Russ Likes Records
@recordrainbow.bsky.social
EST 2025 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Life’s too short for boring vinyl.
Life’s too short for boring vinyl.
Artist: Danger Days
Album: S/T EP
Bought: @skeletunesrecords.com
Notes: 35/200 // Clear w/ etching on the B-side (that you can barely friggin’ see in this picture!)
Always like it when a band DOESN’T include older songs on subsequent releases.
Congrats to Skeletunes on their first release!
Album: S/T EP
Bought: @skeletunesrecords.com
Notes: 35/200 // Clear w/ etching on the B-side (that you can barely friggin’ see in this picture!)
Always like it when a band DOESN’T include older songs on subsequent releases.
Congrats to Skeletunes on their first release!
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Artist: Danger Days
Album: S/T EP
Bought: @skeletunesrecords.com
Notes: 35/200 // Clear w/ etching on the B-side (that you can barely friggin’ see in this picture!)
Always like it when a band DOESN’T include older songs on subsequent releases.
Congrats to Skeletunes on their first release!
Album: S/T EP
Bought: @skeletunesrecords.com
Notes: 35/200 // Clear w/ etching on the B-side (that you can barely friggin’ see in this picture!)
Always like it when a band DOESN’T include older songs on subsequent releases.
Congrats to Skeletunes on their first release!
Artist: Joe Pass
Album: For Django
Bought: Overland Records, Oberammergau, Germany
Notes: ZERO clue when this was made.
Seriously. The internet has no idea and the only thing I know for certain is that it isn’t a first-pressing because it says so on the back. Beyond that? Who knows?
Album: For Django
Bought: Overland Records, Oberammergau, Germany
Notes: ZERO clue when this was made.
Seriously. The internet has no idea and the only thing I know for certain is that it isn’t a first-pressing because it says so on the back. Beyond that? Who knows?
November 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Artist: Joe Pass
Album: For Django
Bought: Overland Records, Oberammergau, Germany
Notes: ZERO clue when this was made.
Seriously. The internet has no idea and the only thing I know for certain is that it isn’t a first-pressing because it says so on the back. Beyond that? Who knows?
Album: For Django
Bought: Overland Records, Oberammergau, Germany
Notes: ZERO clue when this was made.
Seriously. The internet has no idea and the only thing I know for certain is that it isn’t a first-pressing because it says so on the back. Beyond that? Who knows?
It’s getting to be that time of year when there’s not enough natural light to photograph records.
So now I have to wait for sunny days and then batch-photograph them.
It’s cool, though. I’ve never been a fan of the inconsistency of temperature that comes with sunshine in the fall/winter.
So now I have to wait for sunny days and then batch-photograph them.
It’s cool, though. I’ve never been a fan of the inconsistency of temperature that comes with sunshine in the fall/winter.
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It’s getting to be that time of year when there’s not enough natural light to photograph records.
So now I have to wait for sunny days and then batch-photograph them.
It’s cool, though. I’ve never been a fan of the inconsistency of temperature that comes with sunshine in the fall/winter.
So now I have to wait for sunny days and then batch-photograph them.
It’s cool, though. I’ve never been a fan of the inconsistency of temperature that comes with sunshine in the fall/winter.
The Living End
“I Only Trust Rock N Roll”
Bought: @skeletunesrecords.com
Notes: pink
TLE is a foundational band for me and I really wish they hadn’t built me up by saying this was the older brother of their debut. I might grow to like it, but it’s a LOT more mellow than their S/T.
“I Only Trust Rock N Roll”
Bought: @skeletunesrecords.com
Notes: pink
TLE is a foundational band for me and I really wish they hadn’t built me up by saying this was the older brother of their debut. I might grow to like it, but it’s a LOT more mellow than their S/T.
November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Living End
“I Only Trust Rock N Roll”
Bought: @skeletunesrecords.com
Notes: pink
TLE is a foundational band for me and I really wish they hadn’t built me up by saying this was the older brother of their debut. I might grow to like it, but it’s a LOT more mellow than their S/T.
“I Only Trust Rock N Roll”
Bought: @skeletunesrecords.com
Notes: pink
TLE is a foundational band for me and I really wish they hadn’t built me up by saying this was the older brother of their debut. I might grow to like it, but it’s a LOT more mellow than their S/T.
I’m not gonna lie: if this one YouTube is even HALF right, I am blown away by the thought and care Marilyn Manson put into Antichrist Superstar.
November 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I’m not gonna lie: if this one YouTube is even HALF right, I am blown away by the thought and care Marilyn Manson put into Antichrist Superstar.
Oh my god, how have I gone this long without realizing slurs were muted in “Money For Nothing”?
Fun fact: they don’t mute bad words in… well, at least Germany and Spain.
They’re also not scared of playing RATM.
Regardless, instances like this are shocking.
Fun fact: they don’t mute bad words in… well, at least Germany and Spain.
They’re also not scared of playing RATM.
Regardless, instances like this are shocking.
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Oh my god, how have I gone this long without realizing slurs were muted in “Money For Nothing”?
Fun fact: they don’t mute bad words in… well, at least Germany and Spain.
They’re also not scared of playing RATM.
Regardless, instances like this are shocking.
Fun fact: they don’t mute bad words in… well, at least Germany and Spain.
They’re also not scared of playing RATM.
Regardless, instances like this are shocking.
Ever wish you could reposition music chronologically?
I REALLY wish we could move Andrew W.K.’s “I Get Wet” from releasing in ‘01 to now.
Feels like we could all use some upbeat motivational rock & maybe a positive vent like a good party.
But it seems like even the great W.K. couldn’t stand this.
I REALLY wish we could move Andrew W.K.’s “I Get Wet” from releasing in ‘01 to now.
Feels like we could all use some upbeat motivational rock & maybe a positive vent like a good party.
But it seems like even the great W.K. couldn’t stand this.
November 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Ever wish you could reposition music chronologically?
I REALLY wish we could move Andrew W.K.’s “I Get Wet” from releasing in ‘01 to now.
Feels like we could all use some upbeat motivational rock & maybe a positive vent like a good party.
But it seems like even the great W.K. couldn’t stand this.
I REALLY wish we could move Andrew W.K.’s “I Get Wet” from releasing in ‘01 to now.
Feels like we could all use some upbeat motivational rock & maybe a positive vent like a good party.
But it seems like even the great W.K. couldn’t stand this.
Blue Sky is like the ocean washing up the weirdest stuff with the tide: suddenly an influx of skeets focused on one thing, then it’s all gone, and then the next thing washes up. It gets weird, too.
Right now it’s Sonic Youth and I wanna say: another miss, Bluesky. I don’t like Sonic Youth.
Right now it’s Sonic Youth and I wanna say: another miss, Bluesky. I don’t like Sonic Youth.
October 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Blue Sky is like the ocean washing up the weirdest stuff with the tide: suddenly an influx of skeets focused on one thing, then it’s all gone, and then the next thing washes up. It gets weird, too.
Right now it’s Sonic Youth and I wanna say: another miss, Bluesky. I don’t like Sonic Youth.
Right now it’s Sonic Youth and I wanna say: another miss, Bluesky. I don’t like Sonic Youth.
I know everyone has soft spots for The Trooper, 2 Minutes to Midnight, and Number of The Beast.
I get it. They’re great songs.
But I’m gonna say that Maiden’s best might actually be The Evil That Men Do. That song has hooks for days and a fantastic building melody.
I get it. They’re great songs.
But I’m gonna say that Maiden’s best might actually be The Evil That Men Do. That song has hooks for days and a fantastic building melody.
October 25, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I know everyone has soft spots for The Trooper, 2 Minutes to Midnight, and Number of The Beast.
I get it. They’re great songs.
But I’m gonna say that Maiden’s best might actually be The Evil That Men Do. That song has hooks for days and a fantastic building melody.
I get it. They’re great songs.
But I’m gonna say that Maiden’s best might actually be The Evil That Men Do. That song has hooks for days and a fantastic building melody.
I know people roll their eyes when someone talks about the “genius” of Tool. There are a LOT of quasi-intellectuals itching to explain deeper meanings, hidden track structures, seriousness V satire, etc.
I know they can be insufferable to deal with.
But.
I heard that everyone plays ÆNima wrong…
I know they can be insufferable to deal with.
But.
I heard that everyone plays ÆNima wrong…
October 24, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I know people roll their eyes when someone talks about the “genius” of Tool. There are a LOT of quasi-intellectuals itching to explain deeper meanings, hidden track structures, seriousness V satire, etc.
I know they can be insufferable to deal with.
But.
I heard that everyone plays ÆNima wrong…
I know they can be insufferable to deal with.
But.
I heard that everyone plays ÆNima wrong…
Not gonna lie: I was sold when The Living End said their new album was basically a direct successor to their S/T. But listening to it for the first time, I think it’s MUCH more fair to say if it’s a direct successor to anything - any album’s older brother - it’s “Roll On.”
October 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Not gonna lie: I was sold when The Living End said their new album was basically a direct successor to their S/T. But listening to it for the first time, I think it’s MUCH more fair to say if it’s a direct successor to anything - any album’s older brother - it’s “Roll On.”
When I get depressed I think about that time KISS ripped on an interviewer for wearing a Maiden shirt saying they were basically comparable.
Bud. These two bands are FAR from comparable.
Bud. These two bands are FAR from comparable.
October 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
When I get depressed I think about that time KISS ripped on an interviewer for wearing a Maiden shirt saying they were basically comparable.
Bud. These two bands are FAR from comparable.
Bud. These two bands are FAR from comparable.
Hellraiser 2022
Ben Lovett
Hell Priest variant (#1333 )//black and gold galaxy, pink and cream galaxy
I love it.
#vinylsky #hellraiser #hellraiser2022 #recordcollector #recordcollection #moviescore
Ben Lovett
Hell Priest variant (#1333 )//black and gold galaxy, pink and cream galaxy
I love it.
#vinylsky #hellraiser #hellraiser2022 #recordcollector #recordcollection #moviescore
October 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Hellraiser 2022
Ben Lovett
Hell Priest variant (#1333 )//black and gold galaxy, pink and cream galaxy
I love it.
#vinylsky #hellraiser #hellraiser2022 #recordcollector #recordcollection #moviescore
Ben Lovett
Hell Priest variant (#1333 )//black and gold galaxy, pink and cream galaxy
I love it.
#vinylsky #hellraiser #hellraiser2022 #recordcollector #recordcollection #moviescore
Just to make sure I wasn’t full of shit, I re-watched Hellraiser 2022 and gotta say:
I was right. It’s great.
Horror movies often fall into a meat grinder approach where you’re just waiting for the next death. But with this one, I cared about almost everyone.
And the score kicks ass.
I was right. It’s great.
Horror movies often fall into a meat grinder approach where you’re just waiting for the next death. But with this one, I cared about almost everyone.
And the score kicks ass.
October 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Just to make sure I wasn’t full of shit, I re-watched Hellraiser 2022 and gotta say:
I was right. It’s great.
Horror movies often fall into a meat grinder approach where you’re just waiting for the next death. But with this one, I cared about almost everyone.
And the score kicks ass.
I was right. It’s great.
Horror movies often fall into a meat grinder approach where you’re just waiting for the next death. But with this one, I cared about almost everyone.
And the score kicks ass.
If you guys have been sleeping on Hellraiser 2022 - the movie or the score - you should check it out. The score is moody and amazing - truly top notch.
And the movie is probably the best allegorical story about addiction I’ve ever seen.
And the movie is probably the best allegorical story about addiction I’ve ever seen.
October 20, 2025 at 8:13 AM
If you guys have been sleeping on Hellraiser 2022 - the movie or the score - you should check it out. The score is moody and amazing - truly top notch.
And the movie is probably the best allegorical story about addiction I’ve ever seen.
And the movie is probably the best allegorical story about addiction I’ve ever seen.
You know what would be cool? If bands would release their 25th anniversary albums NOT squeezed onto one record.
If they split it into two, the record that could POSSIBLY be put onto one record could be spaced out onto four sides at 45RPM and sound, you know, BETTER.
If they split it into two, the record that could POSSIBLY be put onto one record could be spaced out onto four sides at 45RPM and sound, you know, BETTER.
October 20, 2025 at 3:58 AM
You know what would be cool? If bands would release their 25th anniversary albums NOT squeezed onto one record.
If they split it into two, the record that could POSSIBLY be put onto one record could be spaced out onto four sides at 45RPM and sound, you know, BETTER.
If they split it into two, the record that could POSSIBLY be put onto one record could be spaced out onto four sides at 45RPM and sound, you know, BETTER.
Twenty-One Pilots
“Breach”
Birthday gift from my kid
Recycled phantom color
“Breach”
Birthday gift from my kid
Recycled phantom color
October 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Twenty-One Pilots
“Breach”
Birthday gift from my kid
Recycled phantom color
“Breach”
Birthday gift from my kid
Recycled phantom color
Discogs might as well be a news site. I logged in and saw this week’s top selling vinyl and CDs were all D’Angelo and was like “well, that can’t be good.”
October 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Discogs might as well be a news site. I logged in and saw this week’s top selling vinyl and CDs were all D’Angelo and was like “well, that can’t be good.”
Rob Zombie
“Hellbilly Deluxe”
Bought: @skeletunesrecords.com
Glow in the dark RSD Essential.
Truly essential. What a banger of an album and a master class in song/album dynamics AND a great example of taking full advantage of a medium for the buyer.
And the drums/guitars are great.
“Hellbilly Deluxe”
Bought: @skeletunesrecords.com
Glow in the dark RSD Essential.
Truly essential. What a banger of an album and a master class in song/album dynamics AND a great example of taking full advantage of a medium for the buyer.
And the drums/guitars are great.
October 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Rob Zombie
“Hellbilly Deluxe”
Bought: @skeletunesrecords.com
Glow in the dark RSD Essential.
Truly essential. What a banger of an album and a master class in song/album dynamics AND a great example of taking full advantage of a medium for the buyer.
And the drums/guitars are great.
“Hellbilly Deluxe”
Bought: @skeletunesrecords.com
Glow in the dark RSD Essential.
Truly essential. What a banger of an album and a master class in song/album dynamics AND a great example of taking full advantage of a medium for the buyer.
And the drums/guitars are great.
Did y’all know @skeletunesrecords.com is releasing an exclusive Danger Days vinyl? It’s limited to 200 (well, now 199).
For those who don’t know, Danger Days is a punk supergroup who released a great track on a split 7” with @mercymusic.bsky.social (another great buy) and you should check them out!
For those who don’t know, Danger Days is a punk supergroup who released a great track on a split 7” with @mercymusic.bsky.social (another great buy) and you should check them out!
October 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Did y’all know @skeletunesrecords.com is releasing an exclusive Danger Days vinyl? It’s limited to 200 (well, now 199).
For those who don’t know, Danger Days is a punk supergroup who released a great track on a split 7” with @mercymusic.bsky.social (another great buy) and you should check them out!
For those who don’t know, Danger Days is a punk supergroup who released a great track on a split 7” with @mercymusic.bsky.social (another great buy) and you should check them out!
Fancy “Because Sound Matters” presses.
Worth it? No? At what point in a system/budget will I be able to hear the difference?
#vinylrecords #vinylsky #records #recordcollectors
Worth it? No? At what point in a system/budget will I be able to hear the difference?
#vinylrecords #vinylsky #records #recordcollectors
October 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Fancy “Because Sound Matters” presses.
Worth it? No? At what point in a system/budget will I be able to hear the difference?
#vinylrecords #vinylsky #records #recordcollectors
Worth it? No? At what point in a system/budget will I be able to hear the difference?
#vinylrecords #vinylsky #records #recordcollectors
Those kids who spent lunch breaks at the school playground trading collectible cards? The ones talking about how rarities effect value or the ones who love making deals or the completionists?
They’re record nerds now.
Guaranteed.
#vinylsky #recordcollectors #recordcollections #vinylrecords
They’re record nerds now.
Guaranteed.
#vinylsky #recordcollectors #recordcollections #vinylrecords
October 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Those kids who spent lunch breaks at the school playground trading collectible cards? The ones talking about how rarities effect value or the ones who love making deals or the completionists?
They’re record nerds now.
Guaranteed.
#vinylsky #recordcollectors #recordcollections #vinylrecords
They’re record nerds now.
Guaranteed.
#vinylsky #recordcollectors #recordcollections #vinylrecords
I wrestle with the consumerist nature of buying vinyl. But I’m also clinically depressed and, in these WILDLY trying times, records are one of the few things that bring me joy.
So I say take your joy wherever you can get it if it doesn’t hurt anyone and be kind to yourself.
So I say take your joy wherever you can get it if it doesn’t hurt anyone and be kind to yourself.
October 12, 2025 at 6:26 AM
I wrestle with the consumerist nature of buying vinyl. But I’m also clinically depressed and, in these WILDLY trying times, records are one of the few things that bring me joy.
So I say take your joy wherever you can get it if it doesn’t hurt anyone and be kind to yourself.
So I say take your joy wherever you can get it if it doesn’t hurt anyone and be kind to yourself.
My son loves to joke that my birthday isn’t on my actual birthday & picked 13 Oct.
This year he decided he was too excited to wait for then and gave me my present today.
The present? 21 Pilots’ “Breach.”
I love it both only because it’s great, but because HE loves it and wanted to share with me.
This year he decided he was too excited to wait for then and gave me my present today.
The present? 21 Pilots’ “Breach.”
I love it both only because it’s great, but because HE loves it and wanted to share with me.
October 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
My son loves to joke that my birthday isn’t on my actual birthday & picked 13 Oct.
This year he decided he was too excited to wait for then and gave me my present today.
The present? 21 Pilots’ “Breach.”
I love it both only because it’s great, but because HE loves it and wanted to share with me.
This year he decided he was too excited to wait for then and gave me my present today.
The present? 21 Pilots’ “Breach.”
I love it both only because it’s great, but because HE loves it and wanted to share with me.