Questions about S&W Albums

[MiddleBro]

Buffcoat,
   I think I'm missing something.  While that listing of all the appearances and notes about which ones are not archived or missing appearances is super-impressive, and related tangentially to what I have in mind, all I see is the list, then a post at the bottom about the general premise, with links to this site, the archive playlist, and where to buy the albums at Stereolaffs.  Where am I not looking?  Thanks for your help.


   -Zach

[buffcoat]

Zach - I read it as you were asking for hints as to which archives originally contained which bits on the Stereolaffs CDs.  I figured out a few, including:

December 12, 2000: Radio Hut () No Archive
January 9, 2001: The Gorch () No Archive
May 15, 2001: No Archive [Star Wars Release]
January 6, 2004: (Show 1): Kimmy McCook [Angry Record Promo Guy] () No Archive
December 14, 2004: Hippy Johnny (2:13) No Archive
February 8, 2005: Philly Boy Roy (), Old Skull (2:03) No Archive
...

Some of the later ones I listened to before the archive was taken down.


I think I meant to go back and fix the remaining ones but never did.  If anyone figures more out, that would be great and I'd gladly add them.

Hope that helps a little bit.

[MiddleBro]

Hey Buffcoat,
    Yeah, that's what I was asking.  I was hoping they were maybe notated, as the Best Show Gems are, within the CD liner notes or some other similar form, stating that specific information.  Any more would be helpful, and I appreciate all of your efforts.


   -Zach

[Omar]

Hey Buffcoat,
    Yeah, that's what I was asking.  I was hoping they were maybe notated, as the Best Show Gems are, within the CD liner notes or some other similar form, stating that specific information.  Any more would be helpful, and I appreciate all of your efforts.


   -Zach

I can provide all of this information later today.  Just to be clear: you are asking for the original air date of the calls that appear on the S&W CDs, yes?

[MiddleBro]

Hey Omar,
    Yeah, that's correct.  I knew I could count on you for this.  Both you and Buffcoat are invaluable sources of knowledge for all sorts of Best Show universe tidbits.  Thanks to you, both, for your help, regarding this.


   -Zach

[Omar]

Rock, Rot & Rule (SL-001, 1999; r: 2004)

11/19/97 (pre The Best Show)

1999 release: Layout by MG Howie for RedDot Design

2004 re-issue: Illustration and design by Casey Burns; mastered by Chris Stamey

Note: All Stereolaffs releases are produced by Jon Wurster and Tom Scharpling

Back cover blurbs on both releases: Gregg Turkington, Gerard Cosloy, Ira Kaplan, Amy Poehler, and David Cross


Chain Fights, Beer Busts and Service with a Grin (SL-002, 2002)

Disc One

1. The Music Scholar (9/4/01)
2. The Gorch (1/9/01)
3. Mike Healy (Part One) (7/17/01)

Disc Two

1. Citizens For A True Democracy (1/23/01)
2. Radio Hut (12/12/00)
3. Mike Healy (Part Two) (7/17/01)

Assembled and edited by Chris Stamey and Jon Wurster
Artwork and layout by Casey Burns

Back cover blurb: Todd Hanson, Head Writer, The Onion

New Hope for the Ape-Eared (SL-003, 2004)

Disc One

1. Mother 13 (7/30/02)
2. Chocolageddon (2/11/03)
3. The Chippert Report (3/18/03)
4. Todd and the Audio Guru Pt 1 (7/1/03)

Disc Two

1. The Gas Station Dogs (4/2/02)
2. Tom's Daddy (5/28/02)
3. Consolidated Ball Bearings (10/23/01)
4. Todd and the Audio Guru Pt 2 (7/1/03)

Mastered by Chris Stamey
Illustrations and design by Casey Burns

"Wired" written and performed by Jon Wurster; production and additional guitar by Brian Dennis at Studio

"Rock 'n' Roll Dreams'll Come Through" written by Scharpling/Wurster/Morrison

Back cover blurbs: Conan O'Brien and Neal Pollack

Hippy Justice (SL-004, 2005)

Disc One

1. Hippy Johnny (12/14/04)
2. Old Skull (2/8/05)
3. Darren from Work (1/18/05)

Disc Two

1. Timmy von Trimble (12/30/03)
2. Rock 'n' Roll Car Dealership (12/23/03)
3. Kid eBay (6/15/04)

Assembled by Brian Paulson, Jon Wurster and Tim Harper
Artwork and layout by Casey Burns

Back cover blurbs: Dave Willis and Patton Oswalt

The Art of the Slap (SL-005, 2007)

Disc One

1. Jock Squad (10/11/05)
2. The Auteur (3/14/06)
3. Philly Boy Roy (7/11/06)

Disc Two

1. Andy from Lake Newbridge (10/18/05)
2. Tornado Todd (4/25/06)
3. Postal Slap Fight (4/18/06)

Bonus Disc

Mother 13 ... The First Rock Band on Mt. Everest (two-part saga) (5/2/06 and 5/9/06)

Assembled by Jon Wurster and Zeno Gill
Artwork by Casey Burns

Back cover blurbs: Paul F. Tompkins and Ben Gibbard

[buffcoat]

Great job, Omar.

I will *sniff* note that all of those were findable in the Newbridgctionary except Darren from Work, which I inexplicably didn't have.  Although not in as easily understood a form, of course.  *Sniff*

Thanks for your appreciation, Zach - I started doing it for my own completist/OCD stuff and it turned into a pretty thorough listing.

Also - Tornado Todd is 4/25/06 and the Auteur is 3/14/06.


There are many shows where I put "no archive," but in the early days it may be that they just didn't list who filled in sometimes.  I've gone back and changed them to No Archive/No Best Show to eliminate confusion.

[MiddleBro]

Hey Buffcoat,
     Sorry that I couldn't figure out how to best find that info on your page.  I thought you just said "No Archive" for things on the CDs, which were the most likely reason for them being so.  I don't know all the bits, offhand, so I wasn't sure what exactly what to look for within the whole comprehensive listing.  Again, both of you dudes are incredibly impressive in your Best Show knowledge stores, and thanks, again.


   -Zach

[Omar]

Also - Tornado Todd is 4/25/06 and the Auteur is 3/14/06.

I fixed these in the list above.  They are incorrectly listed in the actual CD liner notes.  Sick!

[Mr. Spacely]

Wow, awesome list, Omar.  Thanks!

Hey, I've seen Newbridge buttons on eBay.  Are these knock-offs, or legit memorabilia from a past Premium? If so, what kind of Newbridgverse stuff is out there from years past?  I know there's the Neil Numberman poster and the two official t-shirts, but is there anything else?

[buffcoat]

Also - Tornado Todd is 4/25/06 and the Auteur is 3/14/06.

I fixed these in the list above.  They are incorrectly listed in the actual CD liner notes.  Sick!

How dare they!

[buffcoat]

Hey Buffcoat,
     Sorry that I couldn't figure out how to best find that info on your page.  I thought you just said "No Archive" for things on the CDs, which were the most likely reason for them being so.  I don't know all the bits, offhand, so I wasn't sure what exactly what to look for within the whole comprehensive listing.  Again, both of you dudes are incredibly impressive in your Best Show knowledge stores, and thanks, again.


   -Zach

Thanks, Zach - you helped me update the product for the first time in awhile.


By the way, I've updated the Newbridgctionary through 2010 and am listening to the January shows now!

[masterofsparks]

Wow, awesome list, Omar.  Thanks!

Hey, I've seen Newbridge buttons on eBay.  Are these knock-offs, or legit memorabilia from a past Premium? If so, what kind of Newbridgverse stuff is out there from years past?  I know there's the Neil Numberman poster and the two official t-shirts, but is there anything else?

There are several t-shirts and CDs that came as prior marathon premiums. I don't know years for sure, but these are the ones I can recall:

CDs:
The Best of the Best of the Best Show on WFMU Vol. 1
The Best of the Best of the Best Show on WFMU Vol. 2
The Best You Can Do Is Be Worse Than the Best Show (2007)
Ram tribute CD
Scharpling and Wurster at the Speed of Sound
Best Show Uncovered (emergency marathon mp3 disc with some of the unarchived shows)

Shirts:
Experience the Difference (2002 marathon, I think)
Scharpling Landscaping (2004 maybe?)
Scar-Face
Michael Kupperman

I've also heard about a shirt with a pizza box, but I've never seen one so I don't know if it exists for sure.

I also have a Best Show fridge magnet in the shape of New Jersey that came as part of the 2007 premium.

[MiddleBro]

Hey Buffcoat,
   If you see this, I just wanted to let you know I added the Newbridgtionary to the Related Links section of Tom's Wikipedia page, as I was on it and noticed several other FOT sites, without yours being included.  I hope I helped fix this oversight, as your spot is a much deserved one.  See ya!


   -Zach

[masterofsparks]

I just noticed I forgot to mention the Best Show vs. Blood Sweat & Tears thing that was released on CD as a premium early on (2001, maybe?).