What are the vinyl messages on the run-out groove that I am calling "record inscriptions?" Well, here I am using that phrase to refer to the sometime cryptic text, typically in upper case, which appears just beyond the outer edge of a vinyl LP and is not any of the identifying serial numbers. These have always fascinated me and sometimes their meaning is obvious, sometimes not. I encourage your feedback by e-mail or comment.
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Saint Vitus - Saint Vitus
Long on of the favorites in my collections has been Saint Vitus Saint Vitus (SST 022, 1984). This is part of the '80's Second Wave of stoner rock, the first ripple after Black Sabbath's initial splash. Side One says "SILENT AERIALS - THIS QUIETING" and Side Two offers "WORSHIPPING VOLCANOES ON VIRGIN KNEES." I admit, it's been quite some time since I listened to this and I popped it on, but there were many distractions during the listening. Still, I do not think these are lyrical extracts. As a matter of fact, lyrics are printed on the sleeve and I don't see these there. They remain mysterious.
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