The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

• Ep495: Private Function Still On Top w/ Chris Penney

  Private Function frontman and instigator Chris Penney discusses the rare, collectable and controversial vinyl art of the band and reveals some details of their new album. Topics Include: Chris Penney injured himself at a house party. Private Function opened for Green Day recently. Bassist Milla broke her ACL during a show. Band got stuck in a cyclone for six days. New album has a shrugging emoji as its title. Album features 2,590 microscopic album covers on the sleeve. Each album copy comes with a magnifying glass. Album name is hidden somewhere in the artwork. Available for pre-order April 23, shipping May 23. Being released in Australia, America, and Europe. Chris started in a band called Mesa Costa. Private Function began with demo recordings at home. First release: "Six Smoking Songs" cassette (100 copies). Reissued with "bin night" sounds layered over it. Another reissue with Christmas carol audio added. Released fake pregnancy tests as band merchandise. "St. Anger" album named after controversial Metallica album. Had to change Spotify artwork due to Metallica similarity. Released an obscure 8-track version of the album. "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" album had Queen-themed artwork. Special "Mystery Bag" vinyl contained bags resembling drugs. Their song "Aubrey Wodonga" became strangely popular in Spain. Released "The First Two Tapes on a 12-inch." Included Subway job applications with the album. 10 copies included handwritten letters of recommendation for Subway. "370HSSV0773H" album featured scratch-off lottery ticket material. Winner received $2,999 and their face on reprints. Needed special gambling exemption to sell in South Australia. Special "gold" edition contained the band members' urine. Another special edition contained beer-making ingredients. Upcoming album will have 100 special variant copies. Chris was banned from America for six years. Recently received American visa for touring. Australian tour in June, European tour in July. Planning potential U.S. tour later this year. Preorder the new Private Function album here EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

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• Ep494: Redd Kross Documentary Director & Record Collector Andrew Reich

  TV writer & Record Collector Andrew Reich discusses his decade-long journey creating a documentary about Los Angeles music legends Redd Kross and the McDonald brothers' musical partnership. Topics Include: How Andrew made the leap from TV writing to filmmaking. Wife's suggestion sparked the documentary idea. Heard Steve McDonald's abduction story on a podcast. TV writing different from documentary making - can't control narrative. Documentary structure doesn't follow traditional storytelling beats. Director learned new storytelling techniques through editing. Documentary required extensive collaboration with editor Aaron Elders. Filming spanned approximately 10 years (2015-2025). Jeff McDonald's hairstyle changed dramatically throughout filming. Andrew discovered Redd Kross through "Teen Babes from Monsanto" album. Became fan at 13, requesting records for radio station. Redd Kross connects diverse bands from Black Flag to Go-Go's. Director considers Redd Kross one of Los Angeles' greatest bands. Documentary coincided with band's current renaissance and revival. Making the movie spurred new Redd Kross creative activity. Band created "Born Innocent" song specifically for the film. Initial filming was sporadic until Kickstarter provided funding. Created oral history structure from interview transcripts. Collected extensive archival material throughout production process. Film deliberately kept under 90 minutes for accessibility. Cut "Desperate Teenage Love Dolls" section despite importance. Film focuses on brothers' relationship rather than complete history. Steve's abduction possibly influenced band's fantasy/dress-up aesthetic. Andrew admires documentaries like "Anvil" and "Dig." Avoids rock critics in documentaries, preferring eyewitness accounts. Parents' interview about abduction was emotionally challenging. Wishes he had footage of certain legendary shows. New photographs emerged after film completion for eventual Blu-ray. Describes record collecting journey starting in New Jersey. Now focuses on first pressings of albums he loves. Sold unnecessary records to fund first pressing purchases. Australian bands currently producing best new punk music. Prefers seeing smaller shows over expensive arena concerts. Purchased rare Redd Kross/White Flag split single. Film rentals now available worldwide at reddkrossfilm.com/rent Rent "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story" here. EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

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• Ep493: 20 Trips of Brown Acid w/ Daniel, Lance and Lenny

  Nuggets curator Lenny Kaye joins Brown Acid creators Lance Barresi and Daniel Hall to celebrate their 20th volume of rescuing forgotten proto-metal singles from the early 70s, discuss rare vinyl discoveries, and preserving music that would otherwise be lost to time. Topics Include: Introduction of Lance Barresi, Daniel Hall, and Lenny Kaye. Lenny explains discovering Brown Acid at Other Music in Manhattan. Lenny compares Brown Acid's impact to how Nuggets defined garage rock. Discussion of what makes Brown Acid unique in music archaeology. How Jac Holzman gave Lenny the original idea for Nuggets. Daniel and Lance never expected Brown Acid to reach 20 volumes. Track-by-track discussion of Brown Acid Volume 20 begins. AfterFlash's "Cookbook" was originally a B-side. 500 copies was typical minimum pressing quantity in the early 70s. Lenny mentions pressing 1500 copies of Patti Smith's first single. Most Brown Acid records didn't come with picture sleeves. Discussion of Polvo, the first Mexican band on Brown Acid. Other international acts include bands from Australia, Sweden, UK, Canada. Three primary regions for Brown Acid music: Youngstown, Detroit, Texas. Osage Lute from Missouri is Lance's hometown connection. Osage Lute drummer Mike Lusher preserved extensive band history materials. Frozen Sun's "Jamm Pt 1" was from original master tape. Some records are so rare they have no Discogs sales history. Many original artists don't remember details about their recordings. Lenny mentions difficulty finding information when creating original Nuggets. The Banana Bros record isn't even listed on Discogs. Surprising connection: Banana Bros member was father of Permanent Records performer. Many Brown Acid discoveries happen through impossible coincidences. A horror movie soundtrack led to discovering one Brown Acid track. B-sides often better fit the Brown Acid aesthetic than A-sides. Lance must track down artists for proper licensing for each song. Some negotiations take years to complete. Nick Townsend credited for consistent audio mastering across compilations. RTI pressing plant provides consistent quality for Brown Acid vinyl. Paul Major writes the colourful track descriptions for Brown Acid. Lenny wrote the foreword for Brown Acid Volume 20's deluxe edition. Brown Acid 20th anniversary release party happening at Permanent Records Roadhouse. DJ Mr. Dibs creating special Brown Acid mixtape to celebrate milestone. Brown Acid preserves songs that would be lost without the project. The team has enough material licensed for many future volumes. EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

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• Ep492: Zev Feldman Returns! RSD Picks with The Jazz Detective

  Renowned archivist & record producer Zev Feldman, "The Jazz Detective", returns to discusses the Record Store Day 2025 releases of lost jazz recordings from Freddie Hubbard, Charlie Mingus, Bill Evans, Patsy Cline & more!  Topics Include: Introduction of Zev Feldman, nicknamed "the jazz detective" Status of finding lost jazz recordings - feeling optimistic Live recordings create a "renaissance" for jazz enthusiasts Concern about aging jazz colleagues with undiscovered tapes Feldman works with multiple record labels simultaneously Record companies are selective about which projects to release Concerns about tariffs affecting vinyl manufacturing costs Vinyl jazz releases often operate on slim profit margins Resonance Records uses Canadian pressing plant Le Vinylist Six Record Store Day releases coming from Feldman Patsy Cline "Imagine That" was most difficult release to assemble Patsy Cline release required coordinating multiple rights holders Country Music Hall of Fame involved in Patsy Cline project Feldman's personal connection to record stores and vinyl collecting Freddie Hubbard "On Fire" recorded at Blue Morocco (1967) Bernard Drayton engineered the Blue Morocco recordings Blue Morocco club owned by Sugar Hill Records founders Kenny Dorham recordings from same Blue Morocco venue Dorham's recordings especially rare and significant to Feldman Dorham was also a writer who contributed to DownBeat magazine Charles Mingus in Argentina - recordings from 1977 concerts Second Argentina concert added due to popular demand Mingus recordings made less than year before his ALS diagnosis Wes Montgomery with Wynton Kelly Trio reissue with new mastering Original Montgomery release now selling for $100+ in stores Time machine question - which historic jazz gig to attend Discussion of legendary venue Slugs and its important shows Feldman's collection of music memorabilia and venue posters Bill Evans live in Finland recordings (1964-1969) Feldman's 13th Bill Evans production with the Evans Estate Finland recordings feature three different Evans trio lineups Record Store Day helping introduce Evans to younger audiences Plans for Record Store Day Black Friday releases Value of releasing previously unheard music versus reissues EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Photo by Jean-Louis Atlan Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

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• Al Barile (1962-2025) - The Vinyl Guide Interview

  Replay of our 2024 interview with hardore legend Al Barile of SSD and X-Claim! Records. Photos by Alison Braun ------- Society System Decontrol (SSD) self-released several landmark hardcore punk records in the early 80s. Out of print for over 4 decades, SSD has only recently reissued their two masterpieces "The Kids Will Have Their Say" and "Get It Away" on vinyl. SSD founder Al Barile takes us through the making of those records. Topic Include: Interview start The continued popularity of SS Decontrol music Al was a natural leader for the hardcore scene Naturally managing risk Jumping to an album – no singles for SSD 1900 units of “The Kids Will Have Their Say” Self-funding the album, selling the initial pressing Recording “The Kids Will Have Their Say” Was Al happy with the original recordings? Al doesn’t enjoy listening to “The Kids Will Have Their Say” Comparing Trust reissue with original Xclaim Issues getting the tapes back from a label Original pressing of “The Kids….” goes for > $1k Why were there no repressings before the recent Trust reissue CD issue of “Power” Has Al hung onto his records? White cover of “The Kids Will Have Their Say” designed by Bryan Ray Turcotte Original concept & artwork for “The Kids Will Have Their Say” The difference in recording “Get It Away” Was “Get It Away” always envisioned as an EP? The cover songs that SSD performed Original 4800 copies of “Get It Away” Running the X-Claim! label/imprint All X-Claim! bands ran their own vinyl pressings What is the source of the “Get It Away” reissue Will there be reissues of “How We Rock” and “Break it Up” Al’s health update Al wants everyone to get a colonoscopy The SSD book “How Much Art Can You Take?” Interview wrap up Order "The Kids Will Have Their Say" and "Get It Away" on vinyl here. Order the book "How Much Art Can You Take" here. EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

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