Ep381: The Story of Our Rare Record

I was in a band that made a record in high school which has now become very collectible. Today I talk to my lifelong friends Jason & Chuck about the making of that record, the memories, the fate of all the copies, the reissue on "Scrap Metal II" compilation and more. Topics include: Chuck and Jason intros. Where’s Joe? Trying an album, settling on a single Putting together the band lineup Our old practice room We made 1,000 records for $635 Recording at Creative Sound Studios Feeling pressure recording the basic tracks We couldn’t afford to fix mistakes Worst singer ever Timing of Cliff Burton’s death Joe playing rough mixes Making the sleeves, rushing the artwork The photo session for back cover Making the “thank you” list Being played on the radio The label: “SKAT” records, catalogue number, copyright notice Getting the test pressings We didn’t know how to sell/distribute them Making a radio spot Sneaking records into record shops Taking excess records to the garbage dump Learning the record became collectible Strangers trying to buy them via Facebook “The Raven” v “Time Heals Everything” Investigating making a CD After the single Writing songs that were above our capability Opportunities to be on compilation records Going to San Francisco to meet a manager The special record that made Scrap Metal II How many copies are left? Interview wrap up Order "Scrap Metal II" from Riding Easy Records here Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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