Unboxing Ep. 28 – Ralph is unboxing the soundtrack to the 2019 Rian Johnson whodunit, Knives Out with music by Nathan Johnson! Presented Nathan Johnson’s label “Cut Narrative” and Mondo, this throwback artwork by Jay Shaw is sure to please any fan of murder mystery books. Continue reading Unboxing: Knives Out
Unboxing Ep. 28 – “Henshin-A-Go-Go, baby!” Ralph opens up his first video game vinyl soundtrack for the Capcom cult classic Viewtiful Joe 2. He played both games on the Gamecube and the DS game as well. He is a big fan, but the franchise sort of disappeared long ago. Ralph bought this (limited to 200) set, released by Ship to Shore Phono Co and distributed through Mondo, purely based on nostalgia for the game. Will the record hit that nostalgic button for Ralph? Will he remember the music when he puts it on his record player? Why is Ralph holding the record sideways? Cut! Cut! Cut! Continue reading Unboxing: Viewtiful Joe 2
EPISODE 21 – Big news broke today that Funko did a massive layoff at Mondo and we have a lot to say about it. Ralph is joined by David from @TheVinylScore and Charlie from @filmsonwax5456. They discuss what this means for @MondoShop & @Deathwaltzrecs. 9 months ago when @OriginalFunko purchased Mondo, they said nothing was going to be changed, yet here we are with them ripping the heart out of Mondo by getting rid of the Poster Division. Can Funko be trusted ever again, or are their statements worth about as much as a landfill full of Pops!? Continue reading Funko Drops the Axe on Mondo!!
Unboxing Ep. 27 – Ralph opens up the latest @GodzillaToho record from @Deathwaltzrecs ! From 1992 comes the soundtrack score album to Godzilla vs Mothra: Battle for Earth with music by legendary Godzilla composer Akira Ifukube, terrific artwork by Greg Ruth and obi strip notes by Charlie Brigden! Continue reading Unboxing: Godzilla vs Mothra
Unboxing Ep. 26 – Ralph takes a look at all three John DuPrez soundtrack scores for the TMNT trilogy vinyl released by Waxwork Records! Ralph has an original pressing of TMNT 2: Secret of the Ooze, and will unbox the repress of TMNT1 as well as the all-new TMNT3! Join him has he looks at these records with original art by Kevin Eastman! Continue reading Unboxing: TMNT Trilogy
Unboxing Ep. 25 – Ralph opens up the final soundtrack in the Rebirth of Mothra series! Mondo & Deathwaltz’s “Rebirth of Mothra 3” limited edition (2,000 Copies) “Mosura Wings” exclusive vinyl! Just like the last two releases in the series, there is terrific art by Florian Bertmer and movie notes by Charlie Brigden!
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EPISODE 20 – Ralph is joined by David (@TheVinylScore) , Paolo (@jigowatts1304) & Mark (@PopcornandVinyl) to discuss 12 (if not more) film scores that have never been on released on vinyl that should be! There are countless scores out there that would make great vinyl releases, share your three wishlist items in the YouTube comments! Hopefully we can get some record companies to press these suggestions! Continue reading Vinyl Wishlists
Record Store Spotlight Ep. 1 – Ralph has an all-new YouTube exclusive playlist in which he showcases a local record store that he visits. On this first episode, he visits the gigantic Amoeba Music in Hollywood, CA in search of the elusive Mondo limited edition (1,000 Copies) 2XL clear Nathan Johnson soundtrack, from the Rian Johnson film “Glass Onion”! Continue reading Record Store Spotlight – Amoeba Music
Unboxing Ep. 24 – Ralph unboxes the incredibly unique Looper soundtrack from @MondoShop with music by Nathan Johnson and art designed by Jay Shaw. Each 2XLP is unique because it’s housed in a burnt out canvas bag, reminiscent of the shotgun blasted canvas bag filled with gold bars, in the 2012 film by Rian Johnson. Continue reading Unboxing: Looper
Interview Ep. 5 – Ralph is joined by artist Henry Abrams (The Batman, The Return of Godzilla, Travelogue vol 1, The Midnight Society, Rodan) to discuss his covers to MondoShop and Death Waltz Recording Co. Continue reading Henry Abrams – Interview
Unboxing Ep. 23 – Ralph rings in 2023 with this unboxing mini episode! He received a Waxwork Records gift card from his sister and immediately purchased Bernard Herrmann’s score to “Taxi Driver” (1976). A phenomenal score that somehow became the theme song for “Between Two Ferns”. Join Ralph as he opens up this 2XLP Waxwork Record with at yellow and black “taxi cab” pinwheel vinyl! Happy New Year! Continue reading Unboxing: Taxi Driver
Unboxing Ep. 22 – Ralph received a Barnes & Noble gift card for Christmas and knew exactly what he wanted to do with it. Well, not immediately. What he got was this 20th Anniversary, Limited Edition Gold Vinyl for Sam Raimi’s Spider-man (2002) with music composed by Danny Elfman! This Sony Classical release is the first time Elfman’s score has been pressed on vinyl. Enjoy the mini-episode and catch you in 2023! Continue reading Unboxing: Spider-Man
Unboxing Ep. 21 – Ralph opens up his 10 year anniversary Skyfall soundtrack which is the limited to 300 Gold vinyl from Music on Vinyl/At The Movies. It does not go well. Continue reading Unboxing: Skyfall
Unboxing Ep. 20 – Ralph attended Designer Con 2022 and picked up Rebirth of Mothra 2 from the @Mondo Booth. Join him as he opens up this limited edition (2000) Mosura Winged vinyl album from Death Waltz Recording Company. The … Continue reading Unboxing: Rebirth of Mothra 2
Unboxing Ep. 19 – Ralph attended Designer Con 2022 and picked up Matango from the @Mondo Booth. Join him as he opens up this limited edition (2000) swirled vinyl album from Death Waltz Recording Company. The record includes music by … Continue reading Unboxing: Matango
Unboxing Ep. 18 – Ralph recently watched Disney Pixar’s “LIGHTYEAR”, the film based on the fictitious toy from the 1995 Pixar classic “Toy Story”. Sporting brand new themes from Michael Giacchino, this 2 disk vinyl set has amazing art from … Continue reading Unboxing: Lightyear
Unboxing Ep. 17 – Ralph recently watched this gem for the first time and immediately fell in love with House, aka Hausu (1977). If you haven’t seen the film, you are in for a treat. It’s nothing like anything you’ve … Continue reading Unboxing: Hausu
Unboxing Ep. 16 – Ralph has never been into Anime. He’s tried to watch it several times, but it just never took. But when it came to #GodzillaDay, Ralph really wanted to get a record and there was only one … Continue reading Unboxing: Godzilla Singular Point
Unboxing Ep. 15 – Ralph has watched his first Rob Zombie film, mostly because he doesn’t like being scared and is a big fan of the original Munsters TV show from the 1960s. Join him as he unboxes this jam-packed … Continue reading Unboxing: The Munsters
Unboxing Ep. 14 – Ralph is unboxing a soundtrack record that is near and dear to his heart! @Danny Elfman‘s score to Sleepy Hollow from @Waxwork Records with stunning art by Steve Reeves! Love you Stevi! FOLLOW CUE THE MUSICSiteTwitterInstagramApple … Continue reading Unboxing: Sleepy Hollow
Interview Ep. 4 – Ralph is joined by @Michael Giacchino to discuss directing and scoring his Marvel Special Presentation of “Werewolf By Night”. A film based on the classic Marvel comic of the same name. The conversation includes some exclusive information about … Continue reading Michael Giacchino – Interview
EPISODE 19 – Ralph is joined by Mark Michalek (@Popcorn and Vinyl) to discuss “The Sound of 007” documentary and concert from EON Productions and Prime Video. Join them as they talk about their histories with James Bond, collecting 007 … Continue reading The Sound of 007 (Guest Mark Michalek)
Unboxing Ep. 13 – Ralph is unboxing the latest kaiju record from @Waxwork Records! Godzilla vs. Kong from Tom Holkenborg aka @Junkie XL! Ralph loves the score but what does he think about the vinyl? With all of the great … Continue reading Unboxing: Godzilla vs. Kong
Interview Ep. 3 – Ralph is joined by Mondo Deathwaltz very own Mo Shafeek and Spencer Hickman to discuss collecting vinylsssss. Spencer and Mo help guide Ralph, a vinyl novice, through the world of collecting. They also discuss The Matrix, … Continue reading Mo Shafeek & Spencer Hickman – Interview
Unboxing Ep. 12 – Ralph got his big hairy kaiju claws on the latest Waxwork release from TOHO studios! From 1966 comes The War of the Gargantuas with Art by Vance Kelly and music by the incomparable Akira Ifukube! FOLLOW … Continue reading Unboxing: The War of the Gargantuas
Unboxing Ep. 11 – Ralph finally got his hands on The Batman from Mondo and @WaterTower Music! He was able to get the Exclusive Mondo Spatter colored vinyl, with amazing art from Henry Abrams with music by Michael Giacchino. Was … Continue reading Unboxing: The Batman
Interview Ep. 2/Unboxing Ep. 10 – (YouTube Episode) – Ralph is joined by director Taylor Morden ( @PopMotion Pictures ) while he opens up the soundtrack to “The Last Blockbuster” ( @Netflix ) from @Enjoy The Ride Records!! On this episode they are discussing the … Continue reading Unboxing: The Last Blockbuster (guest Taylor Morden)
Unboxing Ep. 9 – Ralph is opening the 30th Anniversary “Batman Returns” vinyl record from Mondo Music! Thanks to Mondo for doing a re-pressing and keeping folks from flipping these for profit on the secondary market! FOLLOW CUE THE MUSICSiteTwitterInstagramApple … Continue reading Unboxing: Batman Returns
Unboxing Ep. 8 – Ralph is opening the 2022 SDCC Exclusive “Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla 2” Death Waltz Records ( @Deathwaltzrecs ) vinyl! Join him as he opens up the slip cover and shows off the colored vinyl complete with the Side D … Continue reading Unboxing: Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla 2 SDCC Exclusive
Unboxing Ep. 7 – Join Ralph as he unboxes this stunning vinyl record from @Waxwork Records! The score features amazing music from composer Yūji Koseki and songs by The Peanuts! This presentation features incredible art from illustrator, Yuko Shimizu and … Continue reading Unboxing: Mothra
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