Tuesday, April 03, 2007
tin knocker
Don’t miss out on a color vinyl repress of Death Cab For Cutie’s 'Something About Airplanes' on Sonic Boom Recordings.
One of the many rare items in Detroit circles is the Cass Records first release (or non-release) by Tin Knocker. The band has recently sprung back to life and new music will be released soon. Here is the label’s owner, Ben Blackwell introducing the band and explaining how he planted some copies in Japan.
I’ve always supported Cass Records and never knew that he made all his singles with small and large holes. More research revealed that a Jukebox would spin the record at a speed corresponding to the hole size (33 rpm vs. 45 rmp). So, the hunt is on to fill some holes in my collection.
About 2 years ago I e-mailed Ben begging him to trade or sell me a copy to complete my discography. Offering everything I could think of, but having no luck, he finally broke when I offered a complete Elephant 6 collection of 7's (ten singles in all). After giving up so much, I pleaded for more than the Tin Knocker and got a Adult/Dirtbomb’s Test Press and American Death Ray LP Test Press. He later told me the set was for his girlfriend. Either way I was very excited to get my copy of the single. It's one of the most colorful singles I have in my collection.
A year later I received (free of charge) the super-limited single-sided 7 of the Muldoon’s Christmas single for being a loyal customer. Ben rules.!!!
One of the many rare items in Detroit circles is the Cass Records first release (or non-release) by Tin Knocker. The band has recently sprung back to life and new music will be released soon. Here is the label’s owner, Ben Blackwell introducing the band and explaining how he planted some copies in Japan.
I’ve always supported Cass Records and never knew that he made all his singles with small and large holes. More research revealed that a Jukebox would spin the record at a speed corresponding to the hole size (33 rpm vs. 45 rmp). So, the hunt is on to fill some holes in my collection.
About 2 years ago I e-mailed Ben begging him to trade or sell me a copy to complete my discography. Offering everything I could think of, but having no luck, he finally broke when I offered a complete Elephant 6 collection of 7's (ten singles in all). After giving up so much, I pleaded for more than the Tin Knocker and got a Adult/Dirtbomb’s Test Press and American Death Ray LP Test Press. He later told me the set was for his girlfriend. Either way I was very excited to get my copy of the single. It's one of the most colorful singles I have in my collection.
A year later I received (free of charge) the super-limited single-sided 7 of the Muldoon’s Christmas single for being a loyal customer. Ben rules.!!!
// posted by mac1 @ 11:17 AM 
