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Kenney Jones on Small Faces, Nice Records & the Future of Classic Reissues

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I didn't realize what I had until Rob came over and went through all my stuff. I was almost in tears when I heard the stripped-back version.
Music history interview with Small Faces drummer Kenny Jones and Nice Records co-founder Nigel Adams discussing Ogden's Nut Gone Flake definitive remaster. Covers restoration from only surviving analog master tape, 180-gram half-speed pressing, original round-card sleeve replication, and bonus unreleased content discovery. Kenny reflects on meeting with engineer Rob Cagey reviewing archived materials, finding emotional resonance in long-lost outtakes and alternate performances. Discusses artist-led label philosophy prioritizing fan experience and proper product presentation. References 1960s recording methodology with engineer Glenn Johns, vinyl collector decay concerns, and broader catalog including Autumn Stone and Small Faces live 1966 recordings.
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