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
Wolf talk
Peter Wolf made his nonsensical but rhythmic Bronx raps a signature element of his music. Maybe these neologisms are at the root of the inscriptions on The J. Geils Band Showtime! (EMI America, SO-17087). Side 1 says "THEESELBEE" while Side 2 says something like "DaDAKRADUP." Recently (September 30, 200), I found some more goofiness looking through my "H" section. Beach Bums Must Die! from Thee Headcoats is on Crypt (CR-024, 1990) and says right on the label "SUPPORT VINYL!" I can't agree more with that. The inscription reads DON'T BE [symbol of a square]" and the reverse says "BALLY TOG BOUND PIN HEADS." What does that mean?
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