Ep493: 20 Trips of Brown Acid w/ Daniel, Lance and Lenny

Ep493: 20 Trips of Brown Acid w/ Daniel, Lance and Lenny

Author: The Vinyl Guide April 14, 2025 Duration: 1:11:37

Nuggets curator Lenny Kaye joins Brown Acid creators Lance Barresi and Daniel Hall to celebrate their 20th volume of rescuing forgotten proto-metal singles from the early 70s, discuss rare vinyl discoveries, and preserving music that would otherwise be lost to time.

Topics Include:

  • Introduction of Lance Barresi, Daniel Hall, and Lenny Kaye.
  • Lenny explains discovering Brown Acid at Other Music in Manhattan.
  • Lenny compares Brown Acid's impact to how Nuggets defined garage rock.
  • Discussion of what makes Brown Acid unique in music archaeology.
  • How Jac Holzman gave Lenny the original idea for Nuggets.
  • Daniel and Lance never expected Brown Acid to reach 20 volumes.
  • Track-by-track discussion of Brown Acid Volume 20 begins.
  • AfterFlash's "Cookbook" was originally a B-side.
  • 500 copies was typical minimum pressing quantity in the early 70s.
  • Lenny mentions pressing 1500 copies of Patti Smith's first single.
  • Most Brown Acid records didn't come with picture sleeves.
  • Discussion of Polvo, the first Mexican band on Brown Acid.
  • Other international acts include bands from Australia, Sweden, UK, Canada.
  • Three primary regions for Brown Acid music: Youngstown, Detroit, Texas.
  • Osage Lute from Missouri is Lance's hometown connection.
  • Osage Lute drummer Mike Lusher preserved extensive band history materials.
  • Frozen Sun's "Jamm Pt 1" was from original master tape.
  • Some records are so rare they have no Discogs sales history.
  • Many original artists don't remember details about their recordings.
  • Lenny mentions difficulty finding information when creating original Nuggets.
  • The Banana Bros record isn't even listed on Discogs.
  • Surprising connection: Banana Bros member was father of Permanent Records performer.
  • Many Brown Acid discoveries happen through impossible coincidences.
  • A horror movie soundtrack led to discovering one Brown Acid track.
  • B-sides often better fit the Brown Acid aesthetic than A-sides.
  • Lance must track down artists for proper licensing for each song.
  • Some negotiations take years to complete.
  • Nick Townsend credited for consistent audio mastering across compilations.
  • RTI pressing plant provides consistent quality for Brown Acid vinyl.
  • Paul Major writes the colourful track descriptions for Brown Acid.
  • Lenny wrote the foreword for Brown Acid Volume 20's deluxe edition.
  • Brown Acid 20th anniversary release party happening at Permanent Records Roadhouse.
  • DJ Mr. Dibs creating special Brown Acid mixtape to celebrate milestone.
  • Brown Acid preserves songs that would be lost without the project.
  • The team has enough material licensed for many future volumes.

EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide

Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0
Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8


There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when two people who are deeply passionate about music get together, surrounded by shelves of records. The Vinyl Guide-Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds captures that feeling perfectly. Hosted by Nate, a dedicated collector and enthusiast, this podcast feels less like a formal interview and more like you're overhearing a great chat in the back of a record store. The discussions naturally weave through artists' creative processes, the stories behind iconic albums, and the tangible magic of the format itself. You'll hear from musicians, producers, and other insiders who live and breathe vinyl, offering perspectives that go far beyond the liner notes. But it's not just about the artists; it's for the collectors, too. Episodes often delve into the practical, nerdy details that make this hobby so compelling-like distinguishing between a common pressing and a rare, valuable find, or learning how to properly care for your collection so it lasts for decades. It’s that blend of artistic insight and collector-focused knowledge that gives this podcast its unique character. Whether you're a seasoned cratedigger or just appreciate the warmth of an analog recording, these conversations offer a rich, human connection to the music you love, all centered around the grooves of a vinyl record.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
Podcast Episodes
Ep537: Bongo Fury at 50 – Zappa, Beefheart and the Vaultmeister [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:16
Zappa Vaultmeister Joe Travers discusses the Bongo Fury box set, the Frank and Beefheart origin story, Frank's cutting edge approach and what may be next from the Zappa Universe. Order the Zappa/Beefheart Bongo Fury 50th…
Ep535: Making Music & Vinyl History w Producer Plug [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:53
Producer Plug discusses his journey from New York DJ to hip hop producer for Wu-Tang members, running multiple record stores, and launching R&G Records in Inglewood with Snoop Dogg. Topics Include: Producer Plug discusse…
Chuck Negron (1942-2026) - The Vinyl Guide interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:36
Co-founder and former Three Dog Night frontman Chuck Negron (1942-2026) discusses the collectible records of his career, the early releases on small labels, the rare and recalled albums of Three Dog Night and mega-smash…
Ep534: Celebrating Chess Records with Steve Jordan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:11
Legendary drummer & producer Steve Jordan (The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Batiste, SNL & more), discusses the history and deep personal reverence for the music of Chess Records and the 75th vinyl reissue seri…
Ep533: Exploring the Pusciverse with Carina Round [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:19
Carina Round discusses the new Puscifer album "Normal Isn't", their creative partnership, how motherhood transformed her songwriting, the emotional experience of revisiting The Disconnection and much more. Topics Include…
Ep532: Lucinda Williams in a World Gone Wrong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:38
Lucinda Williams discusses her recent creative surge with multiple tribute albums, paying homage to the masters, Folkways days, post-stroke recovery and the new album World's Gone Wrong Topics Include: Lucinda announces…
Ep531: Erik "Smelly" Sandin of NOFX [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:32
Erik "Smelly" Sandin discusses NOFX life after touring, new music, sobriety through the NOFX hurricane, the Las Vegas incident controversy, the upcoming NOFX Retrospective at the Punk Rock Museum and more. Topics Include…
Ep530: Tales of The Ramones with Monte A Melnick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:23
The Ramones influenced generations despite critical dismissal and radio absence. Ramones tour manager Monte A Melnick reveals insider history, promotional collectables, diplomatic strategies for handling volatile band dy…
Ep529: Johnny Brennan of The Jerky Boys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:07
Johnny Brennan reveals how The Jerky Boys' underground cassette tapes became an American comedy phenomenon, spreading from NYC musicians to Howard Stern's radar before landing an Atlantic Records deal and finding success…