The Bronx is a band that celebrates vinyl and partakes deliberately in creating collectable records. Vocalist Matt Caughthran and guitarist Ken Horne join us to talk records, rare pressings, the challenges and adventures of pressing up special vinyl record runs, their love for Australia and heaps more.
Topics include:
Let’s look at your vinyl!
Ken’s history of vinyl – collecting in Japan
Ken’s early records, collecting USA ‘imports’ on vinyl
Matt’s early record adventures, getting his sister’s collection
Ken’s big record collection score
The music that inspired Ken and Matt to becomes a musician
Matt loves 7 Seconds “The Crew”
Seeing live shows
The Bronx and their love of vinyl
The rarity of The Bronx debut LP on vinyl
What is the rarest record of The Bronx?
The rarity of Bronx III vinyl
Matt’s missing a bunch of Bronx records
The challenge of archiving copies of recordings
The Bronx singles collection from Bronx VI
The challenge of getting records pressed
Managing and mistakes with vinyl numbering & autographs
Signing hundreds/thousands of products at a time
Where do the Bronx get their records pressed?
Have there been any mistakes from pressing plants you’ve had to live with?
Matt & Ken’s thoughts on the vinyl resurgence
The Bronx loves Australia
Grab some vinyl from TheBronxxx.com
Australians get The Bronx vinyl & a whole lot more from Cooking Vinyl Australia.
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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.