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Words: Loren • July 18, 2023

Reptilian Records
Reptilian Records

Chris X (Reptilian Records)

SPB: What’s an often overlooked but essential skillset for running a label in 2023?

Chris X: With the side job I picked up two weeks ago on top of label/mailorder, I'm kinda fried. I thought about it over the last day or so, but I got nothin'. In fact, if someone has a good answer to that question, I'm all ears and ready to learn, ha ha.

Loren • July 18, 2023

Reptilian Records
Reptilian Records

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