Ep488: Mike Kennerty - Record Collector - All American Rejects

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The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

Mike Kennerty of All American Rejects is a serious record nerd! Here he shares about his hobby, his collection, the rarities, the grails and the vinyl catalog of The All American Rejects, Screeching Weasel and more!

Topics Include:

Introduction to Mike Kennerty of All American Rejects
Whether Mike considers himself a "record nerd"
Mikes history of collecting vinyl since the 1980s
Valuable records in Mikes collection
His purchase of Misfits records in the mid-2000s
Mikes extensive collection of seven-inches and LPs
Finding rare No Effects record in Japan for $12
Mikes approach when visiting record stores
His focus on punk records and international versions
Whether Mike buys duplicate copies of records
Multiple versions of Misfits "Walk Among Us" in his collection
Mikes collection of memorabilia beyond records (zines, flyers)
Custom record shelving from closed Hastings stores
Holy grail records Mike still wants (Misfits "Cough/Cool")
Most hes paid for a record ($600 for Fear)
Thinking about vinyl during recording and production process
Creating different masters for digital versus vinyl releases
Experience with rejecting test pressings that arent satisfactory
Trouble with recent Screeching Weasel record pressing
Update on All American Rejects current status
Their cover of "Flagpole Sitta" as first new material
Band dynamic after not recording together since 2017
Upcoming singles "Sandbox" and "Easy Come Easy Go"
Availability of All American Rejects albums on vinyl
Status of master recordings following Universal Music fire
Challenge of finding 24-bit masters for vinyl reissues
Working with other producers in All American Rejects
Mikes early band Mr. Crispy and DIY label
Saving Taco Bell wages to release 7-inch records
The Oklahoma punk scene in the 1990s
Mikes love for All and Descendants
Favorite record shops around the world
Rarest items in Mikes collection
His home audio setup for playing records
Future plans for All American Rejects in 2025

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