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Peppermint Presents..rat Race! (gold)
Join Peppermint Records on a journey through the early days of Peppermint Productions, where they've uncovered 12 never-before-heard tapes from their archives for your listening pleasure and compiled them on this absolute gem packed with local talent. Since 1971, Peppermint has brought you the finest music recorded right in Youngstown, Ohio, and founder Gary Rhamy has lovingly transferred these recordings on the same equipment used back then, ensuring the original sound quality. This collection isn't definitive but offers a snapshot of their early history, showcasing unreleased tracks and the connections between them. From psych rock to polka, this album captures the vibrant music scene of Youngstown in the late '60s and '70s, highlighting the local talent that shaped their studio's legacy. Here's to the next 50 years of exciting music! Includes tracks by Glass Harp, Phil Keaggy, Blue Ash, Morly Grey, Human Beinz, Law, Iron Knowledge and more. Released on a limited run of gold wax.