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Names in the Dead Wax
18 Oct 2026comments (0)

Names in the Dead Wax

Names in the Dead Wax explores the mastering engineers who left their signatures in the run-out—Porky, Bilbo, HTM and others. These hand-etched marks reveal who cut the lacquer and can add a modest premium on clean copies, yet the value of any record still depends first on its physical condition.

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Secrets in the Dead Wax
17 Oct 2026comments (0)

Secrets in the Dead Wax

Understanding the Marks That Shape the Record in Your Hands starts with the sleeve and label, then the dead wax under angled light. Matrix numbers, plant codes, engineer marks like “Porky”, cut numbers and old UK tax stamps show the pressing and its history. These add knowledge and can boost collectability, but a record’s value always depends first on its physical quality and condition.

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