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MERRY MTXMAS - Get 20% OFF All Orders - Ends Dec 31st

12.02.2022
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​It's MTXMAS 2022! Get 20% off all orders. But wait, there's more! All orders over $25.00 get a sweet MTXMAS ornament featuring "Revenge is Sweet and So Are You." The event runs through DEC 31st. Got to our webstore to check out all of our great merch from MTX, Mopes, Young Rochelles and more! 
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MTX "Revenge is Sweet and So Are You" Dibs Now Shipping

12.01.2022
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Our long national nightmare is over. After months of backlogs and delays on our 180-gram dibs edition on white vinyl we can proudly say that they are shipping out. Customers who ordered their copies in urm uh July will get a shipping confirmation and tracking when their package goes out. 

Whew. We can't wait for everyone to hear this record. We worked our tails off to get it done. 

MTX is Back on the Radio w/ She's Coming (Over Tonight) 

08.04.2022
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MTX "Revenge is Sweet And So Are You" On Special Orange Vinyl Now Available

07.14.2022

Mr T Experience - Revenge is Sweet and So Are You - Mixed Orange - Mailorder Only

$25.00
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Mail-order version - Limited to 500


Mr T Experience - Revenge is Sweet And So Are You - 25th Anniversary Edition on custom-mixed orange vinyl. After 25 years, the seminal 90's MTX release is back and better than ever! We spent over a year transcribing and remastering the album with Justin Perkins at Mystery Room Mastering from the original tapes, and the end result is a bright, clear, and distinct album that sounds better than ever. This deluxe dibs album version features full gate-fold artwork expanded and reworked by Chris Appelgren. And make this release extra special, we have packed in a special large format poster.


Track List


Side A

  1. Here She Comes
  2. She's Coming (Over Tonight)
  3. Love Is Dead
  4. Hell of Dumb
  5. Lawnmower Of Love
  6. With My Looks And Your Brains
  7. The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful
  8. Another Yesterday


Side B

  1. Swiss Army Girlfriend
  2. ... And I Will Be With You
  3. Who Needs Happiness (I'd Rather Have You)
  4. I Don't Need You Now
  5. Our Love Will Last Forever And Ever
  6. Some Foggy Mountain Top
  7. You You You

MTX "Revenge is Sweet And So Are You" Shirts Now Available 

07.11.2022
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Mr T Experience - Revenge is Sweet and So Are You - T-Shirt
Back for the first time since 1997-ish, this RISASY design was only offered for a short while and has become a rare sighting among die-hard MTX fans. Now is your chance to grab this classic t-shirt before the design is stored away for another 25 years! This design is printed on a high-quality Next Level 3600 shirt (men) and Next Level Boyfriend (ladies). 
CHECK IT OUT

MTX "Shards Vol. 3" 2nd Pressing on Coke Bottle Clear

06.03.2022

Mr T Experience - Shards Vol 3. (2nd Pressing on Coke Bottle Clear)

$20.00
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Now Available in its 2nd pressing!


MTX "Shards" Vol. 3 is the last of the Shards series of disparate tracks that were marooned on various compilations and splits throughout the 90's. Each track has been carefully remastered by Justin Perkins of Mystery Room Mastering to sound its very best. And let's just say this album really is one of the best sounding MTX records to date. 


Side A 

  1. Together Tonight
  2. Alternative is Here to Stay
  3. New Girlfriend
  4. Speed Racer
  5. Sex Offender
  6. You Today


Side B

  1. You Alone
  2. Spider-Man
  3. Merry Fucking Christmas
  4. Last Time I Listened to You
  5. Don't Go Breaking My Heart
  6. Somebody Wants to Love You

MTX "Revenge is Sweet and So Are You" Out 08.12.2022​

04.25.2022
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Mr. T Experience, Revenge is Sweet and So Are You, is the third in a long list of MTX reissues being lovely remastered, reimagined, and reissued on Sounds Rad. And for the 25th anniversary of the album's original release (produced/engineered by Kevin Army, whose work includes Operation Ivy, Green Day, Sweet Baby), the band and the label have created an amazing new version of the release remastered by Justin Perkins at Mystery Room Mastering and new expanded artwork based on the original by Chris Appelgren (of Lookout Records). This new reissue looks and sounds better than ever--an absolute must for fans and collectors of MTX and classic mid-nineties pop punk! 

Available 08.12.2022 on LP/CD/CS

Merry MTXMAS! Save a Ton on Apparel, Records, and More! 

11.26.2021
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Life after a pandemic is hard. You have to deal with existential dread, supply chain issues, and that the new Adele record. Don't get so down. It's MTXMAS, baby! Sounds Rad's annual holiday sale! And this time, we've recycled everything from last year to offer this year! Missed out on the MTX Island Holiday Shirt?! Well, now it's available again! We also have a wide array of apparel and records to send you on the cheap! All orders through December 31st, 2021 receive 25% off using the coupon code: MTXMAS. 

But wait there's more! All orders over $25 get a free MTX ornament! 

CHECK OUT MTXMAS

Beatnik Termites "Sweatin' to the Oldies" Now in Distro

09.22.2021

Beatnik Termites - Sweatin' to the Oldies (CD or LP)

  • Format: LP ($20.00)
$20.00
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The Beatnik Termites are back with their first new material since 2003! They’ve teamed up with Mom’s Basement Records to bring their latest full length “Sweatin’ To The Termites” out into the world. This album has been a long time coming and upon first listen, you can see why it took so long to come out. It’s perfection across the board, the Beatnik Termites have their own unique sound that blends an intricate mixture of Bubblegum Punk Rock, Surf Rock and Doo Wop and it sounds better than ever with this new full length. There’s 13 sugary sweet songs on Vinyl, or CD. “Sweatin’ To The Termites” was worth the long wait and will have you up and moving in no time.


Track List  


A side 

  1. Pet shop girl 
  2. Denise Marie 
  3. She’s Gonna Kill Me 
  4. Out Of My League 
  5. My Darling Maryann 


B side 

  1. Rubber City Roller Girls 
  2. Summer Summer 
  3. Tell Me Why 
  4. Kennywood 
  5. Kiss You 
  6. Pretty Baby
  7. Teardrops and Lollipops 

Dr. Frank Featured On Jugghead's Basement Podcast

09.10.2021
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Episode 87:

Dr. Frank Portman of The Mr. T Experience on LoFi Interviews with HiFi Guests. In this episode we talk to Frank about such things as Sounds Rad Music and a plethora of re-issues, Vinyl Records and theorizing about what is next in the digital world, Frank’s early band relationship with Jon Von, That Hippie show with Green Day, Screeching Weasel and The Mr. T Experience, and way to much philosophy talk for those who don’t dig philosophy, and of course we deconstruct the idea of much much much more.

MTX Shards Vol. 2 is Back and We've Got a Great Deal!

06.29.2021

Mr. T Experience - Shards Vol 2. LP - 2nd Pressing

$20.00
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MR. T EXPERIENCE, Shards Vol 2. is the second of a two-volume collection of rarities, live tracks, and outtakes--versions of songs previously scattered on any numerous B-sides and compilations. Shards Vol 2. is the first time these tracks have been assembled in a complete format--a must for fans and collectors of MR. T EXPERIENCE'S catalog of songs. 


MR. T EXPERIENCE, Shards Vol. 2 returns on half-red/half-white vinyl. And for this repress, we are doing a create your own bundle offer! Buy MR. T Experience, Shards Vol. 2 and bundle it with the 2nd pressing of Shards Vol. 1 and the third pressing of MTX forever, all for a special price. Call it a complete collection of the 50/50 vinyl and a great introduction to the history of the Mr. T Experience spanning over 30 years. We are only offering 50 bundles, so get them while you can!


Pre-Order "It's Hot on MTX Island" T-Shirt Ends Friday!

06.16.2021
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Pre-order is over and she ain't coming back for a while! 

​The classic "It's Hot on MTX Island" t-shirt makes a return for the first time in 20 years. Pre-order this classic design on black or white Next Level 3600 shirt stock printed by our good buds at the Cotton Mafia. But wait! If you pre-order now, you get a free limited MTX enamel pin! 

And if the t-shirt isn't good enough for you, we're also doing a limited run of hoodies! Literally BURST into flames this summer sporting a WARM Independent brand hoodie with the same "It's Hot on MTX Island" design.  Sweat, boil,  and braze in your own juices! COOL!

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Radio Days "Rave On!" LP/CD/CS Now Available! 

06.09.2021
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​RADIO DAYS
, Rave On!, is high energy power pop that will make you get down and groove--or maybe get up and move! For those in the know, RADIO DAYS have spent the better part of the last decade refining their sound with international releases in Europe, Japan, and North America, all to stellar reviews. Rave On! marks the beginning of band's attack on the American market, and so far the results have been impressive. The band has won the praise of Steve Van Zandt (Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band) and has been twice named "Best band in the world" on Little Steven's Underground Garage. RADIO DAYS offers an exciting mix of what has been described as "early Elvis Costello, the Rubinoos' vocal harmonies, Big Stars' stretching determination and the Knacks' easy listening melodies." This album absolutely cooks--and Sounds Rad is proud to introduce RADIO DAYS as the first in a whole new wave of international power pop.

Tracks
1. I Got A Love
2. Lose Control
3. Walk Alone
4. Running Around
5. Til the End of the Night
6. What is Life?
7. Meltdown
8. No One to Blame
9. When I'm Done With You
10. Between the Lines
11. Waste My Heart (U.S. Only)

CHECK IT OUT!

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The classic "It's Hot on MTX Island" t-shirt makes a return for the first time in 20 years. Pre-order this classic design on black or white Next Level 3600 shirt stock printed by our good buds at the Cotton Mafia. But wait! If you pre-order now, you get a free limited MTX enamel pin! 

And if the t-shirt isn't good enough for you, we're also doing a limited run of hoodies! Literally BURST into flames this summer sporting a WARM Independent brand hoodie with the same "It's Hot on MTX Island" design.  Sweat, boil,  and braze in your own juices! COOL!

MTX "Shards" Vol. 3 LP/CD/CS Out Sept 10th, 2021 

06.07.2021
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MTX "Shards" Vol. 3 is the last of the Shards series of disparate tracks that were marooned on various compilations and splits throughout the 90's. Each track has been carefully remastered by Justin Perkins of Mystery Room Mastering to sound its very best. And let's just say this album really is one of the best sounding MTX records to date. 
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Dibs on the 180-gram limited vinyl goes live on Monday, May 10th, 2021 at noon (EST). Don't miss out! 
Side A 
  1. Together Tonight
  2. Alternative is Here to Stay
  3. New Girlfriend
  4. Speed Racer
  5. Sex Offender
  6. You Today
Side B
  1. You Alone
  2. Spider-Man
  3. Merry Fucking Christmas
  4. Last Time I Listened to You
  5. Don't Go Breaking My Heart
  6. Somebody Wants to Love You
CALL DIBS

Radio Days Releases Latest Single "What is Life?" 

04.26.2021
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​Listen to “What is Life?” on Spotify and YouTube from their forthcoming CD on Sounds Rad!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7ixpVzigxKCTwUsU1R5qrC...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R50u61vdg2M

Dr. Frank Discusses Reissues and the Lookout Zoom Out! 

03.23.2021
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The Good Doctor sits down with John Gentile from Punknews.org to discuss the MTX reissues on Sound Rad and his tenure performing on the Lookout Zoom Out! 


Read the Full Interview on Punknews.org

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The Young Rochelles Release Video for "Coastin' Strong"

02.22.2021

The pandemic has been driving all of us nuts! No touring. No shows. No nothing! But The Young Rochelles have endured ​by taking the time to create a brand new music video from footage from their 2019 tour with Masked Intruder and Direct Hit! This song is one of our absolute favorites from The Young Rochelles' debut full-length on Sounds Rad! 

You can get your hands on a limited "Coastin' Strong" flexi by spending $20 or more at our web-store. Pick up a record, shirt, or any number of cool items!

Stay calm, stay rad, and stay tuned for more music coming from this fantastic band! 

Radio Days Drops New Single "Til the End of the Night"

02.12.2021
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Radio Days just dropped a surprise single entitled "Til the End of the Night" off of their forthcoming album slated for May/June on Sounds Rad and Ammonia Records. If you haven't heard Radio Days, you need to get in on the ground floor floor because this trio produces some of the best power-pop in world. If you like The Nerves, Big Star, and the Jags you are going to absolutely freak over Radio Days. 

Radio Days Named Best Band in the World on SiriusXM

02.08.2021

Radio Days, the Italian power-pop powerhouse has been named "Best Band in the World" on this week's edition of Little Steven's Underground Garage on SiriusXM. View the post on Facebook. 

Obviously, we are all pretty stoked on this news. You too can check out Radio Days latest single, "I Got A Love" on Sounds Rad/Ammonia Records. The band was kind enough to produce an amazing music video for the single. Dig it! 
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Free Ltd Flexi by The Young Rochelles for Orders of $20 or More 

02.01.2021
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Yes, you heard that right. All orders over $20 get a FREE limited flexi by The Young Rochelles featuring "Coastin' Strong" one of 14 screaming hits on their debut album. 

Mr. T Experience - "Forever" 3rd Pressing Now Available

01.22.2021

Mr. T Experience - "MTX Forever" Double LP - 3rd Pressing - Half Lavender/Half White

$30.00
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Radio Days Drops "I Got A Love" Digital Single

12.11.2020
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​We are suckers for good power-pop--especially when it comes from our old friends, Radio Days==quite possibly one of best bands going. What can be said about this amazing Italian trio? They write hands down some of the catchiest songs ever! And this first digital single is big, bright, and booming. Everything you would expect from mid-70's influenced power-pop--think Elvis Costello, The Records, The Nerves ... the good stuff. 

We can't wait to hear more from these guys! We've partnered with Radio  Ammonia Records and Snap Records to release their album in North America in the spring of 2021. 


MTX "Alternative is Here to Stay" 7" 2nd Pressing Now Available

11.02.2020

Mr. T Experience - Alternative is Here to Stay 7" on 2nd Pressing on Red

$10.00
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Pre-Order Ships Nov. 20th, 2020

Get hip to the brand new sound that is taking the world by storm -The Mr. T Experience "Alternative is Here to Stay" 7" on limited red vinyl.  This classic MTX 7-inch was carefully remastered by Justin Perkins of Mystery Room Mastering from the original transfers from Jessica Thompson and precisely cut by Clint at Well-Made. This little beauty has never sounded better! So enjoy rock and roll as it should be played, at 45 RPMS. The first fifty order will receive a cool 1.5" pin along with a cool custom shipping box.


Add a limited t-shirt with your order and take advantage of flat rate shipping in the U.S. We're bringing back the classic "Women of MTX" shirt that was lovingly rescanned by our good friend Brian Smith from the original source and recreated by Chris Appelgren! You can order the shirt in either "classic" red or black.


Dr. Frank of MTX Visits with the Carconcarne Podcast

08.22.2020


Dr. Frank hops on the Carconcarne podcast via Zoom to talk about remastering the MTX  catalog, including the new compilation “MTX Forever” and the rerelease of “…And the Women Who Love Them.”

Visit the Carconcarne web-page to check out more incredible interviews. 

New Noise Magazine Track-By-Track with MTX 

08.12.2020
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The good people at New Noise Magazine did a nice feature with Dr. Frank discussing each track of the forthcoming Mr. T Experience "And the Women Who Love Them" reissue. As a bonus, they were given an exclusive stream of the 12" EP remastered to perfection by Justin Perkins at Mystery Room Mastering. 
The album drops 08.14.2020 and is available everywhere from Independent Label Distributors (ILD)

Read the Full Article on New Noise

Mr. T Experience "And The Women Who Love Them" Available 08.14.2020

07.12.2020
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With the 180-gram vinyl version of Mr. T Experience "And the Women Who Love Them" gobbled up by our dibs fans, those who missed out might be wondering, where to find the 150-gram retail version of the record. Fear not! We've compiled a list of reliable stores/mail-order sites that are taking pre-orders to ship by 08.14.2020. Some these retailers are offering special pricing, so that might ease sting of missing out on our super-cool 180-gram package. Good luck and good hunting!

USA
Interpunk.com
Bull Moose
Sound Garden
Sound of Vinyl
Pure Pop Records
Deep Discount Records
Obsession Records
Trax on Wax 
Salzar's

USA (Big Box)
Barnes & Noble
FYE
Best Buy
​Amazon.com

Europe
Bol.com (Netherlands)
Clear Spot (Netherlands)
Sugar and Spice (France)
Sonic Rendezvous (Netherlands)
Amazon.co.uk 

Japan
HMV
Tower Records
Amazon.co.jp 

Mr. T Experience Discuss 15 Songs They Wanted to Cover in the ’90s, Reissuing Classic EP

07.08.2020
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Berkeley punk vets The Mr. T Experience are reissuing their classic 1994 EP ...And the Women Who Love Them on August 14 via Sounds Radical (pre-order). It's coming out on 12" vinyl and CD, and it's been fully remastered.
"It's a miracle that this master survived," frontman Dr. Frank tells us. "When I first started gathering and inventorying what was left of the old tapes, it was was nowhere to be found and I gave it up for lost. Eventually, while looking for something else, I found a safety copy on DAT amid a jumble of press and promo materials in an old bag of stuff. I guess it had fallen in there at some point from somewhere else. (Like the master for my solo album, which turned out to have been inadvertently stored for many years in an old boot.) The next question was, would it play and could the 'information' be extracted from it? The answer was yes, obviously, but it was mostly just luck."

Read more via Brooklyn Vegan



MTX "And the Women Who Love Them" T-Shirt

07.08.2020
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​She's came back ... she always does ... The return of the classic Mr. Experience "And the Women Who Love Them" t-shirt printed on your choice of solid gray or classic heather gray. Features three color printing on the front with a homage logo on the back. All Sounds Rad shirts are printed on Next Level 3600 (Mens), Next Level Boyfriend tees (Womens), and Next Level Youth tees. Bring back memories with your old flame ... leave your Mr. T Experience shirt at their place ... never see it again ... Come crawling back ... Rinse and repeat.

Pre-order Now! Ships on our about August 7th, 2020.

Order Now!

MTX "And the Women Who Love Them" Reissue

07.01.2020
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SoundsRad · Tapin' Up My Heart

MTX "And the Women Who Love Them" reissue out August 14th, 2020 on 12" EP and CD. We've work tirelessly over the past two-years readying the MTX archive for reissue and now all of that work has paid off. This EP was lovingly remastered by Justin Perkins specifically for vinyl--this is the first time the EP has been released on vinyl and the results are incredible. This has to be the best sounding MTX reissue that we've done.

The first pressing is limited to 600 copies (on Metallic Silver). There are 300 on 180-gram sold directly through Sounds Rad and 300 on 150-gram via stores. Not surprisingly the dibs list for the 180-gram vinyl exceeded capacity within a few hours offering the record. But there still is an opportunity to grab one of the 150-gram by joining our cadre, club, cabal of MTX fans through the Sounds Rad Dibs List. Join us. Pre-orders begin July 8th, 2020.
JOIN UP!

Mr. T Experience "Mtx Forever" is Now Available on Standard Vinyl

02.20.2020

Mr. T Experience - MTX Forever Double LP on Standard Vinyl (Second Pressing)

$30.00
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Mr. T Experience "Mtx forever" Media A-Go-Go

02.05.2020
 
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The Mr. T Experience "Mtx forever" best of double LP has gotten a bunch of press coverage lately. (And its really quite flattering). Here is an ever expanding list of interesting "Mtx forever" news items and interviews to check out!

Announcements
Brooklyn Vegan
New Noise Magazine
Tinnitist Indie Roundup
Punk Rock Theory
Punksite.com

Interviews
Rank Your Records (By Dan Ozzi)
Off Shelf -  The Mr. T Experience's Frank Portman (By Jim Testa)
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Take a listen to a preview of "More Than Toast" from "Mtx forever" 

 

MTX Announce "Best of" Double LP Out March 13th, 2020

Date: 01.15.2020
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Sounds Rad is excited, no, ecstatic to announce the release of the Mr. T Experience, "Mtx forever" best of double LP. This 24 track "hot rocks" compilation is a fans dream--remastered and compiled over the last two-years from the original master tapes. "Mtx forever" songs spanning over 30 years of the Mr. T Experience's catalog of "hits." 

Beginning on Monday, January 20th, 2020, fans will be able to call dibs on a special edition of the “Mtx forever” double LP on 180-gram vinyl. This highly limited (300 copies) double LP features gorgeous lavender vinyl and a full-color gatefold jacket and sleeves. This edition is the ultimate Mr. T Experience release—representing the input from countless  ​friends and fans. It is a release worthy of the band’s 30 years of “Songs about girls.” All pre-orders of the double LP will also receive a limited “MTX forever” large format poster—all shipped in a special full-color box.

“MTX forever” kicks off the reissues of the Mr. T Experience discography on Sounds Rad. Dr. Frank spent two-years searching, archiving, and transcribing their entire catalog of releases. Now, they are carefully remastered by Justin Perkins of Mystery Room Mastering. Each release will sound fuller and louder than the original releases owing to sourcing from the masters. These reissues give fans both new and old a chance to listen to the Mr. T Experience in a way that has never been presented before. These records will be a must-have for audiophile punks, geeks, and neer-do-wells to add to their collections.


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