How the 7‑inch Single Built Punk’s Underground Engine

This episode digs into how a tiny, low‑cost vinyl format let punk bands create and share music on their own terms. From early press plants and split releases to mail‑order networks, all‑ages clubs, and DIY labels like Dischord and SST, we trace the practical chain that turned rehearsal rooms into record stores and fans into a worldwide community.

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