Ep346: The Records of UNSANE with Chris Spencer

Chris Spencer has led UNSANE across 3 decades and worked with labels like Sub Pop, Matador, Amphetamine Reptile and Alternative Tentacles. Today Chris discusses the rare records of his career, the stories behind them and the new reissues being made available direct from the band. Topics include: Touring post-Covid Chris talks about his record collection His most precious record The music in his house growing up Getting his first guitar Getting into his first band Stepping up to becoming a vocalist Booking gigs as teenagers Discovering punk rock Unsane records on Treehouse Records Early NYU years Chris’ career ‘Plan B’ – cinematography “Urge To Kill” / “This Town” single The story of “Improvised Munitions” test pressing Chris’ label “Lamb Unlimited” The story of the UNSANE debut album cover Challenges with controversial record covers Ordering the reissue of UNSANE debut vinyl Getting rights to back catalogue “Scattered, Smothered & Covered” HAZE XXL version The story of the “Scrape” video Memories with the Laughing Hyenas UNSANE collectable records Zodiac artwork and vinyl variants The ‘Blood Run’ process for photo shoots Interview wrap up Get the new UNSANE reissues here. HIGH RESOLUTION version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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