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Subject: Re: Reading between the grooves
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Date: Mon, 1-Apr-85 10:05:33 EST
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Posted: Mon Apr  1 10:05:33 1985
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> Has anybody noticed this?  On most records, in the area between where
> the grooves end and the label begins, there is some writing.  Usually,
> this writing is just a bunch of dull stuff to help identify the master
> disc: the name of the record company, catalog number of the record,
> etc.  But on some records, it appears that whomever is responsible for
> doing this writing has decided to have a little fun.

Yes, I've been aware of this for some time.  Often the writing
identifies the engineer who cut the master disc.  In England in the
early 70s, most masters were cut by one of two people - either George
"Porky" Peckham, or a guy called Arun.  Both of these used to inscribe
their names on their products.  Apparently, if Porky produced what he
considered to be a masterpiece, he would scratch "A Porky prime cut" on
the acetate.  Conversely, if Arun produced a cutting that he wasn't very
proud of, he would scratch "A Porky prime cut" on the acetate ......

	Ian