Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Inside Impex Records: Abey Fonn Talks Boston, Master Tapes & Audiophile Vinyl

What does it take to produce a truly exceptional audiophile vinyl record? And what's really happening behind the scenes with one of the most anticipated vinyl reissues on the horizon?

Recorded live at the Vinyl Summit in Salina, Kansas, David Bianco of Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion sits down with Abey Fonn, Founder of Impex Records, for an exclusive conversation about the art, science, and business of producing premium audiophile vinyl.

From her early days at Cisco Music to building Impex Records into one of the most respected names in high-quality vinyl reissues, Abey shares her remarkable journey through the music industry and the relationships, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that define the Impex philosophy.

One of the biggest highlights? An inside look at the upcoming 50th Anniversary reissue of Boston's legendary self-titled debut album!

Abey discusses how Impex secured this landmark project, the direct involvement of Boston's Tom Scholz, the search for the best available master tapes, and the plans to incorporate previously unreleased demo material. She also explains why certain details about the highly anticipated release remain undecided and what collectors can expect as the project moves toward its planned 2027 release.

In this episode:

• The history of Impex Records and Abey Fonn's beginnings at Cisco Music

• Why mastering, pressing quality, packaging, and presentation matter to audiophile collectors

• The increasingly complicated business of music licensing and access to original master tapes

• How Impex landed the Boston 50th Anniversary reissue and what makes this artist collaboration special

• The role of Tom Scholz in shaping the upcoming Boston release

• Why premium One-Step vinyl records command higher prices

• Rising manufacturing costs, quality control, and the challenges facing independent audiophile labels

• The future of physical music, vinyl collecting, and high-end reissues

Whether you're a longtime audiophile, a passionate vinyl collector, a Boston fan, or simply curious about how your favorite albums find new life on vinyl, this conversation offers a rare look behind the curtain at one of the industry's most respected reissue labels.

Presented by Vinyl Community Podcasts, featuring David Bianco of Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion.

 

 

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