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Stories from the crates, notes on how records are made and kept, and what happens before a record reaches a market.
Field NotesThe paper sash: what an OBI strip tells you about a Japanese pressing
It looks like packaging. It's closer to a passport. A short guide to reading the band of paper that collectors look for first.
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From the CratesMiles in an elevator2 min read
Behind the CratesFrom a stranger's shelf to our crates4 min read
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