Ep450: The Legend of Fraction "Moon Blood"
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The 1971 album "Moon Blood" by Fraction has fascinated record collectors for decades. The perfect intersection between great musicianship, intriguing backstory and supreme rarity, Fraction "Moon Blood" is now getting an official reissue through Riding Easy Records. Dillon Smith (Noble Records), Lance Barresi (Permanent Records) & Daniel Hall (Riding Easy) share the story of the legend.
Topic Include:
Fraction “Moon Blood” cover art challenges
The origin story of Fraction
Jim Beach of Fraction wants little to do with the reissue
What do we know about Fraction before “Moon Blood”
“Moon Blood” had Christian themes
Only 200 copies were pressed in 1971
The Doors LA Woman may have influenced the packaging
The challenge of duplicating the cover art in modern times
Lack of information on Fraction just adds to the mystery
Fraction “Moon Blood” musicians never had another public music credit
What we know about the extra tracks
The Mexican Summer reissue of “Moon Blood”
When record collectors started seeking “Moon Blood” in the 80s and 90s
The influence of Acid Archives
The Doors heavily influenced Fraction
The source of the new reissue – comparing to an original
How Mexican Summer arranged for a reissue
Dillon’s journey with Fraction “Moon Blood”
Lance’s original copy of Fraction “Moon Blood”
Daniel’s experience getting Fraction reissue approved
The breakdown of reissue vinyl pressings
Interview wrap up
Order Fraction "Moon Blood" vinyl at Riding Easy Records, Noble Records and Permanent Records.
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