News - 26/07/2016

Jack White will play the first record in space

Jack White will play the first record in space

Saturday, July 30th, Third Man Records main man Jack White will attempt to make “vinyl history” by playing the first record in space: using a “space-proof” turntable attached to a high-altitude balloon, White will launch a gold-plated 12-inch master of Carl Sagan’s “A Glorious Dawn” into the outer limits of Earth.

The craft for the mission is called The iCarus Craft and it was designed by former NASA member Kevin Carrico in collaboration with SATINS (Students and Teachers in Near Space).

Third Man Records will host launch parties at both its Detroit and Nashville locations, which will include a viewing of the mission in addition to live performances, exclusive merchandise, and limited edition 12-inch gold vinyl copies of “A Glorious Dawn”. Additionally, in Detroit the iCarus Craft will be on exhibit with Carrico answering questions, and in Nashville, the gold-plated record will be displayed. (Apparently the actual launch will take place prior to Friday’s festivities).

The launch will also be streamed live online through Third Man Records’ website.

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