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What Records? - What Is It. (Compilation) (1982)

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Dusty Henry digs into this somewhat obscure compilation from Kurt Cobain’s 50 Favorite Albums list.

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What Records? might not be a household name, but the small Los Angeles-based punk label had a cascading effect on punk-yet-to-come. Dusty Henry digs into this somewhat obscure compilation from Kurt Cobain’s albums list which features deep cuts from L.A.’s punk scene, including bands like The Controllers, KAOS, and The Germs (which featured future Nirvana bandmate Pat Smear). We also hear about the records founder Chris Ashford’s journey from record store clerk to key figure in building L.A. punk’s scene. 

Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas
Written & Produced: Dusty Henry
Mixed & Mastered: Matt Martin and Roddy Nikpour
Special thanks to Isabel Khalili and Larry Mizell Jr. 

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