Coachwhips - "Peanut Butter And Jelly Live At The Ginger Minge" (Narnack Records, 2005)

The best part of this label is it goes along with a Peanut Butter and Jelly swirl colored vinyl.

George Harrison - "All Things Must Pass" (Apple Records, 1970)

Another creative Apple variation from the bonus "jam sessions" LP in Harrison's debut solo album. Purchased Winter 2009 at Euclid Records in St. Louis, MO.

Various - "Background Music For Home Movies, Vol. 1" (Folkways Records, 1964)

I suppose the best part of this label is not the design, but the unusual "bands" and categories covering all types of home movie situations. Purchased Spring 2010 at Joe's Record Paradise in Silver Spring, MD.

Michael Yonkers - "It's Only Yonkers" (Galactic Zoo Disk/Eclipse Records, 2004)

This one is pretty minimal, and I almost didn't post it. However, I dig its simplicity and lettering (unmistakably) by Plastic Crimewave.

Nirvana - "Bleach" (Sub Pop Records, 1989)

File this one under classic - I was shocked no one had posted it yet. Nice Kurdt Kobain (as he spelled it then) lettering on A, Dante's "Circles of Hell" on B. I've had this one so long I don't quite remember when or where I got it.

Pink Slip Daddy - "L.S.D." (Apex, 1988)

While the "Apex" logo is neat, this label is notable for its strange accompanying instructions: "This Side Starts At Inner Groove" / "This Side Plays Twice". Meaning, yes, Side A will play inside (near the label) to outside. Meanwhile Side B uses parallel grooves, meaning there are actually two tracks within each other - it's almost impossible to choose which one you'll get when starting Side B. For being a hand numbered release of 2000, I come across this record all the time in used bins. Pick it up next time you see it for a cheap record nerd party trick. Purchased 2009 at Record Exchange in St. Louis, MO.

The Whines - "Hell To Play" (Meds, 2010)

I like this label for a couple of reasons: 1) it's a hand drawn label that's designed as if it weren't and 2) no where does the band's name appear - just the label name (and prominently so). Purchased 2011 from Forced Exposure.

Ty Segall - "Spiders" (Drag City, 2011)

Actually, the last record I bought. This one's designed by William Keihn (just like that Oh Sees label I posted last time). The B side looks especially neat spinning at 45rpm.

Okie Dokie - "Okie Dokie" (Aagoo Records, 2009)

Tom Recchion – "The Incandescent Gramophone" (Poo-Bah Records, 2007)

The only 78 rpm in my collection, this record by Tom Recchion of the Los Angeles Free Music Society presents an audio collage made by layering various 78s (along with MP3s of 78s) and mixing/processing them over multiple times. 78 rpm proudly displayed in a throwback to a bygone era. Purchased Summer 2009 at Poo-Bah Records in Pasadena, CA.

Rob's House (2009-10)

Rob's House is another Atlanta label releasing mostly 7 inches. The top label was their old design and has appeared in several color variations. The middle label seems to be the newer design found on their records now-a-days - it looks like they have left behind Atlanta for New York (as evidenced on the label). The bottom label comes from Side B of RHR-045 (live at Rob's House Black Lips / Carbonas / Gentleman Jesse / Predator + DVD) and actually shows a picture of Rob's House, the basement venue.

Die Slaughterhaus (2009)

I'm back in Georgia for the Thanksgiving holiday so I thought I'd post some related labels. Over the last decade or so the Atlanta music scene has been very strong (for better or worse chronicled in the documentary "We Fun"). Several prolific Atlanta labels release almost exclusively on 7-inch vinyl - Die Slaughterhaus perhaps being the most visible because of its relation to the Black Lips. This classic red/black design (and star logo/flag) is ubiquitous in the ATL music scene. Purchased 2009 at Wax 'N' Facts in Atlanta, GA.

AFCGT - Korin b/w Niche (Sub Pop Records, 2010)

I think this design fits nicely with the self-described "Sea Urchin Psychedelia" of AFCGT (A Frames + Climax Golden Twins). The nice fold-out packaging of the sleeve matches with even more abstract patterns. All too weird for 2000s Sub-Pop? Purchased Winter 2010 at Red Onion Records and Books in Washington, DC.

Mono Men - Mystery Girl b/w Sin & Tonic (Estrus Records, 1994)

Thanks to Alexander for asking me back to do some more posts. I think I'll actually throw up some 45s this time and be warned: most of them will lean towards newer releases. Anyway, let's kick it off with this single from the Mono Men circa early 1990s garage rock revival. Purchased 2009 at Criminal Records (R.I.P.?) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Pärson Sound - Pärson Sound (Subliminal Sounds, 1966-68/2010)

3 LP box from Subliminal Sounds released in 2010 - one of my absolute favorites. Some stoned 1960s Swedish grooves. I scanned side A from LP 1 and 2. Unfortunately, LP 3 wouldn't scan without a strange pattern that ruined it - it was a forest scene. The swirl pattern is the B side of each record. Purchased Winter 2010 from Forced Exposure.

Anyway, guest blogging here for the last two weeks has been a whole lot of fun. Thanks to Alexander for inviting me to post.

Jack O' Fire - "Six Super Shock Soul Songs" (Estrus Records, 1993)

Campy 1950s Halloween themed garage rock revival 10 inch. Purchased Summer 2010 at Joe's Record Paradise in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Mika Miko - "We Be Xuxa" (Post Present Medium, 2009)

Designed by Brian Roettinger. Purchased Summer 2009 at Vacation Vinyl in Los Angeles.

Peter Stubb - "Selected Cuts, Vol. 1" (Family Night Records, 2007)

Prolific Dalton, Georgia musician Peter Stubb's first compilation. This dude has been self-releasing his own homemade cassettes for years, kind of like a Georgia Daniel Johnston. Purchased Winter 2009 at Reactionary Records in Atlanta, Georgia.

Frantic - "Attack of the Grizzlie" (Die Slaughterhaus/Douchemaster Records, 2008)

One of my favorites out of the Atlanta underground. Also notable for being co-released by two excellent Atlanta based labels (Die Slaughterhaus and Douchemaster). Purchased Spring 2009 from Die Slaughterhaus.

Royal Trux - "Accelerator" (Drag City, 1998)

Accelerator was Royal Trux return to the indies after a post-grunge million dollar Virgin Records deal. Virgin hated their previous album, Sweet Sixteen (see album cover), so much that they dropped the band early and paid all expenses on Accelerator even though it would be released on indie label Drag City. The label fits in nicely with the 1980s hotrod theme of the album. Purchased Fall 2009 at Criminal Records in Atlanta, Georgia.