Maiden Voyage. Record #1.

This afternoon the Phony Express departed into the vast waves of the Postal Sea. I nearly shed a tear. That feeling was followed by pure excitement! Can't wait to see the course that this vessel is set on.

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I decided to send the first record to my friend Michael in Rochester; something of a reciprocation for the incredible mail projects I've received from him in the past.

RECORD #1:

Artist: XTC
Title: "Life Begins at the Hop" b/w "Homo Safari"

Sender: Joel Alter - Brooklyn, NY
Recipient: Michael Neault - Rochester, NY

This record is pretty amazing. First off, "Life Begins at the Hop" is one of my favorite XTC songs. Secondly, the packaging is extraordinary: the record is clear vinyl and the plastic sleeve has a record arm printed on it.



Let's see what happens!

Joel Alter