Short Film on Music Man Murray, the Man with the $3M Record Collection

Murray Gershenz runs Music Man Murray, an LA record store.  If you have a few minutes, you might find this documentary rather inspiring.  Lovely man.

(Via Stereogum)

New Extended Mix of Bauhaus Classic Runs NINE HOURS

With Peter Murphy launching an all-Bauhaus concert tour (see some video here), someone has also decided to extend the 9-minute classic "Bela Lugosi's Dead" to nine hours.  

But this extended mix is unusual in that it used time-stretching technology.  It's oddly...relaxing.

You're welcome.  (Via Boing Boing)

Listen to the Record Booth Song Recorded by Jack White

You might have read about Jack White's recording booth opportunity on Record Store Day.  Plenty of people trooped into Third Man Records to give it a go.  Naturally, Jack tried it out himself.

Neil Young also dropped by, but we aren't able to hear what he did yet.  (Via NME and John)

The Dude Who Turns Trash into Playable Records

Michael Dixon runs a label called People in a Position to Know (PIAPTK, for short) which specializes in special edition vinyl releases.  The company also likes to dabble in unique musical artifacts.

Like what?  Well, how about square records?  Or maybe records made from chocolate?  You pick the material and Michael will do his best to make it happen.

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Iggy Pop's Record Label Problems

The new album from Iggy and the Stooges, Ready to Die, will be out next Tuesday.  Meanwhile, Iggy is having some issues with his label.