pressings?
Is J chasing any Holy Grails?
Memories of Misfits records
Witch coming to Australia
Interview wrap up
Order the vinyl version of Heavy Blanket "Moon is.."
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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.