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
Sub-groovinal Messages?
Sometimes if you have a lot of space, you just got to use it. That seems to be what happened on Rhino Records RNEP 501 on "Disco Vinyl, an exclusive product of Rhino Records Inc." This member of the Rhino Catalog is Some Kazoos by Temple City Kazoo Orchestra. The four covers on the 4-song 12" 45RPM EP features a bovine rendition of "Whole Lotta Love" as well as a angry, nearly violent take on "Miss You" by the eleven-member kazoo ensemble. Side One declares "a 'top ten' smash!" and "westrex 3D sound!" along with "kazoos... Americas best entertainment value!" (This is an unusual use of almost all lower case letter for an inscription as well as generous use of exclamation points.) Side Two suggests "LIKE THE RECORD? then SEE THE MOVIE!!" and "Rhino Records! Collect them all! Trade them with your friends!"
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