54 http://www.popularmechanics.co.za _ AUGUST 2017
In his
native Detroit,
JACK WHITE- White Stripes
frontman and one
of the most active
and influential
musicians of the
last twenty years –
has built a beautiful,
efficient, and fully
staffed record
manufacturing
plant.
Why?
Because
records
are better.White stands by
the stamper library
at Third Man Records,
which holds the plates
that press grooves into
records. Above: A fresh
batch goes through
quality control.BY KEVIN DUPZYK
PHOTOGRAPHS BY
REED YOUNG